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The White Helmets motorcycle display team
By John Hogan on 22/10/2010 11:37:08
The White Helmets display team have been entertaining kids at military tattoos for over 90 years. But in this day of psycho freestylers aren’t they just relics, a total anachronism?
members of the team have to wear a black helmet, until they have jumped through the fire during a show the White Helmet eludes them. This is the motorcycling equivalent of getting your green beret or Kepi Blanc, and just like in the special forces while
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Motorcycle helmets reduce spinal injuries
By Visordown News on 16/02/2011 10:33:46
US study claims wearing a lid has added benefits
AN American study claims that motorcycle helmets reduce the risk of spinal injuries.The study, conducted by Dr. Adil H. Haider, an assistant professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, analysed over 40
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Motorcycle helmet use declines in the USA
By Visordown News on 20/04/2011 07:57:57
...but fatalities show a small drop too
STATISTICS released from the Governers Highway Safety Association in America show that use of motorcycle helmets dropped 13% in 2010 compared to 2009.Helmet use in the USA stood at 54% in 2010, compared to 67% in 2009.The GHSA data also revealed
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Motorcycle helmets save £3bn claims US
By Visordown News on 02/07/2012 15:53:39
In states without helmet laws, 79% of those killed weren't wearing a helmet
A US Federal study of motorcycling claims that requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets saved the economy $3bn (£1.91bn).The study was based on 2010's figures and savings were made from a reduction in healthcare expenses, lost wages and other
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Five safest motorcycle helmets for under £150
By Robin Goodwin on 20/06/2011 11:28:29
Five budget lids that garner five star ratings from SHARP
You don't need to spend £500 to guarantee the ultimate-level of helmet protection.The UK government have introduced SHARP as their way of testing a helmet's safety rating and we've picked out five helmets that score five stars in the SHARP test
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How to clean your motorcycle helmet
By John Hogan on 20/10/2010 14:03:29
Innuendos aside here is a step by step guide to cleaning your lid
Cleaning your helmet is something we all think we can take care of, but do you really know how to do it properly? If you’re nodding your head smugly while reaching for the furniture polish and an old rag, think again. We’ll show you everything you
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Top 10 creative motorcycle helmet designs
By Visordown News on 11/07/2010 17:03:58
Love them or hate them, you've got to appreciate the thought that's gone into these designs
Originality is commendable, so in celebration of some of motorcyclings oddballs here is a top 10 of creative motorcycle helmets.
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A carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC. Suits you..
By Ben Cope on 01/09/2010 13:02:12
Rarer than rocking horse droppings? And far more useful in a crash. This carbon fibre Arai is the rarest motorcycle helmet we've seen
Arai have just released this tasty-looking RX7 made from carbon fibre. Yum.Here's what they have to say about it:Orders are now being taken for the brand new carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC, one of the most exclusive motorcycle helmets ever produced. A
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Calling all history fanatics
By Ian Malnis on 11/11/2009 10:23:59
All you need to know about the origin of the motorcycle helmet
Check out this book that gives you the 60 year history of the motorcycle helmet. Super high-quality images show the details from some of the earlies helmets, from American football helmets with goggles, to the first face-sheild. Old school
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New SHARP helmet ratings released
By Visordown News on 11/04/2009 10:39:10
Government releases a further 28 results on new motorcycle helmets
NEW SAFETY ratings for motorcycle helmets were published today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.An extra 28 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP - the Department for Transport’s Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme – taking
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