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Where can I find a scooter helmet that won't make me look like a 1-up mushroom?

I finally got a scooter this weekend (hooray!) and I picked up the first helmet I could find on a federal holiday/Sunday when everything was closed. It definitely would not have been my first choice if I'd had any other options.

I've seen lots of cute helmets out on the street, and y'all have to be getting them somewhere! Anywhere in town (well, anywhere in town that I can get to without going over 35 mph) or online is great.

Angelina Allen asked in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report

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    Seattle Cycle on 10201 Aurora Ave. N. -- I'm pretty sure they have a larger selection than Aurora and Lake City cycle, though I'd check there too. This HJC a decent choice. You don't need a $400 Shoei, unless you try it on and it truly feels worth that much to your head (my wife wears one of these and she thinks it worth it). More expensive is not safer, as long as it's a real DOT helmet and not some silly skid lid.

    Fit is critical. Spend time with the sales guy learning how to know if it fits right.

    And get a full face helmet. I've never been down on a motorcycle but I was run off the road on my scooter, and I landed face-down. My full face helmet saved me from having a mashed, road-rashed nose and jaw. In general, if you gear up more like a motorcyclist than a scooterist, you'll be more properly prepared for meeting pavement or car parts. Have you taken the motorcycle safety course, by the way?

    Also, consider a helmet with a sun visor inside that flips down. I have a Schuberth helmet with that feature and I love it -- if you wear sunglasses it gets awful dark inside the tunnels.

    elenchos answered in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report
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    Take fnarf's helmet and this shirt, and you'll be made of win: http://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=QW-PC-HIT&Category_Code=ALLSHIRTS#pic

    For reals though, - while U honda was my fav place, I can say with experience that Lake City Motocycle/Sports has a decent gear shop, fair pricing, and isn't in fawking Lynnwood.
    I've picked up two helmets from them, and neither had a one-up mushroom aspect at all.

    Rev.Enant answered in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report
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    Try Scoot About, which is on Westlake. They'll order anything that they don't have in stock.

    Miss Foxtrot answered in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report
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    Unfortunately cute can also be dangerous. The only parts of your head that are protected in a crash, are the covered parts. The protection offered is relative to the thickness of the helmet. Those super small shells that Harley riders wear are just enough to be legal but not enough to actually protect your head. Go for as big and thick as possible, if you want to survive a crash. Also get one with a wind screen if you plan on riding in the rain.

    Be sure to also get and wear good gloves. Sorry to be a wet rag but scooters crash easily and cars are not looking out for you. I speak from experience and my helmet and gloves saved me more than once.

    Kip Waddle answered in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report
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    Probably not this one, then?

    http://shop.mimoticamicola.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=25

    Fnarf answered in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report
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    You can pick up cute helmets at most motorcycle shops, but they can be spendy. My strategy has been to try on helmets at the shop, find the one that I like, and then pick it up on Ebay for half the price.

    Rhias Hall answered in Cars, Bikes & Transit about 1 year ago | Report
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