Hi from Toddy

Ratbob
5 years ago

Hi Toddy, welcome to the forum, what you thinking of buying?
Ain’t no wrong answers.

Toddy8669
5 years ago

Yep, Ratbob, you are right about the helmet. Maybe that’s the answer. Thanks for your help. Now I just have to convince my lovely wife (who isn’t keen on me riding in the first place) that I would be safer without a full face helmet.

Wideglider
5 years ago

Umm...... I wouldn't let the speedo location decide your safe helmet choice! You shouldn't have an obsession with looking at the speedo? If you are worried about speed cameras etc, it, only takes milli-seconds to glance down at it & once you know the bike you will know how to keep constant speed. We all take your eyes off the road longer in other situations to enjoy the scenery (could include hot chick).
Welcome to the forum.

Toddy8669
5 years ago

It is very unlikely that I will change helmet type. It just never occurred to me that it would obscure the view of the speedo. You are of course right about the scenery ;). I don’t mind saying that it’s good to get points of view from people that have experience.

Toddy8669
5 years ago

It is very unlikely that I will change helmet type. It just never occurred to me that it would obscure the view of the speedo. You are of course right about the scenery ;). I don’t mind saying that it’s good to get points of view from people that have experience.

imoo6170
5 years ago

Welcome. I wear a full face and have an FXSTSSE3 with the speedo mounted on the tank. You will get used to looking down. Hard the first time but once you have ridden it a couple of times u will get used to it.

Toddy8669
5 years ago

Thanks everyone for the advice. I have taken the plunge and put a deposit on a fxfbs. Should pick it up in a couple of days (when the finance gets approved)