Sun and heat are the two things to watch for. Leaving a helmet on a dashboard or in direct sun for long periods will dull and
Epicurist eventually crack leather trim, so a helmet bag or a shaded spot makes a real difference over the life of the helmet.
A certified helmet carries a label inside the shell showing the standard it meets, along with a homologation number that identifies the specific model tested. This label is worth checking on any helmet, since it confirms the exact helmet in your hands passed the test, not just the range it belongs to.
Certification is not a formality. It is the baseline that separates a genuine protective helmet from something that only looks the part. Any helmet worth wearing on the road should carry a current, verifiable certification.
A helmet that is the right size should feel snug all the way round with no single pressure point, and it should not shift when you turn your head firmly from side to side. A helmet that moves independently of your head on a shake test is not the right fit, regardless of what the size label says.
To find out more about the made to order process, visit custom motorcycle helmets.
To browse current models when it is time to replace yours, see handcrafted helmet shell.