A top-of-the-line helmet is great if you can afford it, but don’t think that the only choice is between that and a 500 dollar night market special. You can get reasonable protection for a few thousand NT:
[forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.ph … 017#128017](Motorcycle Helmets (Arai, Shoei)
Mesh jackets are the way to go here. Marsee make good ones as well. Lots of companies do now. They can be fine in the winter. Just put a windbreaker/raincoat on top and you’ve got pretty good insulation. More on mesh jackets here:
[forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.ph … 929#129929](Motorcycle Helmets (Arai, Shoei)
[quote=“Dangermouse”]he he he…and be especially wary of the ones who wear helmets with a picture of a birds face on them. They are without exception all maniacs.[/quote]Hmmmm… When did I ever show you my motorbike helmet?