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Title: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: professor_pro on June 13, 2008, 04:04:18 PM
gosh this was easier when all my bikes were black...

my axis yellow lid is just not 'feeling' the tri.. plus I've been using it for about 5 years...

As a definite Shoei fan, what colors should I be checking out? I like the Rf-1000 and the x-11:
http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/all_types/shoei/ (http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/all_types/shoei/)

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Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: Ducatiloo on June 13, 2008, 04:19:49 PM
I like the Pascal Picotte Rf-1000  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: stopintime on June 13, 2008, 04:28:35 PM
That's easy - Ducati Tricolore or Ducati Stripes  8)
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: Ducatiloo on June 13, 2008, 04:45:55 PM
Quote from: stopintime on June 13, 2008, 04:28:35 PM
That's easy - Ducati Tricolore or Ducati Stripes  8)

And matching leathers  major toolage  :-\
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: stopintime on June 13, 2008, 04:52:11 PM
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 13, 2008, 04:45:55 PM
And matching leathers  major toolage  :-\

As somewhat of a fashion expert  [roll] ??? I think a Ducati helmet and maybe Ducati leathers are ok - just not at the same time. My tip for a tricolorist this season is Ducati helmet and Dainese leathers. Or never mind and continue - I'm tired.
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: professor_pro on June 13, 2008, 04:55:40 PM
I tried on the "ducati" branded tricolore helmet at the dealership, but didn't care for the fit & feel. I'm REAL used to my old RF-900, which is as perfect a fit as I could hope for. Whenever I've tried them, I've fet the Arai shape also does not mate well with my head, so I'm pretty much only looking at the Shoei ones.

Yeah, I don't really "do" the ducati leathers... [roll] I seem to have ended up with mostly the A* gear & SIDIs...
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: Ducatiloo on June 13, 2008, 04:56:26 PM
Maybe one of the old school leather jackets with a Tricolore Ducati helmet.

[img]http://www.motospecialties.com/UploadImages%5CTricoloreHelmet1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.ferracci.com/store/images/products/6_small.jpg[/img][/s]

Back to my first sugestion 
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: professor_pro on June 13, 2008, 05:26:49 PM
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 13, 2008, 04:56:26 PM
Maybe one of the old school leather jackets with a Tricolore Ducati helmet.

[img]http://www.motospecialties.com/UploadImages%5CTricoloreHelmet1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.ferracci.com/store/images/products/6_small.jpg[/img][/s]

Back to my first sugestion 

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm kind of liking the voyager TC-6
http://www.newenough.com/image/path/12358/0110-1509-02.jpg (http://www.newenough.com/image/path/12358/0110-1509-02.jpg)
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 13, 2008, 08:07:59 PM
Shoei RF-1000 Monza Red
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: arai_speed on June 16, 2008, 03:15:50 PM
I know it's not your helmet brand choice, but I have been eye balling this one:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/cigarlvr/jacket012.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/cigarlvr/jacket011.jpg)

http://www.helmetexpress.com/prod.cfm/cid/0/pid/17727


Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: hyphen on June 17, 2008, 12:03:32 AM
Just a thought, but why not just get the rf900 in a solid color (since they're significantly cheaper than other helmets with ornate decals), and get it custom painted?  You'll get the fit you want and the look you want.  I know that a lot of places don't charge more than 300-400 bucks for decent custom paint.  In comparison, the average painted\designed Arai helmet retails for around $500usd.
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: ducwrx on June 17, 2008, 12:41:08 AM
I think this is pretty sweet. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/)

(http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/vemar-vsrev-helmet.gif)
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: KaliDuke1 on June 17, 2008, 02:22:59 AM
Quote from: ducwrx on June 17, 2008, 12:41:08 AM
I think this is pretty sweet. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/)

(http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/vemar-vsrev-helmet.gif)

That helmet is SWEET!! If I was lookin for that color scheme, that would be the helmet I'd buy.
Would be a nice match to a new white 848 when I get my insurance claim...Hmmm
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: professor_pro on June 17, 2008, 08:06:17 AM
Quote from: ducwrx on June 17, 2008, 12:41:08 AM
I think this is pretty sweet. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/)

(http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vemar/vsrev/vemar-vsrev-helmet.gif)

Very nice!! The color scheme is a nearly perfect match. (Not that I really have a need to coordinate, but that one fits the bill for sure!) Man if there was a SHOEI that had that graphics set my mind would be made. I may have to see if I can find one of these Vemars to try on...
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: CDawg on June 17, 2008, 08:10:06 AM
Quote from: professor_pro on June 13, 2008, 04:04:18 PM
As a definite Shoei fan, what colors should I be checking out? I like the Rf-1000 and the x-11:

BTW, I just got a great deal on a Shoei from these guys (scroll down to end).  It should be here tomorrow:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3872.0
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: triangleforge on June 17, 2008, 01:52:15 PM
Though not a Shoei, there's a link in the "Gear Deals" thread to some very nice AGV lids, and the AGV logo includes a tricolore block.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?store=Outlet&productId=prod660940&j=4923631&e=edreyfus@twmi.rr.com&l=220837_HTML&u=35380917&mid=60060&jb=0
Title: Re: what color helmet for my tricolore??
Post by: ducwrx on June 17, 2008, 09:41:03 PM
Quote from: professor_pro on June 17, 2008, 08:06:17 AM
Very nice!! The color scheme is a nearly perfect match. (Not that I really have a need to coordinate, but that one fits the bill for sure!) Man if there was a SHOEI that had that graphics set my mind would be made. I may have to see if I can find one of these Vemars to try on...
Yeah I've got the older VSR model. Fantastic fit and finish, perfect fit for me. I've never worn a Shoei so I can't tell you how they compare fit wise.