How to Properly Clean a Matte Black Helmet (Without Ruining the Finish)
I learned the hard way about matte finishes. Three years ago, I grabbed my girlfriend’s glossy helmet cleaner and went…
Jake Miller
23 min read
Helmets
Jake Miller
23 min read
Can You Paint a Motorcycle Helmet? (Safety Dos and Don’ts)
I’ll never forget the afternoon I watched a talented custom painter transform a friend’s matte black Shoei into a stunning…
Jake Miller
29 min read
Claustrophobia and Helmets: Best Options for Anxious Riders
I’ll never forget the email I received from Sarah, a 34-year-old who’d just completed her motorcycle safety course with flying…
Jake Miller
24 min read
How to Choose a Motorcycle Helmet for a Child (Passenger Safety)
I still remember the first time a father approached me at a bike show, his seven-year-old daughter tugging at his…
Jake Miller
25 min read
The Struggles of Riding with Makeup: Helmet Tips for Ladies
I’ll never forget the moment Sarah pulled off her full-face helmet at our coffee stop near Angeles Crest Highway. A…
Jake Miller
24 min read
Pinlock vs. Anti-Fog Sprays: Which Actually Works?
I’ll never forget the morning I nearly low-sided my Ducati in the Smoky Mountains because my visor fogged up mid-corner.…
Jake Miller
17 min read
Tinted Visor vs. Drop-Down Sun Shield: Which is Better?
I’ll never forget the morning I nearly rear-ended a Tesla on Pacific Coast Highway. The sun had just crested the…
Jake Miller
22 min read
Dual Sport vs. Dirt Bike Helmets: Do You Really Need a Visor?
I’ll never forget the first time I took a rock to the chin at 45 mph. I was testing a…
Jake Miller
25 min read
Is It Safe to Buy a Used Motorcycle Helmet? (The Hidden Dangers)
I’ll never forget the day a younger rider walked into the shop, beaming with pride over the “steal” he’d just…
Jake Miller
23 min read
Do Motorcycle Helmets Expire if They Are Never Used?
I’ll never forget walking into my uncle’s garage three years ago and spotting a pristine Shoei RF-1100 still in its…
Jake Miller
21 min read