Since you have made the wise investment to purchase a motor scooter, you must make yourself a complete rider by also investing in riding gear motor . The most common gear motor includes helmets, eyewear, jackets, and gloves.

A helmet is probably the most important item on the list of riding gear motor. Some states do not require helmets for motor scooter riders and motorcyclists, but there is peace of mind knowing that you do have protection around your noggin in case you go down. A helmet has two parts: a hard outer shell, and a soft inner lining. The outer shell is good for deflecting small debris flying at your head, which happens on occasion, but the inner lining does the bulk of the energy absorption during a crash. You definitely should purchase a new helmet. If you continue to use a helmet that was involved in a crash, the helmet will probably not protect you in a future accident.

There are different types of helmets such as open-face and full-face helmets. Open-face helmets require eyewear to provide proper riding protection. The problem is that you can still get hit in the face by a flying rock or insect while riding. Full-face helmets offer complete protection with the use of a pull-down visor. Eyewear is not necessary unless you constantly ride with the visor flipped up. With this helmet, you don't have to worry about getting stung in the face. After browsing through some online catalogs, the pricing of helmets range from $40 to $150 USD.

Eyewear is an important accessory. Most gear motor do not have a protective windshield, so it's up to your eyewear to block out stray debris and the rushing winds, which can instantly make your eyes water. Wrap-around style or goggles are a great choice here. You also don't want to be blinded by sunlight, so a good tint is important as well. You may also want to invest in a pair of clear goggles or glasses for night riding. No, that was not an invitation to act like David Hasselhoff.

A good riding jacket is recommended to not only keep you warm, but to protect your skin in case you go down. It is important for a jacket to hug your body as you ride rather then balloon up from the rushing air and expose your skin.

At the last, you can't go wrong with a solid pair of leather riding gloves. These protect your hands from the elements while providing you with a solid grip of your scooter handles. It's important here to find a pair that allows you to comfortably grip the handles, and they should not impede functions such as squeezing the clutch lever, flipping your turn signals, or honking the horn. Your exposed hands are also good targets for flying debris, which can distract you from paying attention to your riding.