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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: JetJock on May 26, 2011, 08:10:53 AM

Title: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: JetJock on May 26, 2011, 08:10:53 AM: What it says. Ran this on the old forum (RIP) :-[

When it went to Cyber Hell, the tally was about 50/50 . . . which proves I'm not sure what.

I've changed this so you can vote TWICE, since most of us have more than one skid lid.

Pictures if you got 'em.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Organdonor on May 26, 2011, 08:47:23 AM: I never have graphics on my lids... seems squidly.

My current "boring" Nolan, in flat black. Just snapped it, the Sena headset is charging:
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/emtben/94256179.jpg)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: mikeboileau on May 26, 2011, 08:52:13 AM: I have both...depends on the graphics.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: mtn.connie on May 26, 2011, 08:52:57 AM: I like graphis but not necessarily "look at me flashy" type. This one matches my 2011 perfectly and looks cool to boot.

http://shopping.scorpionusa.com//C55D9C025BA44D11A3713BF0D546303C.asp?cat_id=FBF05AC4DB8843C1B0FF76893F5540D5&pcs_key=5EBE2AAE6CBF44538E3B14E4FD8387B9&retpage=%2FF4BD78EED51D4762989F1184B1165B96%2Easp&nm=EXO%2D500+Bio%2DMetal&spath=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+NEW+Spring+2011&path=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+NEW+Spring+2011&sc_id=CCC828F0743F4B5F855D2BADB03CFD5F (http://shopping.scorpionusa.com//C55D9C025BA44D11A3713BF0D546303C.asp?cat_id=FBF05AC4DB8843C1B0FF76893F5540D5&pcs_key=5EBE2AAE6CBF44538E3B14E4FD8387B9&retpage=%2FF4BD78EED51D4762989F1184B1165B96%2Easp&nm=EXO%2D500+Bio%2DMetal&spath=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+NEW+Spring+2011&path=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+NEW+Spring+2011&sc_id=CCC828F0743F4B5F855D2BADB03CFD5F)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: badcop621 on May 26, 2011, 08:57:04 AM: I've got the exo 500 in the black oil graphics to match my black 09. This is an awesome helmet.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Mal on May 26, 2011, 09:04:12 AM: I voted 'Kinda boring' as I have a silver Nolan N102, but the bright red Mohawk probably screams 'look at me!"...
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Organdonor on May 26, 2011, 09:36:29 AM: That reminds me... I need to buy new dog ears to suction-cup onto my current lid.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ManWorkinghere on May 26, 2011, 10:40:06 AM: I bought a HJC with designs with a blue motif to kinda match the bike with the fastest color in the C-10 world.

However, I mainly bought a patterned helmet so that drivers can tell when my head moves right away. I want their attention ASAP 'cuz they ain't using it all the time.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PVA07auHIj0/TVpueRbEFLI/AAAAAAAAAhg/EJTMQLorXdI/s512/IMG_1090.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2yJB4Dpqq2w/TVpugE2MsPI/AAAAAAAAAhk/zjbiVsLSz0E/s512/IMG_1091.JPG)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: manowarwi on May 26, 2011, 11:37:46 AM: I prefer solid colors, mainly matte black. My one exception is my blue Scorpion Exo 400 which has the I guess you call the tribal design on it, but the only reason I got it was I needed a helmet for snowmobiling (double windshield) last minute and it was the only design they had in my size and gave it to me dirt cheap and I ended up using it on my bike for a bit as well.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ZG on May 26, 2011, 04:47:05 PM: I use to have mulitple helmets, different color schemes for my different bikes...

But once I got my Scala G4 and my H.A.R.D helmet display light for my radar detector I now only have a solid black helmet so that it can go with any bike and I don't have to mess with constantly changing my helmet farkles back and fourth...
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: maxtog on May 26, 2011, 05:16:28 PM: Quote from: JetJock on May 26, 2011, 08:10:53 AM
"Topic: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?"

BOTH! Scorpion EXO "Sublim" design, which is a two-tone helmet with a subliminal graphic (a very faint one). You get the best of both worlds :)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Makz58 on May 26, 2011, 05:37:02 PM: Solid high viz yellow....
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: jimmymac on May 29, 2011, 05:23:21 AM: (http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Jimmymac25/1000intwodays002.jpg)

Solid helmets are kinda boring...
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Mcferek on May 29, 2011, 05:45:37 AM: Graphics - I buy last seasons graphics to save a few dollars compared to the solids. The graphics I buy are more visible than the solid colors I like; black/silver. Safety first for me.

Derek
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Scaffolder on May 29, 2011, 08:35:54 AM: Graphics are a little more interesting. I have a carbon fiber blue that suits my 2010 C-14. My last helmet was a Rock Hard AC/DC helmet. I got so many comments on that helmet. I'd like them to make a Metallica helmet.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ZG on May 29, 2011, 09:23:54 AM: Quote from: Scaffolder on May 29, 2011, 08:35:54 AM
I'd like them to make a Metallica helmet.

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: jjsC6 on May 29, 2011, 10:20:21 AM: I'm into the more "mature" look. I ride fast enough as it is that I don't need the cops looking at me and giving me a ticket for "probable cause" ;)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/jjscorvettec6/Killjimfrt1-2-1200.jpg)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: B.D.F. on May 29, 2011, 10:39:44 AM: Does "Roll my own" include a stock helmet that has fallen off the bike a couple of times? It has 'custom' nicks and scratches in a unique pattern.....

Is this like 'distressed' jeans where if the manufacturer rips and stains them it doubles the price but if I do it I have simply ruined a pair of pants?

Brian

Quote from: JetJock on May 26, 2011, 08:10:53 AM
What it says. Ran this on the old forum (RIP) :-[

When it went to Cyber Hell, the tally was about 50/50 . . . which proves I'm not sure what.

I've changed this so you can vote TWICE, since most of us have more than one skid lid.

Pictures if you got 'em.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: mikeboileau on May 29, 2011, 10:44:02 AM: I think I want this....
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: booger on May 29, 2011, 12:49:55 PM: Graphics. Currently wearing a HJC chrome w/ black graphics. Highly visible, which is what I am wanting. Shines like a diamond in a goats ass and can be seen for a mile.

Previously I wore flat black, if anything at all. (transition from HD sportbike to sport tourer.)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: bob14 on May 31, 2011, 03:47:56 PM: solid silver...
here it comes....
:popcorn:'cause it's the fastest color
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Necron99 on May 31, 2011, 03:54:14 PM: RF1100 in Axis Yellow. There are precious few graphic helmets that I like ENOUGH to want to have it for 5 years. There are plenty I think are COOL. Just not so cool that I'd want to wear it for 5 years.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: GhettoBird on May 31, 2011, 04:50:47 PM: Here's mine for my 2010
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Tom J. on May 31, 2011, 05:00:06 PM: I like the black and white contrast for added visibility. It's not Hi-Viz lime green, but it's better than nothing. I like the internal shield too.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Irish-14 on May 31, 2011, 06:02:52 PM: Silver Schuberth C3 to match the bike. Thought about the high-vis yellow, but my friends would've given me too much crap. Getting older, actually consider saftey now a days. Agree with the poster that said he's trying to avoid to PD's attention by wearing a loud helmet. Go Irish!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: CADMAN97 on May 31, 2011, 08:07:36 PM: I have both. I have a SHOEI RF1100 with graphics, and a BELL Star in a solid, only because I didn't really care for any of BELL's graphic helmets, not to mention it was on clearance, so there wern't too many to choose from. This is the SHOEI I have....matches my '10 pretty good, i think.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Bourne2Ride on May 31, 2011, 08:15:28 PM: I have a glossy black Bell Vortex, and a grey HJC 3 quarter. I like the solid colors.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: maxtog on May 31, 2011, 08:58:40 PM: Well, already described mine (subliminal graphics- solid but yet not), but since people like pictures:
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Lonerider on June 01, 2011, 05:01:27 AM: I have one of each. But the one that says look at me is the solid one.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Conrad on June 01, 2011, 05:33:32 AM: Solid color for me, my lid matches my Silverdammit C14.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Jet on June 01, 2011, 09:11:53 AM: I voted flashy, read somewhere once where the flashy made it easy to see the rider....then again if I had the cash I'd get the Ironman Helmet.

(http://coolaggregator.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/iron_man_helmet_front_top.jpg)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: mikeboileau on June 01, 2011, 02:12:49 PM: Quote from: Jet on June 01, 2011, 09:11:53 AM
I voted flashy, read somewhere once where the flashy made it easy to see the rider....then again if I had the cash I'd get the Ironman Helmet.

(http://coolaggregator.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/iron_man_helmet_front_top.jpg)

Wow!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Conrad on June 01, 2011, 02:46:18 PM: Cool helmet, check out the rest of his gear.

IRON MAN CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE & HELMET MK III (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMBaK1BcwUA#ws)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Rawman on June 01, 2011, 02:53:02 PM: I really like the Scorpion graphics, from afar it looks like solid black, but you get closer and the scorpion glitters in the light.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ZG on June 01, 2011, 02:54:08 PM: (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/facepalm.gif)

I don't know what's worse, having a super hero helmet or riding a Katana... :-\

No offense Katman. ;)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: mikeboileau on June 01, 2011, 02:55:18 PM: Quote from: ZG on June 01, 2011, 02:54:08 PM
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/facepalm.gif)

I don't know what's worse, having a super hero helmet or riding a Katana... :-\

Facepalm smily.....sweet!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Jet on June 01, 2011, 05:06:35 PM: I met this guy in Fuquay-Varina last month.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/swgold90/motoguzzi/IMAG0286.jpg)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Necron99 on June 01, 2011, 05:50:39 PM: Well if you get the Ironman helmet, you must have THIS:

http://www.udreplicas.com/featured/mark-v/ (http://www.udreplicas.com/featured/mark-v/)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Bob on June 01, 2011, 06:33:24 PM: I normally buy plain helmets. Although my new HJC has some graphics on it. But they're fairly small!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Jet on June 01, 2011, 09:06:00 PM: Quote from: Necron99 on June 01, 2011, 05:50:39 PM
Well if you get the Ironman helmet, you must have THIS:

http://www.udreplicas.com/featured/mark-v/ (http://www.udreplicas.com/featured/mark-v/)

I saw that earlier today and just had to think....what would Peter Griffin look like in that...
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: mlf73 on July 02, 2011, 07:03:36 AM: I saw this same guy turning into the Wilco in Fuquay a couple days ago. That helmet freaked me out!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: sherob on July 02, 2011, 07:43:05 AM: I voted "Roll Your Own"...

I go solid, then I'll usually add a few stickers along the way. I like to stay with white helmets... LEO looking, they stand out... tend to stay cooler in the sun... but this time around, my EXO-900 when it first came out, silver was the lightest color available, so that's what I have until I buy new lid.

It has a ROK sticker, and 2 memorial stickers of rider/friends of mine.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: wally_games on July 02, 2011, 03:06:19 PM: Silver SHOEI RF1100. Black (to match the fast-black '11) is just too hot for me here in Texas. Been there, done that.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: JetJock on July 03, 2011, 05:29:16 AM: Even though I voted "graphics" since that's what I prefer, I now have my eye on an Arai in "Diamond Blue" which is a good match for the 2010 BLUE (independently tested and proven to be the fastest color).

I gotta find a picture of it . . .
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: CrashGordon on July 03, 2011, 06:48:16 AM: Quote from: wally_games on July 02, 2011, 03:06:19 PM
Silver SHOEI RF1100. Black (to match the fast-black '11) is just too hot for me here in Texas. Been there, done that.
I think you're the new version of me! I have a silver RF-1000, a black '09 and I live in Texas. To echo your sentiments, black (or anything dark) just does not work in the Texas sun.

I had graphics helmets when I rode sportbikes, but went to the (boring) solids when I bought the Connie.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: wally_games on July 03, 2011, 01:17:44 PM: What does it say about you when you find the first quality helmet you ever owned is now on sale on eBay as a "VINTAGE" Shoei RF-200? It was the newest, latest, and greatest when I picked it up.

It was black and I learned my lesson after that! Too hot in Texas.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: just gone on July 03, 2011, 01:30:17 PM: Solid is for the street/highway, and graphics is for the dirt/Dual Sport.
I thought everybody knew that.
I'm sure it's a law that can only be legally disregarded when the alternative is to ride without a helmet. :)
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: JetJock on July 03, 2011, 01:30:20 PM: Quote from: wally_games on July 03, 2011, 01:17:44 PM
What does it say about you when you find the first quality helmet you ever owned is now on sale on eBay as a "VINTAGE" Shoei RF-200? It was the newest, latest, and greatest when I picked it up.

It was black and I learned my lesson after that! Too hot in Texas.

What it says is that you've been around the block a few times . . . ;D
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Charliedog on July 03, 2011, 05:38:19 PM: I always get the brightest, splashiest graphics I can find-usually a racer replica. I want to be seen, I want to be noticed. I'm not trying to blend in with the scenery, cagers have a hard enough time 'seeing' motorcyclists, why be subdued and subtle. Just my philosophy.

Larry aka CharlieDog
Bristol, TN
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ninjawarrior1400 on July 03, 2011, 07:52:20 PM: I wear a Hi-Vis Scorpion along with Hi-Vis Jacket.....reflective tape on back of helmet too...plus 4 sets of Whelen Police lights, upgraded brake light ...two round reflectors..4 little reflectors to hold the tag in place, Shad Luggage Rack Red brake light too......so I can be seen!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: maxtog on July 03, 2011, 07:56:45 PM: Quote from: ninjawarrior1400 on July 03, 2011, 07:52:20 PM
I wear a Hi-Vis Scorpion along with Hi-Vis Jacket.....reflective tape on back of helmet too...plus 4 sets of Whelen Police lights, upgraded brake light ...two round reflectors..4 little reflectors to hold the tag in place, Shad Luggage Rack Red brake light too.....

And an illegal rear turn-signal conversion ;) (Sorry, it was just too good to pass up) LOL
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: Jaxter on July 03, 2011, 10:05:11 PM: I like the helmets with graphics...if the graphic doesn't contain skulls. One final thought...the lighter helmets will be cooler in the sun.
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ninjawarrior1400 on July 04, 2011, 07:38:27 AM: Max...

If it will make you happy I will go out today and find two red bulbs and put in my rear turn signal indicators....I thought i had ENOUGH red light back there!

You are un-relenting.....

State trooper was behind me yesterday...for many miles.......

Volusia County Deputy was behind me this morning on way to ride......

Orange City police were behind me last Sunday morning all thru town.........

Lake County Sheriff's Deputy behind me early afternoon yesterday during my Sunday morning ride....

No one has any issues with my yellow bulbs.......except YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have a life?
Ever been in police work?
Ever wanted to be a cop?
Do you stay awake at night worrying about my yellow bulbs wishing I had red bulbs?

Are we done with this thread now?

Please......!
Title: Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
Post by: ninjawarrior1400 on July 04, 2011, 07:41:29 AM: I have a small cooling fan I got from Kawasaki last week, mounts in the rear of the helmet to help with the heat here in Florida.....charges off the sun....in daytime....at night....it shuts down.....no light...working on a moonlight charger.....will advise on progress....

Trying to find those red bulbs for my rear signal lights for Max.