Title: Arai helmets
Post by: newbieone on April 23, 2004, 07:59:29 PM
Post by: newbieone on April 23, 2004, 07:59:29 PM
What up, after the long and hard search for the right helmet, I found one. I didn't plan on spending very much and when I thought I wasn't going to find anything in my price range. I checked out ebay and I'll be damn I was staring at an Arai Renegade in XS. I have tried on every small helmet I could find and all of them were to big still or just a little to loose for me. anyways, I was wondering if anyone knew where to get some cool graphics and a tinted or whatever. anyways, post up some suggestions. Thanks guys/gals
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: Adam R on April 23, 2004, 08:19:05 PM
Post by: Adam R on April 23, 2004, 08:19:05 PM
If you fit an XS or smaller, you should have no problem picking up good helmets on closeout cheaply. Try //www.starcycle.com for one, and then you can try other companies. Perhaps you can find a XXS/
Adam
Adam
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: newbieone on April 23, 2004, 10:09:35 PM
Post by: newbieone on April 23, 2004, 10:09:35 PM
Aight thanks, but I already bought a helmet. I just need another visor and maybe some cool graphics bc the helmet I bought is black and I want to be noticable on the streets. Thanks again, but come people I know someone here has an Arai renegade helmet with some sheilds for it. where did you get them?!
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: dsmirnov83 on April 24, 2004, 05:34:50 AM
Post by: dsmirnov83 on April 24, 2004, 05:34:50 AM
Graphics... find an airbrush place near you (there is one in the flee market by me) and they will usualy do an outstanding job, :thumb: after that, just paint a clear coat. Be carful with this though (2 reasons) :nono:
1) The DOT sticker must be on the helmet for you to pass inspection.
2) Some paints will weaken the shell, so read all the lables!!!
Cheers
-Denis S.
1) The DOT sticker must be on the helmet for you to pass inspection.
2) Some paints will weaken the shell, so read all the lables!!!
Cheers
-Denis S.
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: newbieone on April 24, 2004, 10:13:46 AM
Post by: newbieone on April 24, 2004, 10:13:46 AM
I don't really want to paint it, just wanted some stickers so that I could remove them easily if I didn't like them. Anyways, I'm not as worried about the graphics as I am the sheild. I found a tinted one on the net for like $15 is that average price. I would really like to find one of those transition ones, anyone have one?
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: newbieone on April 24, 2004, 01:54:59 PM
Post by: newbieone on April 24, 2004, 01:54:59 PM
Damn 66 views thus far, only 2 replies? What up, Kerry where are you? I know you have to know something about this?
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: Kerry on April 24, 2004, 02:14:12 PM
Post by: Kerry on April 24, 2004, 02:14:12 PM
Quote from: newbieoneKerry where are you? I know you have to know something about this?Nope, you got the wrong guy on the graphics question. I try to only know USEFUL information! :mrgreen:
Seriously, I'm a conservative 41-year-old who isn't into "Bling!" of almost any kind. Sorry....
Notice the boring all-white helmet? :? That's what I'm talking about.
PS - I DO have tinted visors for my HJC CL-12, for long rides in the bright sunlight. I ordered them at the local Suzuki dealer, where I got the helmet.
EDIT: Changed link from sisna.com to bbburma.net.
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: newbieone on April 24, 2004, 04:33:13 PM
Post by: newbieone on April 24, 2004, 04:33:13 PM
I'm not worried about "bling" just wanted to be noticed by other drivers since my helmet is just black. Anyways, I would like to get another visor instead of having to wear sunglasses which can get a little uncomfortable.
Kerry man, I am disappointed! hehe, jk, I didn't really think you were into the bling.
Thanks though.
Kerry man, I am disappointed! hehe, jk, I didn't really think you were into the bling.
Thanks though.
Title: Arai helmets
Post by: Kerry on April 24, 2004, 04:56:27 PM
Post by: Kerry on April 24, 2004, 04:56:27 PM
I apologize for assuming that you were looking mostly for "Bling!", and for smugly condemning it. "Bling!" or not, it's your choice, not mine! :)
Besides, I guess visibility IS a valid reason for some of the eye-catching graphics on motorcycle gear these days. I'm hoping that my all-white helmet will do the trick, but I may be overly optimistic there....
Besides, I guess visibility IS a valid reason for some of the eye-catching graphics on motorcycle gear these days. I'm hoping that my all-white helmet will do the trick, but I may be overly optimistic there....