Saxeus
New Member
I've read through many threads and I've learned a lot already. I still have a few more questions that I cannot seem to find an answer for. My apologies if they've been asked before in another thread.
1a. Regarding helmets, there's a few considerations I need to keep in mind before I buy one. I wear glasses (somewhat near-sighted) that have an anti-glare coating specifically for night driving so I'll want to wear them any time I'm on the road. From what I've read, flip-up or modular helmets seem to be the most convenient for spectacle-wearers. However, since most modular helmets seem to have an internal sun-visor, I'm wondering if such a thing might catch on the glasses when you flip it down. Is this a common issue or is the sun-shield generally set far enough away from the face?
1b. Also regarding helmets, the dual-sport type do seem to be more "spacious" which might be to preferable to spectacle-wearers, but will probably not fit in the frunk. Almost all the dual-sport helmets I've looked at do not have an internal sun-visor, with the one and only exception of, oddly enough, a local South African manufacturer called Spirit Motorcycles. I would think visor size and unobstructed vision can be a life or death matter especially in traffic, so as far as urban safety goes I'm thinking the wider the field of vision the better, so a dual-sport helmet might be preferable for commuting? Or isn't this much of an issue with standard helmets?
2. I see many, many people advising the additional centre-stand if only for the ease of chain maintenance. I've also been told that crash bars and extra spot lights are very advisable for new riders. I haven't found a lot on huggers though. I'd expect such a thing to be standard equipment on all bikes except maybe dedicated racing machines. Are there any significant drawbacks to installing a hugger that Honda (or anyone else) leaves them off their road bikes?
3. I've seen a local advert for a European battery manufacturer called "Ultrabatt". The advantages mentioned over the more common lead acid batteries were numerous and significant. Has anyone had any first-hand experience with these lithium iron phosphate batteries?
1a. Regarding helmets, there's a few considerations I need to keep in mind before I buy one. I wear glasses (somewhat near-sighted) that have an anti-glare coating specifically for night driving so I'll want to wear them any time I'm on the road. From what I've read, flip-up or modular helmets seem to be the most convenient for spectacle-wearers. However, since most modular helmets seem to have an internal sun-visor, I'm wondering if such a thing might catch on the glasses when you flip it down. Is this a common issue or is the sun-shield generally set far enough away from the face?
1b. Also regarding helmets, the dual-sport type do seem to be more "spacious" which might be to preferable to spectacle-wearers, but will probably not fit in the frunk. Almost all the dual-sport helmets I've looked at do not have an internal sun-visor, with the one and only exception of, oddly enough, a local South African manufacturer called Spirit Motorcycles. I would think visor size and unobstructed vision can be a life or death matter especially in traffic, so as far as urban safety goes I'm thinking the wider the field of vision the better, so a dual-sport helmet might be preferable for commuting? Or isn't this much of an issue with standard helmets?
2. I see many, many people advising the additional centre-stand if only for the ease of chain maintenance. I've also been told that crash bars and extra spot lights are very advisable for new riders. I haven't found a lot on huggers though. I'd expect such a thing to be standard equipment on all bikes except maybe dedicated racing machines. Are there any significant drawbacks to installing a hugger that Honda (or anyone else) leaves them off their road bikes?
3. I've seen a local advert for a European battery manufacturer called "Ultrabatt". The advantages mentioned over the more common lead acid batteries were numerous and significant. Has anyone had any first-hand experience with these lithium iron phosphate batteries?