I bought a thing

by "ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
Published 03/11/2017 at 18:54

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As I play more on the Vespa, it became clear (with some nudging from Oppo’s own motorcycle prof) that I needed a full face helmet because safety. I am increasingly using the Vespa to explore my urban surroundings. So I probably spent too much, but it is my head.

I have been driving around the city, and I feel safer. Having your head in a full face helmet is more like being in a car where you feel insulated from your surroundings. While I will abandon the half helmet, I will miss the sounds and closeness to the road. That being said, I would rather protect my brain.

Replies (9)

"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/11/2017 at 18:58, STARS: 5

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Nah, being alive and without head injuries is well worth it :)

"facw" (facw)
03/11/2017 at 19:04, STARS: 1

Heads are important, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
03/11/2017 at 19:19, STARS: 1

So you have a Shoei head. Welcome to the club.

It may be a bit hotter, but the added protection to your face is worth it.

"Manny05x" (Manny05x)
03/11/2017 at 19:45, STARS: 1

I love my shoei rf1200.

"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
03/11/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 0

Yep it can take very little to mess up yer noggin. I was knocked out twice in the Marines so I don’t ride anymore.

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
03/11/2017 at 20:32, STARS: 1

never skimp on safety

"Birddog" (maintmgt)
03/11/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 3

That’s a nice bucket!

There’s no such thing as too much safety. We mostly ride off road. Our group pitched in together to buy a bunch of kids helmets so even the little ones on 3hp go carts are protected.

"StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8" (stndibnz1)
03/13/2017 at 09:55, STARS: 1

thats a nice looking lid. IMO, you can’t really spend too much on a helmet. The one I’m looking at getting next will run about $750 with the shield.....so yea.

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
03/26/2017 at 01:39, STARS: 1

there is no such thing as spending too much on safety.

I will never give anyone shit for spending too much on safety, or for buying the best they could afford.