High Vis Helmets...

[Chipstix]

Well, I've come a long way since my last post - I now have my very own SV!!! (bought off this forum, in fact).

I bought HG Tricky 2 piece leathers and am currently using a borrowed AGV lid (comfortable and good fit), and borrowed gloves and boots.

I have a question about which lid I should go for. Previously I had provisionally decided on a Shoei Raid 2, but it turns out after trying raid 2's in all sizes that I don't think I have a Shoei shaped head! :( Unfortunately for me, the Arai's I tried felt very comfortable :wink: - and of course the AGV I'm using at the moment is a good fit on me.

I don't mind spending reasonable money - and am happy to wait until the NEC show. I'd be happy to spend up to around £250-300. Tried the Arai Condor on briefly which felt comfortable.

The other thing is I've seen some lids that are fluorescent yellow high vis designs. I've been wearing a high vis vest (YMCA stylee) but it does make me feel a little self-conscious despite its solid reasoning :oops: . I saw a guy riding with understated leathers like mine and a bright fluorescent lid - which made me think..hummmm, interesting.

What do you guys think? Who makes these bright lids?

Cheers

Chipstix

[jonboy]

I've certainly had the idea in the past to buy a lid and have it professionally resprayed fluroescent lime (which I think would look fine with black leathers) but never gotten around to it. Maybe I'll give it more thought as you've now jogged my memory...


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[Grinch]

You could always stick on some Motrax Stickers (http://www.motrax.co.uk/Index_pages/clothingaccessories/bigassdickass.htm)
I have some on mine with my nick name.. Cakey on one side an Grinch on the other..

http://www.motrax.co.uk/Images/Clothing_accessories/bigassdickass/alphabetsmall.jpg

[Scoobs]

CHROME HELMET

http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/usrimage/cat586.jpg

http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/item1305.htm

[Chipstix]

Not sure I'd been keen on Chrome, besides the fact it would be a nightmare to keep clean, I'd be worried that it would reflect either sky or tarmac and not really make you stand out - except of course if the sun hit it at the right angle and gave everyone nearby a bright reflection!!

Was thinking more of high vis yellows and blues... I think AGV use some bright detailing on their race reps...

[Jabba]

I think AGV use some bright detailing on their race reps...

Try a BMW Sportintegrale for about £185. Comes in a rather natty solid yellow colour and is a really nice, quiet lid anyway.