Welcome Kymco Owners!
Cant identify with the former, but as for the latter, solved that by getting into the habit of popping my plugs into my skull cap which I then fold into my right glove. Reverse process before I set off. Only works if you uses skull cap / balaclava!
I've pulled out of my garage and down my driveway to stop and think "this looks funny"...because I left my glasses on the shelf where helmet goes.