5 Helmet Mistakes I Saw Every Day at the Dealership

5 Motorcycle Helmet Mistakes
After years managing gear at Ducati NYC and Triumph Brooklyn, I watched riders make the SAME 5 helmet mistakes every single day. Some of these could literally send your helmet flying off in a crash.

In this video, I break down the 5 big motorcycle helmet mistakes I saw over and over at the dealership – and how to fix them so your lid actually protects your brain.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:45 Mistake #1 Fit
01:29 3 Step Fit Test
02:25 Mistake #2 Dot Sticker Focus
03:13 Mistake #3 Style Over How You Ride
03:27 "The Racer Fantasy"
03:43 "The Vintage Dream"
04:05 How to choose Right for City Riders
04:13 How to choose Right for Highway Riders
04:28 Mistake #4 Buying Cheap or Used
05:10 Mistake #5 Comfort & Noise
05:37 Think about your environment - City Riders
05:43 Think about your environment - Highway & Bridge Riders
06:00 Recap and Outro

You’ll learn:

• Why a helmet that “slides on easy” is almost always TOO BIG

• The truth about DOT, ECE, and Snell – and why the sticker isn’t a magic forcefield

• How to pick a helmet style that matches how you really ride (city, highway, café, etc.)

• Why buying used or super-cheap helmets is gambling with your head

• How to test real comfort and noise so you don’t end every ride exhausted and half-deaf

I’m Mel from Café Racer New York City. I help urban riders pick better gear, stay safer, and ride with confidence in real-world city conditions – not just on a spec sheet. If you ride in the city or you care about your helmet actually doing its job, this one’s for you.

👉 What to watch next on the channel:
   • Helmets Playlist  

• A deeper dive into picking the right helmet for urban riding

• Comparisons between popular street helmets (Arai, Shoei, Bell, etc.)

• Real-world gear tips for NYC and big-city commuting

If this made you rethink your helmet fit or your last purchase, hit like so more riders see it, drop a comment with what you’re currently wearing, and subscribe to Café Racer New York City for honest, real-world gear advice.

Ride safe. Be smart. I’ll see you in the next one. 🏍️

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