Store helmet in the seat compartment of your scooter
The seat compartment of your scooter is ideal for storing your helmet. Whether this fits depends on the seat compartment and helmet. A small seat compartment doesn't necessarily mean that a helmet won't fit. And a large helmet might fit in one seat compartment but not another. We are happy to tell you what to look out for.
Why a buddy is useful
Most scooter riders know the problem. You get off your scooter or motor scooter, lock it up, and there you are with your helmet in hand. This can be very annoying at certain occasions where you can't just stash the helmet, forcing you to carry it around all the time. We therefore advise checking if a helmet fits in your buddy before buying it.
Does your helmet not fit in your buddy?
A helmet doesn't fit in your buddy if you have to push it in with force, or if the seat doesn’t close. If the lid of your buddy doesn't close with the helmet inside, you should never apply extra pressure. This can cause the inner shell of the helmet to dent and the outer shell to get damaged. Consequently, the helmet no longer provides the proper safety. In the event of an accident, the inner shell compresses, so the helmet absorbs the impact and not your head. This functions like a kind of crumple zone.
If your helmet doesn't fit in your buddy, there is a solution, the top box. This case is mounted behind the seat with a rack. It’s not the most attractive method, but it works. This case usually has more storage space than a buddy, almost every helmet fits in it. Often you can also lock a top box, which is a very favorable solution against theft.
Fit of the head more important
When buying a helmet, having the right fit should be a priority. It's beneficial if a helmet fits in your buddy, but it shouldn't come at the expense of your safety and the helmet's fit. You shouldn't buy a size S helmet if you have size L. This can result in pressure points at certain spots within the helmet. It can also obstruct your field of vision simply because the helmet is too small. On the other hand, a too large helmet can be very dangerous in an accident or collision, because your head has movement within the helmet, making the impact greater. This can also become irritating as you ride longer.
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