Bugs in face - Myth?
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Bugs in face - Myth?
I am currently debating the buddy that I am going to purchase and have been reading a lot of everyone's stories and information here, and had a couple questions.
Do you remember that Scrubs episode where Turk buys scooters for him, Carla and JT? And Carla finally gets mad enough at Turk telling him he had to get a real car because she "was tired of bugs in her face and hair."
Haha well I was wondering how any of you feel on the issue?
I am currently deciding on 125 vs. 150 and have read a lot but would like a little more info. I really like the look of the International model and it only comes in 50cc or 150cc. If I was to get a Genuine I would go for the 125. Just wondering if the extra power and sweet look would be worth the money in the end.
Thanks for any info!
Do you remember that Scrubs episode where Turk buys scooters for him, Carla and JT? And Carla finally gets mad enough at Turk telling him he had to get a real car because she "was tired of bugs in her face and hair."
Haha well I was wondering how any of you feel on the issue?
I am currently deciding on 125 vs. 150 and have read a lot but would like a little more info. I really like the look of the International model and it only comes in 50cc or 150cc. If I was to get a Genuine I would go for the 125. Just wondering if the extra power and sweet look would be worth the money in the end.
Thanks for any info!
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Only if you like to see out of both eyes and get enough protein in your diet.
Seriously, you will find all kinds of personal preferences out there and I have tried them all, but I will say yes, a shield is not only worth it but a safety essential. Some people may ride with just glasses, sunglasses, or goggles, but both I and my husband have been whapped in our faceshields with gigantuan bugs. I think he has told me he has even had the bug-on-bare-face when he didn't have a shield or have it down.
Once you get really hit by a bug you will know what I am saying. In my opinion, the startle factor, sting, and/or smooshy mess are all obstacles to a safe ride. Even a tiny gnat in the eye is a real distraction, let alone a junebug in the middle of your forehead.
Seriously, you will find all kinds of personal preferences out there and I have tried them all, but I will say yes, a shield is not only worth it but a safety essential. Some people may ride with just glasses, sunglasses, or goggles, but both I and my husband have been whapped in our faceshields with gigantuan bugs. I think he has told me he has even had the bug-on-bare-face when he didn't have a shield or have it down.
Once you get really hit by a bug you will know what I am saying. In my opinion, the startle factor, sting, and/or smooshy mess are all obstacles to a safe ride. Even a tiny gnat in the eye is a real distraction, let alone a junebug in the middle of your forehead.
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A juicy bug that likes to fly in giant swarms in the deep south.runtotorun121 wrote:What's a love bug?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_bug
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Giant palmetto bugs, beetles, bees, flying squirrels, june bugs. All are very real critters. The easiest to avoid is the flying squirrel.
They might be unpleasant but the real worry should be rocks. Yes, some get pretty big. Not the teeny tiny little pieces but those big mamma jammas like in driveways. That car or truck in front of you chunks them out from time to time. There should be a law that only nerf rocks are allowed on roads and driveways.
They might be unpleasant but the real worry should be rocks. Yes, some get pretty big. Not the teeny tiny little pieces but those big mamma jammas like in driveways. That car or truck in front of you chunks them out from time to time. There should be a law that only nerf rocks are allowed on roads and driveways.
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They drift along in pairs, mating as they go. Nasty little guys.k1dude wrote:A juicy bug that likes to fly in giant swarms in the deep south.runtotorun121 wrote:What's a love bug?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_bug
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NSR, but love bugs are super annoying. Not only do they fly in swarms, but they seem to not go anywhere and just float there to get hit.
Growing up on MS I can remember learning how to drive on country roads and killing like thousands on a two mile stretch. You only know your killing them from the white streaks they leave on your windshield. It felt like I was going to warp speed on star wars or something.
Growing up on MS I can remember learning how to drive on country roads and killing like thousands on a two mile stretch. You only know your killing them from the white streaks they leave on your windshield. It felt like I was going to warp speed on star wars or something.
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I have to agree. Bugs = OUCH at speed.
In the chest, it stings, but in the face, well, it freaking hurts.
junebugs/japanese beetles, ARGH, those bast-ds hurt the worst. Seriously, get yourself a helmet with a face shield.
It will stop bugs, rocks, dust, etc from hitting you in the face. And that is a good thing at 40+ mph.
In the chest, it stings, but in the face, well, it freaking hurts.
junebugs/japanese beetles, ARGH, those bast-ds hurt the worst. Seriously, get yourself a helmet with a face shield.
It will stop bugs, rocks, dust, etc from hitting you in the face. And that is a good thing at 40+ mph.
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I've only had to stop once and clean my visor off after a particularly nasty and gooey bug hit me. If it had not of been at night, I'd have taken a picture, because the "smear" left looked a lot like Elvis I kid you not. ;D
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No matter whether it's a full face helmet or a 3/4 style pilot helmet, eye and face protection is an absolute MUST! (In NJ you cannot pass a PTW state inspection without it!) I prefer a 3/4 with a full coverage plexi face shield; others like full face helmets..hippybuddy wrote:Would you say getting a helmet with a shield is worth it?
Riding with an open, uncovered and unprotected face is extremely foolish and dangerous. Riders who ride with only shorty helmets should wear at least goggles or glasses to protect their eyes even if their bikes have windshields. -And even then they'll get painful bug smacks in the mouth and nose area; it's like getting hit in the face with a (sometimes) softer rock!!! (And don't even mention flying rocks flipped from truck tires, and insane birds!)
And I see many FF helmet wearers (who might put down riding with a 3/4 with a full shield?) riding with their face shields flipped open!! -As if this were safer from a flying shite attack than a 3/4 with a lowered shield? -Sheeeesh!!
Whatever... Just protect your eyes and face; I can promise you that you'll regret it if you don't!
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I get hit in the face shield at least once or twice a week by a sizable bug. It's startling, especially if it's right at my eyes. And every time I just sigh in relief that I'm wearing a proper helmet. The other thing about going full face is that it keeps even just the road grit out of my eyes. Rocks and bugs are bad news, but a piece of grit or dirt churned up by a car that gets in your eyes is really uncomfortable and pretty hazardous also. I've found that I've got to keep my visor shut whenever I'm in motion or I inevitably end up with grit in my eyes.
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Never.
Hmm.
Maybe there is a speed where the bugs become a problem and below that speed, they ride the air current around you. I never have bug issues on the bicycle, either. On the motorcycles, cleaning the helmet was a daily requirement, but I was going 80-90 mph or more. Now, I am going 30-35.
1/2 helmet and motorcycle glasses on the scooter. 1/3 helmet (I guess) and sunglasses on the bicycle. Shoei RF-1000 on the motorcycles.
Hmm.
Maybe there is a speed where the bugs become a problem and below that speed, they ride the air current around you. I never have bug issues on the bicycle, either. On the motorcycles, cleaning the helmet was a daily requirement, but I was going 80-90 mph or more. Now, I am going 30-35.
1/2 helmet and motorcycle glasses on the scooter. 1/3 helmet (I guess) and sunglasses on the bicycle. Shoei RF-1000 on the motorcycles.
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I know what you mean! You almost try to duck around it as you see it coming! And for a split second, you wonder if it's a bug or a bird.NathanielSalzman wrote:It's startling, especially if it's right at my eyes
Very startling fosho.
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I have no idea. I hadn't really thought about it until now. I was riding through town with my wife the other day and we got behind a cicada, which flew along in front of us for about 1/4 mile. That was interesting.runtotorun121 wrote: You have very nice bugs in your part of Texas...
http://www.texasento.net/Cicada3.htm
The things you see when you get out of the cage.
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Oh, thanks for the link. I am wondering how those are different than the ones I am use to in Oklahoma? I think they are about the same, but maybe not that vibrant green.n00b4life wrote:I have no idea. I hadn't really thought about it until now. I was riding through town with my wife the other day and we got behind a cicada, which flew along in front of us for about 1/4 mile. That was interesting.runtotorun121 wrote: You have very nice bugs in your part of Texas...
http://www.texasento.net/Cicada3.htm
The things you see when you get out of the cage.
What a great experience to be behind a cicada! Were you riding in formation? That is the exact thing I love the best about riding - being able to be a experience nature and the things around me in a more full way than I experience them in a car. Always makes me smile.
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I've noticed too on particularly quiet back roads with little lighting they are even worse.
When I ride back from my friends, I take 33rd West Avenue and in the southern parts, it's a bug fiesta at night. I have to clean my visor and scoot off every time or it's a bug graveyard.
When I ride back from my friends, I take 33rd West Avenue and in the southern parts, it's a bug fiesta at night. I have to clean my visor and scoot off every time or it's a bug graveyard.
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No, the cicada was doing it's own thing. It was definitely interesting to watch.
We've had similar experiences with birds and deer, too. You just have to be careful with the deer, because they'll be a few scooter-lengths up on the right and suddenly shoot across the road in front of you, to the woods on the left. Luckily, we're usually the only vehicles on the roads we ride.
We were riding down a street we've been down hundreds of times before. We got to a stop sign and my wife commented "Did you realize that you can see the entire city from their back yards?"
It wasn't a part of town where you would expect a view like that and neither of us had ever noticed before.
We've had similar experiences with birds and deer, too. You just have to be careful with the deer, because they'll be a few scooter-lengths up on the right and suddenly shoot across the road in front of you, to the woods on the left. Luckily, we're usually the only vehicles on the roads we ride.
We were riding down a street we've been down hundreds of times before. We got to a stop sign and my wife commented "Did you realize that you can see the entire city from their back yards?"
It wasn't a part of town where you would expect a view like that and neither of us had ever noticed before.
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Bugs?! You should be more worried about dirt, pebbles and rocks!
But, yeah, the bugs can hurt, too.
But, yeah, the bugs can hurt, too.
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I took a bee head on at 70mph once. It hit me right below my eye (open faced helmet). The pain was excruciating, I instantly could not see out of the eye since it was watering like crazy and quickly swelling.
It was all I could do to not crash and get to the side of the road quickly. Had it hit me square in the eyeball I'm not sure I would have any depth perception today.
It was all I could do to not crash and get to the side of the road quickly. Had it hit me square in the eyeball I'm not sure I would have any depth perception today.
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Well yeah, a facescreen on your helmet is a must. Some folks also prefer a windshield.
My advice is that you want more than a 50cc scoot. The 125 vs. 150 Buddy is really a matter of personal preference and your specific needs - i.e. weight capacity, top speed, etc. The differences in the two scoots are not large.
I gather you have little experience with scooters or motorcycles. Seriously consider an MSF course as a first step. You'll dramatically increase your skill level and get some experience about the kind of bike you may prefer.
My advice is that you want more than a 50cc scoot. The 125 vs. 150 Buddy is really a matter of personal preference and your specific needs - i.e. weight capacity, top speed, etc. The differences in the two scoots are not large.
I gather you have little experience with scooters or motorcycles. Seriously consider an MSF course as a first step. You'll dramatically increase your skill level and get some experience about the kind of bike you may prefer.
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There's no flying bugs in the Valley! But I rode home one day in a light drizzle with a half helmet and goggles - it felt like millions of little pins sticking my face all the way. I had been thinking of a fullface just for cutting down on the wind noise, but that 5 mile ride convinced me.
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Rain!
Fun fact: rain pelting in your face at anywhere above 35 mph hurts. A *lot*. I used to ride in a dirtbike helmet and goggles for the "wind in my face" After a couple years of eating bugs, dust, rocks and raindrops I went back to a full face.
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