Hello peeps 17 year old in distress

Derivative

RuthnJasper wrote: »

Well, I did read your posts in entirety - and I do agree with what you say. But I apologise if I have offended you. I meant not to disregard your opinion but, mostly, to draw a comparison between, say, an old sub-standard helmet picked up for £10 off eBay and an up-to-date helmet purchased at whatever price they go for.

Used helmets are unsafe because the polystyrene is useless if it's been compressed, and it degrades over time anyway.

The most important part of a helmet is fit - a £50 helmet that fits well is likely to offer better protection than a £500 helmet that doesn't.

I suppose what I'm trying to get across is that it's far more complex than just 'spend more money, get better'.

RuthnJasper

Derivative wrote: »

Used helmets are unsafe because the polystyrene is useless if it's been compressed, and it degrades over time anyway.

The most important part of a helmet is fit - a £50 helmet that fits well is likely to offer better protection than a £500 helmet that doesn't.

I suppose what I'm trying to get across is that it's far more complex than just 'spend more money, get better'.

Yes; precisely. I couldn't agree more.

Bob_the_Saver

Hello peeps 17 year old in distress

Op can you show us a picture of you in dis dress?

sabretoothtigger

How does that work on a motorcycle

photome

opinions4u wrote: »

I have reached that stage in life where I am the older person who simply tuts and shakes his head.

I'm sure that when I was 17 my generation weren't as stupid!

When i was 17 you didnt need a helmet or a seat belt

People are overstating the benefits but thats health and safety for you, its gotten inside everyone

Derivative makes the most sense and the best points

opinions4u

photome wrote: »

When i was 17 you didnt need a helmet or a seat belt

People are overstating the benefits but thats health and safety for you, its gotten inside everyone

Derivative makes the most sense and the best points

I wasn't referring to the protective gear.

Simply the stupidity of buying an expensive toy without the means to keep it on the road.

ViolaLass

OP, have you budgeted somewhere for the running costs of your new toy? (Petrol, maintenance etc)

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DCFC79

ViolaLass wrote: »

OP, have you budgeted somewhere for the running costs of your new toy? (Petrol, maintenance etc)

I dont think he has, spent all his dosh on the bike but left himself with nothing to cover insurance (not that he cant ride it yet), gear etc

ViolaLass

DCFC79 wrote: »

I dont think he has, spent all his dosh on the bike but left himself with nothing to cover insurance (not that he cant ride it yet), gear etc

I made that assumption too. Desperation to have A Toy seems to have overcome a lot of sense here, which is a shame since the OP did well to save up £2300 at only 17.