MChelmets

Recallr: PIAGGIO RECALLS MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 MOTORCYCLE

2008-07-17T20:48:00.000-07:00

PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 646 MY 2007-2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 MOTORCYCLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH TRIOM HEADLIGHTS, LOW BEAM BULB AND HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS. THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB HAS A "PIGTAIL" WIRE ATTACHED TO IT. THIS WIRE CONNECTS THE LOW BEAM BULB TO THE MOTORCYCLE'S WIRING HARNESS. IT MAY TOUCH THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE BULB IN THE REFLECTOR. OVER TIME AND VIBRATION THE INSULATION MAY WEAR THROUGH CAUSING THE DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND. THIS SHORT CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE'S MAIN FUSE TO BLOW AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP.
Recallr: PIAGGIO RECALLS MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 MOTORCYCLE: "

Tags: PIAGGIO RECALL, MOTO GUZZI NORGE RECALL, NHTSA Recall, Motorcycle Recall

Recallr: WICKED WOMEN CHOPPER IS RECALLING SHADY LADY MOTORCYCLES.

2008-07-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

WICKED WOMEN CHOPPER IS RECALLING 5 MY 2004 SHADY LADY MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH RC COMPONENT. THE FRONT OF THE FRAME WHERE WELDS ATTACH THE BACK-BONE TO THE NECK AND WELDS ATTACH THE NECK TO THE DOWN-TUBE, IF NOT BRACED WITH A GUSSET, STRESS PLACED ON MARGINAL WELDS COULD RESULT IN RAPID WEAR ON THE WELD JOINTS AND POSSIBLE JOINT SEPARATION.
Recallr: WICKED WOMEN CHOPPER IS RECALLING SHADY LADY MOTORCYCLES.

Tags: WICKED WOMEN CHOPPER RECALL, SHADY LADY MOTORCYCLES RECALL, NHTSA Recall, Motorcycle Recall

Recallr: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES.

2008-07-17T20:45:00.000-07:00

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 93 MY 2008 SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE HANDLEBAR RISER, THE HANDLEBAR MAY SLIP IN THE CLAMPS.
Recallr: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES.

Tags: TRIUMPH RECALL, SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES RECALL, NHTSA Recall, Motorcycle Recall

Happy 4th Of July America!

2008-07-04T12:56:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th Of July America!

Tags: 4th of July, America People We See, Independence day

Recallr: EBL ENTERPRISES RECALLS MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

2008-04-26T19:16:00.000-07:00

Check you helmets!

Recallr: EBL ENTERPRISES RECALLS MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

tag: EBL ENTERPRISES RECALL, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS RECALL, DEALERLEATHER 100 series recall

UNITED MOTORS OF AMERICA RECALLS V2C-650 AND V2S-650 SERIES MOTORCYCLES.

2008-04-16T11:08:00.000-07:00

Recallr: UNITED MOTORS OF AMERICA, INC RECALLS V2C-650 AND V2S-650 SERIES MOTORCYCLES.

Recallr: RC COMPONENTS RECALLS MOTORCYCLE FRAMES

2008-04-10T09:02:00.000-07:00

Do you have a RC Components frame? Then better check this out.
Recallr: RC COMPONENTS RECALLS MOTORCYCLE FRAMES

tag: NHTSA Recall, Motorcycle Recall, RC COMPONENTS, MOTORCYCLE FRAMES RECALL

Recallr: ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC RECALLS ACC EXT-002 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

2008-04-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

Check your helmet!
Recallr: ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC RECALLS ACC EXT-002 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

tag: NHTSA Recall, Helmet Recall, ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES RECALL, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS RECALL

Recallr: PIAGGIO IS RECALLS APRILIA TUONO 1000 R MOTORCYCLES.

2008-04-03T11:09:00.000-07:00

Recallr: PIAGGIO IS RECALLS APRILIA TUONO 1000 R MOTORCYCLES.

Recallr: HONDA RECALLS VT600 AND VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES.

2008-04-03T10:55:00.000-07:00

Recallr: HONDA RECALLS VT600 AND VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES.

Recallr: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA RECALLS ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES

2008-04-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

Recallr: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA RECALLS ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES

Babelgum / Toseland launch a dedicated motorcycling community, new interactive web TV portal.

2008-03-31T09:20:00.000-07:00

Toseland and Babelgum join forces
London, 26 March 2008 – Babelgum – a free, interactive, alternative TV-quality internet platform – is launching a dedicated motorcycling community. The aim of the community is to allow motorcyclists and motorcycle racing fans unlimited access to some of the best biking footage available from all over the world. Known as Babelgum, the new interactive web TV portal’s goal is to create a global motorcycling community by giving viewers free-to-air access to an unrivalled choice of two-wheeled, broadcast-quality, on-demand television.
The new motorcycling community, which is part of the www.babelgum.com network, also has the support of Britain’s current Superbike World Champion and MotoGP contender James Toseland, who is teaming up with Babelgum on 28 March in Jerez, Spain, for the official launch of this online community for bikers.
Toseland is carrying the hopes of every British motorcycle racing fan as he contests his first year in the MotoGP World Championship with the Tech 3 Yamaha team. Not since the halcyon days of Barry Sheene have British biking fans had so much to cheer about. Toseland’s appeal goes much further than the racetrack. It is his approachable nature, serious work ethic and media-friendliness that have made him the best choice for an ‘ambassadorial’ role with this exciting new motorcycle television platform, according to Babelgum’s Chief Executive Valerio Zingarelli. “We’re extremely excited to have James on board for the official launch of our global motorcycle TV community. Our goal is to merge the power of the web with world-class television programming to bring viewers the same kind of passion that they would experience while out riding their own motorcycles,” he says.
“James demonstrates this passion, not only every time he gets on his race bike, but also with everything else he does – be it training, testing or playing live music on national television with his rock band. As well as showing many other biking programmes, we’ll be following James’ rookie year in MotoGP closely.”
However, viewers can get early access to this dedicated motorcycle channel now by visiting www.babelgum.com where, after a simple and quick registration procedure that gives access to Babelgum’s unique media player, users can create and customise their own television channel, join a growing online community of bikers, share favourite clips and watch hours of motorcycling-related television, at any time of the night or day. One person that has already done this is James Toseland, who explains why he is involved right at the early stages of this new venture: “I’m really pleased and honoured to perform this ambassadorial role for Babelgum,” said the 27-year-old. Just like in MotoGP, technology moves fast and if you don’t keep up you definitely get left out in the cold. The power of the internet means that the way we watch TV is changing forever and future generations will find it hard to believe that we all used to sit passively in front of a screen waiting for our favourite programme to start! To be able to watch what you want, when you want, and wherever you want is what Babelgum is all about, so I’m delighted to support the efforts being made to bring dedicated biking television to the masses.” For further formation or to request an invitation to the launch please contact: babelgum@rbplimited.co.uk
tag: Motorcycle Community, Babelgum, James Toseland, MotoGP, Superbike World Champion,

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES RECALLS REAR PASSENGER FOOT REST ASSEMBLIES FOR RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES

2008-03-29T16:18:00.000-07:00

Recallr: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES RECALLS REAR PASSENGER FOOT REST ASSEMBLIES FOR RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES
tag: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES RECALL, Motorcycle Recall, NHTSA Recall,

Is Your Helmet Safe?

2008-03-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

HOW TO IDENTIFY UNSAFE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

It’s clear ... Motorcycle helmets save lives. To help protect the lives of motorcycle riders, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all motorcycle helmets sold in the United States meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. This standard defines minimum levels of performance that helmets must meet to protect the head and brain in the event of a crash. Each year, DOT conducts compliance testing of a variety of motorcycle helmets to determine whether helmets being sold in the United States meet the Federal safety standard. Because helmets add such a critical margin of safety for motorcycle riders, many States now have laws requiring use of helmets that meet FMVSS 218 requirements. Some motorcycle riders are violating these State laws by wearing unsafe helmets that do not meet FMVSS 218. Most of these helmets are sold as novelty items and circumvent FMVSS 218’s requirements. In some cases, some motorcyclists purchase these helmets in the mistaken belief that they offer protection. However, many people who wear these novelty helmets know that they are unsafe – but wear them anyway. This brochure explains how to identify unsafe novelty helmets as well as how to distinguish unsafe helmets from those that meet the Federal safety standard.

Here is What to Check For:
Thick Inner Liner
Helmets meeting the minimum Federal safety standard have an inner liner usually about one-inch thick of firm polystyrene foam. Sometimes the inner liner will not be visible, but you should still be able to feel its thickness. Unsafe helmets normally contain only soft foam padding or a bare plastic shell with no padding at all.

Sturdy Chin Strap and Rivets
Helmets meeting the DOT safety standard have sturdy chinstraps with solid rivets.

Weight of Helmet
Depending on design, unsafe helmets weigh only one pound or less. Helmets meeting FMVSS 218 generally weigh about three pounds. Become familiar with the weight of helmets that comply with the Federal safety standard. These helmets provide a more substantial feel.

Design/Style of Helmet
The DOT safety standard does not allow anything to extend further than two-tenths of an inch from the surface of a helmet. For example, while visor fasteners are allowed, a spike or other protruding decorations indicate an unsafe helmet.

A design such as the German Army style or skullcap style may be a clue to an unsafe helmet. Unsafe helmets are noticeably smaller in diameter and thinner than ones meeting the DOT standard. However, some German Army style helmet may meet Federal requirements.

You’ll need to check for weight, thickness, sturdy chinstraps, as well as the “DOT” and manufacturer’s labels to make sure the helmet meets the Federal safety standard. Familiarize yourself with brand names and designs of helmets that comply with DOT requirements. For example, a full-face design is a good indicator of a safe helmet. To date, we have never seen a full-face design novelty helmet.

DOT Sticker Helmets that meet FMVSS 218 must have a sticker on the outside back of the helmet with the letters “DOT,” which certifies that the helmet meets or exceeds FMVSS 218. It is important to note that some novelty helmet sellers provide DOT stickers separately for motorcyclists to place on non-complying helmets. In this case, the DOT sticker is invalid and does not certify compliance. Snell or ANSI Label In addition to the DOT sticker, labels located inside the helmet showing that a helmet meets the standards of private, non-profit organizations such as Snell or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) are good indicators that the helmet also meets the Federal safety standard. To date, we have never seen a novelty helmet that has a phony DOT sticker in addition to a phony Snell or ANSI label. Manufacturer’s Labeling Manufacturers are required under FMVSS 218 to place a label on or inside the helmet stating the manufacturer’s name, model, size, month and year of manufacture, construction materials, and owner’s information. A helmet that does not meet the Federal safety standard usually does not have such labeling.
Remember a DOT sticker on the back of the helmet and proper inside labeling do not necessarily indicate that a helmet meets all DOT requirements. Many helmets have counterfeit DOT stickers and a limited few also have manufacturer’s labeling. But the design and weight of a helmet, thickness of the inner liner, and the quality of the chin strap and rivets are extra clues to help distinguish safe helmets from non-complying ones.

Unsafe Helmet Interior	Safe Helmet Interior

tag: Helmet Safety, DOT Sticker, Unsafe Helmet, Safe Helmet, NHTSA, FMVSS, motorcycle helmets,

Recallr: VOX MOTORCYCLE HELMETS RECALLED BY STERLINGTEK

2008-03-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

Recallr: VOX MOTORCYCLE HELMETS RECALLED BY STERLINGTEK

Merry XMas

2007-12-24T12:16:00.000-08:00

See How Santa Rides!
VOIP IP Telephony: Track Santa OnLine As NORAD Follows Santa,!
Tags: Track Santa, The Worlds Fastest Flying Object, XMAS,

VIO POV1 , The Holy Grail of Helmet Cams

2007-11-19T21:31:00.000-08:00

Helmet Cam Central has done a super job of reviewing VIO POV1. It is where I got this link to the YoutTube video. But Follow the link below for the best review, (If you think it is not good, come back and leave a comment!)

Here the link to POV1 Review.

Cycle helmet dispute

2007-06-27T17:39:00.000-07:00

BMA in cycle helmet dispute

Jun 27 2007

by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail

THE British Medical Association has resisted attempts to revise its controversial policy on cycling helmets.

The organisation voted two years ago to campaign for the wearing of cycle helmets to be made compulsory for all adults and children.

But some doctors claim there is no evidence to support such a policy and that compelling people to wear “uncool” helmets could reduce the number of people who cycle regularly.

Be safe and have a great holiday

2006-12-24T13:37:00.000-08:00

I hope Santa will come your way and Your holiday will be filled with laughter and Joy. If you pass by an unfortunate person, please try to make him/her smile. Don't forget that all the Kids are the same!

Best Regards!

This Toshiba helmet is not for your bike!

2006-11-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

AP reports about an experimental helmet produced by Toshiba for Virtual world experiments, game or may be Virtual travel.
Inside the headgear from the Japanese electronics maker, a 16-inch screen can show a vista that is synced with the wearer's head movements, giving the illusion of actually being there.
The 6.6 pound helmet -- squared off in the back and rounded, bubble-like, in the front has infrared sensors at the top that detect which way the wearer's head is moving.

Toshiba has no plans yet to turn the technology into a commercial product. But it believes it will come in handy for computer games or enhancing the impact of movies. There is no price estimate for the gadget.

"I tried wearing it watching video of outer space," Ms. Hiraki said. "I felt like I was flying. It felt so real."

Sheriff takes helmet wearing kids to Applebee's

2006-11-01T02:15:00.000-08:00

Wearing a bike helmet while tooling around the streets in Charlotte County,Southwest Florida could make your child a winner.
Charlotte County deputies will be out on the streets looking for kids who are doing the right thing -- wearing helmets. And when they find them, they will present then with a coupon for a free child's meal in the dining room at the Port Charlotte Applebee's.
"We are part of the neighborhood and we make sure that we participate in anything positive," said Matt Donahue, Applebee's manager. "Applebee's has been involved in this program for a time, and we believe in community involvement."
Any child in need of a bicycle helmet can receive one free from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. They must be fitted for the helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If a law enforcement officer stops a child for not wearing a helmet, the fine is $43.50.

Z1R Rail Fuel Helmet Reviewed

2006-10-20T23:24:00.000-07:00

JC Hilderbrand, over at motorcycle-usa.com has got hold, no much better than that, here is an excerpt of the article.
When MotoUSA's Editorial Director, Ken Hutchison, showed up for the Parts Unlimited Rocky Mountain 400 ride with his current off road lid, the guys at Z1R were appalled. Refusing to send him out into the wilderness with his roughed-up brain bucket, they graciously offered him the newest mid-level helmet, the Rail Fuel. He spent the next three days gallivanting through the scenic Rocky Mountains with his noggin thoroughly protected from the wind, rain, sleet and snow he encountered. After such, he returned to our home base in southern Oregon where he dragged it from his gearbag, still sweaty, and forced it upon me through editorial coercion. My contribution, as always: the crash test.
Head over there and read more about the true test.

Airbrush your bike or your helmet

2006-10-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

I was reading record online today when I noticed an article about an airbrush artist.
I am glad that I read the article and saw his paintings.
I love Eagles. They depicts the very freedom and nobility I have come to admire in this land. I was glad to read this news article among all those bad news we hear today.
Robb Ortel is the artist and Hot Air Graphixx is his studio.
Donna Kessler has actually visited the studio for it's Grand opening. And Donna says;
"Lou Debrino of Tuxedo was proud to show off the Company 3 Eagle Valley firetruck on which Robb meticulously had applied gold-leaf scrolling and airbrushed a mural of an eagle on the side. Visitors at the grand opening were impressed with the workmanship and detail of the gold-leaf scrolling. The stripping went down the full side of the truck, and where it ended there was an outline of an eagle's head."
So if you want to make your Bike or Helmet a unique piece of art, read Donna's article to read about Robb and Visit www.hotairgraphixx.com or Robb at his store on County Route 78 in Middletown to see more of his artwork. Give him a call at 978-3960.

Some of his work.

Shoei X-Eleven Helmet

2006-10-03T09:34:00.000-07:00

Pricey but a great helmet. After RF-1000 (now a girl helmet is available under the name RF-1000 Flutter), next best helmet from Shoei is the X-Eleven. Here are some Information but it is nothing like holding and testing it. After all Helmet is something that you going to wear for a while.
Tech Info from Shoei;
The X-ELEVEN has been the helmet of choice for professional riders since itÂs introduction. Built to race specifications, the X-Eleven was designed and developed in collaboration with professional riders, like Jake Zemke, Eric Bostrom, and Chris Vermeulen to name a few.

Numerous hours in our wind tunnel and on racetracks around the world has produced an aerodynamically superior helmet with minimal lift and drag, plus incomparable fit and ventilation.

The worldÂs most demanding riders demand nothing but the best. The X-ELEVEN only from Shoei.

* Quick Release Base Plate System
* Dual Liner Ventilation System
* 3D Comfort Liner System
* Upper Air Intake
* Lower Air Intake
* Dual Air Charge System
* Face Shield Defogging Vent
* Chin Curtain
* Rear Air Exhaust
* Neck Outlet Vent
* Exhaust Breath Chamber
* Breath Guard
* Aero Edge Spoiler With Exhaust Vent
* Preset Shield Opening Lever With Locking Mechanism
* CX-1V Shield
* AIM+Shell Construction
* Snell M2005
* 5 Year Warranty From Purchase Date. 7 Year Warranty From Helmet Manufacture Date.

My fevorite; Drop down to see other models

2006-10-01T03:27:00.000-07:00

Technorati Profile

Online biker gear store shores up profits.

2006-10-01T03:17:00.000-07:00

According to PRWEB, Leatherup.com today announced estimated sales for 2006 should top $17.5 Million, with sales growth over 100% from 2005 sales. We attribute this continued growth to strong repeat customer business, high satisfaction rate, and robust word of mouth. People are telling there friends and family about our products and prices, our customer base continues to grow at a record pace in 2006. People have started to realize they can buy direct from a manufacturer and save 50-80% off quality leather goods and motorcycle gear.

LeatherUp.com has come to dominate the online motorcycle gear market. Our brands Xelement (Xelementgear.com) and Outlaw Helmets (OutlawHelmets.com) have come to dominate the online marketplace for motorcycle goods. Customer loyalty and repeat business continues to be overwhelmingly robust in 2006. We are seeing the average order size increase over 10% and average conversion rate increase of over 500 basis points. All the signs are very positive going into the holiday season. Internal estimates predict $17.5 million in sales in 2006 and $28-$30 million in 2007. We will be one of largest and most powerful forces in the motorcycle and leather industry by end of the decade. While our competition continues to suffer from much lower growth rates, and low profit margins. This is mainly due to older and out dated product lines and the fact they buy from distributors who and are not direct like LeatherUp.com. That old model of business is slowing dying out; consumers are getting smarter and know were they can buy direct and better products for less online.
About Leatherup.com;
LeatherUp.com is the most popular online leather store, dominating the online segments for fashion and motorcycle leather jackets and biker gear. Incorporating the unique approach of manufacturing there own product lines from footwear, jackets, motorcycle helmets, and biker accessories. This focus on direct to consumer cost structure has enabled Leatherup.com to bring higher quality products direct to online consumers at fraction of the cost. The strong word of mouth and loyalty of LeatherUp.com customers has help push them to the forefront of leading Internet Businesses, and domination of several key niche market segments online.

Smart Helmet designed! Will it be on the shop shelf

2006-09-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

David Ponce, at ohgizmo writes about The Smart Helmet, from professor/inventor Ted Selker packs so many useful features, that if it was ever commercialized, it could very well revolutionize anyone's cycling experience. And, we are not saying this lightly. On the outside, it retains its regular BMX helmet appearance, but Selker has managed to fit a bevvy of electronic components, such as a PIC controller, an accelerometer, a GPS unit, a microphone and speakers, Bluetooth module, etc. What can he do with all this?
He can play music or audio books, with hook-ups for an iPod or tape cassette. It can record speech through built-in microphones, and GPS (Global Positioning System) warns the wearer of hazards on a given route. It also can detect important sounds like a fire siren to mute music when necessary. It has a Motorola cell phone with Bluetooth installed so a bicyclist can talk on the phone, hands-free.
He is constantly adding and modifying the helmet. The newest Smart Helmet, finished this summer, lets the bicyclist shake his head to turn on a microphone, which then records a voice command. For example, if Selker runs into a blind spot at an intersection or a pothole in the road, he can activate the microphone by shaking his head and then say "bad intersection" or "dangerous hole." With GPS technology installed, the helmet will then detect when Selker is traveling near those same spots another day and turn on the recorded audio.

"I live in Boston, where there are typically no street signs," he said. "With the helmet, I can shake my head, and say, 'Massachusetts Avenue,' and create a virtual city." As he travell from home to MIT.
Read more at news.com

Other ways that helmets involved in saving lives

2006-09-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

Helmet cam video of US Special Forces rescuing Polish business man Jerzy Kos from Iraqi kidnappers.

Twenty20 Helmet Camera

2006-09-04T00:55:00.000-07:00

BMX, Downhill, Motocross, Snow, ATV, you name it. If you've got a two wheeled vehicle that doesn't have a battery then the Twenty20 Helmet Camera is right for you. Coming in at a total weight of 10oz (with a battery). Twenty20 offers the smallest and lightest Helmet Cam on the market.

Why Twenty20? Our systems are the only helmet cameras to use a CMOS chip set so everything is run off a single 9 volt battery. A single 9 volt battery will last up to 20 hours. Our products also include a 1 year warranty and availalbe only at your local dealer (Click for Dealer Locator).

The camera mounts on your helmet with a marine grade velcro and also includes a microphone and mini-jack connector to plug into any recording device with an A/V input. Now you can show all your friends your POV view of your adventures.

2005-11-12T16:35:00.000-08:00

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