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C. FIT & USAGE
4. PROPER USAGE
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death and to help prevent damage
to your helmet:
Never ride with a visor that does not allow you to see clearly
– Scratch, deterioration, fogging can impair your vision. Some tinted
visors might not be safe in night riding.
Never adjust your helmet accessories while riding – Only make
helmet adjustments when stopped.
Always wear eye protection – If you are not using a helmet with a visor,
always wear eye protection when riding. Always lock your visor in place
when you are riding. Internal sun visor is not considered as a face shield.
Never wear a dark or tinted main visor in dark or poor visibility
riding conditions. This is not only unsafe, but also illegal in most states.
Never wear a sun visor that has become scratched, or ride with a main
visor that is fogged by condensation.
Always be alert for sounds – Your helmet may impair your hearing.
However, your helmet is not a form of hearing protection.
Always wear appropriate protection against frostbite – Frostbite can
happen when using your helmet in cold weather. Protection may include
a balaclava, neck tube, facemask, or combination of these items.
WARNING
5. PROPER HELMET HANDLING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death and to help prevent damage
to your helmet:
Never place your helmet where it could easily roll off or fall and
impact the ground causing damage to the helmet – It is best to place
your helmet on the ground so it cannot fall in any direction.
Never drop your helmet – Dropping your helmet may crack the shell or
damage the protective foam. The damage may not be visible. Your
helmet is only designed for ONE impact.
Never use insect repellent on or around your helmet – Insect
repellant may damage your helmet's visor, shell, protective foam, or other
components.
Never expose helmet to gasoline or gasoline fumes – Gasoline may
damage your helmet's visor, shell, protective foam, or other components.
Other substances may damage your helmet, see proper
care section.
Always store your helmet in a helmet bag – When not in use to help
reduce accidental surface damage.
WARNING
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