08-20-2006, 01:16 AM
I appreciate the safety concerns fellas. Really, I do.
I suppose what I meant when I related the specifics behind the interest in the open face was that on the shorter, putting around town at considerably slower speed type rides there is considerably more reaction time to avoid a potential accident. I also realize that there are new problems like people blowing through intersections, etc. but I'm comfortable in my awareness as a driver/rider to compensate for it. I'm an ultra-aware driver in a car and that will translate to the scoot as well. Another thing that will be less of a concern around town is the lesser likelihood of rocks (or insects) flying into my face from either myself or someone else driving at higher rates of speed.
In reality, I'll probably use the full face at least 75% of the time and that is my primary focus (for the reasons you all and others have mentioned). I'd eventually still like to pick up a 3/4 open face, though.
Thanks again for the input.
I suppose what I meant when I related the specifics behind the interest in the open face was that on the shorter, putting around town at considerably slower speed type rides there is considerably more reaction time to avoid a potential accident. I also realize that there are new problems like people blowing through intersections, etc. but I'm comfortable in my awareness as a driver/rider to compensate for it. I'm an ultra-aware driver in a car and that will translate to the scoot as well. Another thing that will be less of a concern around town is the lesser likelihood of rocks (or insects) flying into my face from either myself or someone else driving at higher rates of speed.
In reality, I'll probably use the full face at least 75% of the time and that is my primary focus (for the reasons you all and others have mentioned). I'd eventually still like to pick up a 3/4 open face, though.
Thanks again for the input.