Motorcycle wrecks are serious business. Not much between you and the pavement to prevent injuries to head, chest and legs.
Yesterday, in the local Newspaper, was a picture of a crumbled up motorcycle. Driver had died at the scene. His helmet lay over by the curb. His body went to the morgue. Caption said he was seen popping wheelies on the highway. Young, foolish, and now dead.
I downloaded the picture so I could take a look at the helmet. We sell to a lot of the local riders and wanted to see if it was one of ours. I recognized the helmet as one I had seen numerous times in shops, on eBay, on the web. It was a novelty spike helmet with a DOT sticker on the back It was not a DOT Approved Helmet. Whether the rider bought a novelty and added the sticker or bought it thinking the helmet was DOT approved, we will never know, but it could not protect his head. On Impact the helmet not only popped off, its side was crushed. Could I have looked inside I would have seen a thin lining which would have been no protection whatsoever. DOT stickers are easily bought and printed off. I see people selling them all the time on Ebay, at flea markets, even yard sales.
If you are sincerely looking for a DOT Approved helmet on the web and do not know the dealer or recognize the brand, make sure the ad says the DOT sticker is clear coated under the glaze. You can view a sample of this on our web site www.agelessparlor.com We sell quality reasonable priced helmets for motorcycles, motorscooters and ATV wear. We sell DOT and Novelty helmets. Our ads clearly state what you are buying.
Novelty helmets have their place. If you live in a State with lax or no helmet laws, you can wear novelty helmets for looks. There are some really neat ones out there. We sell some of them. You can check them out in our http://helmetsforfun.com shop. There you will find novelty helmets for motorcycle riding. You can enjoy the German Style Chromes with spikes, our most popular novelty or checking out the black and colored fibers.These helmets are not DOT or Snell Approved.
If you value your life and want to ride as safely as possible, you will include a a DOT approved or Snell Approved Helmet in your motorcycle gear wardrobe, no matter the law of your State. Protect your head. Remember not all wrecks and wipe-outs are fatal, some can just make you a mental vegetable for the rest of your life. Do what you can to protect your life and your future. Ride safe.
JJMorgan
agelessparlor.com
About the Author: Jerry and Judy Morgan owners of Ageless Parlor Leather Company. (APLC) Family owned and family operated. We sell on line at www.agelessparlor.comwww.agelessleather.com
www.helmetsforfun.com
We have been selling Motorcycle riding Gear including helmets, leather jackets, chaps, vests and accessories on the Web and eBay for 11 years. We like to think we have some experience to help our motorcycle riders clients find good fitting leather clothing at reasonable prices. We work hard to get to know you and your motorcycle gear needs.
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