Author Topic: helmet photos. what are you wearing? safety or sexy? (Read 39767 times)

cbr-eric · « **Reply #50 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:19:55 AM »

there is a difference on the higher priced helmets, but some are just overpriced because of the name. go with a scorpion, good quality, decently quiet, and well in your price range. newenough.com has some on clearance for under $100. I think a few are like $60!

Ryan 550k · « **Reply #51 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:43:49 AM »

Quote from: cbr-eric on July 06, 2009, 09:19:55 AM

there is a difference on the higher priced helmets, but some are just overpriced because of the name. go with a scorpion, good quality, decently quiet, and well in your price range. newenough.com has some on clearance for under $100. I think a few are like $60!

+1.
If you do get a Scorpion don't get the kind with the second drop down inner sun visor. It adds quite a bit of weight and it's not worth it. I speak from experience

I don't think the ones of newenough.com are that model though.

uthinkimodd · « **Reply #52 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:24:13 AM »

this is what I'm rocking right now... it is an affordable Sparx helmet. it fits my glasses nicely and of course matches the color scheme of my bike.

Quote from: spikeybike on January 25, 2009, 10:19:36 PM

my dad has an old helmet like this I'm going to pick up next time I'm home and repad and see if I cant get it shiny again. I love the look.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #53 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:03:13 PM »

there's a lot of research that's gone into helmets saying that if they're more than I think 5 years old, the shell and padding is toast. ...so even if it was DOT back in the day, it's probably not up to snuff anymore. ...not that that stops a lot of people.

SUELZER · « **Reply #54 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:29:26 PM »

Quote from: Kit on July 06, 2009, 01:03:13 PM

there's a lot of research that's gone into helmets saying that if they're more than I think 5 years old, the shell and padding is toast. ...so even if it was DOT back in the day, it's probably not up to snuff anymore. ...not that that stops a lot of people.

Yep, the snell update will take affect this coming October 1st, 2009
some current helmets which met 2005 standards may/may not meet 2010

below is the pdf of release dates and explanations of criteria
http://www.smf.org/standards/m/2010/m2010_final_booklet.pdf

very worthwhile info for those looking to purchase new helmets
http://www.smf.org/stds.html

Spikeybike · « **Reply #55 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:36:24 PM »

mine was NOS so the padding is flawless ... not that it would stop me from wearing it ... my helmet is really more for looks then anything else (and to keep the wind out of my ears)

cbr-eric · « **Reply #56 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:36:41 PM »

yeah, as a helmet ages the foam and everything else will break down and not really absorb like it should, making it a pretty sweet paperweight

Spikeybike · « **Reply #57 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:52:03 PM »

Quote from: cbr-eric on July 06, 2009, 05:36:41 PM

yeah, as a helmet ages the foam and everything else will break down and not really absorb like it should, making it a pretty sweet paperweight

i wouldn't go that far,

as to say wearing nothing would be safer ? really?

i do know what you mean tho ... this is my 3rd vintage helmet , i've seen some messed up inner foam

cbr-eric · « **Reply #58 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:14:39 PM »

didnt mean that you are better off without it, just that if you are counting on it giving it all the protection it can, you are mistaken. I am a big fan of being geared up, have the full face helmet, leather gloves, pants and jacket (all with padding, sportsbike style) and wear my heavy workboots. boots are next on the list

andy750 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:45:16 PM »

I would say that a 5+ yr old helmet is going to save your head if you go down. Will it be destroyed in the crash...maybe...will it save your head...most likely. I have no problems wearing a 5+ year old full face helmet and yes I have crashed twice in my 20 year riding career...helmet worked very well both times

Not arguing with you per se as I agree on the gear aspect but dont kid yourself into thinking it will save all injuries in the event of a crash...it wont prevent broken bones and legs being bent back at odd angles or arms being torn off....these are the risks we face..gear will of course help prevent many road rash scenarios and will save you from some terrible injuries...just not all of them.

Safe riding,
Andy

candlesniff · « **Reply #60 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:53:40 PM »

It's all about safety.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #61 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:30:15 PM »

oh, I know. Trust me.
Still, there are some definite ironies out there that p!ss me off. One is a local leather shop MickeyX and I frequent. They sell 'novelty' helmets they put a 'DOT' sticker on at purchase. Every time we go in, there's a huge glass jar for 'downed rider fund'. That's cool. What wasn't cool was a downed rider fund for a guy who was wearing one of their novelty helmets when he went down, and at that time was 'not looking good' due to nasty head trauma. The writeup next to the jar said he was a great friend of the shop, etc etc...
...but to this day they continue to sell those idiotic novelty helmets.

It just seemed so wrong that a friend of theirs is nearly killed in one of those things yet they continue to stock them. Guess that's what freedom is all about.

Hush · « **Reply #62 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:48:28 PM »

In NZ where helmet law has been in for about 35 years anyone selling non compliant helmets would be sued out of business by the government as injuries here are all covered by ACC which is a kind of no blame all encompassing insurance for everyone.

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #63 on:** July 09, 2009, 05:08:06 PM »

All covered ins Seems to be afoot here as an idea as well.

The fact that you cannot orchestrate a crash is the variable. The helmet just has to work that one time. I know a man who flipped over the car and landed on his head. Helmet popped like a peanut shell, he walked away fine. It worked that one time.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #64 on:** July 09, 2009, 08:31:24 PM »

I was clipped by a car 27 years ago, it was a hit and run, my bike hit a culvert {drain }and threw me off and i hit a tree with the side of my helmet, it tore the helmet off and broke my jaw and fractured my skull. This time the helmet didn't do so well but i would never ride without one..

Mick

j squared · « **Reply #65 on:** September 22, 2009, 08:22:13 AM »

here is my new lid, its still a virgin until the bike is on the road. Fulmer V2 MFP

And a Bandit for the whip

j-conn · « **Reply #66 on:** October 01, 2009, 06:30:46 AM »

check avatar...
MFP!!!

j squared · « **Reply #67 on:** October 01, 2009, 06:41:42 AM »

haha nice, we should go patrol the streets and maintain right.

Dead Bound · « **Reply #68 on:** October 12, 2009, 04:46:50 PM »

Goldflake with my homemade liner. Green for the money and gold for the honeys.

greasy j · « **Reply #69 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:40:32 PM »

haven't read all the replies so I'm sure someone else mentioned this, but you can't look too sexy if you're retarded or missing part of your face.

I used to be stupid and just find old ones at the thrift store and paint em.

thing is I actually ride my bikes. every day in traffic. and lanesplitting full time. just a matter of time before it happens so I want to be prepared.

I decided black full face with dark tint visor actually looks a lot cooler than anything else anyways.

half ass helmets indicate that motorcycling is not a priority for the person wearing them, to me. I figure, 'oh he rides an hour a week so he's not worried about it'. at some point practicality has to make your decision for you. or you become a vegetable and don't have to worry yourself with decisions anymore.

that being said my best riding buddy wears a stupid pudding bowl. to each his own.

and of course I am quite good looking, so I have a reason to protect my face. can't say the same for my friend.

cbr-eric · « **Reply #70 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:47:24 PM »

pudding bowl. PRICELESS lol!! I am going to use that next chance I get

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #71 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:44:32 PM »

I don't know what is going on here, But anyway,

Vintage Cobra Commander,

Or free big huge ugly helmet,

Alan F. · « **Reply #72 on:** October 25, 2009, 06:57:21 PM »

+1 for HJC CL-15, mine's the graphic called 'ORBIT'
it's pretty good, but a little quieter would be nice.
That's what earplugs are for.

westondc · « **Reply #73 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:49:40 AM »

simple fullface. might add some retro pinstripe to match the tank.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #74 on:** November 21, 2009, 09:53:56 AM »

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Author Topic: helmet photos. what are you wearing? safety or sexy? (Read 39767 times)

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