MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: RedRobin on May 29, 2010, 03:29:13 pm
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Just came across these while surfing for something else:
http://posingfacts.blogspot.com/2010/01/16-creative-motorcycle-helmet-designs.html
I'd like this one:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2FSkullHelmet.jpg&hash=4ebd7b565be84d331098d1a89a7dfe08422edfb1)
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:sick: :sad1:
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I dont think ive ever seen an airbrused lid that i've actually liked
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Im actually looking for a good motorbike helmet atm. Any suggests on good makes, I obviously don't want a crap one!
Arai are supposed to be the best? They go to ridiculous money! What should I be spending for a decent helmet?
Oh and sorry for the threadjack, seems better than posting a new thread! :laugh: :happy2:
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Mine is very comfy....and the carbon looks rather cool too. :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FCarbonhelmet002.jpg&hash=7ea0b98d997a8a1242c138158702b488be0b6cf2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FCarbonhelmet006.jpg&hash=7353516f8d0f137dc3e58efd176ca07d90af8d4b)
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That does look cool John! What make and model is that? :happy2:
EDIT - I think I found it! :happy2:
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This is the only helmet I own, but mine is matt black. A must have accessory for snowboarding! Didn't help when I broke my leg in March though.............. :laugh:;
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh8%2Folih%2Fsandbox.jpg&hash=33d700694258a1858eb202a5948211d992da82b7)
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C'mon Oli, we know that helmet is only for when you play with your kids on the beach or in the sandpit - It's written all over it :grin:
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Here's mine - A bike helmet with flip-up chin piece - Ok for trackdays:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRR%2FRR_finger_Spa.jpg&hash=10aea806e664c3cd75cb8786db2a7e2f63a5d554)
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Good of you to point to the helmet Robin......just in case we missed it :signLOL:
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Shark do some really nice lids and have a very good rep too, esp cos they tend to be very light. im gonna try some on again today, i seem to have an odd shaped head when it comes to helmet fitment. So far the Shoei XR1100 is the best fit for me but their designs suck balls, so im gonna play with some others and the pads inside to find a good fit in another brand
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I was always told to buy the best you can afford with helmets, different makes are different shapes so you need to try as many as you can to find one that suits the shape of your head :happy2: TC is gonna struggle :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Simpson all the way.
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Arai Bell or Shoei FTW!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F003-1.jpg&hash=a1f81609accaa489f3d87bc60a1ece58681e7d56)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F006-4.jpg&hash=b68d258e5bfa13d0a973f7c497a5fdc0705a0c14)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F002.jpg&hash=7e5582112b49840bd41f654e59521c1c8f42aac9)
my old one....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2FBrunton_06.jpg&hash=c0dbca041dfbbb274eaa0320e3ddcda82cfb88a3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2FImage052.jpg&hash=d70f6a7b4bff27cda2eea11550fc91ae8f1dc4c7)
And my favourite paint job....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2FImage179.jpg&hash=ed5ce8bbe8b442e2a4ff3ebf6ef9d813509557ff)
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Troy lee Designs Real Carbon Fibre :love:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2Fcycling017.jpg&hash=d23df0e8c33e6dc6d5f4d18a1df49c8c23310c2c)
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I was always told to buy the best you can afford with helmets
....True, but I also think you have to factor in what you use a helmet for and how often. Driving a closed road car on a few trackdays a year doesn't really justify spending on a FIA helmet as far as I'm concerned.
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Mine is very comfy....and the carbon looks rather cool too. :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FCarbonhelmet002.jpg&hash=7ea0b98d997a8a1242c138158702b488be0b6cf2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FCarbonhelmet006.jpg&hash=7353516f8d0f137dc3e58efd176ca07d90af8d4b)
I might have known you would have a CF helmet :grin:
If you like Arai then check out Flyin Brian on ebay usa he does good deals on them, only down side is they dont come with british kite mark so some tracks wont allow them to be worn there.
The guy that did Truckies artwork for his helmet has done a great job.
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I was always told to buy the best you can afford with helmets
....True, but I also think you have to factor in what you use a helmet for and how often. Driving a closed road car on a few trackdays a year doesn't really justify spending on a FIA helmet as far as I'm concerned.
I see what your saying Robin, and I do agree but your head is pretty important, so I stick by what I said :smiley:
it does make me laugh when you see a guy with a ten grand superbike and a 90 quid lid :scared:
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I was always told to buy the best you can afford with helmets
....True, but I also think you have to factor in what you use a helmet for and how often. Driving a closed road car on a few trackdays a year doesn't really justify spending on a FIA helmet as far as I'm concerned.
I see what your saying Robin, and I do agree but your head is pretty important, so I stick by what I said :smiley:
it does make me laugh when you see a guy with a ten grand superbike a 90 quid lid :scared:
....You're not wrong :happy2:
I have a 90 squid lid for a twenty-five grand (before the mods!) car. My Nitro motorbike helmet has ECE markings which are fine for trackdays. Usual retail is more than 90 but not much more.
What attracted me was the flip-up chin section and more open face. I originally bought it for karting without knowing I'd do any trackdays. I'll be wearing my helmet on the Nordschleife - I don't care what anyone thinks or says.
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I was always told to buy the best you can afford with helmets
....True, but I also think you have to factor in what you use a helmet for and how often. Driving a closed road car on a few trackdays a year doesn't really justify spending on a FIA helmet as far as I'm concerned.
Very true Robin, this will be a motorbike helmet for me so I do want the best so I know it will perform if needed (hopefully never need to test it! :laugh:)
I was always told to buy the best you can afford with helmets
....True, but I also think you have to factor in what you use a helmet for and how often. Driving a closed road car on a few trackdays a year doesn't really justify spending on a FIA helmet as far as I'm concerned.
I see what your saying Robin, and I do agree but your head is pretty important, so I stick by what I said :smiley:
it does make me laugh when you see a guy with a ten grand superbike a 90 quid lid :scared:
I asked a guy in a motorbike shop and he replied "how much is your head worth", he agreed that it is best to buy the best you can afford. Been looking at the Arai chaser which seems to have good feedback, I just need to get to a shop and test fit some!
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I use a Shoei helmet for the bike, people reckon you either have a Shoei shaped head or an Arai shaped head, the shell shapes are deffo different and its worth trying as many as you can. Just remember when you try a helmet on in the shop it may feel to tight but the foam padding will give fairly quicky as it molds to your shape so don't buy a bigger helmet by mistake :happy2:
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I use a Shoei helmet for the bike, people reckon you either have a Shoei shaped head or an Arai shaped head, the shell shapes are deffo different and its worth trying as many as you can. Just remember when you try a helmet on in the shop it may feel to tight but the foam padding will give fairly quicky as it molds to your shape so don't buy a bigger helmet by mistake :happy2:
....And never lend your helmet to anyone! It'll change shape.
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Did have one of these but smashed it on its first outing along with a brand new £1k exhaust system
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorcycle-superstore.com%2Fproductimages%2FOG%2F2010-One-Industries-Trooper-Carey-Hart-Helmet.jpg&hash=24e3a2589f94c10914d0c1194c1858b92c349d42)
After seeing the mess of the helmet with no apparent injury to me :rolleye: I bought another one
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebarties.com%2Ffiles%2Fthumbs%2FMoto%2520X%2FHelmets%2F0810hmonetrbibk_150.jpg&hash=246c9d2e7657e1207602ea8f192bd69a81294d3d)
In action
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww172%2Fbeny_C%2Fev412web.jpg&hash=189fa33a2400c95fd42dc069520560439675b8c0)
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My current one..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo304%2Fjonnnny28%2FMS10-2861Laguna6HrALMS.jpg&hash=a2443b236cd5262d1ff9f2df38905db4c775787c)
And just collected my new lid a couple of days ago.. Pretty much the same design..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo304%2Fjonnnny28%2FIMG_0523-1.jpg&hash=ce8e39aea845f41b4bbc81802f791f5994f8efa2)
Have always used Aria in the past but this new one is a Stilo ST4F1 8860.. Incredibly light and more comfortable than the Aria GP6 which surprised me..
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HOLY THREAD RESURECTION BATMAN :scared:
Thought I ought to upgrade Harrys helmet
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk482%2Ftfsi_mike%2Fharrypoormanhelmet_zpseb330f6c.jpg&hash=aabc897226df2c851d6547dba62672636939c552)
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Arai Gp Jet / F
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk482%2Ftfsi_mike%2Fharryupgradehelmet_zps3f014d23.jpg&hash=791ef263622021aea12a0783befcfe36e0a19f7a)
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F006-4.jpg&hash=b68d258e5bfa13d0a973f7c497a5fdc0705a0c14)
where did you get that from mate? i'm on my uni's motorsport team and i'm considering investing in my own helmet. if i do one of those stickers is a MUST HAVE
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Stickers come from fellow forumite VC (Very Cherry) who has a shop on eBay.............
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Very-Cherry-Stickers-and-Decals :happy2:
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Here is mine. Shark Dual Matt Carbon.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsbikeshop.co.uk%2Fproduct_images%2Fshark_rsr2_carbon_dual_matt_white_front-left.jpg&hash=4a5218af8d2cca26630352243b0ef6d940317041)
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Thats a nice looking Shark lid!
Shoei have got a new range coming out, the GT Air, which i'm gonna try when i can find one. Mine is for the motorbike though, not for in the car so I want a decent one so i'm not deafened by wind noise and get a wet face from a leaky visor seal
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Thats a nice looking Shark lid!
Shoei have got a new range coming out, the GT Air, which i'm gonna try when i can find one. Mine is for the motorbike though, not for in the car so I want a decent one so i'm not deafened by wind noise and get a wet face from a leaky visor seal
Cheers mate.
Yeah I know what you mean. This is for on the motorbike too. Its only my second helmet. Its very light and wind noise isn't bad. I had an AGV V Flyer before this (still have it) and that was quite noisy but I would say still a better fit than the Shark. I find the Shark to be very short so its quite close to your face.
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Stickers come from fellow forumite VC (Very Cherry) who has a shop on eBay.............
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Very-Cherry-Stickers-and-Decals :happy2:
thanks RR. had a feeling VC would be involved. where's he gone anyway?
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thanks RR. had a feeling VC would be involved. where's he gone anyway?
....He's just very busy due to being a good and successful graphic designer (like wot I used to be).