Why do helmet paint schemes stink?

[Popeye the Sailor]

Some guys get it right.


http://helmetguy.com/gallery/motorcycle

[ducpainter]

Very true. Every helmet manufacturer has options. And just like everything else, if the their aren't enough provided, you can do something custom. But it would be nice to have a selection that meet halfway between "over the top" and one color. But at least for me, I like things simple and clean. So I have plenty of options...black  

ya know....

there are as many opinions as assholes...

and i'm not saying that about you....

The helmet designs of the 'racers' are derived from advertising dollars...

if you can't wear it....don't.

The helmet is the same thing in black...or white.

...or you could become a motogp or wsbk rider...

and ARAI will certainly build a helmet for you,

[dutchy73]

Some guys get it right.


http://helmetguy.com/gallery/motorcycle

whoa. The Boba Fett and Iron Man helmet's are particularly crazy.

[dutchy73]

ya know....

there are as many opinions as assholes...

and i'm not saying that about you....

The helmet designs of the 'racers' are derived from advertising dollars...

if you can't wear it....don't.

The helmet is the same thing in black...or white.

...or you could become a motogp or wsbk rider...

and ARAI will certainly build a helmet for you,

Nah, I get it. I was actually kind of agreeing with you. It's not right for me, so I won't/didn't buy a helmet with graphics. But let's face it, some of the helmets out there aren't tied to teams or sponsors. And they are just bad. But overall, there are plenty of options out there for folks. If you don't like graphics, don't buy a bucket with them. So I'm with you on this, trust me.

[yotogi]

I don't even know where to start with "They look like shit because you don't like them." Your right, I think that's the point of the tread. I'm sure somebody likes them, but in my opinion they do not mirror the sophistication of my monster.  I just wish they had some designs that did not look like they were produced by a video game designer. Also, I make the assumption that a percentage of those spending $750 on a helmet may have the same opinion.

As a game developer I take offense to the insinuation that our work looks anything like those helmets.

[Fox]

As a game developer I take offense to the insinuation that our work looks anything like those helmets.

fair...i retract my statement

[ducpainter]

Nah, I get it. I was actually kind of agreeing with you. It's not right for me, so I won't/didn't buy a helmet with graphics. But let's face it, some of the helmets out there aren't tied to teams or sponsors. And they are just bad. But overall, there are plenty of options out there for folks. If you don't like graphics, don't buy a bucket with them. So I'm with you on this, trust me.

Thas cool.

[Munch]

I think I'll go with this...



Just before I drive the bike off a cliff...

Flames, flowers? WTF?

[NAKID]

That's why I paid Nate to do this to my helmet....

[DesmoDisciple]

Mine is a pretty lame tribal deal. But I got it off craigslist for cheap. It was brand new. Arai Quantum Edwards f

[Ducatiloo]

That's why I paid Nate to do this to my helmet....

Nice

[Blake]

Yeah I agree, most of the graphics on the major brands are "questionable" as to whether or not they jive w/ our likes.  I personally just bought a new Shoei RF1000 w/ some graphics that I wasn't crazy about, but I was going more for the protection/weight/features angle than looks.  Plus the $$$ was too good to pass up and I needed a second helmet for 2 up.  Oh well, at least I'm set for when I get that extended swingarm Busa w/ custom paint.      My helmet will fit right in.  

Later

[supakpow2]

Some guys get it right.


http://helmetguy.com/gallery/motorcycle

Sorry.... have to say it..... 8 pages of douche. Cheesy

[Popeye the Sailor]

Sorry.... have to say it..... 8 pages of douche.

I don't see you offering a better alternative. G'wan-define "cool"-give three examples.

[desmodue]

I'm not real wild about the newer paint schemes. But I really like the old yellow/silver/black "Squadra" paint scheme on my 8 year old Arai. I need to replace it, but they no longer offer this paint job. I guess I will have to buy a solid silver helmet.