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Are your helmets SOLID color OR with GRAPHICS?

SOLID color (I'm kinda boring)
50 (57.5%)
Flashy GRAPHIX (Look at me!)
34 (39.1%)
Roll My Own (I think I'm Troy Lee)
3 (3.4%)

Total Members Voted: 82

Voting closed: July 25, 2011, 08:10:53 AM

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Offline mlf73

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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #40 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!
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #41 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.
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #42 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.
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #43 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 . . .
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #44 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.
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #45 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.
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #46 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.  :)
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #47 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
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #48 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.

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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #49 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!
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #50 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
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #51 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.
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #52 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......!
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Re: Helmets: Solid or Graphics?
« Reply #53 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.
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