Another unique characteristic of Shark helmets is the crumple zone. Essentially, the makers of Shark designed the helmets so the impact force of an accident would be dispersed away from the wearer’s head. The crumple zone absorbs a lot of the force. For this reason a Shark helmet will appear much more damaged than other brands after an accident. In reality, the more beat up the helmet appears, the better protected the rider was upon impact.

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And when summer comes, invest in a pair of lighter-weight gloves or maybe half-finger gloves.  They provide protection while helping to keep your hands cooler.

If your scooter tires pass those two criteria, you’ll want to move on to tire pressure. Tires lose air, particularly during the winter months, and low air will negatively affect your maneuverability. Since you’re already inspecting your scooter, make sure the seat lock screws are tight. Remember that tires do wear out, no matter how well you maintain them, so make sure you replace your scooter tires every so often.

One of my roommates had her brand new scooter stolen just weeks after she bought it. Not wanting to suffer the same fate, I bough several scooter accessories to keep my scooter safe. First, I bought scooter locks and alarms to make it harder for a crook to drive off with my vehicle. I also purchased a scooter cover to make the scooter less visible at night; though, it has the added bonus of keeping my scooter protected from the elements.

The Bartos know the value of a good helmet.  Please don’t let your kids ride in a hand-me-down helmet or the cheapest one you can buy.  Start them off, day one, with a helmet that will protect their head in case of a crash.  The reality of Motocross is that crashes do happen, accidents do occur.  Even if you don’t obtain a free one from Foundation 529, invest in a helmet that will leave you with no regrets.

Gatorz eyewear combines a stylish, edgy frame with a variety of lens colors, shapes and coatings.  Your shades will be as customized as your bike,  as individual and unique as you are!

Things to consider are whether the lining fits snugly around the head on all sides.  Does the top pad connect with the top of your head?  Do the cheek pads connect with your cheeks?  Can you move the helmet side to side or up and down easily?  If it moves too much, you probably need a smaller size.  And lastly, fasten the chin strap or the chin retention system and then try to push the helmet off by rotating it to the front and to the rear.  If the helmet moves in either direction, the helmet is too big or the chinstrap is not adequately tight.

No helmet can protect against every foreseeable issue you might face, but taking the proper steps in buying and fitting your helmet will give you maximum protection.  Thanks, Shoei, for step-by-step advice!

And they may look old and cool, but they are the smartest riding gear on the market still.  With the new “retro” look, however, the functionality is hidden better than ever, allowing riders to appear “retro” while being, in fact, safe.

These machines are limited edition, so get one before they’re all gone!  The all-new Polaris Sportsman XP – now in Midnight Black Metallic and Pearl White.  They are beautiful!  And some of their features include 14″ aluminum wheels, Charlisl AT 489 II tires, Electronic Power Steering, a Lock and Ride front storage box, a 2500-pound winch, Active Descent Control and an Engine Breaking System.

They’re available now, and they won’t last long in the stores.  Stop in, check one out, and be sure to get all of your ATV accessories and gear before you take it out to ride.

Applications vary based upon the size of your machine and tires, but the manufacturer of the Flat Tire Defender says on ATVs, they will carry the weight on the tire sidewall even with a flat.  And that the tire will stay on the bead if the inserts are installed.