Dirt bike helmet for motorcycle?

Skychan

I'm a casual dirt biker (though I have a proper MX dirt bike: 03 yamaha YZ 125) and I'm buying a motorcycle this spring. I've been told it's perfectly fine to use my dirt bike helmet (DOT approved).

Only I got wondering about wind resistance... At top speed of about 100km/h I feel a good amount of wind resistance when I turn my head sideways on the yamaha but I'm wondering if that might cause too much fatigue doing that on the highway at 120km/h while constantly checking the traffic.

I'm just wondering if a full faced motorcycle helmet might offer a noticeable decrease in wind resistance to prevent neck fatigue. I can't remember how annoying it was on my dirt bike.

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Although a dirt bike helmet may be DOT approved, it should not be worn as a street bike helmet. Certainly, any helmet is better than none, but....I can only stress the importance of an actual street bike helmet. Street helmets are designed for a different type of impact. They offer much more face protection and eye protection.
A D.O.T. helmet criteria means that if it is dropped at a height of 6 feet and it doesn't crack...you have a DOT approval....great.....helmets not cracked, but your brain is a puddle of chocolate pudding. A snell helmet is also another type rating...does the same thing.
Buy a real helmet...a good brand name...spend more than $50 bucks. There are good helmets that are affordable. If you cannot afford this type of helmet, I understand, I'm not rich myself and can only afford what I can afford.
I work for a bike shop and I can tell you this..A NEW helmet in a box that is 5 yrs old is no good and has to be destroyed. We cannot sell them. There is a code in the helmet under the liner that will show you the date. Do not buy a helmet that is too near the 5 yr mark. This is when helmets go on sale at dealers. A 4 yr old helmet (new) maybe a good discount and still relatively safe, and affordable. You will get much less wind noise and fatigue with a street bike helmet.
Good luck...ride on....rubber side down..

What is the best bike I can buy for under $350 in your opinion?

aight

I have up to $350 dollars and I am looking for a mountain or hybrid bicycle.
f#%$ing bike people... I dont want to spend $2,000 on a bike...my car is barely worth more than that!

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EDIT: I put this at the top of the page so you see it- NEITHER OF THOSE BIKES I RECOMMENDED ARE OVER $400.

Not $4000, not $2000, not even $1000. f#%$ing people that don't read answers after asking questions...

Maybe my answer was too long and it confused you. I'm sorry if I used words that were too long.



Let's get our definitions straight and maybe that'll get you your answer right away.

Mountain bikes are for riding on trails... you drive it to a site, take it off the car, ride it. When you are done you put it back on the car and take it home. A hybrid is a slower, more comfortable version of a road bike that may be taken anywhere there is a paved surface (including finely ground stone)... think of molasses compared to high fructose corn syrup of a road bike.

I am making the assumption that you are thinking of an ALL TERRAIN bike or hybrid. An all terrain bike is intended for a 50/50 mix (or so) of on road/offroad riding up to rain rutted dirt roads or worn trails. The reason I think this is what you want is that mountain bike pricing STARTS at about $700 and go up while ATB pricing starts at about $250 and end about $700.

Enough of the gobbledegoop. Regarding an ATB, you would be very hard pressed to find a better specced bike than a Diamondback Response. This model has been in the lineup since at least 1998 and has always been a very good value. As far as a hybrid you should, at the very least, consider a Diamondback Insight 1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NXO62M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/183-5148203-8543663?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=0WEBV2MDFV98DM7T4HF2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B002LFRTTM which is available from amazon.com.

BEFORE I GET JUMPED ON, I am not backing too far away from recommending that amateurs NOT buy bikes online with the following:

Prior to ordering a bike online, get fitted to a similar model from a bike shop. Order the bike, then bring the bike IN THE BOX to the same shop for building. The labor will be about $50 and worth every penny. Then, go back to the shop for anything you might need such as helmets, bottle cages, fenders, pumps, and extra inner tubes. You'll both be winners.

The reason I am even suggesting this is because I have supreme confidence in the quality of Diamondback and Raleigh products. I don't think any other company is as careful about what goes in the box.

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Best pocket bike for kids?

Asia D

I want to purchase a pocket bike, mini dirt bike, or mini quad for my nephew's graduation present. He is 6 years old, about 60 lbs, average Height. I want to know the best thing to get him, if there are any with speed lock-outs or remote shut offs. A few good name brands would be awesome. I also need something I can get training wheels for. I'm looking to spend no more than 500. Please no comments about how he doesn't need one or that he needs to be supervised he is well taken care and we understand this isn't a toy. I just need advice on what to buy. Thank you!

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Pocket bikes are Chinese made knock off's/clones of Japanese and European bikes. They are inferior to the bike they are cloned from. They do not have the reliability, dependability, quality or craftsmanship of the bikes they are cloned from.

With that said, I would recommend you look into a Japanese or European bike. He will fit on a 50cc to a 65cc bike. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM all make mini-bikes.

Since you do not have a lot to spend, you will have to look used. Check Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds.

If you go with a used older bike, Honda used to make a MR 50 2-stroke and an XR75 4-stroke. The XR75 is built like iron and will last for your nephew's children.

The Yamaha PW50 has a restrictor that can be removed.

When it comes to training wheels, just Google mini-bike training wheels. There are a lot of different ones out there. Example: http://gokartsusa.com/EZ-Bike-Mini-Motorcycle-Training-Wheels.aspx
Training wheels are not cheap, they cost around $150. You can also look for used training wheels on Ebay and Craigslist.

If your nephew can ride a bicycle, he will be able to ride a dirt bike. I am not a fan of quads. When I taught my children to ride, I also let them ride my buddies quads. They all preferred dirt bikes to quads. Quads are super easy to learn to ride, but are very easy to tip over and if they do not keep their feet on the pegs can get run over by their own machine. Quads are also heavier than dirt bikes and if the child flips the quad, they may not be able to get our from underneath it without help.

This is the motorcycle racing section, so we mainly only recommend racing machines, but since he is just starting out a true mini-bike from say Sears or Pep Boys might fit the bill fine. These mini-bikes brand new cost under $400. Have large 4-stroke lawn mower engines on them and are perfect for trail riding and basic transportation. If your nephew likes riding though, he will outgrow the mini-bike within a summer.

Don't forget riding gear. Helmet, goggles and a pair of riding boots. Goggles, gloves, shoulder pads with chest protector, kidney belt, armored riding pants and racing jersey can come later. You can find used gear at Ebay, Craigslist, garage sales and flea markets. Does he need the protective gear for a mini-bike? Probably not, but a helmet and goggles are the minimum he should have.

If he ever needs tips on riding or maintenance, tell him to check Youtube. The amount of information on there is unbelievable. He can learn everything from fixing a flat to rebuilding an engine.

What is a good cheap dirt bike helmet cam for under 100 dollars?

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What is a good cheap dirt bike helmet cam for under 100 dollars?
Yes i want a Helmet cam i already have a good bell helmet i do not want a helmet just a good Camera that will mount on my helmet because i see all these people on you tube with them i would like to find one for a 100 bucks or less.

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Sorry to say, but there is no such thing as good & cheap.

$100 (US) is about £50. That is very very cheap.

The last visor I bought for my Arai cost me £52.50p. Then another £9.99 for new tear off's.

Please dont buy a helmet for $100 bucks. It will be junk.

You only get 1 skull & 1 brain. Look after them both, as they will look after you.

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Are there any offroad helmets for bikes?

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Mike S

I'm looking for an offroad/motocross-style bike helmet that I plan to use for BMX. Are there any companies that make cheap motorcycle helmets (under $50?) or replicas for bicycles that look like an offroad helmet? Thanks!

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I think you're wanting to get a full-face style helmet, right? If that's what you mean by offroad and moto. I don't think I've ever seen any for $50 or under, not even on super closeout sales. There are some good ones that won't break the bank, though.

Pryme makes a decent one that usually sells for $65-$80 and I think Pro-Tec has one in that range, too. Bell, Azonic, and Giro all have some cheaper models if you shop around. Full-face helmets can get expensive quickly, but most of them are $140 or less, several of them in the $90-$120 range.

Look at http://www.pricepoint.com , http://www.nashbar.com , http://www.jensonusa.com , and http://www.blueskycycling.com for good helmet deals. Nashbar and Performance usually have good closeouts and often offer coupons for an even greater deal on a helmet.

Also, check out the Pro-Tec Ace Dig....not a full-face, but it's kinda retro. Sort of a skate lid with a visor and some nice shaping. You might like it, and it's different. :o)

Also, check out the Pro-Tec Ace

Do you have to have a license to drive a scooter that is under 50 cc in?

pammysue

Do you have to have a license to drive a scooter that is under 50 cc in California?

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California legislature seeks help control pollution, so it has make the registration processes of other vehicles, such as scooters and mopeds, more appealing.

Keep in mind that the DMV definitions of these vehicles might be very different from what you consider to be a scooter or moped.

Scooters
The California Motorcycle Driver Handbook describes a scooter as a motorized two-wheeled vehicle with a floorboard designed for standing while driving. The scooter may have a driver's seat, but if the seat interferes with the operator's ability to stand while driving the vehicle is not a scooter. A typical scooter also has the ability to be driven by human propulsion.

The California Vehicle Code does not require the driver of a motorized scooter to carry registration, have license plates on display, or carry liability insurance (although you might inquire with your insurance company about potential coverage).

Scooter navigators must be at least 16 years old, get properly licensed, wear a helmet, and know where he/she can legally drive the scooter.

Scooters may be driven on bike paths and trails, but never on sidewalks. They can also be used on roadways with bike lanes, as well as on streets with no bike lanes and speed limits of 25 mph or less. When on a road with no bike lane, scooters should be ridden as close to the right hand curb as possible (unless passing or turning right).

Refer to the section below on licensing requirements and how to obtain the proper scooter license.

Mopeds or Motorized Bicycles
The California Motorcycle Driver Handbook describes two different types of motorized bicycles, or mopeds.

The first type is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle, not capable of more than 30 mph on level ground with:

Fully functional pedals for human propulsion.
An internal combustion engine producing less than two gross brake horsepower with automatic transmission.
An electric motor with or without pedals.
The second type of moped has an electric motor of less than 1,000 watts and cannot go above 20 mph on level ground (even if assisted by human power). The motor must also stop when the brakes are applied or starter switch released.

The "20 mph" classification of a moped may be driven without a license, proof of financial responsibility, or a moped license plate. The driver need only be 16 years old and wearing a properly fitting bicycle helmet.

On the other hand, the quicker moped requires a Class M2 driver license and registration with the CA DMV. Furthermore, you will want to check with your insurance carrier on possible coverage regarding your moped.

To register your moped simply submit a Motorized Bicycle Instruction/Application form (REG 230) by mail or at you local DMV.

You can't ride your moped on freeways or any type of bike path or trail, unless local law has given permission. You can drive your moped in lanes designated for bicycles, but be considerate of other bikers.

Acquiring the Necessary License for Your Moped or Scooter
The moped with the 20 mph cap can be driven without a license, but the driver must be at least 16 years old.

You will need to obtain a Class M2 license if you choose to go the way of the scooter or the moped with a maximum speed limit of 30 mph.

To secure your Class M2 license simply:

Make an appointment. at your local DMV,
Submit an original DL 44 application form.
Provide a thumb print.
Have your picture taken at the DMV.
Pay the $27 application fee.
Pass a vision exam.
Pass the traffic laws and signs test.
If you are under 21, complete the California Highway Patrol (CHP) motorcycle training course and present the Certificate of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) to the DMV. You won't have to take the motorcycle driving test if you already have a current California driver license.

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Are there any offroad helmets for bikes?

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Mike S

I'm looking for an offroad/motocross-style bike helmet that I plan to use for BMX. Are there any companies that make cheap motorcycle helmets (under $50?) or replicas for bicycles that look like an offroad helmet? Thanks!

Answer
I think you're wanting to get a full-face style helmet, right? If that's what you mean by offroad and moto. I don't think I've ever seen any for $50 or under, not even on super closeout sales. There are some good ones that won't break the bank, though.

Pryme makes a decent one that usually sells for $65-$80 and I think Pro-Tec has one in that range, too. Bell, Azonic, and Giro all have some cheaper models if you shop around. Full-face helmets can get expensive quickly, but most of them are $140 or less, several of them in the $90-$120 range.

Look at http://www.pricepoint.com , http://www.nashbar.com , http://www.jensonusa.com , and http://www.blueskycycling.com for good helmet deals. Nashbar and Performance usually have good closeouts and often offer coupons for an even greater deal on a helmet.

Also, check out the Pro-Tec Ace Dig....not a full-face, but it's kinda retro. Sort of a skate lid with a visor and some nice shaping. You might like it, and it's different. :o)

Also, check out the Pro-Tec Ace

Do you have to have a license to drive a scooter that is under 50 cc in?

pammysue

Do you have to have a license to drive a scooter that is under 50 cc in California?

Answer
California legislature seeks help control pollution, so it has make the registration processes of other vehicles, such as scooters and mopeds, more appealing.

Keep in mind that the DMV definitions of these vehicles might be very different from what you consider to be a scooter or moped.

Scooters
The California Motorcycle Driver Handbook describes a scooter as a motorized two-wheeled vehicle with a floorboard designed for standing while driving. The scooter may have a driver's seat, but if the seat interferes with the operator's ability to stand while driving the vehicle is not a scooter. A typical scooter also has the ability to be driven by human propulsion.

The California Vehicle Code does not require the driver of a motorized scooter to carry registration, have license plates on display, or carry liability insurance (although you might inquire with your insurance company about potential coverage).

Scooter navigators must be at least 16 years old, get properly licensed, wear a helmet, and know where he/she can legally drive the scooter.

Scooters may be driven on bike paths and trails, but never on sidewalks. They can also be used on roadways with bike lanes, as well as on streets with no bike lanes and speed limits of 25 mph or less. When on a road with no bike lane, scooters should be ridden as close to the right hand curb as possible (unless passing or turning right).

Refer to the section below on licensing requirements and how to obtain the proper scooter license.

Mopeds or Motorized Bicycles
The California Motorcycle Driver Handbook describes two different types of motorized bicycles, or mopeds.

The first type is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle, not capable of more than 30 mph on level ground with:

Fully functional pedals for human propulsion.
An internal combustion engine producing less than two gross brake horsepower with automatic transmission.
An electric motor with or without pedals.
The second type of moped has an electric motor of less than 1,000 watts and cannot go above 20 mph on level ground (even if assisted by human power). The motor must also stop when the brakes are applied or starter switch released.

The "20 mph" classification of a moped may be driven without a license, proof of financial responsibility, or a moped license plate. The driver need only be 16 years old and wearing a properly fitting bicycle helmet.

On the other hand, the quicker moped requires a Class M2 driver license and registration with the CA DMV. Furthermore, you will want to check with your insurance carrier on possible coverage regarding your moped.

To register your moped simply submit a Motorized Bicycle Instruction/Application form (REG 230) by mail or at you local DMV.

You can't ride your moped on freeways or any type of bike path or trail, unless local law has given permission. You can drive your moped in lanes designated for bicycles, but be considerate of other bikers.

Acquiring the Necessary License for Your Moped or Scooter
The moped with the 20 mph cap can be driven without a license, but the driver must be at least 16 years old.

You will need to obtain a Class M2 license if you choose to go the way of the scooter or the moped with a maximum speed limit of 30 mph.

To secure your Class M2 license simply:

Make an appointment. at your local DMV,
Submit an original DL 44 application form.
Provide a thumb print.
Have your picture taken at the DMV.
Pay the $27 application fee.
Pass a vision exam.
Pass the traffic laws and signs test.
If you are under 21, complete the California Highway Patrol (CHP) motorcycle training course and present the Certificate of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) to the DMV. You won't have to take the motorcycle driving test if you already have a current California driver license.

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What kind of bicycle helmet should I buy?

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jamie68117

I'm not really sure how much money my dad wants to spend on one. Probably no more than $50, but I'm not sure.

I tried on an adult helmet that we already had, (I'm guessing a men's one) but it was too big!

I think it'd be nice to get a helmet that has a little hole for a pony-tail, but it's not the end of the world if it doesn't have one.

I live in Omaha, NE, so we have quite a few bike shops, as well as a bunch of sporting goods stores.

I know we don't want to buy one off the internet. Should I go to a bike or sporting goods store, or just go to target or wal-mart?

Is there really a big difference between $25 helmets and $50 helmets?

OH and if an adult helmet was too big, should I get a youth size? Or a women's size? Or what?

I don't want it to be super ugly either. I'm a 16 year old girl so if it looks really ugly I probably won't have any motivation to wear it.
OH and I ride about 6 miles on a paved trail each time I ride, and I go about 4-5 days a week.

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Any helmet you like and fits will work. They are all tested and approved meeting govt. standards. At 16 you will need an adult helmet. Some models offer universal fit, 1 size fits all. I don't like those. Find a model you like with s,m,l sizing. An exact fit is achieved by using the extra pads that come with most helmets. You should be able to find quite a few under $50.

Do you need a drivers license to operate a motor bike on florida hyways 50cc & under?

visitfla2c

50cc & under.

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No more than 50cc`s AND NO MORE THAN 30mph!!!


Mopeds/Scooters: If a motor vehicle is 50 cc or less, 2 brake horsepower or less, and can not exceed more than 30 mph on level ground, no helmet is required for the operator. The operator must be at least 16 years old and hold at least a regular operator driver license (Class E) or âMotorcycle Onlyâ license.) Passengers under 16 must wear a helmet.

3. Eye Protection: All persons who operate motorcycles (motorcycle = 51cc or more) must wear eye protection.

Most scooters can travel up to 40 MPH and exceed 2 bhp, so I would assume that the helmet requirements for motorcycles apply, but I am not a lawyer.

Is insurance required for motorcycles?

Insurance is not required to register motorcycles as with four-wheel motor vehicles (S. 627.733, F.S.). HOWEVER, if a motorcycle operator is charged in a crash with injuries, then the owner or owner/operator is financially responsible for bodily injuries and property damage to others. If no liability coverage was in effect, then bodily injury/property damage liability insurance must be purchased and kept for three years to avoid Financial Responsibility (license and tag/registration) suspension or to reinstate license, tag/registration after suspension. Chapter 324, F.S.

* Interstate highways cannot be used by human-powered vehicles or vehicles under 5 bhp (which means most 50cc scooters), and you must be able to maintain at least 40 MPH on an interstate to avoid a moving violation.

* If riding at less than the normal speed of traffic, you must ride as close to the right edge of the roadway or curb as possible except when making a left turn or the conditions do not allow you to do so; you are not allowed to use a bike or pedestrian lane. Otherwise you are bound to the same ârules of the roadâ as cars or full-size motorcycles.

* Persons under 16 may not operate a motorcycle or moped/scooter over 150cc or rent any motorcycle or moped.

* You cannot ride between traffic lanes (some states, i.e., California, allow this. Florida does not).

See also http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/motorcyclefaqs.html

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