Official Car Thread :: Vol 2 :: Now with More Bikes!

[MarkRyan]

Hey... I need a helmet for riding around on a scooter like a homo. Any suggestions?

Get a full-face, since something like 40% of helmet impacts are to the left/right chin area. Also, go try the helmets on in-store--sizing on helmets is stupid inconsistent. You want something that fits very tight (especially since it'll wear in and loosen up a bit), about as tight as possible without being especially uncomfortable. If you go into a moto shop, they should have no problem letting you try on some lids and walk around the store in them. Serious. Wear it for a few minutes to make sure there aren't any pressure points that'll bug you after a while.

You can spend a little or a lot on a helmet. I went with a pretty cheap HJC model that I read about online and was well-reviewed. It's not as nice as a $300+ helmet, but it's got solid enough venting to be good in warm weather. I've just recently started looking at nicer helmets, and I'm thinking I'll get the Shoe RF-1000 as they're pretty nice and can be had online relatively cheap. You can spend upwards of $600 if you gotta be ballin'.

[Tones]

Josh, I would definitely recommend a full-face. As you know, you'll already look like a homo, so might as well not break your face. I can't deny that the open face/goggles look "matches" scooters a lot better, though. Shit, it's better than 95% of the people around here; no helmet and flip-flops. And talking on a cell phone.

[Advocate]

Josh, I would definitely recommend a full-face. As you know, you'll already look like a homo, so might as well not break your face. I can't deny that the open face/goggles look "matches" scooters a lot better, though. Shit, it's better than 95% of the people around here; no helmet and flip-flops. And talking on a cell phone.

Funny thing: Everytime you guys talk about scooters the song "Steal my sunshine" by Len plays in my head.

[Advocate]

Few news worthy notes.

Autoblog:

• First drive of the 2009 Ford Fiesta. Sounds really awesome.
• Pontiac G8 GXP rated at 415 hp?

Leftlane News:

• Fiat 500 Convertible spied.
• Chevy Volt production car leaked.
• 2009 Nissan GT-R sees a 7k increase. The 2008 is 69,850; 2009'a is 76,840

[Josh]

catering the seats towards American buyers.

lol fatties.

[Tones]

Yesterday I made an impulse bid on a one-piece leather riding suit that's just about my size. Kind of ugly, but hey, it's a Vanson! And I accidentally won it, lol.

[Josh]

lol queerbait

[Tones]

I can't superman a ho without proper attire (you know)

[MarkRyan]

Yesterday I made an impulse bid on a one-piece leather riding suit that's just about my size. Kind of ugly, but hey, it's a Vanson! And I accidentally won it, lol.

Hah, the lightning/faux rips aren't the hottest, but can't beat the price!

[Tones]

That's my justification... From talking to the guy, it won't be super snug on me, which will hopefully allow me to use it for quite a while in the future. At least I'm not paying $1000+ that a new one costs.