Modern Vespa

Really, 'cause this looks like a Great deal,
http://cgi.ebay.com/Boys-OLD-NAVY-Bear-long-underwear-Set-sz-10-used_W0QQitemZ220151200843QQihZ012QQcategoryZ15616QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

...but not a used helmet.

Heck, thats what I said in the first place and he attacked me

Of course anyone who is asking this kind of question is going to get all
kinds of opinions..good and bad...the tough ones might be a bit hard to handle though.

If you really like the helmet, and are happy with the price, then enjoy!!
Those helmets are quite expensive if you get one at a Vespa boutique..

Rad. I can't believe this thread went over two pages!

And still no advice on my giant melon

Well, the original poster asked if he got a good deal. I think the consensus was; open face helmets aren't safe, but at least I said it wasn't a good deal. Well me and a few others. What was your question?

Edit: Just read it all over again. You asked why these threads bring out the worst in people. Answered that; this thread isn't that bad, it could be worse.

Tikka beat you Marc. Keep trying.

...umm... I got two helmets... and they were both free... and I think Bruce Willis used to wear them... and they're really light... they weigh nothing... and I got them in Italy... where I'm a rock star....

(My apologies to those that haven't watched SNL lately.)

lomunchi, that's funny! this thread is 2 pages cause the ass-less chaps thread has more

I have a similar helmet I use for passengers and an old pair of goggles - I usually wear a 3/4th but just changed to a modular for the cold so really don't care about my friends I give a ride too - guess if I wipe out/get nailed I'm getting sued so better up my insurance, nice friends...

Saw the throwdown with bobby flay the other night. I think the cupcake Ladies should have won. I would have eaten their cupcake over his (They were from Rockport, ME) Not the biggest peach fan. Much prefer strawberry, blackberry and blueberries.

I think this thread needs....

I've Got a FEVER and the only cure is...

MORE COWBELL!!!

So you already bought one, and you want to know if the helmet price is a good deal? You've really got the cart before the horse.

Do you like the helmet? Are you happy with what you paid for it?

You want more cowbell? You got it.

You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!

Good on you for saving a buck or two! Your head, your choice. I have bought a helmet or two used in my time. Usually, you can tell if it was dropped or not; it's not rocket science.

Sorry if some MV'rs are so rude! Sometimes, manners are overshadowed by their arrogance - or they are just a plain old a-hole.

This forum is precisely for questions like yours!

Did you read the thread? No one was rude...well at least the two he pointed out weren't. He just had a certain answer in mind and wasn't hearing it from anyone and apparently that hurt his feelings (which caused him to resort to name-calling). If anyone was rude, it was he.

My personal preference in the heat.
Try Nolan.
Shame we don't get Shuberth and Roof. Although I wouldnt pay for it. Momo has nice ones too, but $400+ does not buy more protection than $150.

Seth

Yes. Place one helmet at the back of the carrier, upside down, facing the front of the scooter, and place the other helmet at the front of the carrier right side up facing the back of the scooter, overlapping the first helmet.

It's a snug fit and you'll have to push down on the seat some at first, but eventually the helmets will store very easily this way.

IIRC, this storage method is featured in a photo in the Granturismo factory brochure.

I apologize, you are correct.



mmm, mmm, mmm...

mmmmmm cupcake. The one thing I can't find in Rome. cupcake.

Oh and clean air....but I'll take cupcake over clean air any day!

I'd never buy a used helmet. Who knows what kind of abuse it has seen...

But I'd also never buy less than a full face helmet too.

The original poster has an LX 150. You wouldn't ride one with anything less than a full face helmet?

Thank you.



Raisin hell. Crashing at any speed sucks. I can say personally that it sucks. A LX 150 can reach speeds that will alter your life, seriously. But I dont really want to go down that well worn path.

Onandonandon...........

There have been a lot of funny things on this thread!

But the most ? funny vs wacky was the poster who mentioned that he only wears a full face for safety then went on to say he'd had his for 10 years.

Did I really read that? 10 years is way over the manufacturer's recommendation and who knows what degree of material degradation has occurred. Just thought I'd throw in a comment before this thread is abruptly terminated

Arrr, o' course, argh! The pavement (or other hard object) doesn't discriminate on the basis of what you were riding before you hit. I always wear a FF helmet on my LX150.

This is really kind of a worthless thread. Wearing some kind of helmet is Usually better than not wearing one. Whether its used or not. Because all of us who Do wear helmets are wearing used ones and I'd bet a good percentage of us have bumped our helmets on something at one time or another so its highly likely those helemts may sustain some damage we're not even aware of. You know, like your wife picking your helmet up off the floor after bumping it and not telling you. Or your kids.

Guy who started this thread: Sounds like you're happy so I'm happy for ya. And you're wearing some type of helmet so I guess that's good too.

Make sure you secure that chin strap nice and tight.

Roadbum

That makes a very good last word on the subject,Roadbum.Hopefully it will be...

This is one of the most sensible responses ever given on the subject of helmets, IMHO.

We cleared those out new for $75.

Here's a picture of my accident. I was doing 40mph down a business district street. This lady pulled out right in front of me, and I went face first in to the side of her car at about 30-35mph. I'm usually not one to preach, but this is a good reminder for myself and everyone else who thinks that "scooter helmets" are fine on scooters because they don't go that fast, and "motorcycle helmets" are for motorcycles. I was wearing a full face in this crash, and eternally grateful that I was. I did not go over the car, but straight into the side of it. These dents are from my body.

Half, full, or in between
Helmet types that I have seen

Which is best I do not care
The one I like is the one I'll wear

If you should choose something other
The risk is yours, I'm not your mother

(I couldn't help it)

When are cars going to start putting airbags on the outside of the cars. Makes sense to me.

Having just read this funny wee snip-it. I though i must go below, look up from the scooter gutter and answer.

My friend and i sent our helmets two years ago to Arai to have them scanned and cleaned after speaking to a rep at a trade show.

Good as new! But that's what you expect when you buy top of the line
Hammer to fall?

If you have anything TECHNICAL to say, i will listen. Anywhoo thanks for the laugh.
As i said Education in reverse


Where you talking about MY Post?

Just thought this was hilarious...a good chuckle while I should be working, but tis true...you only have one noggin, and one original face that is yours, smash it on pavement and it may never look the same. Invest in another brain bucket (full face)...the open is face super cute though. In my opinion for the name brand I think you got a good deal.

(this is my first comment on a comment so I hope this goes as it should, hoping this ends up in the same thread as the original post)

Max,

You might consider reposting this in a new thread. I hate to continue this one by posting in it but I wanted to say I'm glad you're OK.

30 MPH might not seem like much...unless it's your face going into the side of a car. Thanks for the full-face reminder.

Kevin

well we have a few left over brand new ones were selling for pretty much cost $125. i think there's two imperial blue ones that have been sitting on our clearance shelf for way over a year now. we can't even give them away. they fit really weird too. they sit way too high on your head and leave your forehead exposed.

One of my local dealer was tryin to shift a load about 6 months ago, £35 which is about $70. If you are happy stay happy and disregard other comments.

PS falllin off a scoot at 70mph does not feel a hell of a lot different from falling off a motorcycle at 70mph....

.....full face helmets are sometimes necessary.

It's actually kind of funny. Every helmet thread here eventually merges, whether accidentally or on purpose, with all other helmet threads to the point where if you join in by 1/2 way through the second page you wouldn't be able to tell which thread you're reading. It doesn't matter what the initial question was, they all end up in the same place, with the same pics, warnings and arguments.

I vote that every time the scraped-up full face helmet pic appears it's time to close the thread.