I doubt the first motorcycle helmet that came out which was invented by Gottlieb Daimler in 1885 was dot approved. Well back in his day a bike was not capable of the speeds that today’s bikes are. So there was likely not a need for helmets that were approved for a high impact crash. the department of transportation which is what DOT stands for did not start approving helmets until 1974 by introducing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for motorcycle helmets. When you buy motorcycle helmets for yourself or for a biker you know make sure that the helmet has been DOT approved. What this means is basically that the manufacturer of the helmet has submitted their product for testing and approval with the Department of transportations. Once the motorcycle helmet bears the mark DOT Approved you can rest assured that it meets the standards for safety as set forth by the department of transportation. Snell is another entity that can approve a motorcycle helmet for safety, however they are not an official government agency and therefore do not carry the weight that dot has. So next time you buy helmets make sure its dot helmet.

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LegUp LandinGear, a division of Chopper Design Services, has announced the LegUp LandinGear Motorcycle Stabilization System has been adapted to Honda Shadow Cruiser bikes. Sometimes called ‘The Perfect Trike Alternative’, the LegUp system been available for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes, Honda Goldwings and other bike models since early 2009. LegUp LandinGear constantly receives requests by owners of various models desiring help with their bikes. For more information about LegUp LandinGear please visit LandinGear. The computerized LandinGear system helps riders balance their motorcycles when stopping, pulling away from a stop or maneuvering slowly. The high demand for this innovative device since then has caused Chopper Design to continually add new models to its lineup.

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