tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post3033354280644076970..comments2023-08-22T07:18:07.555-07:00Comments on Princess Scooterpie - A Motorcycle Diva who likes to moto wander & write about it.: Gearing up for a new riderDar http://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-58598643242610735262013-05-12T07:17:37.394-07:002013-05-12T07:17:37.394-07:00Couldn't agree more...as someone who has "...Couldn't agree more...as someone who has "tested" his gear, WEAR YOUR GEAR!!<br /><br />I did a write up about my crash and the road trip, if your interested...<br /><br />http://madjaksmotormouth.blogspot.ca/<br /><br />Later.madjak30https://www.blogger.com/profile/00123747314684573841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-35814854697710626732013-05-11T20:09:17.030-07:002013-05-11T20:09:17.030-07:00A great composite of information, thoughtfully dis...A great composite of information, thoughtfully discussed!<br /><br />I hope you link this over on Scooter Diva, if you haven't already.<br /><br />I am now full-faced, have a jacket, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Only thing I lack is those pants, but I am shopping around.<br /><br />Anyway, great post!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-52253238460393871752013-05-11T17:08:43.840-07:002013-05-11T17:08:43.840-07:00Great post sister!Great post sister!Raniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09080732620421343440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-31139368753188658232013-05-10T18:46:31.575-07:002013-05-10T18:46:31.575-07:00Excellent advice that everyone should heed Dar.Excellent advice that everyone should heed Dar.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-36196247322561356742013-05-10T14:38:00.072-07:002013-05-10T14:38:00.072-07:00New helmet is a Nolan N104. Much more comfortable ...New helmet is a Nolan N104. Much more comfortable and quieter than the old HJC Symax II. I used it for 5 years and it seemed like it was time to replace it.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-80464309059226981402013-05-10T08:44:14.009-07:002013-05-10T08:44:14.009-07:00A very in-depth review of why we need all that gea...A very in-depth review of why we need all that gear.<br /><br />Thanks Dar.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-81857049869614394242013-05-10T08:09:39.598-07:002013-05-10T08:09:39.598-07:00Sonja - I think people should really understand th...Sonja - I think people should really understand the risks and they don't. Personally they need to leave room in the budget for gear when buying a bike. I ave been hunting for Kevlar jeans, but havent found any yet that aren't too long or Barbie doll sized.<br /><br />Richard - yup crashes are the worst and they definitely change your mind about what to wear. What type of helmet do you have again? <br /><br />Martha - glad you wear full face. As for the other peeps who think you wearing your gear is overkill - blow them a raspberry - they have probably never crashed and slid across pavement while riding a scooter - I did and I always wear full gear on my bike or scooter. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-56671824710575589202013-05-10T05:58:33.760-07:002013-05-10T05:58:33.760-07:00Excellent post.
I find myself often defending wh...Excellent post. <br /><br />I find myself often defending what I choose to wear- the full helmet. I admit I wear jeans and my usual leather hiking or working boots. I have a padded jacket, too. But, on my little Met, people tend to think I'm ridiculous for wearing this. <br /><br />I tell them that if your head hits the pavement at 40mph it's going to hurt as much as 60mph. Or maybe won't hurt at all since you could be dead at either speed.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-64048077923809495882013-05-09T23:49:52.213-07:002013-05-09T23:49:52.213-07:00Had my share of spills on my bicycle and that was ...Had my share of spills on my bicycle and that was enough to convince me to not skimp on riding gear. My new helmet was purchased after actually trying it on for a while. It fits much better than my Internet purchased helmet.<br /><br />Great post...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-49415175033014425922013-05-09T23:45:16.265-07:002013-05-09T23:45:16.265-07:00It never ceased to amaze me that people can spend ...It never ceased to amaze me that people can spend thousands of dollars on a motorcycle, and then get cheap on a brain bucket and second skin. For me it will never be less than helmet, gloves, jacket with protectors, kevlar jeans and boots after I have had my fair share of road rash in my early motorcycle years...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-65730197739010384912013-05-09T19:29:31.609-07:002013-05-09T19:29:31.609-07:00Wooley - thanks!, you are right about buying on l...Wooley - thanks!, you are right about buying on line too, and most places won't take a helmet back. It is always better to try it on & buy local. I have noticing a lot of riders of both motorcyle and scooter not wearing gear other than a helmet. Makes me shake my head in disbelief.<br />Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-23562977404736924392013-05-09T18:46:42.946-07:002013-05-09T18:46:42.946-07:00This is a great post and points out probably the b...This is a great post and points out probably the best points on this topic I've read in a long time. I'd never thought about the used helmet aspect before but it just makes perfect sense. Buying a new helmet on line is an iffy prospect because you can't try it on first and even the same sized helmet by the same mfg might fit different. Best to get Helmets locally where you can try it on for best fitting.WooleyBuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731631725262074662noreply@blogger.com