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helmet color ??? nklr

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2000 1:35 pm
by Gary Ott
--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "The Squasher" wrote: Have any of you noticed a
> differance in inside temperature from a black (dark colored) helmet
compared
> to a white (light colored) helmet? > Thanks. >
Some time ago, one of the motorcycle magazines (Motorcycle Consumer News, I think -or it might still have been Road Rider) did an extensive study with sensors placed inside helmets under "Real life" riding conditions. Their results were that there is no significant difference between a black or a white helmet. I have never noticed much difference. Since that study,helmet ventilation systems have improved greatly, which is what you probably should be considering. As for visibility, white is about the most visible unless you go dayglo.