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Post by usedpants on May 17, 2009 16:22:17 GMT -5
hey all. This was my first real ride other than down the road and so on. I went 2 1/2 towns over. It was so nice out! Sorry i dont have a camera or i would have pictures, but i did map my trip out on google maps. I also took the same route back www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2831348 3 layers of clothes because i couldnt find my jacket |
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Post by owenbrau on May 17, 2009 17:19:25 GMT -5
But where is your helmet?  |
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Post by usedpants on May 17, 2009 17:24:52 GMT -5
i had ordered one online and didnt realize how fat my head is. it doesnt fit =( . I will be getting a full motorcycle one within the next week with all the mods i plan on doing. early bday present
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Post by ♣Luke♣ on May 17, 2009 17:37:04 GMT -5
nice ride, your outfit compliments your scooter.very sporty look!
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Post by usedpants on May 17, 2009 17:39:40 GMT -5
hey thanks!
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Post by owenbrau on May 18, 2009 7:49:40 GMT -5
Looks like a nice ride.
Find a shop where you can try helmets on, each company fits differently and comfort is critical; you won't wear a helmet that isn't comfortable all the time.
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Post by usedpants on May 18, 2009 9:48:18 GMT -5
I had just read a huge artical online about buying a helmet. I guess it should be snug on my whole head (full face helmet) including my cheeks and jaw. It should also not wobble at all and should not be able to be rolled off of my head when its attached. I also want to get one with swappable lenses because i ride at night a lot. At night, i wear the helmet i have now but it really hurts my head because its so small.
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Post by xs650 on May 18, 2009 10:12:30 GMT -5
It's more a case of it not being loose than being snug. The helmet shouldn't be exerting any pressure on you head but should fit well enough that when you shake your head it doesn't flop around loose.
It's Ok for it to require some pressure to pull it on your head, but once it's on, there should be no pressure on your head face or cheeks.
Get one with a flip up lens because if it gets fogged up you will need to be able to flip it out of the way. Sometimes you want the extra ventilation too.
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Post by usedpants on May 18, 2009 10:22:00 GMT -5
ah good idea! I never even thought of a flip up lense. does anyone else have any ideas on what i should look for? I am hoping to spend in the low 100's at the absolute most. I don't need any designs on it.
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Post by jim63 on May 18, 2009 12:18:34 GMT -5
I use a 1/2 helmet in the summer time. You lose some head protection versus a full or 3/4 helmet, with it I wear shatterproof sunglasses and for at night I have clear lenses for the glasses. A 1/2 helmet won't pinch your head. But we also have large windscreens that keep most bugs and debris from hitting our heads in the first place. The 1/2 Helmet was around $75, you can buy face shields for it it you want for an additional $15 or so. My modular helmet (full head covering) has a built in sun visor that flips down when you need it, inside the clear face shield was close to $400 but the protection is the best.
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Post by usedpants on May 18, 2009 12:25:22 GMT -5
I am hoping to find something reasonable and my birthday is coming up. I asked my parents to buy me a nice one instead of getting a ton of money. I hope to go this weekend to try them out.
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Post by harrywr2 on May 19, 2009 13:56:49 GMT -5
Nice route...used to ride that route on a bicycle to the mall back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Lived up the hill from Mosers Dairy.
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