Here in California I'll need a helmet to scoot around the streets on my QT-50.
What sort of a helmet should I get? I'm torn between a minimal biker bucket and full on protection.
Reasonable price range?
Thanks!
Teri
Here in California I'll need a helmet to scoot around the streets on my QT-50.
What sort of a helmet should I get? I'm torn between a minimal biker bucket and full on protection.
Reasonable price range?
Thanks!
Teri
the minimal biker helmets are usually not eve DOT approved, which means they are not actually lehal for street riding. I use a full (but with open face) helmet with a DOT rating. It cost me just under $40. The even better rating system than DOT is SNELL. These are REALLY safe helmets. Happy putting!
'Nilla DOg
Teri,
If you feel ok risking your face, go with the 3/4 open face like Vannilladog sugests. Don't worry about Snell because a 3/4 Snell is very difficult to find and very expensive. I know, I have one for my Motorcycle and it cost about $200.00 and the most uncomfortable helmet I have ever owned! DOT helmets should be fine at moped speeds.
Ron
I wear a helmet that I bought off Ebay for $10. Its called "Maxon Mark II." The helmet if from '85 and is full face. I took off the plastic visor on it. I'll wear a pair of wrap around glasses whenever I ride. It is DOT approved.
i don't wear a helmet, though some think i should. amen for michigan! you don't need a helmet if you're older than 19.
but ... my two cents worth ... if you're riding a nice italian moped, try to see if you can get an italian riot police helmet. they look cool and should work well enough.
You know like tho ones worn be the germans in WWII, with the spike on top. Talk about style!!
I prefer the ones with large horns sticking out both sides.
hey,
I'm in san diego, just bought a helmet today for my ped. I went to every thrift store i could find and found a sweet 3/4 one for 12 bucks. good luck!
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LOL. Wish I could. Gotta go with DOT. I will jazz it up, however... The novelty helmets are cute but will get me in trouble with the constabulary.
T
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