High Vis Helmets... - SV650.org

05-09-05, 12:38 PM

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

- 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

. 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

05-09-05, 01:27 PM

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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05-09-05, 01:44 PM

You could always stick on some Motrax Stickers
I have some on mine with my nick name.. Cakey on one side an Grinch on the other..

05-09-05, 01:54 PM

CHROME HELMET

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

06-09-05, 12:57 PM

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...

09-09-05, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipstix

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.

05-09-05, 12:38 PM	#1
Chipstix Guest Posts: n/a	High Vis Helmets... 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 - 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 . 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

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05-09-05, 01:27 PM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	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... .

05-09-05, 01:44 PM	#3
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	You could always stick on some Motrax Stickers I have some on mine with my nick name.. Cakey on one side an Grinch on the other..

05-09-05, 01:54 PM	#4
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	CHROME HELMET http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/item1305.htm

06-09-05, 12:57 PM	#5
Chipstix Guest Posts: n/a	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...