Helpful Accessories for Scooter Riders

Riding a scooter is a blast, but it still can involve some safety risks due to poor weather conditions or due to other motorists near you. That's why proper riding attire is important!

If you aren't sure what you'll need for safe scooter riding, read on. Below, we cover some key safety accessories. For more tips or to explore scooters for sale, visit Big Country Powersports in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

For Your Head

First and foremost, let's talk about the most essential piece of gear for scooter riding: the helmet. Wearing a helmet that fits properly and provides top-notch protection is crucial. Your helmet is your first line of defense against head injuries, after all!

When selecting your helmet, ensure you have the right fit, so it doesn’t move around, slide, or rattle while you are on the move. Check for certifications like DOT on the helmets, which generally ensures that the helmet has gone through testing to meet safety standards.

For Your Hands

Next up on the list is gloves. Gloves offer a lot of advantages while riding your scooter. They provide excellent grip so you can better control the handlebars without getting slippery palms. They also shield your fingers from poor weather conditions and in the case of an accident.

You'll want your scooter riding gloves to fit snugly. This helps you to have maximum control while getting valuable wrist support and flexibility.

For Your Eyes

While having a helmet and gloves are necessary for safe scooter riding, you also want to protect your eyes from wind, debris, and other flying objects. High-quality goggles offer needed eye protection and should be fitted with scratch-resistant safety lenses. 

Most goggles have foam padding around the edges of the lens to ensure a snug fit and to prevent wind and other debris from slipping through the edges. A good quality goggle should also offer enough airflow on the inside to prevent fogging and overheating of the eyes.

For Your Feet

Last but not least, footwear should be given due consideration. Let's face it, flip flops or sandals will never suffice while riding a scooter, even for the shortest of rides. 

Ideally, scooter footwear should fit snugly, offer good ankle support, and have strong, non-slip soles.

It's important to select scooter riding gear that fits properly, is comfortable, and most importantly, will provide the necessary protection. If you are also in the market for a scooter, Big Country Powersports is here to help! We carry a range of scooters for sale at our dealership in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We also proudly serve those in Louisville and Nashville, Kentucky.