Safety Tips
1) No helmet can protect the wearer against all foreseeable high speed and low speed impacts.
However, for maximum head protection, the helmet must be of proper fit and the retention system must be securely fastened under the chin. The helmet should allow peripheral vision when secure on your head. If your helmet is too large, it may slip or move on your head while riding which may make it possible for your helmet to come off in an accident or to obstruct your vision while riding. In the first case, your helmet will not protect your head in an accident, which can result in serious personal injury or death and in the second case, if you can not see you may have an accident.
2) Use only a helmet that fits snugly all around your head, and fasten the chin strap securely under your chin.
Expand the helmet opening with your hands, and slide your head into the helmet. Please check whether the helmet fits properly according to the above checklist. Pull the chin straps only, not the chin strap covers. Pulling on the covers may rip them. If the helmet is not tight, it is too big for you. To securely fasten the D ring retention system, thread the end of the chin strap through the D rings only, and pull it tight up against your throat. If your chin strap is loose, the shock of an impact may knock your helmet off, leaving your head completely unprotected resulting in serious personal injury or death.
3) Helmets are designed to help absorb ONE impact. After your helmet has protected you from an impact, you must get a new one.
Your helmet is designed to distribute the force incurred during an impact over a wide area. Even if your helmet looks undamaged externally, its useful life is finished after one impact during riding, for example, a capsize or accident where you and your helmet hit the ground or some object. In an impact, the helmet�s impact absorbing liner becomes compacted. Once this has happened, the helmet no longer has the ability to absorb further impacts. Your helmet may look the same, but it will not provide protection in an accident. Therefore, a helmet that experiences an impact should be destroyed and replaced. If you have any doubts, for example, if you drop your helmet or if it is hit by something and you are not sure if this one impact rule applies, send your helmet to your dealer for a free inspection.
4) Clean your helmet carefully.
Never use hot or salt water, benzene, gasoline, glass cleaner or other solvents. Your helmet can be seriously damaged by these substances without damage being visible to you. A helmet damaged or weakened by a cleaning agent may not provide head protection in an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. The correct way to clean a helmet is to mix 5 or 6 drops of mild soap in a quart of warm water. Dampen a soft cloth with this solution and wipe the helmet clean. Rinse with a wet cloth.
5) Never modify your helmet.
It is very dangerous to drill holes or cut the shell and / or the shock absorption liner. Modifications can seriously weaken the helmet. Modifying the retention system weakens it, and it may snap in an impact. Removing parts such as the mouthguard or rubber face rim can expose edges, which may injure you in an accident. Always use approved the manufacturer parts when replacing shields, screws, or any other parts. A weakened helmet will not provide head protection.
6) Don�t mistreat your helmet.
Never ride with the helmet hanging from the helmet holder, and don�t hang the helmet from angled supports like a mirror. Don�t sit on your helmet or throw it around. You should not expose the liner of your helmet to strong sunlight and excessive heat such as near heaters or where temperatures exceed 50�C (122�F). Avoid the spray of insect repellent chemicals (such as �naphthalene�) near the helmet. Mistreating your helmet will damage the shell and impact absorbing liner and reduce the helmet�s ability to protect you in an accident.
7) Always check your helmet before starting off.
(1) Check the shield and visor screws, and retighten them if necessary.
(2) Check for cracks in the helmet. Strong acid (for example, battery acid) can damage the shield base. If you find cracks or damage, stop using the helmet immediately.
(3) Plastic components may start to wear out about 5 years after manufacture. If you find deterioration in any part of a component, either replace that component or get a new helmet. If these parts come loose and /or fall off while you are riding, your vision may be blocked which could cause an accident resulting in a serious personal injury or death.
(4) Check the security of the retention system.
8) Maintain your helmet shield in good condition.
If your shield becomes to scratched or uncleanable, replace it with a new one. Impaired visibility causes accidents. Clean your shield with mild soapy water, rinse well with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth. Never use benzene, gasoline, glass cleaner or any other solvents. Do not attach stickers or adhesive tape to the shield, as this will weaken the hard coating. These can damage the shield. Do not drive with a dim or blurred face shield. Impaired vision can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.
9) Do not repaint the helmet.
We do not recommend you repaint the helmet, because paint and thinner can damage the materials used in the helmet construction. A helmet damaged or weakened by a paint agent may not provide head protection in an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. If you must paint you helmet, please consult your helmet Dealer.
10) Remember: helmets block important sounds and reduce your awareness of environmental changes.
When you wear a helmet, especially a full-face type, you are somewhat isolated from the environment around you. Weather changes can catch you unprepared: sudden showers or temperature variations as you enter or leave tunnels or climb mountain roads can cause unexpected misting of your shield and loss of visibility. Do not drive with a fogged face shield. Wearing a helmet also reduces your ability to hear traffic sounds, especially at high speed. With a full-face helmet, opening and closing the shield makes a major difference in how much you can hear. For safe riding, be aware of how your perception of road conditions is affected by your helmet type, your speed, and whether your shield is open.
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