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Scooter - must wear a helmet?

  • 21-08-2009 3:15pm
    #1
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭


    Call me stupid, but I've only ever ridden scooters in Far Eastern countries. Over there, it's quite acceptable to ride a 50cc (or bigger) scooter without a helmet.

    What about in Ireland? Is it a legal requirement to wear a helmet here, when riding a 50cc (or electric) scooter?

    I've googled but haven't found an answer.


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  • #2
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Yes, it is a legal requirement.

    If you like your brain on the inside I'd highly recommend you keep your helmet on when driving on two wheels no matter what the country.


  • #3
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Many thanks!


  • #4
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Where abouts in Waterford are ya????

    If your getting a lid go to Marcus docherty on mayors walk, he cheaper than Hilton's place on the cork road. Although I imagine Hilton has a better selection of lids.


  • #5
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    seanybiker wrote: »
    Marcus docherty on mayors walk

    Is that the place a couple of doors down from the Waterford Today office? How much is a cheap helmet would you say?


  • #6
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    benifa wrote: »
    Is that the place a couple of doors down from the Waterford Today office? How much is a cheap helmet would you say?

    yeah thats the chap. I got a Nitro something or other there a few months back. Was only €120. Fairly good helmet. Not as noisy as the Arai I have. Comfortable etc etc.


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  • #7
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Thanks man. To be honest, wasn't expecting €120 though! Is that the going rate for a bog standard helmet for someone on a 50cc moped?


  • #8
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    benifa wrote: »
    Thanks man. To be honest, wasn't expecting €120 though! Is that the going rate for a bog standard helmet for someone on a 50cc moped?
    Doesnt matter if your on a busa or a scooter. A knock to the head is a dodgy hobbie. You can get cheaper than that if you want. Think he has one or two for about 80.
    some people will say spend as much as ya can on a lid 500< cos its yer head. Personally I just go by the fact they had to pass safety standards before they could be sold. The Arai I have was fairly privey but compared to the nitro I have, its shoite.


  • #9
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    benifa wrote: »
    Thanks man. To be honest, wasn't expecting €120 though! Is that the going rate for a bog standard helmet for someone on a 50cc moped?

    Why would you spend less on a helmet just because you drive a scooter. Is your head worth less than mine or Seany's ??

    Spend as much as you can. Don't put a price on your life.


  • #10
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Why would you spend less on a helmet just because you drive a scooter. Is your head worth less than mine or Seany's ??

    Well, no, but the electric scooter in question only goes as fast as 45km/hr - and that's only a theoretical maximum. In practice I don't think I'll be going much faster than a push bike.


  • #11
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    seanybiker wrote: »
    Doesnt matter if your on a busa or a scooter. A knock to the head is a dodgy hobbie. You can get cheaper than that if you want. Think he has one or two for about 80.
    some people will say spend as much as ya can on a lid 500< cos its yer head. Personally I just go by the fact they had to pass safety standards before they could be sold. The Arai I have was fairly privey but compared to the nitro I have, its shoite.

    Understood, thanks for the advice. :)


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  • #12
    Dirk Gently
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭Dirk Gently


    what speed will the car be going that knocks you off the bike?


  • #13
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    clown bag wrote: »
    what speed will the car be going that knocks you off the bike?

    I see your point.


  • #14
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Is your head worth less than mine or Seany's ??

    mines worth million boy. Sure ament I gorgeous. :):D


  • #15
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    seanybiker wrote: »
    mines worth million boy. Sure ament I gorgeous. :):D

    Found this pic from the last ride out

    fonz.jpg

    Damn you're gorgeous !!! If I wasn't straight I'd be all over ya :eek:


  • #16
    marlin vs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭marlin vs


    Benifa iv'e a couple of spare helmet's that might be suitable for you if you'r stuck, you can have one of them for free the're not top clas but better than nothing.


  • #17
    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    marlin vs wrote: »
    Benifa iv'e a couple of spare helmet's that might be suitable for you if you'r stuck, you can have one of them for free the're not top clas but better than nothing.

    That's nice of you.

    But remember, a helmet that doesn't fit perfectly will do you little good in a crash.

    If you are buying a new helmet, it should feel tight, but not enough to cause headaches. Within a few days it will soften up, and mold itself to the shape of your head/face and thus become more comfortable.


  • #18
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    When you get it, a new helmet should be tight to the point of being uncomfortable then after a few days it will begin shaping to your head and will soon fit like a glove ;)


  • #19
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    marlin vs wrote: »
    Benifa iv'e a couple of spare helmet's that might be suitable for you if you'r stuck, you can have one of them for free the're not top clas but better than nothing.

    Marlin that's really nice of you - thanks a million! I'm waiting on the scooter being delivered, if indeed it will be delivered (but I think that's something only Expansys understands). Anyway, I'll drop you a PM as and when, if that's cool with you! Thanks again.

    Thanks also to the other posters for their advice. :)


  • #20
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Listen to Seany - He's been biking for ages and he's still able to string together coherent sentences, so he's doing something right.


  • #21
    marlin vs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭marlin vs


    benifa wrote: »
    Marlin that's really nice of you - thanks a million! I'm waiting on the scooter being delivered, if indeed it will be delivered (but I think that's something only Expansys understands). Anyway, I'll drop you a PM as and when, if that's cool with you! Thanks again.

    Thanks also to the other posters for their advice. :)
    You'r welcome.


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  • #22
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    benifa wrote: »
    Well, no, but the electric scooter in question only goes as fast as 45km/hr - and that's only a theoretical maximum. In practice I don't think I'll be going much faster than a push bike.

    Did you get a decent quote on insurance for the electric scooter? What sort of range is it supposed to have?


  • #23
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Did you get a decent quote on insurance for the electric scooter? What sort of range is it supposed to have?

    Aon quoted me €261 for TP. €300+ for fully comp (can't remember exactly how much). Will be going with TP anyway.

    I posted another thread on it, here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055651646

    Supposed to be able to go 40 miles per charge, with a maximum speed of 50km/h.


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