After the choice of the motorcycle itself, choosing a motorcycle helmet is a primary issue to think about and make a decision on. Shopping for motorcycle jackets, as fun as that is and while not downplaying the role of a good jacket for safety, should be considered secondary to choosing a good helmet. Although states such as Iowa, Illinois and New Hampshire do not force anyone to wear a helmet, common sense and safety statistics should be enough to drive home the importance of helmets over say, motorcycle bags, as safety equipment. There are three primary types of motorcycle helmets used today.