Let this be a picture thread on your helmet, whether it be an old trusted friend, or your latest purchase.
It doesn't matter what it looks like or how it fits, but please add any details you wish to go along with your picture.
I think it an interesting topic to share with each other.
I'm a former USAF Ssgt, and the KBC Airborne and Airborne2 appealed to me for obvious reasons.
The nice thing about the KBCs is are that the visor retention system is real easy to use when changing from a tinted to a clear shield.
I have both versions, the one with the mouth is a matte finish, and the other one is a full gloss finish.
Maybe silly to have two helmets, but I couldn't decide which one I'd rather have the most, so I got both of them...problem solved.
Show your helmet pride!
Leon
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Other/BWDQk8QCGkKGrHgoH-DoEjlLlw14UBKVkEoql7Q_12.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Other/BWDUBN2kKGrHgoH-DcEkJw1zHMKBKVkNVKwjg_12.jpg)
My current (and FAVORITE helmet I have owned so far) is an AGV S4. It is VERY light (about a half pound lighter than your KBC Leon - makes a BIG difference on long trips) and well made. I have a mirrored screen on it because I can't stand wearing glasses under my helmet. It also has been signed by the current World Superbike Champion Max Biaggi. I'm not sure that helps any - but I haven't crashed in it yet! :good2:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/1_06_11_10_9_02_00_0.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/1_06_11_10_9_02_01_1.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/1_06_11_10_9_02_02_2.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/1_06_11_10_9_02_03_3.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1_22_05_10_11_27_49.jpeg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/bpro/STARmatteblack.jpg)
The team I crew for was sponsored by Bell Helmets and Teknic. Both of the riders received matching free helmets, But when I asked about one he gave me a choice between Matte Black and the same graphic as my buddies. I went with the black.
I run a dark smoke shield to keep the sun out of my overly light sensitive eyes.
Bell Stars are one of the lightest and best ventilated helmets in on the market and I am very happy with mine. They are shipped with a great helmet bag and have the easiest shield change mechanisms I have ever used. They also come with extra cheek pads which are firmer than 'stock' and help keep the lid in place at very high speeds.
I wore mostly KBC lids in the past largely due to a sponsorship deal and wore a Shoei X-11 for 3/4 of a track day...
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac57/iankawa/bellbike.jpg)
Been wearing a Bell M1 for a few years now.I'll buy another.Quiet enough and comfy(with a very simple visorchange) for a cheapish lid and a simple colour design.I dont really want to spend more than the cost of my bike on a helmet.I've had Shoei's before and liked them but I'll stick with Bell.(in Eddie colours of course)
My super motard helmet Arai XD3
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/IMG_1739.jpg)
SHoei X-11 Lawson replica..... one of the best venting and comfortable helmets i've ever worn.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/410%20camping%20trip/SNC00015-Copy.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/ECFR%202010%20Birthday%20ride/ECFR2010063.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/ECFR%202010%20Birthday%20ride/ECFR2010210.jpg)
Here's mine:
P.S. - I recently bought a silver tinted shield for it, but it lasted about 2 cleanings and a lot of the silver came off. $35 down the drain.
(http://www.cyclekin.com/shop/img/1/870.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/Kunmadaras%20Drag%20Races/Mark_ready.jpg)
Here is my old Helmet cutom painted to match my old 91 3XW
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/FJ12SP/My%20Helmet/IMG_1451.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/FJ12SP/My%20Helmet/IMG_1453.jpg)
And here is my latest lid
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/FJ12SP/My%20Helmet/IMG_1454.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/FJ12SP/My%20Helmet/IMG_1455.jpg)
Adam.
I'm rocking the same helmet as the fan but it's a 2009 model. By far the lightest and best ventilated helmet, and the price was great. You can still find some older models at motorcycle closeouts. Here's a link to mine:
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+helmets/bell_star+ace+of+spades+helmet (http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+helmets/bell_star+ace+of+spades+helmet)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/661_09_11_10_1_53_25.jpeg)
Here's mine. Couldn't beat the price, airflow, and overall fit. Love it, even if it was only $75 brand new!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/661_09_11_10_1_54_57.jpeg)
LED is a nice little safety feature too. Every little bit helps. :yes:
Review: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/gmax/gm68s/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/gmax/gm68s/)
Quote from: Scooterbob on November 09, 2010, 02:04:38 PM
Here's mine. (http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/661_09_11_10_1_54_57.jpeg)
LED is a nice little safety feature too. Every little bit helps. :yes:
Cool LED. I think this would be excellent to somehow hook into the brake light wirelessly.
Dan
alright here it is, the only pic I have of my helmet.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/486_01_10_10_11_10_58.jpeg)
Two Dragons :good2:
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/misc/Helmet1.jpg)
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/misc/Helmet2.jpg)
Finally caught a closeout price break on the blue to match the bike, Joe Rocket RKT101. Haven't worn my Arai or Icon since, it's juust right!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/574_09_11_10_10_44_08.jpeg)
I bought one of these this summer and so far I like it a lot.
(http://www.motorhelmets.com/media/products/bell/2010-03/ss_size1/helmets-bell-street-adult-star-cerwinske-limited-edition.jpg)
Not my helmet, but...sure looks kewl ..... :crazy:
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p21/jvb_ca/helmet.jpg)
Cheers...Jake
Ian z9.... thats a gpz 900 in your pic, drooooollllssssssss :wacko2:... but seriously after more info on your bell helmets... like the colour would match my 86 fj nicely.... how much? where from? i dont know if we can get them in austraylea
Quote from: Kopfjaeger on November 15, 2010, 04:25:16 PM
Ian z9.... thats a gpz 900 in your pic, drooooollllssssssss :wacko2:... but seriously after more info on your bell helmets... like the colour would match my 86 fj nicely.... how much? where from? i dont know if we can get them in austraylea
Hi There
I got the helmet at a bike show here in Holland for 100euros.Its a Bell M1 and you can still get them but the colours have changed.I dont see any Lawson reps in the listing now.The GPz is fine for a 20minute thrash but feels gutless and uncomfy compared to the FJ.
cheers
ian.z9
cheers i asked round here and it seems i can get one just cant use it as it doesnt have an austrayliean komplianse stikker :sorry: bit of a bugger.... one day im going to get a dull one colour no stickers helmet.... like if i won lotto id own a hillman hunter with mismatched panels...... tight? stingy? nahhhhhhhhhhhh :wacko1:
a 20 minute fang? :shok: lol my fj is slower than my old gpz 750!!! used to get 268 out of my grey import gpz 750 ( same colours as the 900 r just sleeved down.) can only get about 228 out of the fj but i am down on compression (lazy) and am leaking oil( lazy again) and then there is the various rattles hums chinks and buzzes ( soooooo lazy....) can u guess i got a soft spot for the reliable predictable and stable old zed? lol.... im losing my marbles...... :wacko2:. ( ps if you need a set of barrells and pistons / rings i have a set sitting here holding my bench down)
cheers
There is no Australian Standard sticker needed on any helmet worn in Australia.
Do a search on this site.
It has been posted.
(http://us.mg201.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=vz-acs)
hi mate,
Quote from: Kopfjaeger on November 21, 2010, 11:12:36 PM
a 20 minute fang? :shok: lol my fj is slower than my old gpz 750!!! used to get 268 out of my grey import gpz 750 ( same colours as the 900 r just sleeved down.) can only get about 228 out of the fj but i am down on compression (lazy) and am leaking oil( lazy again) and then there is the various rattles hums chinks and buzzes ( soooooo lazy....) can u guess i got a soft spot for the reliable predictable and stable old zed? lol.... im losing my marbles...... :wacko2:. ( ps if you need a set of barrells and pistons / rings i have a set sitting here holding my bench down)
cheers
hi mate, just wondering how much your asking for the pistons, rings ect, oh ps im in tas
Just took my new lid for a ride today. It looks like this:
http://www.speedaddictcycles.com/c=LnXMlU9FNm1G3MnO7EOVMhvM5/product/01-611/Suomy-Apex-Cool-Red-Full-Face-Helmet.html (http://www.speedaddictcycles.com/c=LnXMlU9FNm1G3MnO7EOVMhvM5/product/01-611/Suomy-Apex-Cool-Red-Full-Face-Helmet.html)
Light weight, really fits my head, well vented and the graphics really go well with my Monkey suit. Haveing a lid that fits really enhances the ride.
..... That looks like a nice helmet,
For some reason, I can not post pic's................ just bought a Shoei X12 Kagayama [close-out] Blue with white stripes. to match my bike.
dual sport
Arai XD3
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/IMG_1739.jpg)
street
SHoei X11 lawson
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/ECFR%202010%20Birthday%20ride/ECFR2010063.jpg)
KOokaloo!
really like the 3/4 lower fairing , have seen a few on here, what company,s make them, (popcorn)
Here is my new helmet.......
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMG_20120901_142518.jpg)
Congrats Fred you have been looking for that one, glad you found it. :good2:
Kurt
Quote from: aviationfred on September 01, 2012, 02:35:54 PM
Here is my new helmet.......
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMG_20120901_142518.jpg)
Did you wind up buying the larger one and padding it out, or were you able to find a smaller one?
Dan
Quote from: Dan Filetti on September 02, 2012, 10:58:00 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on September 01, 2012, 02:35:54 PM
Here is my new helmet.......
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMG_20120901_142518.jpg)
Did you wind up buying the larger one and padding it out, or were you able to find a smaller one?
Dan
I was able to find a medium in Greenville, South Carolina. Compared to my HJC it is very snug, yet comfortable. A little noisier due to the amount of vents. But overall I am very happy. It is a Marine Corps thing. I had to have one.... :yahoo:
(http://www.bikertrends.com/images/HJC_IS-16_Scratch_Helmet_Silver_detail.jpg)
is-16 Scratch
Not much to say about it really . I`ve got it fitted with bluetooth so the wife and I can chat . Other than that its a standard HJC helmet ....and I like it ,
This is what I have, it's an exo 1000. Got a good deal on it from New Enough. When it was new I didn't like it but now that it's broke in I really enjoy it. Doesn't vent that well though, and it's a tad noisy. Also wish the built in flip-down sunglasses were darker.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517hGMFImjL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Quote from: jvb_ca on November 14, 2010, 07:38:01 PM
Not my helmet, but...sure looks kewl ..... :crazy:
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p21/jvb_ca/helmet.jpg)
Cheers...Jake
Did anyone notice that the helmet is on wrong, :rofl:
Quote from: crzyjarmans on April 03, 2013, 11:12:38 PM
Quote from: jvb_ca on November 14, 2010, 07:38:01 PM
Not my helmet, but...sure looks kewl ..... :crazy:
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p21/jvb_ca/helmet.jpg)
Cheers...Jake
Did anyone notice that the helmet is on wrong, :rofl:
I'll post a picture of mine soon, just don't laugh at it :sarcastic:
ok, Here are some pics of my helmet, keep in mind, I've been on Harley's most of my riding day's and just bought my first FJ, And I don't like my entire head covered, :wacko3:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_04_04_13_10_01_38_3.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_04_04_13_10_01_35_2.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_04_04_13_10_01_32_1.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_04_04_13_10_01_29_0.jpeg)
http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html (http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html)
:good2:
Quote from: jscgdunn on April 05, 2013, 03:42:50 PM
http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html (http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html)
:good2:
I have looked at that helmet with interest. I can see a few flaws which I hope you can dispel for me, but I kind of doubt it. I'll list out my perceived likes and diss likes, you tell if I have it right please?
Likes:
*All integrated, no need for extra wires to/ from the Helmet.
*Has a battery on board -does it last?
*Speakers/ mic seem high quality, and professionally fitted, assuming this makes for good sound at most/ all speeds?
*Assuming fellow riders have the same helmet bike to bike works -have you tested this?
*I've read it's a pretty quiet helmet -true?
*Nothing hanging off the side of the helmet -love this!
*Bluetooth seems to good for Phone/ Music/ Nav -please confirm?
Diss Likes:
*Need to charge helmet -cost of doing business with an on-board battery I guess -is there any way to remove battery for charging?
*No way to hook into an FRS/ GMRS radio network -this is the killer for me I think. This means that bike to bike must be done with others that have the same helmet. Like the Scala/ Sena/ BMW system 6 options, the bike to bike network is on a proprietary frequency set. I can barely get my knuckle head friends to show up for my motorcycle adventures, no way I can talk them into buying the same helmet as me...
*I have read where the helmet fits some but not others, and that it's not a great fit for folks that fit well in a Shoe (that's me) -concerning...
I think there is money to be made for a company like Shoe, or even an aftermarket company that retrofits a system (safely!) in to any helmet, (I know this is a liability issue) that is 100% on board, Bluetooth for up to ~5 devices, will work with a Bluetooth FRS/ FMRS two way radio (not even sure this exists yet -but it should), so there are no wires, all devices can be in your tank bag. I'd pay a good $$ for such a system. All te after-market systems I see use their own proprietary bike to bike -I guess to try to rope in group sales. It's just stupid because, as I'm sure others have observed only FRS/ GMRS seem to have decent distance with a universally available frequency set.
What I want will eventually be there...
Thanks for your input
Dan
Dan,
I do not have the intercom system.
I really like the helmet though; very quiet and easy to manage eye glasses, and of course the built in sunshade which I use a lot.
Not nuts about the chin strap...a bit bulky under there ...or is that me?
Jeff
i don't have a pic of mine, but i'll try my best to give an accurate description of it with as much detail as i can, here goes:
white
Quote from: mst3kguy on April 05, 2013, 06:48:50 PM
i don't have a pic of mine, but i'll try my best to give an accurate description of it with as much detail as i can, here goes:
white
:rofl2:
"Grey" in my case.
Dan
Quote from: Dan Filetti on April 05, 2013, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: jscgdunn on April 05, 2013, 03:42:50 PM
http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html (http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html)
:good2:
I have looked at that helmet with interest. I can see a few flaws which I hope you can dispel for me, but I kind of doubt it. I'll list out my perceived likes and diss likes, you tell if I have it right please?
Likes:
*All integrated, no need for extra wires to/ from the Helmet.
*Has a battery on board -does it last?
*Speakers/ mic seem high quality, and professionally fitted, assuming this makes for good sound at most/ all speeds?
*Assuming fellow riders have the same helmet bike to bike works -have you tested this?
*I've read it's a pretty quiet helmet -true?
*Nothing hanging off the side of the helmet -love this!
*Bluetooth seems to good for Phone/ Music/ Nav -please confirm?
Diss Likes:
*Need to charge helmet -cost of doing business with an on-board battery I guess -is there any way to remove battery for charging?
*No way to hook into an FRS/ GMRS radio network -this is the killer for me I think. This means that bike to bike must be done with others that have the same helmet. Like the Scala/ Sena/ BMW system 6 options, the bike to bike network is on a proprietary frequency set. I can barely get my knuckle head friends to show up for my motorcycle adventures, no way I can talk them into buying the same helmet as me...
*I have read where the helmet fits some but not others, and that it's not a great fit for folks that fit well in a Shoe (that's me) -concerning...
I think there is money to be made for a company like Shoe, or even an aftermarket company that retrofits a system (safely!) in to any helmet, (I know this is a liability issue) that is 100% on board, Bluetooth for up to ~5 devices, will work with a Bluetooth FRS/ FMRS two way radio (not even sure this exists yet -but it should), so there are no wires, all devices can be in your tank bag. I'd pay a good $$ for such a system. All te after-market systems I see use their own proprietary bike to bike -I guess to try to rope in group sales. It's just stupid because, as I'm sure others have observed only FRS/ GMRS seem to have decent distance with a universally available frequency set.
What I want will eventually be there...
Thanks for your input
Dan
Dan,
Re the two way radio issue:
How about something like the "SENA SR10 Radio Adaptor (http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/sr10.php?tab_menu=overview)'?
(http://www.senabluetooth.com/images/products/sr10/sr10_0.jpg)
Fluffy and I have half heartedly cocked about for years with radio stuff, bloody wires and shit all over the joint, we've always ended up back to using hand signals.
It'd be grouse to have a neat, wire free , reliable and powerful system though.
Quote from: Klavdy on April 06, 2013, 09:32:03 PM
Dan,
Re the two way radio issue:
How about something like the "SENA SR10 Radio Adaptor (http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/sr10.php?tab_menu=overview)'?
(http://www.senabluetooth.com/images/products/sr10/sr10_0.jpg)
Thank you Klavdy.
Yes I have seen this. Of these types, I think I prefer the UClear WT300 (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/uclear-wt300/review.htm), simply because it's stereo and has a remote, wireless PTT button. You do still need to plug in your peripherals, which is not ideal, but at least it can all sit in your tank bag. I still think all of this can be/ should be, all in the helmet itself -I think I'll keep waiting for the tech to catch up.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/New-UCLEAR-WT300-Two-Way-Radio-Walkie-Talkie-Bluetooth-Adapter-Kit-/00/s/MzM2WDQ1OA==/$T2eC16FHJGIE9nnWpreoBQJce6eqRg~~60_12.JPG)
You know, when it comes to headsets I'm solidly behind the Sena SMH-10 system. It is just simply put the best system I have tried even compared to the uclear hbc200 system. (Well after the 4.2 firmware update)
Seeing this post makes me realize that I don't have a picture of either one of my helmets. I am going to go home and take some now lol.