As someone who is getting back on a scooter after 20 years, I am really enjoying your video's. My personal preference is a fullface helmet and I did wear a padded leather jacket under my flight jacket back in the day.
Nice one Dermot. Yes I prefer to feel safe and confident, you never know when disaster could strike! Having said that I'm tempted to try an open face next summer, now I have got a couple of thousand miles experience! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻🛵
Had a few offs on my scooter in the past few years and a motorbike way back. Did wear open face lid but soon changed to full face, always now. Protective jacket with armour, wearing same one now I had a spill in a few years ago and whilst it a bit ripped it saved me and still looks ok. Armour all still sound. My non protected areas were knees and feet as I wore normal jeans and suede boots or trainers. Cut my knees up bad and injured my feet (toes and ankles hurt pretty bad). I now wear protected trousers and casual boots which include armour in vulnerable areas such as toes, heel and ankle. You can get kit which looks ok on a scoot but most kit is understandably more suited to the bike market. Bottom line is there is no pain free spill on a scooter or bike so prepare for it.
Great video. It’s good to see someone showing what they actually wear and why. As much as we love scooters, it’s not just about the bike, there’d more to it, especially for safety. I’m looking at buying and getting into scootering, so this is all good info. Thanks! 👍
Good video. I rode bikes and vespas for 20 years and after a 10 break, I’m back on a scooter (electric this time). I always wore the same gear on both. I had one crash on a bike and the gear saved me. Many bikes but only one body.
I agree the open face helmets look cooler generally. Stay tuned for my video about my "incident" which made me decide to invest in a full face ! Ride safe and thanks for the comment.
Thanks for leaving the comment on my scooter safety video. Safety gear is so important! I really like your leather jacket, gloves, retro style helmet and riding jeans. I have riding jeans as well and they're a great option.
I used to wear U S M65 jacket and always a full face helmet when I had Vespas some years back. After two crashes ( both not my fault) , one of which left my foot severely smashed, I beefed up on riding gear. Armoured jackets and safety boots nowadays. As you point out, you can look good and still be safe but safety should always come first. As the saying goes... There are two kinds of riders, those who have crashed and those who are going to crash.
Definitely a full face helmet and armoured clothing and jackets are easily available. Some years ago I came off my Vespa on a main road whilst wearing jogging trousers, thick cold store jacket and full face helmet. I had to keep visiting the casualty department to have the dead flesh debrided from my knee which was no fun at all and I was lucky to survive.
I agree with you. If you want to keep it in fashion with the scooter like you have, it's very possible with the amount of different styles of protective gear on the market these days. And as I always say... "Don't dress for the ride, dress for the slide". Even if that's hidden with fashionable protective gear.
@@RoyalAlloyRider I uploaded a little introduction video today for the Tommy Scooter 125cc I'm going to be restoring/customising. Also ran through a few little extra bits & bobs.. If you'd kindly take a look & can then see the progress of it over the next 4 - 5 weeks. Hopefully the little project turns out okay. 😎
I use a flip up lid that can be used while the lid is up, so i get the wind in me fizzog and batton down the hatches in the rain or at speed on the M roads
You have raised a good question there. Personal choice but for me part of ridding a scooter is breaking free form that suit of armour. I started on scooters in the seventies, it was as much about the scene for me then as mode of transport. Went through a mid life crises wearing armour and ridding big bikes in the 90's but never took to them and hated the ridding gear. I have a Molossi open face helmet, I wear a wind and water proof substantial shorty jacket in the cooler months but shirt sleeves on a hot day, I wear chino's, Goodyear welted shoes and always gloves. A retro type scooter keeps the rain off your feet and legs except in a monsoon. I ride a Vespa GTS 300 love that pop down the shops, pop down to a bar or cafe and a trip down the coast freedom it gives over my car. Check out Stuart Fillingham's vid below on full face verses open face. He's a biker but I have a lot of time for him, he talks a lot of sense and owns a Royal Enfield, a bike I have ridden in India. I have gone back to ridding scooters when I'm abroad too, much easier then rinding a bike with a back pack in the heat. ruclips.net/video/dMWcazM2Gmc/видео.html
Top class feedback James, sounds like you've got a cool look going on there :-) Yes I've watched Stuarts video already, very good points he makes. Thanks for the comment, and stay safe pal.
Thanks for advocating I'm a competitive cyclist and with just crashing at comparatively slow speeds (relative to motorized riding ) I've had my share of road rash, broken ribs, punctured lungs and broken collar bones. I'll be scootering about for the first time come next spring. Looking to go highway speeds and I know protective gear will make a difference even for riding a scooter. Your gear looks real pro and stylish to boot. Cheers
Thank you Rick. Good luck with the scooting. Decent gear defo gives you a bit more confidence as a new rider. Better to have it on and not need it, than not have it on and need it !!!😁👍
I will be picking up my Royal Alloy Class grey 150 here in the states hopefully soon. I purchased a Carazzo 6.0 riding jacket with a zip out lining for colder months, and a pair of riding jeans with the armor. I am in search of some gloves that will match the grey blue color of the scooter and the blue grey jacket. I have enjoyed watching your videos while i am patiently awaiting the arrival of my ride. Keep them coming.
Hi Mark, sounds like you've made some good choices there, with both the scoot and the safety gear ! Good luck & ride safe ! Great to see the Royal Alloys gaining popularity over there in the States ! Let us know how you get on when it arrives ! Thanks for watching and commenting !
@@RoyalAlloyRider Hello and thank you! I made the decision today to wait it out at least until January to get the 300! Not much details other than that. Look forward to watching more videos Keep them coming!
A Kilt ??? Well it was a Sunny day !!! Maybe long pants on windy days !! You sound like an experienced rider Bill? Still no accounting for other diots ! Thanks and ride safe .
I was stupid and got moped in shorts cause it's hot outside and I saw ppl with no gear making it look easy I bit the dust with a rashburn on knee it's spasming so hard! Ty for the info I'll be getting some stylish protection!
Just stumbled upon your channel. Series 1 Scomadi TL125 rider. I wear a full face helmet, armoured jeans. Also have a armoured Monkey Jacket I also have a separate armour jacket that I can wear under a Parker or jacket/coat.
Just came across your channel and subbed. Personally I wear a full face helmet having had an accident several years ago where my full face helmet saved my face but totally trashed the helmet. Other riding gear are the armoured jeans, leather ankle boots that I look like ordinary boots and a jacket that looks ordinary but has amour. J&S sells a range of clothing that doesn't look like typical biker gear but gives more protection than standard clothing. There was a line of armoured flyers and Harrington jackets but I haven't seen them recently. At the end of the day it's your choice what you wear. Yesterday I saw a guy riding a GTS in an open face helmet,shorts, vest and flip flops and no gloves. Sure he was nice and cool but if he came off then a lot of skin would be lost at the very least.
Hi Dave thanks for subscribing and commenting. I fully agree. Just yesterday, it was so warm i was tempted to go out in lightweight summer gear.......but common sense got the better of me and i donned the full protective gear😁👍
I have a open face helmet and a full face flip front. I must say that the open face dose look cool 😎 with my union jack neck and face covers. But I always feel abit safer in the full face helmet. As for body protection, its always textile jacket with armour. I see a lot of youngsters on these sporty looking mopeds wearing shorts and t-shirts, it makes me cringe just thinking about coming off unprotected. You have to be safe when riding, even a tumble at low speed can leave some nasty scratches. Keep safe, keep scooting 👍🛵
Great series of videos. Whilst its good to look the part safety always comes first on a scooter. even if your not moving you can still come to blows as i found out when i was rear ended at a junction. ......... no rude comments please : ) I wear a full face neon yellow lid and have a bikers jacket with pull padded protection, leather gloves and always try to wear boots. I would suggest wearing a H i Viz regardless of looking like a learner or not, You need to be seen and id rather look like a novice than be a dead scotterist. Keep up the good work fella and ride safe
yes to safety gear. i came off my scoot last august smashing my shoulder and having to have it re-built with pins in. i was wearing heavy armour, i nearly went out in light armour that day. the surgeon feeling the weight and thickness of my jacket said he was sure it would have been near fatal without. its may now and still trying to get the shoulder and arm working.i will prob only get 80% back ...
Sorry to hear about your fall moonbear. I guess thats the thing, none of us think it will happen to us ! Hope the shoulder heals fully. Thank you for the feedback👍
Something about scooters makes you lean towards a more casual/stylish line of gear!! If I’m bobbing about I might not have a good jacket on and wear pumps but gloves a must for me! Jeans like those( I’ve seen chinos like it too) are excellent compromise 👍 Full face usually, but I’m tempted by some of lovely open lids available now. Your full face is epic though! Long trip/ high speed it’s pretty much same as motorcycle gear as I’m like you, l like to be comfortable and feel a bit more protected. Important not to fall into group think,with this topic,wear what you want and like but take the responsibility for your actions.
I lost a friend who was riding pillion on her boyfriend’s Vespa in the 1980s …..she was wearing her helmet ….but it was a bad crash …..our mutual friend worked in the hospital at the time Betty was brought in ….and went to see her in the Morgue …… a very bad idea ! Betty had NO flesh on her fingers and palms I believe it was horrific…….so yes I wear a plain Alpine fitted jacket, Full helmet, riding bottoms with protection but they look like ordinary ski pants ….and Gloves always ….! ….If your going to be hit by a truck nothing can help us …..but a small tip or a skid the right gear will save on the very very painful road rash !
I always have safety jeans and a good quality motorcycle jacket . Urban rider does a large range of gear that looks like casual everyday clothing . I prefer to keep my skin and bones intact, so I never ever ride in shorts or t-shirt
On a rally you're surrounded by other scooters: everyday road-riding you're surrounded by trucks, impatient car drivers and delivery vans. I think I'm well kitted up (mostly Spada), but more experienced riders tell me it's still not enough. I will be taking their advice.
I personally have a full face helmet and I am very glad I did. I came off last year and although I was going relatively slow I face planted the road and if it wasn't for my helmet my face would of been a right mess. Needless to say I had to buy a replacement i also wear gloves and a hi vis jacket with ce protection. I am definitely not a mod or someone trying to relive the bygone era I just really like the style of my lexmoto milano. I will admit though at first when I initially got my scooter I did get a little bit caught up in looking at all the gear that is available lke mirrors and lights and so on but i have since realised that although I like a bit of chrome I definitely prefer the minimalist look on my scooter
Hi Andrew , that's the bit I love about scootering, each to their own, just please yourself, no one else's taste or opinion matters ! Glad your face survived the tumble, full face for me too, so far .Thanks for watching and commenting.🛵🤣
It's a matter of personal choice how much protection you want to wear on 2 wheels, but I don't see that the type of 2 wheeler you are riding is really relevant. If you fly off your bike and land on your head in the road it makes no difference what sort of bike you flew off of. Same thing with getting rear-ended or T-boned by a car. I don't even own a full set of leathers, and the helmet I wear can depend on my mood or on the weather, but which bike I'm riding isn't a big factor. I always wear gloves some form of protective jacket. And almost any helmet is far safer than no helmet. People who feel that a scooter is somehow inherently "safer" are deluding themselves.
I had a 90mph spill on a kawasaki, wrote it off. I slid for ages on my back. Luckily I had a decent jacket, boots and jeans. All were ruined but I got up totally unharmed apart from a few small bruises. Please wear as much protection as you can. I shudder when I see people with trainers and joggers on etc.
well a scooter can reach deadly speeds too, so its a motorcycle disguised as something "not so deadly". Big mistake, because it IS deadly too. So I'd wear the same level of gear, you just dont need to look like robocop with full exoskeleton alpinestars gear, but a decent gear like youve shown is very good already.
Over here in the states I was I was riding my boyfriend's 50cc black Denali scooter and he rode mine's 50cc very first day of me getting my moped he turned the throttle up on his and I got on his bike and we crashed in the intersection Lane I had on a black tank my helmet of course and gloves but no knee pad and elbow pads and I messed up my knee pretty bad and my ankle and a bruise on like a little bit over above my wrist and my other fingers on the other hand feel kind of stiff so yeah not fun at all my order from Amazon with my mesh Padded jacket and my knee pads just arrived 😊
I would like to see some kind of scooter safety clothing... That doesn't look like safety clothing.... Motorcycle kit is very casual these days... But has safety builtin
I agree. Theres a few bits n pieces out there if you look for it. Carnaby Scooters do some lightweight armoured scooter jackets. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hiya mate...great kit review with some sound advice....how are you spelling the name of the gloves? (kors?)...plus what is your choice of footwear from the same safety point of view? ..😎👍(subscribed👌)
Hi, The gloves and jacket are made by Course which is sold in the uk by XLMoto. For footwear I wear a pair of monkey boots for the ankle protection. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I WEAR HELMET & GLOVES ALL THE TIME. MOSTLY JACKET WITH SHOULDER , ELBOW & BACK PROTECTION & LONG JEANS & ANKEL COVED BOOTS WHEN RIDENG ABOVE 55km/hr Max Speed 105km/hr on 125cc HONDA SH125i Scooter 🛵.
Great little vlog, I've only just returned to scooter life myself and I love the MOD look but having a full bike licence and riding sports bikes in the past I do like to ride in protective gear. Clothing wise I was torn when returning to scooters as I really wanted to have the classic MOD look but also wanted to stay protected as much as possible, I ended up buying the Spada Jimmy Who Parka, not quite a proper fishtail but certainly an excellent compromise with a short parka look but full back and elbow protection. As far as helmets go, open face look the coolest but I will only wear full face (seen too many after photos), I've gone for the Viper Retro range, 60's style in a modern helmet, think it works well with the spada parka
Great feedback Steve I was looking at that very same parka online last night good choice. When the bright and dry but cold autumn days come I shall wear my parka over my protective gear . Thanks for watching !
@@RoyalAlloyRider thanks for the reply fella, the Parka is certainly one of my better investments, I'll make it more stylish with a few additions of my own ;-) I'm a Scomadi owner but really enjoying you Vlogs, keep up the excellent content, hopefully cross paths on the road one day
Cant agree with you more ive had scooters and bikes if you come off protect the skin leather is the best but jeans and armour jackets are ok always have your gloves on .
Not sure about safety on a scooter but I came off my motorcycle with all the safety gear. I spent a long time in hospital and in recovery but the gear definitely saved my life and saved my right leg. Don’t ride in a T shirt and trainers, they call you Donars in hospitals.
Yes lou, I agree, we hope it's never gonna happen, but better to be prepared. I've already seen it happen to others a couple of times !! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻🛵😁
I bought a ex army camouflage coat looks pretty cool it’s thick as well and I have ironed some mod badges on I wear Adidas 80s casual trainers just got my first ever scooter at 49 years old a new royal alloy got 125 put some extras on like front rack and mud flap on look pretty good
@@RoyalAlloyRider lol why no we not like kids ha ha we just being cool scooter riders look lot more cooler than the grease heads on the massive motorcycles lol
i wear nothing at all... and by nothing, i mean *nothing*. i don't like clothes :P, but I strap a good helm on, I love shit on my head, covering my face... I'm autistic
Here's the link. It's a nice jacket, lightweight and mobile, not too restrictive yet I feel pretty safe in it. Its AA rated, and they also do it in black.
As someone who is getting back on a scooter after 20 years, I am really enjoying your video's. My personal preference is a fullface helmet and I did wear a padded leather jacket under my flight jacket back in the day.
Nice one Dermot. Yes I prefer to feel safe and confident, you never know when disaster could strike! Having said that I'm tempted to try an open face next summer, now I have got a couple of thousand miles experience! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻🛵
Had a few offs on my scooter in the past few years and a motorbike way back. Did wear open face lid but soon changed to full face, always now. Protective jacket with armour, wearing same one now I had a spill in a few years ago and whilst it a bit ripped it saved me and still looks ok. Armour all still sound. My non protected areas were knees and feet as I wore normal jeans and suede boots or trainers. Cut my knees up bad and injured my feet (toes and ankles hurt pretty bad). I now wear protected trousers and casual boots which include armour in vulnerable areas such as toes, heel and ankle. You can get kit which looks ok on a scoot but most kit is understandably more suited to the bike market. Bottom line is there is no pain free spill on a scooter or bike so prepare for it.
Great video. It’s good to see someone showing what they actually wear and why. As much as we love scooters, it’s not just about the bike, there’d more to it, especially for safety. I’m looking at buying and getting into scootering, so this is all good info. Thanks! 👍
You're welcome Peter. Thanks for the feedback, glad you are enjoying my channel.
Good video. I rode bikes and vespas for 20 years and after a 10 break, I’m back on a scooter (electric this time). I always wore the same gear on both. I had one crash on a bike and the gear saved me. Many bikes but only one body.
Ive literally bought an open face helmet today. I want that retro casual look when I eventually buy my RA.
I agree the open face helmets look cooler generally. Stay tuned for my video about my "incident" which made me decide to invest in a full face ! Ride safe and thanks for the comment.
@@RoyalAlloyRider I probably should’ve added that I intend to buy a full face helmet for the winter months. Keep the videos coming buddy. 👍
Thanks for leaving the comment on my scooter safety video. Safety gear is so important! I really like your leather jacket, gloves, retro style helmet and riding jeans. I have riding jeans as well and they're a great option.
You're welcome. 🛵😀
I used to wear U S M65 jacket and always a full face helmet when I had Vespas some years back. After two crashes ( both not my fault) , one of which left my foot severely smashed, I beefed up on riding gear. Armoured jackets and safety boots nowadays. As you point out, you can look good and still be safe but safety should always come first. As the saying goes... There are two kinds of riders, those who have crashed and those who are going to crash.
Ouch ! Hope your foot healed fully ! Thank you for the comment .
Definitely a full face helmet and armoured clothing and jackets are easily available. Some years ago I came off my Vespa on a main road whilst wearing jogging trousers, thick cold store jacket and full face helmet. I had to keep visiting the casualty department to have the dead flesh debrided from my knee which was no fun at all and I was lucky to survive.
Sounds grim !!! I agree, safety all the way ! Thank you for the comment.
I agree with you. If you want to keep it in fashion with the scooter like you have, it's very possible with the amount of different styles of protective gear on the market these days. And as I always say...
"Don't dress for the ride, dress for the slide".
Even if that's hidden with fashionable protective gear.
Well said mate. I intend to do an updated video soon with some new safety gear i've invested in . Thanks for watching !🙏🛵
@@RoyalAlloyRider Yes there's some great gear out there. I've just bought a little scoot. I might do a few short videos to upload.
@@RoyalAlloyRider I uploaded a little introduction video today for the Tommy Scooter 125cc I'm going to be restoring/customising. Also ran through a few little extra bits & bobs.. If you'd kindly take a look & can then see the progress of it over the next 4 - 5 weeks. Hopefully the little project turns out okay. 😎
I use a flip up lid that can be used while the lid is up, so i get the wind in me fizzog and batton down the hatches in the rain or at speed on the M roads
You have raised a good question there. Personal choice but for me part of ridding a scooter is breaking free form that suit of armour. I started on scooters in the seventies, it was as much about the scene for me then as mode of transport. Went through a mid life crises wearing armour and ridding big bikes in the 90's but never took to them and hated the ridding gear. I have a Molossi open face helmet, I wear a wind and water proof substantial shorty jacket in the cooler months but shirt sleeves on a hot day, I wear chino's, Goodyear welted shoes and always gloves. A retro type scooter keeps the rain off your feet and legs except in a monsoon. I ride a Vespa GTS 300 love that pop down the shops, pop down to a bar or cafe and a trip down the coast freedom it gives over my car. Check out Stuart Fillingham's vid below on full face verses open face. He's a biker but I have a lot of time for him, he talks a lot of sense and owns a Royal Enfield, a bike I have ridden in India. I have gone back to ridding scooters when I'm abroad too, much easier then rinding a bike with a back pack in the heat. ruclips.net/video/dMWcazM2Gmc/видео.html
Top class feedback James, sounds like you've got a cool look going on there :-) Yes I've watched Stuarts video already, very good points he makes. Thanks for the comment, and stay safe pal.
Thanks for advocating I'm a competitive cyclist and with just crashing at comparatively slow speeds (relative to motorized riding ) I've had my share of road rash, broken ribs, punctured lungs and broken collar bones. I'll be scootering about for the first time come next spring. Looking to go highway speeds and I know protective gear will make a difference even for riding a scooter. Your gear looks real pro and stylish to boot. Cheers
Thank you Rick. Good luck with the scooting. Decent gear defo gives you a bit more confidence as a new rider. Better to have it on and not need it, than not have it on and need it !!!😁👍
I will be picking up my Royal Alloy Class grey 150 here in the states hopefully soon. I purchased a Carazzo 6.0 riding jacket with a zip out lining for colder months, and a pair of riding jeans with the armor. I am in search of some gloves that will match the grey blue color of the scooter and the blue grey jacket. I have enjoyed watching your videos while i am patiently awaiting the arrival of my ride. Keep them coming.
My full faced helmet will be picked up at the dealer along with my scooter.
Good Choice, ride safe my friend !
Hi Mark, sounds like you've made some good choices there, with both the scoot and the safety gear ! Good luck & ride safe ! Great to see the Royal Alloys gaining popularity over there in the States ! Let us know how you get on when it arrives ! Thanks for watching and commenting !
@@RoyalAlloyRider Hello and thank you! I made the decision today to wait it out at least until January to get the 300! Not much details other than that. Look forward to watching more videos Keep them coming!
Picked my new TG300 up last Saturday from MSC I was wearing a kilt, parker style jacket, open face helmet and leather gloves.
A Kilt ??? Well it was a Sunny day !!! Maybe long pants on windy days !! You sound like an experienced rider Bill? Still no accounting for other diots ! Thanks and ride safe .
I was stupid and got moped in shorts cause it's hot outside and I saw ppl with no gear making it look easy I bit the dust with a rashburn on knee it's spasming so hard! Ty for the info I'll be getting some stylish protection!
Ooh sounds painful ! Hope it's not too bad and heals quickly. Thanks for watching 👍🏻🛵
Just stumbled upon your channel. Series 1 Scomadi TL125 rider. I wear a full face helmet, armoured jeans. Also have a armoured Monkey Jacket I also have a separate armour jacket that I can wear under a Parker or jacket/coat.
Just came across your channel and subbed. Personally I wear a full face helmet having had an accident several years ago where my full face helmet saved my face but totally trashed the helmet. Other riding gear are the armoured jeans, leather ankle boots that I look like ordinary boots and a jacket that looks ordinary but has amour. J&S sells a range of clothing that doesn't look like typical biker gear but gives more protection than standard clothing. There was a line of armoured flyers and Harrington jackets but I haven't seen them recently. At the end of the day it's your choice what you wear. Yesterday I saw a guy riding a GTS in an open face helmet,shorts, vest and flip flops and no gloves. Sure he was nice and cool but if he came off then a lot of skin would be lost at the very least.
Hi Dave thanks for subscribing and commenting. I fully agree. Just yesterday, it was so warm i was tempted to go out in lightweight summer gear.......but common sense got the better of me and i donned the full protective gear😁👍
I have a open face helmet and a full face flip front. I must say that the open face dose look cool 😎 with my union jack neck and face covers. But I always feel abit safer in the full face helmet. As for body protection, its always textile jacket with armour. I see a lot of youngsters on these sporty looking mopeds wearing shorts and t-shirts, it makes me cringe just thinking about coming off unprotected. You have to be safe when riding, even a tumble at low speed can leave some nasty scratches. Keep safe, keep scooting 👍🛵
I'm with you 100% on that Jason
Great series of videos. Whilst its good to look the part safety always comes first on a scooter. even if your not moving you can still come to blows as i found out when i was rear ended at a junction. ......... no rude comments please : ) I wear a full face neon yellow lid and have a bikers jacket with pull padded protection, leather gloves and always try to wear boots. I would suggest wearing a H i Viz regardless of looking like a learner or not, You need to be seen and id rather look like a novice than be a dead scotterist. Keep up the good work fella and ride safe
I Agree Andrew. Thanks for watching and thanks for the tips. Ride safe too buddy.🛵
yes to safety gear. i came off my scoot last august smashing my shoulder and having to have it re-built with pins in. i was wearing heavy armour, i nearly went out in light armour that day. the surgeon feeling the weight and thickness of my jacket said he was sure it would have been near fatal without. its may now and still trying to get the shoulder and arm working.i will prob only get 80% back ...
Sorry to hear about your fall moonbear. I guess thats the thing, none of us think it will happen to us ! Hope the shoulder heals fully. Thank you for the feedback👍
Something about scooters makes you lean towards a more casual/stylish line of gear!! If I’m bobbing about I might not have a good jacket on and wear pumps but gloves a must for me! Jeans like those( I’ve seen chinos like it too) are excellent compromise 👍 Full face usually, but I’m tempted by some of lovely open lids available now. Your full face is epic though!
Long trip/ high speed it’s pretty much same as motorcycle gear as I’m like you, l like to be comfortable and feel a bit more protected. Important not to fall into group think,with this topic,wear what you want and like but take the responsibility for your actions.
I ware an armoured sparda airforce jacket mod style, retro fullface helmet normal jeans desert wellie boots armoured gloves
Great feedback and thanks for your input ! I agree my helmet looks pretty damn cool ha ha
@@kevinoleary6429 sounds wise kevin, thank you for the feedback ✊
I lost a friend who was riding pillion on her boyfriend’s Vespa in the 1980s …..she was wearing her helmet ….but it was a bad crash …..our mutual friend worked in the hospital at the time Betty was brought in ….and went to see her in the Morgue …… a very bad idea ! Betty had NO flesh on her fingers and palms I believe it was horrific…….so yes I wear a plain Alpine fitted jacket, Full helmet, riding bottoms with protection but they look like ordinary ski pants ….and Gloves always ….! ….If your going to be hit by a truck nothing can help us …..but a small tip or a skid the right gear will save on the very very painful road rash !
As a motorcycle rider get geared up. CE body armour works, Merton Parkas target badges don't afford the same kind of protection.
ha ha I agree Roger. thanks for watching and commenting.👍
I always have safety jeans and a good quality motorcycle jacket . Urban rider does a large range of gear that looks like casual everyday clothing . I prefer to keep my skin and bones intact, so I never ever ride in shorts or t-shirt
On a rally you're surrounded by other scooters: everyday road-riding you're surrounded by trucks, impatient car drivers and delivery vans. I think I'm well kitted up (mostly Spada), but more experienced riders tell me it's still not enough. I will be taking their advice.
Spot on mate, I think you cant be too careful. Stay safe and thanks for watching.
I personally have a full face helmet and I am very glad I did. I came off last year and although I was going relatively slow I face planted the road and if it wasn't for my helmet my face would of been a right mess. Needless to say I had to buy a replacement i also wear gloves and a hi vis jacket with ce protection. I am definitely not a mod or someone trying to relive the bygone era I just really like the style of my lexmoto milano. I will admit though at first when I initially got my scooter I did get a little bit caught up in looking at all the gear that is available lke mirrors and lights and so on but i have since realised that although I like a bit of chrome I definitely prefer the minimalist look on my scooter
Hi Andrew , that's the bit I love about scootering, each to their own, just please yourself, no one else's taste or opinion matters ! Glad your face survived the tumble, full face for me too, so far .Thanks for watching and commenting.🛵🤣
It's a matter of personal choice how much protection you want to wear on 2 wheels, but I don't see that the type of 2 wheeler you are riding is really relevant. If you fly off your bike and land on your head in the road it makes no difference what sort of bike you flew off of. Same thing with getting rear-ended or T-boned by a car. I don't even own a full set of leathers, and the helmet I wear can depend on my mood or on the weather, but which bike I'm riding isn't a big factor. I always wear gloves some form of protective jacket. And almost any helmet is far safer than no helmet. People who feel that a scooter is somehow inherently "safer" are deluding themselves.
Well said Barry. thanks for the comment .
I had a 90mph spill on a kawasaki, wrote it off.
I slid for ages on my back.
Luckily I had a decent jacket, boots and jeans.
All were ruined but I got up totally unharmed apart from a few small bruises.
Please wear as much protection as you can.
I shudder when I see people with trainers and joggers on etc.
well a scooter can reach deadly speeds too, so its a motorcycle disguised as something "not so deadly". Big mistake, because it IS deadly too. So I'd wear the same level of gear, you just dont need to look like robocop with full exoskeleton alpinestars gear, but a decent gear like youve shown is very good already.
Over here in the states I was I was riding my boyfriend's 50cc black Denali scooter and he rode mine's 50cc very first day of me getting my moped he turned the throttle up on his and I got on his bike and we crashed in the intersection Lane I had on a black tank my helmet of course and gloves but no knee pad and elbow pads and I messed up my knee pretty bad and my ankle and a bruise on like a little bit over above my wrist and my other fingers on the other hand feel kind of stiff so yeah not fun at all my order from Amazon with my mesh Padded jacket and my knee pads just arrived 😊
I would like to see some kind of scooter safety clothing... That doesn't look like safety clothing.... Motorcycle kit is very casual these days... But has safety builtin
I agree. Theres a few bits n pieces out there if you look for it. Carnaby Scooters do some lightweight armoured scooter jackets. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hiya mate...great kit review with some sound advice....how are you spelling the name of the gloves? (kors?)...plus what is your choice of footwear from the same safety point of view? ..😎👍(subscribed👌)
Hi, The gloves and jacket are made by Course which is sold in the uk by XLMoto. For footwear I wear a pair of monkey boots for the ankle protection. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Always should wear proper gear for the job ..otherwise spend a lot of time in hospital in lots of pain...good vid 👍
I agree, I'm still wearing all the gear. Thanks for watching.🛵👍
I WEAR HELMET & GLOVES ALL THE TIME. MOSTLY JACKET WITH SHOULDER , ELBOW & BACK PROTECTION & LONG JEANS & ANKEL COVED BOOTS WHEN RIDENG ABOVE 55km/hr Max Speed 105km/hr on 125cc HONDA SH125i Scooter 🛵.
Cheers Nigel, I'm the same, I still wear all the gear all of the time,....for now at least😁. Thanks for watching.🛵👍
Great little vlog, I've only just returned to scooter life myself and I love the MOD look but having a full bike licence and riding sports bikes in the past I do like to ride in protective gear. Clothing wise I was torn when returning to scooters as I really wanted to have the classic MOD look but also wanted to stay protected as much as possible, I ended up buying the Spada Jimmy Who Parka, not quite a proper fishtail but certainly an excellent compromise with a short parka look but full back and elbow protection. As far as helmets go, open face look the coolest but I will only wear full face (seen too many after photos), I've gone for the Viper Retro range, 60's style in a modern helmet, think it works well with the spada parka
Great feedback Steve I was looking at that very same parka online last night good choice. When the bright and dry but cold autumn days come I shall wear my parka over my protective gear . Thanks for watching !
@@RoyalAlloyRider thanks for the reply fella, the Parka is certainly one of my better investments, I'll make it more stylish with a few additions of my own ;-) I'm a Scomadi owner but really enjoying you Vlogs, keep up the excellent content, hopefully cross paths on the road one day
Cant agree with you more ive had scooters and bikes if you come off protect the skin leather is the best but jeans and armour jackets are ok always have your gloves on .
Not sure about safety on a scooter but I came off my motorcycle with all the safety gear. I spent a long time in hospital and in recovery but the gear definitely saved my life and saved my right leg. Don’t ride in a T shirt and trainers, they call you Donars in hospitals.
Oooh sorry to hear that. Thanks for the comment. Hope you made a full recovery ?
@@RoyalAlloyRider not really, it was ten years ago and I still bare the scars and pain sometimes.
Ride a Buddy 125, wear a tee shirt, shorts, slip on shoes, no socks and a helmet. Don’t do over 40, I’m 80.
Dress for the slide..not the ride!!
Yes lou, I agree, we hope it's never gonna happen, but better to be prepared. I've already seen it happen to others a couple of times !! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻🛵😁
#its a lifestyle. Looking good goes hand in hand with a scooter ✌️
Well said ! Indeed it does !
I wear a open face helmet with a balaclaver and sunglasses, jeans and a thick coat
Love it. Open face and balaclava to keep the insects out ! thanks for watching !
I bought a ex army camouflage coat looks pretty cool it’s thick as well and I have ironed some mod badges on I wear Adidas 80s casual trainers just got my first ever scooter at 49 years old a new royal alloy got 125 put some extras on like front rack and mud flap on look pretty good
Sounds way safer than t shirt and shorts Tony. Thanks for the feedback. I got front rack and mudflap too ! we are like school kids !!
@@RoyalAlloyRider lol why no we not like kids ha ha we just being cool scooter riders look lot more cooler than the grease heads on the massive motorcycles lol
I bought the works
Wise in my humble opinion. Thanks
i wear nothing at all... and by nothing, i mean *nothing*.
i don't like clothes :P, but I strap a good helm on, I love shit on my head, covering my face... I'm autistic
Each to their own !!! Thanks for watching !
What jacket is that it looks great?
Here's the link. It's a nice jacket, lightweight and mobile, not too restrictive yet I feel pretty safe in it. Its AA rated, and they also do it in black.
get a tripod for your camera