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Open Faced Motorcycle Helmets

Most motorcycle helmets made by the larger companies (i.e. Arai, Shoei, and Bell) are usually produced by using an assembly line process. Machine assembled helmets do not offer the same look and feel compared to handcrafted motorcycle helmets. If you are looking for a unique old school motorcycle helmet, consider purchasing a helmet made by Davida.

Davida is an extremely popular maker of retro motorcycle helmets, located in the United Kingdom. They also offer helmets which can be custom painted as well. Because of the hand craftsmanship, these helmets offer a great amount of comfort in a variety of different options and combinations. You can buy these from your local retailer, or online as well.

Whenever possible you should try on your motorcycle helmet at a local store before you commit to buying it. Keep in mind that simply measuring your head may not be adequate as each person has a slightly different shaped head. Also try to purchase the lightest helmet possible to reduce fatigue when you are on long rides. Even a few ounces can make a big difference when you are going on extended rides.

If you do not like the reduced peripheral visibility from full faced motorcycle helmets, you should consider an open faced design. Open faced helmets offer greater visibility due to the fact that they leave the front of your face open. This helmet style is also much cooler because of the increased amount of airflow to your face. This is extremely important if you live in extremely hot or humid riding areas such as South Florida.

If you plan on using an retro motorcycle helmet, you should also purchase a set of motorcycle goggles. Riding without goggles is extremely dangerous as you can be distracted by things such as small flying insects and other debris. Riding without motorcycle goggles can increase your chances of being involved in a motorcycle accidental.

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