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Post by skuttadawg on Oct 26, 2011 23:51:21 GMT -5
I used to wear Shoei and Bell since proven names . I now have a Gmax fullface with bone graphics , reflectors and 6 vents . Vents are great in summer to help cool but still hot but not as much as nonvented . My helmet was only 90 , fits perfect and looks cool . I hada guy at gas station tell me my helmet was too cool for my old 50cc scooter . I priced some premium helmets , OMG some were several hundred , WTF  I found another Gmax new at pawnshop and is same color as scooter so I have almost matched pair for passenger . They have an Arai like new for 75 guess they do not know it retails for 499 so I might grab it too . Fullface is the way to go IMO . Openface is ok for slow driving and needs a face shield or wear glasses to prevent eye injuries from airborn objects . Modular ( fullface where chin gaurd can move up on a hinge ) look neat but I think it would break on impact and protect like a fixed fullface . Turtle shells are a sad joke that should be banned . They look goofy and offer little protection . In the event of a wreck you would land on your side or face first instead of top of head . Without frontal or side protection they offer hardly any protection . I am amazed that 80 % ( guessing ) of scooter riders do not wear a helmet . I can without if going a real short ride like to gas station nearby . If I go on highway or road with lots of traffic I always wear my helmet . I do feel safer with it on with all the idiots on the road . It also shields me from the cold and rain ,which can sting . I have seen 2 goobers with a bicycle helmet . Like foam covered in plastic would really help in a wreck . When I first got my scooter one of kids asked me " Wheres the seat belt " lol . I thought it was funny |
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Post by inuyasha on Oct 26, 2011 23:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by ger42 on Oct 27, 2011 6:14:53 GMT -5
I just got a Nolan 90 for $230. I was talking to my neighbor who races a Corvette about the price of helmets. I told him I found some which I thought were overpriced for $700. His comment?? "Your head isn't worth $700"?
I may not be fashionable with my Nolan cruising on my trike but I don't care. If you care about what the vast majority of people think then wear a helmet. I never heard a non bike rider say a person was a dork for riding with a helmet.
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Post by hammerhound on Oct 27, 2011 7:08:10 GMT -5
DOT approved full face is the way to go. Over 30% of motorcycle accidents result in impact to the chin area. Full face is the only protection for this area.
I, too, can't believe some ride without helmets. Please, at least ride with an openface...
As far as brand, I bought a Shoei. Yeah, more expensive, but I wanted something that was as comfortable as possible so I would WEAR THE HELMET. I really like the Shoei.
Steve
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Post by Scooter Elements on Oct 27, 2011 10:21:58 GMT -5
I always wear a helmet mine is a Half Helmet from HCI great quality helmets. and i always use either my glasses since i am blind without them or my sunglasses.
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Post by yoshidawg on Oct 27, 2011 19:04:10 GMT -5
Whats really funny is every time I get on my Aero50 I feel like I need a seat belt!!! Yes full face is the only way to go. Last weekend we rode downtown (I live in the subs) and no one was wearing a helmet!
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Post by chaz12 on Oct 27, 2011 19:21:43 GMT -5
Mine is a Snell helmet DOT approved. Attachments:
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Post by cardini on Oct 28, 2011 10:04:42 GMT -5
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Oct 28, 2011 20:17:34 GMT -5
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Post by algears on Oct 29, 2011 6:48:04 GMT -5
The best helmet is the one that you will wear.
For some, the one they are most likely to wear is the one that is the most comfortable - to them.
And for others, the one they are most likely to wear is the one that is the most fashionable - to them.
It's a personal choice. I chose my GMAX first because it fits my head shape comfortably (somewhat oval) and I wanted the protection of a full face at a price I could afford.
Uncomfortable gear of any kind is a distraction - both to the task at hand (riding) and to the enjoyment of the ride.
That's my 2 cents... you can keep the change.
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Post by cardini on Oct 29, 2011 7:50:57 GMT -5
don't you feel like suffocating with full face helmet? it's too enclosed, i wear 3/4, i can breathe freely.and the peripheral vision is perfect.
thanks for the change.
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Post by skuttadawg on Oct 29, 2011 8:37:31 GMT -5
Some fullface like my Gmax have mouth vents . I have 3 of them , two more on top and one in the back Attachments:
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Post by algears on Oct 29, 2011 8:39:46 GMT -5
don't you feel like suffocating with full face helmet? it's too enclosed, i wear 3/4, i can breathe freely.and the peripheral vision is perfect. thanks for the change. Nope, no fear of suffocating - plenty of airflow. If it gets stuffy, just crack the visor open a little for a while. Stays a lot warmer inside with it closed on these 40 and 50 degree mornings though. |
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Post by Scoot Tech on Nov 11, 2011 13:28:25 GMT -5
Now that I have alot more oomph after putting in my 83cc bbk I realized that my son needs a father that isnt brain dead..... I ordered a full face helmet online. NEVER hurts to be safe.
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Post by moore716 on Nov 12, 2011 9:42:57 GMT -5
well since helmets have saved my life on more than one occasion I am def. for them. One thing that most people havent touched on is the safety rating. Look at the stickers on the outside and inside in the liner. Some 1/2 helmets have none. DOT is the cheapest one for a mfg. to get. Its what bicycle helmets get certified as. It is designed for low speed impacts. Snell is very expensive for a mg. to get. This is why the helmets cost so much. Did you guys know that there are only a handful of mfg. co's that make all the helmets for everyone? When i was on a motorcycle i would not ride without a snell approved helmet. In the scca you can not autocross any car (even the car you drove there) without an up to date snell approved helmet. There is a new standard called ece that I beleive is from across the pond. This is cheaper than snell and a good middle road to look for. I will be the first to admit that there are good dot helmets. The co's simply did not want to spend the $$ to go for the snell approval. Myself I am wearing a gmax dot helmet on my scoot. It looks really good fit and finish are good. it has a full clear isor and a smoke 1/2 visor so sun glasses dont need to be worn. It also has molded in led lights in the back that I cvan turn on at nite so I am more visible. I only wear full face helmets as well. Another good alternative is an MX helmet. They will be cheaper than a street helmet, look good and can be had with a snell and or ece rating for a fairly good price.
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Post by Diesel Discordian on Nov 12, 2011 10:49:23 GMT -5
Helmets are required, for me anyway. I have done the whole ragdoll physics thing and flown through the air in a dead centrifugal spin and smacked headfirst into a telephone pole. Was doing sixty or seventy when I got hit, so I was probably doing that in the air too. Helmet cracked like an egg on impact, and I walked away. (OK fine, wobbled) I also have like double the usual skull thickness and density. Causes me to need a xxxx or xxxxx large helmet. Hard to find a good helmet in my size.
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Post by BaronScooter on Nov 12, 2011 11:31:44 GMT -5
Diesel...glad to hear you *walk* away from the header, (even in Transylvania).  Having gone the other way, safety first means full faced helmet is the best choice and prpbably the kind that saved your life if you had a direct hit and still talking. The 3/4 coverage is not as good but offers protection where it counts without the "cone of silence" feel. !/2 coverage is decent and the bare minimum regarding types. Regarding brands, there are 2 rules of thought, 1. the cheaper brand helmets are made to crack like an eggshell (outside materials not so hard) yet distribute the shock into the EPS (Expanded Poly Styrofoam) lining (this was found by Motorcyclist magazine and Euro helmet testing). 2. the expensive brand helmets are made to hold together (outside materials are hard and tough) to prevent punctures or multiple hit damage, but may not distrubute the shock as evenly into the EPS lining, which is why Snell changed its' rating system method similar to the Euro standards where most pro riders put their faith in. The bottom line, the best helmet FOR YOU is one that FITS and is one that YOU WILL WEAR ALlWAYS. Your ride, you decide. The type and brand are the least important issues when buying a helmet. |
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Post by skuttadawg on Nov 16, 2011 17:29:19 GMT -5
When you say 3/4 do you mean open face ?
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Post by Globs on Nov 16, 2011 17:35:14 GMT -5
I got a Lazer Vertigo Raijin - cheap to buy, construction is awesome, comfortable and quiet.  Also the visor fits the felt seal perfectly. |
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Post by inuyasha on Nov 16, 2011 17:41:34 GMT -5
Mine is a Snell helmet DOT approved. Hi Very wise choice Snell certified is the way to go  ;D www.smf.org/Take care and drive safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by Premier Scooters on Nov 16, 2011 18:58:40 GMT -5
I wear a Fly Racing Paradigm. It's made of kevlar, carbon fiber and fiberglass. It's not snell but it is ECE 22.05 and DOT. I figure if ECE 22.05 is approved for Moto GP it should be fine for me on my 150cc scooter.
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I found another Gmax new at pawnshop and is same color as scooter so I have almost matched pair for passenger . They have an Arai like new for 75 guess they do not know it retails for 499 so I might grab it too .
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