Im about to finish My bike, the Motorized bicycle info on DMV says must wear helmet...Bike helmet or DOT type helmet ?
Cheers
Cheers
Helmet question for Massachusettes Riders
- Thread starter chainmaker
- Start date
More than likely a bicycle helmet will suffice, but I would ask the DMV before spending any money.
Just my opinion...If you plan on riding fast I would go the MC helmet route.
I like a simple DOT open face, with visor, and impact resistant sunglasses.
This is, of course, just my preference...and many will argue up or down on what's really best.
bellhelmets.com: Bell RT
Jim
Just my opinion...If you plan on riding fast I would go the MC helmet route.
I like a simple DOT open face, with visor, and impact resistant sunglasses.
This is, of course, just my preference...and many will argue up or down on what's really best.
bellhelmets.com: Bell RT
Jim
I agree with what junked said, I use a DOT skid lid.
Massachusetts RMV - Moped Definition and Requirements
(excerpt)
Massachusetts RMV - Moped Definition and Requirements
(excerpt)
I wear a full motorcycle helmet. I wear it not so much because of my speed, but because of the speed of the cars that could hit me. If I get hit by a car going 45 it would be the same as jumping out of a pickup truck going 45 and hitting a parked car. Thats my logic. Also, I could be wrong, but it seems that the MC helmet also acts as a fuzz deterrent too.
Pat
Pat
Just a side note. I find that cars assume you are going bicycle speeds with a bike helmet and give you a second look with a stouter or MC looking helmet. Subtle clue your going faster then 10 MPH. Also, I just feel better and enjoy the ride feeling that much more protected. But am seeing more and more cool, MC looking bicycle helmets.
Mine cost $50 bucks but can tell the difference on vary rare occasions I forget to put it on by the way car traffic reacts to me.
Mine cost $50 bucks but can tell the difference on vary rare occasions I forget to put it on by the way car traffic reacts to me.
Attachments
Thanks,
Now I just printed out the registration application what are you guys using for a VIN #
Cheers
Now I just printed out the registration application what are you guys using for a VIN #
Cheers
In Mass for a registered moped/motorcycle, a DOT helmet is required.
I used the ser# on my bike and added blocks of zeros to fill in the required number of digits. I believe they required 17 digits.
As someone said in another post. Wear a helmet that will protect only the part of your head you want to save.
I used the ser# on my bike and added blocks of zeros to fill in the required number of digits. I believe they required 17 digits.
As someone said in another post. Wear a helmet that will protect only the part of your head you want to save.
Last edited:
