OT: Michigan Motorcycle Helmet
As a frequent rider in So Cal I'm fortunate to be able to ride my Kawi all year around. Autumn is now upon us and I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these badass full customized helmets (Shoei). Would remove the incorrect block M logo of course. Price is high though: $820.
What do you guys think?
http://www.dbcustoms.com/?q=custom-helmet-painting/michigan-wolverines
August 25th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
The wings are incorrectly shaped for 820.00. Im wondering if you could take an existing helmet to a custom painter and get it done less expensively yet more correct?
Great idea though
August 25th, 2015 at 1:41 PM ^
Is that the going rate for a motorcycle helmet? I honestly have no idea, but damn that seems like a lot. A custom paint job seems like a good suggestion if it would save money.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:50 PM ^
HJC makes helmets that test just as well as the high priced models. I got a CL-17 that is DOT and SNELL approved for about $150. You can spend as little as 30 to 40 bucks. Like my dad always says though, if you have a 50 dollar head, buy a 50 dollar helmet.
August 25th, 2015 at 8:45 PM ^
the standards are far from good measures of protection, especially snell. The european standards actually do a better job of replicating real world crashes, but either way, the safety of the helmet depends heavily on the design philosophy of the company making it.
Personally I wouldn't get any helmet below top of the line. If I'm spending 10k on a bike, im going to spend the 2-3k on gear to go with it.
August 25th, 2015 at 10:08 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 1:59 PM ^
I'd say average is probably around $150-$200. Add on the cost of a custom paint job of $300-$400 and you're probably looking all-in around $500-$600.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:09 PM ^
Shoei's are actually pretty pricey...around $300-$800+ depending on model. I think your paint job prices are quite high though, but I guess that depends on where you take it to.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:14 PM ^
custom paint work is expensive, especially if you need it to be durable.
That said, the paint on that thing is wrong for $800. If you can already afford that much for a vanity purchase, spend a few hundred more and get the paint done properly.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:12 PM ^
For the OP... That's a hell of a lot of money. Agree with whoever said make sure it matches your gear.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:10 PM ^
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August 25th, 2015 at 2:48 PM ^
apart from the color, the wings don't look that off to me. unless you're getting thrown off by the black air vents? not sure if those can / should be painted.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:41 PM ^
Why wouldn't you just have one custom painted if you're going to change it anyways? The metallic paint would be hard to match when covering the split M.
Also, no offense, but are some strangers on a blog really going to influence how you spend your hard earned cash?
August 25th, 2015 at 1:42 PM ^
Buy yourself a navy blue helmet, some masking tape, and a can of maize spray paint.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:42 PM ^
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August 25th, 2015 at 1:43 PM ^
Where's the swoosh?
August 25th, 2015 at 1:44 PM ^
Not OT.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:47 PM ^
That seems pretty steep. Shoei makes good helmets but not that good. I'd love to have a winged helmet for my bike but Ohio drivers would run me off the road and I'm cheap. I'd go with this and get some goggles.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:47 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 2:10 PM ^
Underrated comment
August 25th, 2015 at 2:15 PM ^
Shoei is a nice helmet, but >$800 is definitely steep. You could probably get it custom painted for cheaper and I'm sure it'd look better.
Personally, I'd just do it myself the way they've done it since the 70's. All it takes is some tape and a paint sprayer.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:49 PM ^
Is it worth it? It depends. Does the maize on the helmet match your leathers?
August 25th, 2015 at 1:49 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
Price needs to be higher, then maybe.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^
Can someone photoshop a winged helmet on my head. I think I want to switch up the avatar again.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:02 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 2:06 PM ^
I think of this every time I see your avatar. I wouldn't change it.
August 25th, 2015 at 1:59 PM ^
Car grade vinyl wrap does the trick. I made a bicycle helmet with blue spray paint this way:
August 25th, 2015 at 2:40 PM ^
I was going to do the same thing with a snowboarding helmet, but never did it. Nice work.
August 25th, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
I bought a motorcycle helmet a few years ago (I think on Ebay) for something like 70 bucks. Then I purchased a decal kit (like this one: http://www.sportdecals.com/Classic-Wing-Decal-Set-DCSH404_DCSH404_00562…) from one of those suppliers to high school and youth football teams. They're not easy to apply, and up close they don't look like they've been painted on. But from a distance they look fine, and they're cheap. Buy more than one set--you'll mess up the first one.
Also, you might not get exactly the "maize" you prefer.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:08 PM ^
Although pricey it is the going rate for a custom helmet/paint job. You might get something a little cheaper but this isn't out of the ballpark. As far as trying to get the "right shaped wings", it might be tough depending on the shape of the helmet. Whether you want the officially unoffilcial split "M" is up to you. Some on this board have said they like it (I do) so it's a matter of preference. Expect to spend $500 to a $1,000 for a custom helmet.......shop around and remember that more often than not, you get what you pay for.............. Good Luck
August 25th, 2015 at 2:12 PM ^
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August 25th, 2015 at 2:32 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 2:51 PM ^
For $820 I'd asked them to remove the split M. Split M sucks.
August 25th, 2015 at 2:58 PM ^
I'm just glad we didn't have to suffer through three attempts to see pics of this like we did the gold cart.
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/michigan-golf-cart-third-attempt-edit-pics-…
August 25th, 2015 at 3:50 PM ^
August 25th, 2015 at 3:52 PM ^
It better include a bj for that price.
August 25th, 2015 at 7:58 PM ^
I commissioned an artist to paint our famous helmet design on one of my skydiving helmets in anticipation of purchasing a Michigan-themed jumpsuit to accompany. The work was botched so terribly in terms of proportion that I abandoned the project and kept my purple/black/white checkered combo. Thinkin' about acquiring a Harley now, I'm that old, so mehbe I'll get a winged helmet eventually.
August 25th, 2015 at 8:40 PM ^
Get an 800 dollar arai or shoei then pay a painter to do it. Those wings aint gonna save you when an uninsured meth addict from needles tries to merge into you
August 25th, 2015 at 10:04 PM ^
For $820 does it include the motorcycle?
August 26th, 2015 at 7:32 AM ^
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