Stop! Motorcycle helmets are one accessory you should never ride without

Motorcycle helmets

Once you have purchased the scooter of your dreams, you will want a helmet and other motorcycle & scooter accessories to match!

Proper riding gear is a must and the best motorcycle & scooter accessories are custom made from leather, in order to protect your body. "Road rash" is very painful and can be life threatening. A helmet is just as important to wear, since head injuries are the most common injury in an accident.

You should never ride on your scooter without a helmet. Gear up passengers with a helmet too & add a handy scooter accessory like a windshield for added protection against wind or rain.

Find a variety of motorcycle & scooter accessories from the merchants in our buyer's guide. Accessories include cool, colored motorcycle helmets, riding gear, grips and wheelie bars, made by manufacturers like Honda, Lambretta, Piaggio, Yamaha, and Vespa.

Helmets

A proper fitting helmet, the most important accessory of all, is a must on the road. Safety approved motorcycle helmets protect your head from injury. Wearing a helmet can save your life. A face guard is a handy accessory to help protect your eyes from the wind and dust.

You can find helmets in all sorts of cool styles and funky colors, to suit your riding needs. It's easy to shop online for accessories and helmets in all sorts of styles:

• Open Face
• Full Face
• Face Screen
• Goggles
• Visors

Quality helmets are made of durable, padded and compact material. Fiber glass, ABS plastic and polyamide are recommended materials to look for in a helmet.

Ear vents allow you to hear better when you're riding in traffic. It really is worth the extra money you'll spend on a helmet with ear vents.

Full faced motorcycle helmets, or helmets with a face screen, are considered the most desirable for riding a scooter. They prevent dust and other large particles from blocking your vision or causing damage to your eye.

Find helmets in all sort of colors like: black, wine or cherry red, gray, silver and white. Brand names to look for are: Arai, Shoei, Suomy, HJC, M2R, Gmax, Tour Master & Noland.

Scooter Accessories

Jazz up your motor scooter with some cool accessories in flashy colors like blue, red, or black.

Handle bar grips are great for cushioning your hands on rough rides and provide some insulation from the cold metal bars. Grips are made of tear resistant materials and help to keep your hands from slipping during your ride.

If you want an accessory that can add some fun and excitement to your ride, try adding a wheelie bar. For older and more experienced riders, a wheelie bar is great for doing tricks and spins. Made with aluminum materials, this extra is guaranteed to last a long time.

Scooter accessories are more than just fun, sometimes they can help prevent an injury. A shock absorbent, adjustable seat is important for maximum comfort and good support for your spine and tailbone.

Scooter Models

Can you picture yourself cruising down the street on a cherry red, high-tech scooter? Maybe you'll find your dream scooter in jet black or royal blue.

Remember to look at the most important components of a scooter before you buy:

• Power source
• Headlights
• Braking system
• Throttle type
• Batteries

Looking at the power source of your scooter model will help you to determine how fast your scooter can go, how many miles it can cover, and what kind of maintenance and fees you will need to tend too.

Most models come with basic features such as quality tires, turn signals, a tool kit, trunk and a horn. If you're looking for a particular make or model, the manufacturer should be able to provide answers to all of your important questions.

There are some great new models on the road today, from the quality manufacturers found in our buyer’s guide.

Warranty

When purchasing a scooter or accessories, consider the warranty. A good warranty should offer at least 30 days of coverage on the scooter parts and accessories.

Look for a 6 month warranty on batteries, to protect yourself against faulty and dead batteries.

Most warranties will cover defects, defaults and engineering mistakes, but if you should happen to break a part yourself, you’ll likely have to bear the cost of replacing it. Look in our buyer's guide for more great ideas on scooters and accessories.