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Motocross and dirt biking are two of the most fun and exhilarating sports a kid can take part in growing up, but they can also be extremely dangerous without the right gear. The number one piece of gear for kids (and adults), hands down, is the helmet. A kids1rs" motocross helmet or dirt bike helmet provides essential safety and protection for the head and neck while riding a motorcycle, ATV or dirt bike, and can considerably decrease the likelihood of a serious head injury occurring.

Fit is incredibly important when it comes to youth dirt bike helmets or kidsgrs" motocross helmets, because if the kidsars" motocross helmet or dirt bike helmet is too big it can slip around and possibly come off in a crash. (Even if it doesnnrs"t fall off, it wonhrs"t be providing the best protection possible.) Kidsdrs" dirt bike helmets or motocross helmets should fit snugly, but shouldndrs"t be uncomfortably tight. Because the helmet will loosen up a bit as the liner compresses with use, a kid

Youth dirt bike helmets and motocross helmets should sit squarely on the head (not tilted back like a hat), and the cheek pads should touch the cheeks comfortably with no pinching. There should be no gaps between the temples and the brow pads of the kidsnrs" motocross helmet, and on full-face helmets the face shield shouldngrs"t touch the nose or chin when pressing on the chin piece.

Tip: If you have a bike trailer with a chain stay attachment and are carrying two kids, be sure to put the heavier kid on the side where the hitch extends out. If you hit a bump or curb just right the trailer can tip towards the hitch-side. The seatbelt/harnesses are good, as is the roll cage, but if the heavier kid landing on the lighter kid, it may be bad. If the smaller kid lands on the larger kid, well, they usually just giggle a lot. It is also recommend that the trailers occupants wear helmets.