opinions on my helmet [Archive] - SV650.org

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 01:01 PM

well.

mandy enjoyed the weekend

she as her own Caberg flip front-

Pete took a pic of us..

BUT- the one I have is on sale locally and I could get one.

then we would have matching-

does it look better- or worse.. ? or tooo posing/ chav? bearin in me mind it IS .. ME we talkin about here..

thanks..

before>>>>>>>>

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/piccy/Quiff-1.jpg

Apres...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/piccy/samehelmets.jpg

fizzwheel

23-02-09, 01:08 PM

Is she happy with her Lid ? If so let her keep it and spend the money on petrol :D

I've never liked it when I've seen rider and pillion with the same helmet. I just think it looks wrong.

its up to Mandy really I would think.

mister c

23-02-09, 01:13 PM

Starts with matching helmets, then matching leathers, matching boots & gloves. Then the next thing you know................... you buy a BMW with Sam Brown reflective belts lol :)

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 01:14 PM

anyone got an opinion I want to hear?? Like - it looks good Quiff go for it. !

hee hee only jokin Mr Fizz.. - she does actually like the flip front of her Caberg... but me dont like em.. safety wise.

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 01:15 PM

Starts with matching helmets, then matching leathers, matching boots & gloves. Then the next thing you know................... you buy a BMW with Sam Brown reflective belts lol :)

I know Col that would be my worry ... where would it all end.??

Dappa D

23-02-09, 01:15 PM

i think it looks cool...

but im a chav!

Mr_Chin

23-02-09, 01:22 PM

Apres does look good, but don't forget to add the rim tape!!

Gene genie

23-02-09, 01:28 PM

my two children (6 and 12) will not wear identical school coats, bags etc. they are blood brothers and dont wanna look like each other, so why on earth do you wanna look like each other.:-D
reminds me of that advert, ''we wanna be togevor''.:smt008

Gene genie

23-02-09, 01:30 PM

nice bike btw.:thumbsup:

kwak zzr

23-02-09, 01:30 PM

Quiff u have a really nice helmet :)

fizzwheel

23-02-09, 01:33 PM

but me dont like em.. safety wise.

So why not take her shopping and get her a new lid, but let her choose the one she likes the design of.

I once joked to Liz that we should get the same lid. I'm unable to quote her reply on the forum as it would break the U rating :lol:

dizzyblonde

23-02-09, 01:42 PM

matching helmets.....nooooooooooo!!

like Fizz says let her go choose her own design, if your not happy with the safety of her current one.
Your not allowed to choose one like mine though*, theres nobody got one like it on the org yet, I had to change the other one as it was getting a bit common amongst the laydeez ;-) (but only cause me head bashed the floor in it:-( )

edit...*she can really :-)

missyburd

23-02-09, 01:50 PM

Hmm a no from me too, but then I don't like his and hers stuff lol. Our theme owt black, that's it.

If Mandy likes the look of it then go for it! I like to be different though, am looking forward to getting a brand spanking new lid when I get some dosh :-D

P.S. if someone edits that last sentence then the .org is officially predictable :p

flymo

23-02-09, 01:55 PM

I think you may need this.....

http://www.pan-clan.co.uk/

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 01:59 PM

Quiff u have a really nice helmet :)

I polish it regularly Daz

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 02:04 PM

I think you may need this.....

http://www.pan-clan.co.uk/

ha - I looked too

I note their 2009 AR is in Germany !!! bloomin tourers !.

Lozzo

23-02-09, 02:11 PM

dizzyblonde

23-02-09, 02:11 PM

if your going to have matching helmets, then you may as well have your names printed on them as well. :rolleyes: for that finished full on look:-D

Bluepete

23-02-09, 02:12 PM

Save money.

The Caberg is perfectly ok, and you are individuals after all!

Pete

SoulKiss

23-02-09, 02:22 PM

Vixis and I both had those Cabergs.

I found mine got very loose very fast so traded up to a Shoei and gave the Caberg to Jester666.

Vixis is still using her Caberg, but we plan to replace it soonish with something a bit better.

But she will pick what works best for her.

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 02:35 PM

she likes it-

she got it with her ex

i just dont like the fact that really its only as protecting as an open face helmet

SoulKiss

23-02-09, 02:37 PM

she likes it-

she got it with her ex

i just dont like the fact that really its only as protecting as an open face helmet

Actually the Caberg Trip was one of the 1st lids to be tested as both open and closed.

Closed its as good as any other closed faced lid for chin protection.

My only issue is with the fit.

fizzwheel

23-02-09, 02:50 PM

My only issue is with the fit.

I had the same Issues with the Caberg that Liz had. It went from being an OK fit to a terrible fit very quickly. It got so bad that I could hold the chin bar and she could turn her head right round inside it. I replaced it with a Shoei and thats lasted 3 years and still fits as good as it did when we bought it...

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 02:57 PM

missyburd

23-02-09, 02:59 PM

I keep lookin at Shoei...

but they £££££££'s

yea I know- how much is me head worth >> !!
Are you wanting a new lid because your other ones had it, or just cos you fancy a change, a stylish one at that :p

kwak zzr

23-02-09, 03:00 PM

seen them raid 2 shoei's mate at george white £99?

pawl

23-02-09, 03:11 PM

bought my caberg trip july last year, 2500 miles later. . . . a little looser. . . . quite noisey above 50mph. . . . fighter SV pilot feel!. . . .
not the best of helmets but i would say kak hot for what you pay.

Richie

23-02-09, 03:16 PM

when Sam & I go out for a ride together we both have these, as they hold the bluetooth comms.
http://www.designerhelmets.com/product_images/JGT_GlossWhite1.jpg

I much prefer to wear my Arai.... TBH

So I can't hear her.... ;-)

Kilted Ginger

23-02-09, 03:23 PM

keep it as is

yorkie_chris

23-02-09, 03:48 PM

I had one of those caberg trips, it was cheap and the only thing I could get at the time and I had to be in wales... after I foolishly broke my caberg V2 in half. Very draughty and steams up worse than any other lid I've tried.

The XR1000 I replaced it with is worlds different... it's like a cuddle for my brain...

Stu

23-02-09, 03:51 PM

Quiff put your foot down & insist Mandy wears a matching lid to you. Makes her look part of the ensemble, not just an after thought.
If your lid is good enough then buy a matching one as you have found, if not buy 2 new matching ones.

Lozzo

23-02-09, 04:42 PM

Actually the Caberg Trip was one of the 1st lids to be tested as both open and closed.

Closed its as good as any other closed faced lid for chin protection.

Incorrect. It's only as good as the lowest level needed to pass the ECER22-05 testing for chinbars.

There are far far better and more protective helmet chinbars out there. I've seen AGVs, Suomys, HJCs and others where the chinbar has been completely ripped off the helmet in a real life road accident, not testing. The worst I ever saw done to a decent quality helmet like an Arai or Shoei was one side of the chinbar being badly enough deformed to make it wobbly and floppy, but it was still attached to the main shell.

Lozzo

23-02-09, 04:44 PM

I keep lookin at Shoei...

but they £££££££'s

yea I know- how much is me head worth >> !!

oh Edit- incidentally I sent a pic of the mock up to mandy at work.. she likes it !! but dont think I will commit cos you pee takin B's wouldnt stop takin the mick at any ride out.

So keep buying a sh1te quality helmet that costs 120 quid each year to replace, and don't think that the £250 helmet you could have bought will last 5 years.

Buying cheap helmets is false economy.

SoulKiss

23-02-09, 05:17 PM

Incorrect. It's only as good as the lowest level needed to pass the ECER22-05 testing for chinbars.

There are far far better and more protective helmet chinbars out there. I've seen AGVs, Suomys, HJCs and others where the chinbar has been completely ripped off the helmet in a real life road accident, not testing. The worst I ever saw done to a decent quality helmet like an Arai or Shoei was one side of the chinbar being badly enough deformed to make it wobbly and floppy, but it was still attached to the main shell.

Good to know - and I trust your opinon above my previous source - will hurry up on the replacement of V's

punyXpress

23-02-09, 05:51 PM

Have you tried matching Crocs yet, Dave?
With helmets, comfortable fit & safety are all that matter - appearance, 'togetherness' etc may be nice but not enough to risk anything.

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 05:51 PM

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 05:53 PM

Are you wanting a new lid because your other ones had it, or just cos you fancy a change, a stylish one at that :p

mine has a scratch on !!

I already have another one - the same- so i have 2.. but I went a size down cos mine had gone a lil loose- so we Do have the option of Mand having the new smaller one and me reverting to the old one- then we would be same same ... but mefinks I wont do it now.. she likes her helmet anyway- but she hasnt tried out many helmets I try and encourage her to play around and try a few different ones out..

dizzyblonde

23-02-09, 05:56 PM

what brain !!

I think hes gone soft:p ...a little cuddle for his brain.:rolleyes:

Rich

23-02-09, 05:58 PM

I think these would suit you more Quiff ;-)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/1RichSV650/samehelmets.jpg

dizzyblonde

23-02-09, 06:01 PM

I think these would suit you more Quiff ;-)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/1RichSV650/samehelmets.jpg

I had the gold one of those (which was gorgeous). Reason why I swapped it, cause every one were getting ghey pink ones

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 06:06 PM

So keep buying a sh1te quality helmet that costs 120 quid each year to replace, and don't think that the £250 helmet you could have bought will last 5 years.

Buying cheap helmets is false economy.

I understand economics and long term investment !

I have a modicom of intelligence !

I just dont wanna spend £££ when a £150 one that is BS standard will do the job and I like to swap my helmet when it gets dirty.. :D

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 06:08 PM

Rich

23-02-09, 06:14 PM

ha Puny-- matching crocs..! nice one

well what a discussion i have started..

mand just rang- she goin to try the other one (matching) for practical purpose cos sh esays her Caberg is indeed noisy... and we see where we go from there.

Oooo the go ahead to try it from the other half.. If i were you i'd go to HG and have a look at a few helmets and see what takes your fancy.. I know you got 2 already but if you wana go matching i think you should both have a say in what you wear!!

mattSV

23-02-09, 06:25 PM

<-------------- We have matching lids, however that is only cos they were 1/2 price at the time ;)

Dave20046

23-02-09, 06:27 PM

I wouldn't waste the money. Personally I wouldn't want to look like twins with my wife anyway.
I did note you had a nice lid though.

RichT

23-02-09, 06:31 PM

I like it and provided it doesn't stretch to matching leathers etc then why not. I am biased however, I have a St George Stealth.

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 07:00 PM

<-------------- We have matching lids, however that is only cos they were 1/2 price at the time ;)

sorted then--

NOOOOOOO WUUUCKINNN FAY !!!

THREAD CLOSED . !

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 07:19 PM

we have complimentary leathers...

here u go..

sad eh !!

like I said- I got a new helmet purely cos i am an OCD freak and had a couple of scratches on mine but it then begged the question. should we match..

or now i think maybe mand needs the same helmet as me but in black!.. as her leathers are mainly white.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/piccy/DSCF6001.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/piccy/DSCF6002.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/piccy/DSCF6003-1.jpg

the white rabbit

23-02-09, 07:27 PM

It got so bad that I could hold the chin bar and she could turn her head right round inside it.

Sounds like you need a visit from this bloke

http://www.celluloiddreams.co.uk/images/exorcist2.jpg

Lozzo

23-02-09, 07:35 PM

I understand economics and long term investment !

I have a modicom of intelligence !

I just dont wanna spend £££ when a £150 one that is BS standard will do the job and I like to swap my helmet when it gets dirty.. :D

There's no such thing as BS standards for helmets any more, there hasn't been for about 6 years... get with the program grandad!

missyburd

23-02-09, 08:42 PM

Wow Quiff, liking the wire stand things for your gear haha

The good thing about having two white lids is you'll be more easily seen I guess, although black lids are supposed to be better in different conditions...

Take Mandy helmet shopping and see what you find. My KBC lid was bought in the Isle of Man and I was told by my favourite CBT instructor ( :rolleyes: ) that it didn't reach European safety standards or something similar, so I'm using that as an excuse to find a nice one :)

I had one of those caberg trips, it was cheap and the only thing I could get at the time and I had to be in wales

lol had to be in wales, you did not :)

Personally I wouldn't want to look like twins with my wife anyway.

Didn't know you were married Dave :p

Dave20046

23-02-09, 08:47 PM

Didn't know you were married Dave :p
http://www2.corpseclothing.com/images/products/films/clothing/leag/leag20_thumb.gif I could do...

Girth

23-02-09, 08:49 PM

This thread title is just soooo wrong..............

madness

23-02-09, 08:49 PM

Perhaps you should ask your wife whether she likes your helmet ;)

Dave20046

23-02-09, 08:51 PM

This thread title is just soooo wrong..............
I thought the same but resisted.. I'm turning over a new leaf.

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 08:53 PM

There's no such thing as BS standards for helmets any more, there hasn't been for about 6 years... get with the program grandad!

ha but you know what I meant- was para phrasing to save typing green gold bla bla bla ACU BMS wotsit

Quiff Wichard

23-02-09, 08:54 PM

I thought the same but resisted.. I'm turning over a new leaf.

Its ME ! you should expect it from ME !!!

punyXpress

23-02-09, 10:35 PM

ha Puny-- matching crocs..! nice one

mand just rang- she goin to try the other one (matching) for practical purpose cos sh esays her Caberg is indeed noisy... and we see where we go from there.

Dave
If she says her helmet is noisy & doesn't tell you to slow down cos of her ears BUY HER ANYTHING SHE DESIRES

BanannaMan

24-02-09, 03:26 AM

Dave
If she says her helmet is noisy & doesn't tell you to slow down cos of her ears BUY HER ANYTHING SHE DESIRES

+1

Matching looks OK.

Seen several (Caberg and others) flip-ups come apart in a crash.
Get a solid full face lid.

punyXpress

24-02-09, 10:47 AM

Wow Quiff, liking the wire stand things for your gear haha

Didn't know you were married Dave :p

There's a lot you don't know about Dave:
Those ' wire stand things ' ARE Dave - he is a robot!

missyburd

24-02-09, 10:55 AM

Those ' wire stand things ' ARE Dave - he is a robot!
Interesting, he hides it so well! Should probably see a quack about that tho' hun :p

On second thoughts that would have to be the only explanation for that footwear :lol:

punyXpress

24-02-09, 11:24 AM

Spotted in one, MYC!
Weren't crocs developed by / for robots anyway?

Quiff Wichard

24-02-09, 09:31 PM

oi you two mickey takers- this thread is over!.

I explained me crocs.. !!....

When I move in with Mandy the loft is already floored out but the stands and the wardrobes re goin in there from my house and the loft is goin to be a complete motorbike gear room.. WAIT til you see THAT !!

Dave20046

24-02-09, 09:44 PM

When I move in with Mandy the loft is already floored out but the stands and the wardrobes re goin in there from my house and the loft is goin to be a complete crocs storage room.. WAIT til you see THAT !!
:smt036

Quiff Wichard

24-02-09, 09:53 PM

I have ONE pair of crocs! ONE pair !!

missyburd

24-02-09, 09:56 PM

I have ONE pair of crocs! ONE pair !!
Unlike Berlin, ohhh the shame!

Dave20046

24-02-09, 09:57 PM

http://blog.wired.com/underwire/images/2007/04/20/crocs.jpg :p
I missed out on all the croc action actually...must have still been riding!

Quiff Wichard

24-02-09, 11:28 PM

or this???

she like da pink !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AGV-S4-Butterfly-Ladies-Motorcycle-Helmet-Pink-Small_W0QQitemZ200311339374QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_M otorcycle_Helmets?hash=item200311339374&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1700%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

Quiff Wichard

24-02-09, 11:28 PM

she tried my new medium one on anyway- she would need a small.. ! so would need order a new one.. ,, now black - white or pink.. hhmmm

punyXpress

24-02-09, 11:34 PM

http://blog.wired.com/underwire/images/2007/04/20/crocs.jpg :p
I missed out on all the croc action actually...must have still been riding!
You might have warned us about that pic! my eyes are now bleeding
Even if Dave bins his crocs, he'll NEVER get rid of them.
Not from here he wont.

missyburd

24-02-09, 11:40 PM

she like da pink !!

I'd have to disagree with that choice Mandy, that lid is 'orrid! No offence meant of course, but there are a lot of nicer lady colour lids out there!