Carbon Fiber DOT Helmets
When looking for carbon fiber helmets, make sure they are carbon fiber DOT helmets (department of transportation certified). This is crucial, as novelty carbon fiber motorcycle helmets most likely do not meet federal and state helmet laws.
Whether you're looking at carbon fiber half helmet styles or carbon fiber full face helmets, MAKE SURE that they're CARBON FIBER DOT HELMETS! This could mean getting a ticket or not and/or staying alive or not in a crash! If you ride motorcycles, you shouldn't risk it to look cool. There are many different cool carbon fiber helmets that are DOT certified. [read more below on DOT certified helmets]
Carbon Fiber DOT Helmets On Sale Online
 Carbon Fiber Graphic German Cruiser Half Helmet DOT L US $19.95 |
 Carbon Fiber Graphic German Cruiser Half Helmet DOT XL US $19.95 |
 Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Scooter DOT Helmet S M L XL US $.99 |
 FLAT FLAME CARBON KEVLAR DOT MOTORCYCLE BEANIE HELMET US $89.95 |
 DOT Motorcycle Scooter HALF HELMET Bike Carbon Fiber XL US $.99 |
 Carbon Fiber Graphic German Cruiser Half Helmet DOT M US $29.95 |
 Full Face motorcycle Helmet Carbon Fiber DOT S M XL XXL US $44.99 |
 EXL 15 DOT CARBON DESIGN GERMAN MOTORCYCLE HALF HELMET US $37.95 |
 Carbon Fiber Motorcycle DOT Half Face Helmet Chopper M US $25.49 |
 New DOT Motorcycle Bike Full Face Helmet Fiber Carbon US $34.95 |
 DOT Motorcycle Scooter Moped Half Face Helmet Carbon US $5.95 |
 EXL 200 DOT CARBON DESIGN MOTORCYCLE BIKE HALF HELMET US $27.95 |
 DOT Rocket Motorcycle Helmet Rkt 101 Carbon CF Blue XL US $181.99 |
 DOT Rocket Motorcycle Helmet Rkt 101 Carbon CF Green L US $181.99 |
 Rocket Motorcycle Helmet Rkt 101 Carbon CF DOT Red S US $163.99 |
 Rocket Motorcycle Helmet Rkt 101 Carbon CF DOT Red XL US $163.99 |
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Thick Inner Liner. Helmets meeting the minimum Federal safety standard have an inner liner usually about one-inch thick of firm polystyrene foam. Sometimes the inner liner will not be visible, but you should still be able to feel its thickness. Unsafe helmets normally contain only soft foam padding or a bare plastic shell with no padding at all.
Sturdy Chin Strap and Rivets. Helmets meeting the DOT safety standard have sturdy chinstraps with solid rivets. Weight of Helmet Depending on design, unsafe helmets weigh only one pound or less. Helmets meeting FMVSS 218 generally weigh about three pounds. Become familiar with the weight of helmets that comply with the Federal safety standard. These helmets provide a more substantial feel.
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Design/Style of Helmet. The DOT safety standard does not allow anything to extend further than two-tenths of an inch from the surface of a helmet. For example, while visor fasteners are allowed, a spike or other protruding decorations indicate an unsafe helmet. A design such as the German Army style or skullcap style may be a clue to an unsafe helmet. Unsafe helmets are noticeably smaller in diameter and thinner than ones meeting the DOT standard. However, some German Army style helmet may meet Federal requirements. You’ll need to check for weight, thickness, sturdy chinstraps, as well as the “DOT”and manufacturer’s labels to make sure the helmet meets the Federal safety standard. Familiarize yourself with brand names and designs of helmets that comply with DOT requirements. For example, a full-face design is a good indicator of a safe helmet. To date, we have never seen a full-face design novelty helmet.
DOT Sticker Helmets that meet FMVSS 218 must have a sticker on the outside back of the helmet with the letters “DOT,”which certifies that the helmet meets or exceeds FMVSS 218. It is important to note that some novelty helmet sellers provide DOT stickers separately for motorcyclists to place on non-complying helmets. In this case, the DOT sticker is invalid and does not certify compliance.
Snell or ANSI Label. In addition to the DOT sticker, labels located inside the helmet showing that a helmet meets the standards of private, non-profit organizations such as Snell or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) are good indicators that the helmet also meets the Federal safety standard. To date, we have never seen a novelty helmet that has a phony DOT sticker in addition to a phony Snell or ANSI label.
Manufacturer’s Labeling. Manufacturers are required under FMVSS 218 to place a label on or inside the helmet stating the manufacturer’s name, model, size, month and year of manufacture, construction materials, and owner’s information.
So, remember, when looking for carbon fiber helmets, make sure that they're carbon fiber DOT helmets!