Iron Horse Helmets Parking Lot Valets

Did you know that our warehouse guys can do more than just work in a warehouse?  We put two of them to the test yesterday during the 19,854th "Great Birmingham Flood."

Us writers and executives did not want to get our feet wet moving our cars from the flooded parking lot, so we put the rookies on it.  I love hazing!

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Check out our new Joe Rocket RKT Black Hybrid Motocross Helmet

Summary:  Excellent quality helmet with solid features and attention to detail is surprisingly quiet in most situations. 

Slightly heavy and visor clarity issues don't detract from our overall impression of this new helmet from Joe Rocket.

Background
Joe Rocket recently introduced a new line of motorcycle helmets to compliment their established and successful line of clothing.  The RKT is the first in what will probably be an expanded line of helmets for the company.

It wasn't too long ago when the name "Joe Rocket" meant cheap, low-quality apparel that was snubbed by the Aerostich-wearing cognoscenti.

The brand could have taken one of two paths after that; spend some money developing name equity and then sell out to make a quick buck (the low road) or high-road it by putting in the time, money, resources, sweat and headaches to do it right.

Fortunately for us, the owners of the Joe Rocket brand took the high road and the motorcycle world is better for it, because Joe Rocket has become one of the most respected names in motorcycle apparel. 

There's a good reason for this: If you had to buy your motorcycle gear from just one manufacturer, you couldn't do much better than going soup to nuts with Joe Rocket.  Their products are generally very good and the breadth of choices they offer is outstanding.

Adding a line of motorcycle helmets certainly has its risks.  First of all, there's the incredibly crowded market that covers every price point and feature set imaginable.  How anyone makes a buck in that business is amazing, especially when you consider that insurance alone costs 10% of the coverage desired. 

This means that $10 million in coverage will cost a cool $1 mil.  Think about how many helmets would have to be sold in today's cutthroat market just to cover that single expenses?  Then you have the issues of dealer support, customer service and, of course, the complex, monopolistic and creaky old-boy U.S. distribution system for motorcycle gear. 

Just breaking into that club can take years, and then only if you can prove you're worthy to the minions who dominate the system.  We've heard from many small manufacturers who have simply given up after years of fighting, and we all suffer from that because we don't have the choices we would have otherwise.

But that's a different story for a different time.  Obviously, Joe Rocket has the market clout to make people sit up and listen; thus, they were able to bring a helmet to market that will probably become widely successful just because it will be in every mom and pop bike shop in the hinterlands.

But readers know that's not enough -- if the helmet doesn't deliver the goods, you won't fork over the cash.  So does the helmet deliver?

Well, when a company who has built a reputation like Joe Rocket brings a motorcycle helmet to market, you'd expect it's going to be good and we'll tell you straight up that the RKT is a winner. 

We'll cut them a little slack because it's their first attempt, but the RKT isn't just a good first try, it's an excellent piece of work that should shame other helmet manufacturers who have been in the business, oh, shall we say 20 or 30 times longer?

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1/2 Pink Flame Neoprene Face Mask in Action

We would like to thank James Brown (that is really his name) for sending us this image of him at Black Bike Week wearing our 1/2 Pink Flame Neoprene Face Mask.  

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New Skull Crossbones Neoprene Face Mask

We just added this new White Skull Crossbones Neoprene Face Mask.   Does anyone really care?  I don't know, but I want to find out.  

This mask is normally $10.  You can have it for $6 if you actually read this and use coupon code "blogbabyblog" at checkout.  

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Iron Horse Helmets Dating Service

This is the quality we get when we put out a pay service called Iron Horse Helmets Dating Service.

I guess we got to play the hand I'm dealt.....

Guys, this lady is named Bertha.

Turn on's- Food & Crotch Rockets.

Turn Off- Vegans

Favorite TV Show - Cooking with the Stars

Dream Man - Enimen

Favorite Song - Convoy

Favorite Movie- The Big Lebowski  

Please let me know if you can handle such love.

  

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Rules For Dating My Daughter T-Shirt change

We have sold a lot of the Rules For Dating My Daughter T-Shirt.  We had just one problem, we did not think the rules were the least bit funny.....So we changed them.  Check out our new Rules For Dating My Daughter T-Shirt.

1. Make my daughter cry, I make you cry
2. I love my daughter, I hate you
3. I own a Glock
4. If you're not early, you're late
5. Treat her like a princess, or I treat you like stuff I scrape off my boot
6. Hurt my daughter, take your whupping like a man - I hate all that begging crap
7. Don't even think about her like "that"
8. My daughter is an angel, you are the devil
9. It is always your fault
10. I don't mind going back to prison

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HJC RPHA-10 Jorge Lorenzo Replica Monser Motorcycle Helmet

We now have a motorcycle helmet for people with a lot of money to spend:

HJC RPHA-10 Lorenzo Replica Replica Monster Energy Helmet

HJC RPHA-10 Lorenzo Replica Helmet
Item Code : HJCRPHA10Lorenzo
Color : Multi (Red, White, Black & Green)Brand : HJC
Certifications : DOT-218/SNELL M2010
Construction : Advanced P.I.M. Fiberglass
Weight : 3.32lbs/1,505g (approximate based on size medium solid color)
Shield Type : HJ-20 (comes with a Pinlock-ready HJ-20 clear shield and lens)

HJC Helmet Features :All RPHA helmets feature HJC's Premium Integrated Matrix (PIM) construction, which incorporates three different materials—carbon fiber, aramid fiber and fiberglass—to create a unique woven blend that is both remarkably strong and lighter compared to conventional helmet materials. Precisely sized segments of PIM material are carefully hand-laid into special pre-molds for shaping, and the controlled placement of these layers virtually eliminates unneeded overlap of fibers for a more precise forming process. All of which results in a shell weight that is significantly lighter than competing designs for greater rider comfort.
To create these modern, complex shell designs, HJC employed CAD design and rapid-prototyping technology, along with extensive testing of multiple prototypes within HJC's state-of-the-art wind tunnel. Net result: carefully controlled aerodynamic airflow around the helmet for a smooth and quiet riding experience along with superior, well-controlled flow-though ventilation for additional rider comfort.

Because small details count when you're out riding all day long, these helmets incorporate features such as plush, luxurious interiors with self-cooling properties and an antibacterial treatment. Also, the interior pads are removable, washable and replaceable. In addition, since fine aesthetics elevate the pride of ownership, a whole new process for creating high-quality helmet graphics was created for use with these helmets. The RPHA series also feature HJC's substantial five-year warranty, and much more. With the new RPHA series of advanced-concept helmets, HJC has truly reinvented the parameters of helmet performance. But perhaps best of all, because the creation of these helmets benefits from the very latest and most efficient manufacturing processes, the HJC RPHA series brings features and technology to consumers at a price point that offers significant value. With HJC, being number one in the world among all helmet manufacturers means there's never time to stop developing new ways to do it better—better by design.
The center-locking shield system on the HJC RPHA 10 and HJC RPHA Max produces a secure seal, and the shield itself is Pinlock®-ready and mounts via HJC's RapidFire™II Shield Replacement System. This simple and secure shield-ratchet system features a spring-loaded feature that firmly retains the shield in place during use. In addition, it also provides ultra-quick, tool-less shield removal and installation for efficient operation.
Inside, the HJC RPHA series helmets incorporate ultra-plush, premium interiors that are fully removable, washable and moisture-wicking, with a special antibacterial ginkgo extract that helps fight odor buildup in the lining. The HJC RPHA 10 features the vaunted SilverCool Plus™ interior, while the HJC RPHA Max and HJC RPHA X incorporate the newly created Cool4Ever™ interior with enhanced wicking properties that was developed specifically for off-road applications. All three of the HJC RPHA series helmets also feature variable air intake vents that are easily adjusted to suit riding conditions. HJC's Advanced Channeling Ventilation System gives full front-to-back airflow to flush out heat and humidity. Top it all off with an industry-leading five-year warranty on materials and workmanship, and it becomes patently obvious that the new HJC RPHA 10, HJC RPHA Max and HJC RPHA X have literally advanced the state of the art in helmet design.

Advanced P.I.M. (Premium Integrated Matrix) Fiberglass Fiberglass composite shell made from a blend of carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid and organic non-woven fabric
Max Airflow Top Vent 
Six-Stage variable airflow is adjusted by glove-friendly dials on each intake vent
ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation System
Full front-to-back airflow flushes heat and humidity out of the interior
SilverCool Plus™ Interior
Soft, moisture-wicking and odor-free interior with ginkgo extract and advanced silver antibacterial fabric. Crown and cheek pads are fully removable and washable.
Rapidfire™II Shield Replacement System
Simple and secure shield ratchet system provides ultra-quick, tool-less removal and installation for efficient operation
Pinlock Prepared HJ-20 Shield 
Optically superior Pinlock®-prepared 2D face shield provides 95% UV protection Innovative center one-touch open/close locking system is designed for an extremely secure seal. Simple and secure RapidFire™ shield replacement system offers ultra-quick, tool-less removal and installation. Pinlock® fog-resistant lens included.
Optional Pinlock Prepared 2D Flat Racing Shield With Tearoff Post 
Innovative center one-touch open/close locking system is designed for an extremely secure seal
Built-In Communication Speaker Pockets
Clear Pinlock® Lens Included
Breath Guard and Chin Curtain Included

HJC Helmet Size Chart :Wrap a tape measure horizontally around your forehead. Select the helmet that is the closest fit to that size. A helmet should fit snug on your head. If it moves while wearing, it is too large. If it is painful to wear, it is too small.

Size Chart
Size	Centimeter	Hat Size	Inches
2X-Small	51-52	6 3/8 - 6 1/2	20 - 20 1/2
X-Small	53-54	6 5/8 - 6 3/4	20 7/8 - 21 1/4
Small	55-56	6 7/8 - 7	21 5/8 - 22
Medium	57-58	7 1/8 - 7 1/4	22 1/2 - 23 1/8
Large	59-60	7 3/8 - 7 1/2	23 1/4 - 23 5/8
X-Large	61-62	7 5/8 - 7 3/4	24 - 24 3/8
2X-Large	63-64	7 7/8 - 8	24 3/4 - 25 1/4
3X-Large	65-66	8 1/8 - 8 1/4	25 5/8 - 26

HJC RPHA-10 Helmet Reviews :“… With its quietness, luxury interior and deluxe shield changing the RPS-10 has the feel and fit of a top-line hat…” -Rider Magazine
“… We were very impressed with the HJC RPS-10. The company has often been perceived as one of the second-tier helmet manufacturers as far as performance and quality- but we think that’s going to change with the new RPS-10…” - SportRider Magazine
“… Aviation-style vents flow air across your temples for efficient cooling. Hundreds of hours in the wind tunnel ensure the helmet cuts through the air without turbulence…” - MotorCyclist Magazine
“… Improved aerodynamics, a snugger seal along the bottom of the cheeks and a thick chin curtain seal out wind and make the RPS-10 noticeably quieter than the FS-15- fully 4 decibels quieter, according to HJC. At speed the helmet exhibits excellent stability and cuts through the air without buffeting, even when you turn your head to check our six at triple-digit speeds. Large vents on the helmet’s brow flow big air and are easily operated with gloves on; slide your hand rearward to open the vents and forward to close them…” - MotorCyclist Magazine
“… The quality of this helmet with regards to the graphics and clear coat is phenomenal. If you’ve had one of HJC’s models in the lower price range and perhaps haven’t been totally satisfied with it then this is an opportunity for you to check out the RPS-10. The fit-n-finish is superb and easily sets the RPS-10 as the leader in HJC’s product lineup. Competing against the likes of Arai, Shoei and other premium helmet manufacturers is a difficult task but one that HJC has taken head on and is winning…” -www.2wf.com

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