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The single most important piece of protective gear you can wear is a helmet certified to meet DOT standards.
You hope you never have to use your helmet, but accidents do happen. We can't predict when or what kind they will be. In any given year, a lot of riders give thanks that they were wearing helmets.
A good helmet makes riding a motorcycle more fun. This is the comfort factor. It cuts down on wind noise roaring by your ears, on windblasts on your face and eyes, and deflects bugs and other objects that fly through the air. It even contributes to comfort from changing weather conditions and reduces rider fatigue.
Wearing a helmet, no matter what the law says, is a reflection of your attitude toward riding. And that attitude is plain to see by other riders and non-riders alike. To ride a motorcycle means avoiding foolish risks.
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