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Jan 17, 2009 | 10:35 PM

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Zimbob

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From: Grottoes Va.

They're only leagle if your a public defender for two out of town bikers.
Actually, I might just check into that one. Sounds like it would get some smiles down the road.

Jan 18, 2009 | 12:43 AM

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rdurantb

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This thread raises a good question. Current m/c helmets are described by the manufacturers and the expert scribes in the business as being good for one very slight bump. Even an accidental drop from a small distance could end the usefulness of the helmet. Just the passage of a few years also is said to end the usefulness of the typical helmet. Then, how is it that helmets in the NFL survive massive and frequent hits for entire seasons, if not longer? Seems like the NFL would be tougher on helmets than just a single accidental dropping of a DOT approved helmet. It must have to do with the weight of the NFL helmet. I wonder, how much does an NFL helmet weigh?

Jan 18, 2009 | 12:58 AM

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DZLDR

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if they do start selling NFL-DOT helmets, I am betting that there will be an immediate sales slump in the Detroit and Seattle market.
I hear BOTH teams are fighting over that "new chineese coach" Win Won Soon

Jan 18, 2009 | 06:34 AM

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Casper

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From: Blue Grass (KY)

I've also heard that the bicycle helmets are better than most MC helmets...go figure..it's all about the money, they don't give a rats a$$ about us...
Mom and Dad seeing two bikes go by, no helmets,loud exhaust...Jr says I want a bike, "NO freaking way"
Mom and Dad see two wings go by, helmets, jackets quite, Jr says I want a bike...gee honey that looks like fun....
Money....all about the money,
Plus, the more regulations they can force on us, the more riders will stop riding, less insurance claims against cage drivers running over motorcycles....all about the money.

Jan 18, 2009 | 07:04 AM

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kmvallee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by russl179

Are official NFL helmets DOT approved, in any way?

Earth calling russl179....................

Jan 18, 2009 | 09:03 AM

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BadPiggy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper

I've also heard that the bicycle helmets are better than most MC helmets....

Bicycle helmets are DOT approved.

Jan 18, 2009 | 01:09 PM

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Uncle Scrooge

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From: Oklahoma

Back in my bicycle racing days I cracked my share of bicycle helmets at 20-25 mph. Each time the helmet did the job it was supposed to. But I can't imagine it would protect you in a 70 mph crash. That's force of a whole different magnitude.

Along the same line, even given how vicious they look, I can't imagine NFL helmet hits would approach the force your head is exposed to in a motorcycle crash.

Jan 18, 2009 | 01:34 PM

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harley-jones

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I think NFL helmets have air bladders inside of them that are inflated for a precise fit.

And, I know it seems like some vicious hits on the football field it is nothing like smacking your head on the concrete from a moving motorcycle.

Jack Nicholson wore one in the movie EASY RIDER.