Learning About Dirt Bikes and All Terrain Vehicles

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Learning About Dirt Bikes and All Terrain Vehicles

Hello, my name is Ryan Lakeland. Welcome to my site about dirt bikes and all terrain vehicles. As a young kid, my parents encouraged me to ride these fun recreational vehicles around the campsite. I learned all of the safety regulations and operation instructions during the first summer. From then on, I was the one teaching other kids and adults about these important rules. I will use this site to share information about safely enjoying dirt bikes and all terrain vehicles. I will also discuss the various bike and vehicle options available to every age and skill level. Thank you for stopping by.

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Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Motorcycle Helmet

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you likely want to make sure that you are enjoying your hobby as much as possible. This means that you need to continue to be able to do it and not have an injury get in your way. One way that can help you be safe while enjoying your favorite hobby is to ensure that your motorcycle helmet is in good condition. Your helmet is going to absorb a lot of sweat, especially if you've been riding in hot weather. It's going to start to smell, which could cause you to try to clean it with an abrasive cleaner that does damage and undermines the structure of the helmet. Here are some tips for cleaning your helmet and maintaining it so that it continues to be able to provide a high level of protection.

1. Avoid Ammonia Based Cleaners

Your first step is to make sure that you avoid using cleaners that have an ammonia base. The reason for this is that ammonia will cause your polycarbonate lenses to break down, making your helmet structurally weaker and harder to see through over time. This can decrease your safety and make it more likely that you are going to be injured.

2. Avoid Fabric Softeners

You might want to clean the inner lining of your helmet and it will likely be easiest for you to throw it in the washing machine. This is totally fine, just be sure that you don't use fabric softener. This is due to the fact that, if the liner of your helmet is moisture-wicking, fabric softener will stop that property from working, which can cause your helmet to be less comfortable to wear.

3. Let Your Visor Soak

Try to scrub as little as possible, especially your visor. Instead, place your visor and other parts of your helmet that you want to clean in a bucket with warm, soapy water. Allow the items to soak. This will make it easier for you to remove the grime because it will be loosened. It will also decrease the chances that you will need to scrub and risk damaging your helmet.

4. Use Automotive Wax

Finally, be sure that you are using a coat of automotive wax on your helmet in order to make sure that you are protecting your helmet from picking up grime and being scratched. You can purchase this product at an automotive store.

For more information, talk to a company like Bob's Cycle & Snowmobile Supply that specializes in motorcycle gear.


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