Novelty helmets

gigantor919 · 07-31-2008

Hey everyone, this is my first post on here and I don't want to sound like a total newb (been riding for about 5 years now, so I sorta still am). But I gotta know who on here rocks the novelty helmets.

Here in Virginia where I live you have to wear a helmet at all times. I'm going to get a little Voss shell helmet to wear instead of the mushroom looking shorty I have now.

So, who else wears em?

soc_monki · 07-31-2008

no one, because they wont protect your head! Dot approved or nothing IMO!

gigantor919 · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by soc_monki

no one, because they wont protect your head! Dot approved or nothing IMO!

Well, you HAVE to wear something in Virginia or you'll get a ticket. If I had the option, I would wear nothing.

Saleenguy · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by soc_monki

no one, because they wont protect your head! Dot approved or nothing IMO!

You honestly think that not one person on here wears them?

*trikebubble* · 07-31-2008

While my wife says my head is as thick as a stone, I don't consider my noggin a "novelty"........so I personally will stick with a DOT approved helmet when I ride.

Bcrewcaptain · 07-31-2008

I have a couple I for decorations in the garage...250 days a yr its the fullface...with the VA heat this yr I've pulled out the 1/2 helmet as well...but all DOT approved, my heads worth more in one piece

Box · 07-31-2008

I think there might be a subtle clue buried way down deep in the name.

jbsmd · 07-31-2008

I sometimes wear mine, but only when I'm not going to get in an accident.

A2rider · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by Box

I think there might be a subtle clue buried way down deep in the name.

Life's just full of entertainment if you know where to look for it.

900classic · 07-31-2008

I'm not a big fan of helmets and so if I am gonna wear one I'll wear one that is dot approved. I'd bet that the law in your state mentions something about dot standers and the the novelty helmets don't satisfy the law.

NCDave · 07-31-2008

Wear whatever you want, or don't wear anything. Why do you need validation from anyone here? Why not get a football helmet without the grill on the front like in Easy Rider?

sisooktom · 07-31-2008

I don't get the appeal when there are DOT approved half helmets out there. I mean, as long as you have to wear one anyway, why would you not want some protection?

gigantor919 · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by sisooktom

I don't get the appeal when there are DOT approved half helmets out there. I mean, as long as you have to wear one anyway, why would you not want some protection?

They ride lower on your head so it doesn't look like you have a damn mushroom growing off the top of it.

Don't understand the appeal? I guess I don't understand the appeal of spending thousands of dollars on your bike to make it look good just to look like a wheenie riding it.

gigantor919 · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by NCDave

Wear whatever you want, or don't wear anything. Why do you need validation from anyone here? Why not get a football helmet without the grill on the front like in Easy Rider?

That's a great idea man. Why didn't I think of that?

Box · 08-01-2008

I'm sorry to tell you that any "wheenie" problems you might have can't be fixed by a helmet.

airforce1 · 08-01-2008

So here's the deal.
DOT helmet. Period.
A few years ago I held a kid's broken head in my hands and his brain was leaking through my fingers. I'm no weenie, but I cried on that one.
Get a decent lid, man.
t.

wild_deuce03 · 08-01-2008

Check out the carbon fiber DOT approved helmets. They are pricey but don't have that mushroom look. I want one myself but it'll have to wait.

VindianaJones · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by wild_deuce03

Check out the carbon fiber DOT approved helmets. They are pricey but don't have that mushroom look. I want one myself but it'll have to wait.

+100% on that. And don't be put off by some of the guys on here. You've a right to your opinionas they do. Unfortunately some guys just feel they need to stress they're opinion with insults. Makes me wonder if they're overcompensating for something.

gigantor919 · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by VindianaJones

+100% on that. And don't be put off by some of the guys on here. You've a right to your opinionas they do. Unfortunately some guys just feel they need to stress they're opinion with insults. Makes me wonder if they're overcompensating for something.

Hey, the internet is serious business right? LOL

I'll check out one of the carbon fiber DOT lids.

SLSChic · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by gigantor919

They ride lower on your head so it doesn't look like you have a damn mushroom growing off the top of it.

Don't understand the appeal? I guess I don't understand the appeal of spending thousands of dollars on your bike to make it look good just to look like a wheenie riding it.

I ride for me not for anyone else. I'd be more concerned about what I'd look like after I get cut off in traffic and go down. Protect yourself!

07-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
gigantor919 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arlington, va Posts: 8	Novelty helmets Hey everyone, this is my first post on here and I don't want to sound like a total newb (been riding for about 5 years now, so I sorta still am). But I gotta know who on here rocks the novelty helmets. Here in Virginia where I live you have to wear a helmet at all times. I'm going to get a little Voss shell helmet to wear instead of the mushroom looking shorty I have now. So, who else wears em?

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soc_monki Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 809	no one, because they wont protect your head! Dot approved or nothing IMO! __________________ 2008 Green ZX-6R DIY Fender Elim, Jumper Mod, Yoshi RS-5, rearset raisers Music Lucian Scott

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,655	While my wife says my head is as thick as a stone, I don't consider my noggin a "novelty"........so I personally will stick with a DOT approved helmet when I ride. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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jbsmd nu2kawi Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 2,209	I sometimes wear mine, but only when I'm not going to get in an accident. __________________ 07, Z1000 01, XVS1100LC Yam cust.

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900classic Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 3,206	I'm not a big fan of helmets and so if I am gonna wear one I'll wear one that is dot approved. I'd bet that the law in your state mentions something about dot standers and the the novelty helmets don't satisfy the law. __________________ Jared VN 900classic VROC #26705 http://photobucket.com/900classic

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Bcrewcaptain Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: charlottesville, Va Posts: 216	I have a couple I for decorations in the garage...250 days a yr its the fullface...with the VA heat this yr I've pulled out the 1/2 helmet as well...but all DOT approved, my heads worth more in one piece

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Box Warning V2k Onboard BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dresden Posts: 315	I think there might be a subtle clue buried way down deep in the name.

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NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,631	Wear whatever you want, or don't wear anything. Why do you need validation from anyone here? Why not get a football helmet without the grill on the front like in Easy Rider? __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

07-31-2008	#12 (permalink)
sisooktom 900 Customer BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 788	I don't get the appeal when there are DOT approved half helmets out there. I mean, as long as you have to wear one anyway, why would you not want some protection? __________________ Plasma Blue Vulcan 900 Custom Not riding a Vulcan is illogical!

08-01-2008	#15 (permalink)
Box Warning V2k Onboard BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dresden Posts: 315	I'm sorry to tell you that any "wheenie" problems you might have can't be fixed by a helmet.

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airforce1 BUBF BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,191	So here's the deal. DOT helmet. Period. A few years ago I held a kid's broken head in my hands and his brain was leaking through my fingers. I'm no weenie, but I cried on that one. Get a decent lid, man. t.

08-01-2008	#17 (permalink)
wild_deuce03 Uggh! And down goes Quinn BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Center of the Universe, better known as Ft. Bragg Posts: 2,059	Check out the carbon fiber DOT approved helmets. They are pricey but don't have that mushroom look. I want one myself but it'll have to wait. __________________ Ryan Mean Cycles Gallery 2008 Black Vulcan 900 Classic

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