Helmet decorations

corksil · November 25th, 2013, 10:59 PM

Yeah, strange thread. Let's see what happens.

Does anyone have any stuff they put on their helmet for cosmetic purposes?

Along the lines of cat ears, dog ears, rabbit ears, fake hair, spikes, devil horns, ram horns?

I've been considering putting some cat ears or devil horns on my lid, nothing rigid or detrimental in a crash, and purely cosmetic.

Something like this perhaps..

JohnnyBravo · November 25th, 2013, 11:05 PM

Looks like I could make a UNC helmet wit those... Where you get this?

Daks · November 26th, 2013, 02:50 AM

I made these simple horns with some sculpey, black paint and rattlecan clear.

Attached them with riding cam tape. Total cost: 4 bucks.

adouglas · November 26th, 2013, 05:21 AM

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 07:42 AM

@Daks sweet helmet!!!

DEFY · November 26th, 2013, 07:50 AM

I haven't personally done anything cosmetic to my helmet but I have seen some interesting things. From Super Grover, to Cookie monster and Bumblebee, besides the usual mohawk.

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

I haven't personally done anything cosmetic to my helmet but I have seen some interesting things. From Super Grover, to Cookie monster and Bumblebee, besides the usual mohawk.

This thread has me thinking of doing a helmet more than ever... Just have to get a new helmet, but what's a super Grover? The Cookie Monster ones are pretty cool

DEFY · November 26th, 2013, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

This thread has me thinking of doing a helmet more than ever... Just have to get a new helmet, but what's a super Grover? The Cookie Monster ones are pretty cool

Google images, its Grover from seasame street. Same concept as cookie monster except use super grover and wear a cape.

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 08:14 AM

Shoot I forgot about when Grover wore a cape, didn't he wear a colander on his head to??? Haha

DEFY · November 26th, 2013, 09:07 AM

Might had initially now its a small knights helmet

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 09:13 AM

Might have always been, someone somewhere wore a colander and it was hilarious... Wonder how it would look on a helmet for crazy dayz

rasta · November 26th, 2013, 10:21 AM

Most badass skid lid I've ever seen

DEFY · November 26th, 2013, 10:26 AM

lol my niece has a pink kitty cat like that

corksil · November 26th, 2013, 11:59 AM

Apparently I'm not the only one to come up with this idea.

I'm not sure about cat ears anymore, they would look like some batman wannabe helmet methinks.

I'm liking the horns, now I've got to find someone to buy my old helmet so I can get a new one in black...

These are all good ideas. Anyone else try anything like this?

I like the unicorn helmet but I'm not sure how safe it would be.

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corksil

Apparently I'm not the only one to come up with this idea.

I'm not sure about cat ears anymore, they would look like some batman wannabe helmet methinks.

I'm liking the horns, now I've got to find someone to buy my old helmet so I can get a new one in black...

These are all good ideas. Anyone else try anything like this?

I like the unicorn helmet but I'm not sure how safe it would be.

Just strap your cat to your helmet

DEFY · November 26th, 2013, 12:13 PM

the horns you posted are an interesting find go with them. Or you can try to look like the a racoon.

adouglas · November 26th, 2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corksil

These are all good ideas.

That depends on what you mean by "good."

csmith12 · November 26th, 2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

Or you can try to look like the a racoon.

So lemme get this straight.

You can get a mohawk on your lid, origins trace back to a tribe but you can't get a coonskin topper on your lid.

I call discrimination.

DEFY · November 26th, 2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

So lemme get this straight.

You can get a mohawk on your lid, origins trace back to a tribe but you can't get a coonskin topper on your lid.

I call discrimination.

O coons I can do.

And for your amusements I give you a squirrel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMnJW...&feature=share

Daks · November 26th, 2013, 01:53 PM

Doing anything too large runs the risk of it flying off in the wind and/or affecting the aerodynamics of your helmet. I kept mine very "soft" and smooth and never have they felt as if they were going to come off.

Don't ever be tempted by "screw ins". They'll make your helmet nigh worthless in a crash.

I'm all for adding little things that make it personal but keep it safe. And don't worry about the troll in this thread. Everyone knows helmet horns add like 5 horsepower.

MR2Aaron · November 26th, 2013, 02:44 PM

Not even one of us has one of those mega squidly helmet mohawks?

250rr · November 26th, 2013, 02:52 PM

McHale disapproves of this thread.

But I love it!

rasta · November 26th, 2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Not even one of us has one of those mega squidly helmet mohawks?

I think what you're referring to is called the Insta-douche

Daks · November 26th, 2013, 08:39 PM

I was at a stop light today and a little girl rolled down her window and yells, "I LIKE YOUR HELMET!" and I gave her a thumbs up.

Worth every pissy judgement some other rider makes.

but I will agree that the cheapo cycle gear mohawks are crud. I've seen a few "nice" ones but they are few and far between.

corksil · November 27th, 2013, 11:41 PM

Nice horns, daks.

I don't really get the mohawk thing, it just looks a little funny to me.

Looking for something that inspires a small degree of fear in other drivers, and serves to inspire them to give a larger space cushion between other vehicles and the bike.

Has anyone mounted flashing blue lights on their helmet? Unfortunately it's not legal here but would certainly garner more of a 'presence' for the motorcycle and it's rider.

Maybe I need a chrome helmet... Auto-tracking-laser-pointers-that-self-target-the-retinas-of-oncoming-traffic? Headlight modulator?

How can I catch more attention from other drivers for the sake of safety?

Edit -- apparently I'm an aggressively defensive driver.

JohnnyBravo · November 27th, 2013, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corksil

Nice horns
How can I catch more attention from other drivers for the sake of safety?

Pay Big trucks to follow you around with flashing lights and huge bumpers

jeffb502 · November 28th, 2013, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corksil

How can I catch more attention from other drivers for the sake of safety?

Not legal for motorcycle use, but here was my bicycle commuting setup. I noticed much less people turning in front of me with the front lights flashing. One tractor trailer driver actually pulled over to the side of the road thinking I was trying to pull him over with my flashing white LED lights (in California the only light we are required to pull over for is a solid forward facing red light).

Lots of DOT C2 reflective tape and of course a safety vest (or an ANSI class 3 windbreaker for chilly nights) rounded out my bicycle visibility package.

Front lights and rear lights for daytime use:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Rear lights at full intensity:

Link to original page on YouTube.

ChaoSS · November 28th, 2013, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daks

I was at a stop light today and a little girl rolled down her window and yells, "I LIKE YOUR HELMET!" and I gave her a thumbs up.

Worth every pissy judgement some other rider makes.

but I will agree that the cheapo cycle gear mohawks are crud. I've seen a few "nice" ones but they are few and far between.

Wait, so are you saying that attention from very young girls is what does it for you?

csmith12 · November 28th, 2013, 11:33 AM

Daks · November 28th, 2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoSS

Wait, so are you saying that attention from very young girls is what does it for you?

Well I'd hope I'm inspiring girls to become female riders like myself.

ChaoSS · November 28th, 2013, 03:42 PM

rasta · November 29th, 2013, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daks

Well I'd hope I'm inspiring girls to become female riders like myself.

That was some brutal pwnage

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Best. Picture. Ever. It's something no man whose been invited over for milk and cookies ever wants to see.

LNasty · November 29th, 2013, 12:34 AM

ndsigy.jpeg

corksil · November 29th, 2013, 01:21 AM

edit - insert broken chris hansen 'to catch a predator' link here.

November 25th, 2013, 10:59 PM	#1
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	Helmet decorations Yeah, strange thread. Let's see what happens. Does anyone have any stuff they put on their helmet for cosmetic purposes? Along the lines of cat ears, dog ears, rabbit ears, fake hair, spikes, devil horns, ram horns? I've been considering putting some cat ears or devil horns on my lid, nothing rigid or detrimental in a crash, and purely cosmetic. Something like this perhaps..

November 25th, 2013, 11:05 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Looks like I could make a UNC helmet wit those... Where you get this? __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 02:50 AM	#3
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I made these simple horns with some sculpey, black paint and rattlecan clear. Attached them with riding cam tape. Total cost: 4 bucks. __________________________________________________ ~Riding like a grandma because I wanna ride as a grandma~
	1 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

November 26th, 2013, 05:21 AM	#4
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November 26th, 2013, 07:42 AM	#5
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	@Daks sweet helmet!!! __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 07:50 AM	#6
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	I haven't personally done anything cosmetic to my helmet but I have seen some interesting things. From Super Grover, to Cookie monster and Bumblebee, besides the usual mohawk.

November 26th, 2013, 08:14 AM	#9
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Shoot I forgot about when Grover wore a cape, didn't he wear a colander on his head to??? Haha __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 09:07 AM	#10
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Might had initially now its a small knights helmet

November 26th, 2013, 09:13 AM	#11
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Might have always been, someone somewhere wore a colander and it was hilarious... Wonder how it would look on a helmet for crazy dayz __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 10:21 AM	#12
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Most badass skid lid I've ever seen __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 26th, 2013, 10:26 AM	#13
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	lol my niece has a pink kitty cat like that

November 26th, 2013, 11:59 AM	#14
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	Apparently I'm not the only one to come up with this idea. I'm not sure about cat ears anymore, they would look like some batman wannabe helmet methinks. I'm liking the horns, now I've got to find someone to buy my old helmet so I can get a new one in black... These are all good ideas. Anyone else try anything like this? I like the unicorn helmet but I'm not sure how safe it would be.

November 26th, 2013, 12:13 PM	#16
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	the horns you posted are an interesting find go with them. Or you can try to look like the a racoon.

November 26th, 2013, 01:53 PM	#20
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Doing anything too large runs the risk of it flying off in the wind and/or affecting the aerodynamics of your helmet. I kept mine very "soft" and smooth and never have they felt as if they were going to come off. Don't ever be tempted by "screw ins". They'll make your helmet nigh worthless in a crash. I'm all for adding little things that make it personal but keep it safe. And don't worry about the troll in this thread. Everyone knows helmet horns add like 5 horsepower. __________________________________________________ ~Riding like a grandma because I wanna ride as a grandma~

November 26th, 2013, 02:44 PM	#21
MR2Aaron ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Pflugerville, TX Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 154	Not even one of us has one of those mega squidly helmet mohawks?

November 26th, 2013, 08:39 PM	#24
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I was at a stop light today and a little girl rolled down her window and yells, "I LIKE YOUR HELMET!" and I gave her a thumbs up. Worth every pissy judgement some other rider makes. but I will agree that the cheapo cycle gear mohawks are crud. I've seen a few "nice" ones but they are few and far between. __________________________________________________ ~Riding like a grandma because I wanna ride as a grandma~
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 27th, 2013, 11:41 PM	#25
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	Nice horns, daks. I don't really get the mohawk thing, it just looks a little funny to me. Looking for something that inspires a small degree of fear in other drivers, and serves to inspire them to give a larger space cushion between other vehicles and the bike. Has anyone mounted flashing blue lights on their helmet? Unfortunately it's not legal here but would certainly garner more of a 'presence' for the motorcycle and it's rider. Maybe I need a chrome helmet... Auto-tracking-laser-pointers-that-self-target-the-retinas-of-oncoming-traffic? Headlight modulator? How can I catch more attention from other drivers for the sake of safety? Edit -- apparently I'm an aggressively defensive driver.

November 28th, 2013, 11:33 AM	#29
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November 28th, 2013, 03:42 PM	#31
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November 29th, 2013, 12:34 AM	#33
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	ndsigy.jpeg

November 29th, 2013, 01:21 AM	#34
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	edit - insert broken chris hansen 'to catch a predator' link here.

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