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But bikes .. motorbikes ,
Vintage looking lids Or are propper vintage lids okay?
More too the point , do they even exsist?
Or do i need to consider the horrible thing and get a modern thingy ma jigg helemt?

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Ruby Rose · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:42 am Post subject:

Thought you might like to look at these;

http://www.helmetsetc.com/shortys.asp

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Thrilby · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

I'm going to apologies in advance for this - but having grown up around bikers all my life and having most of my immediate family ride I feel very strongly about safety on bikes. I should maybe also let on that I help out in my friends shop - Girlsbike2 http://www.girlsbike2.com/[url
which sells female motorbike clothing - so I am actually trained in how to fit helmets etc.

So, here goes.

Open faced retro helmets are fine as long as they have the CE approved stickers on them. You then do have to deal with the whole weather in your face/flies etc - not a very glamours look Sad

As with any motorbike helmet, they need replacing after 5 years - so DO NOT wear a real vinatge helmet when on the bike. There is no way of what has happend to it.

I would reccommend getting the best kit that you can afford - but please spend the most on your helemt - you can replace jackets and trousers, or god fobid, survive without arms or legs - but bash your head in any way and that's it.

I prefer the retro look, so I have gone for a plain sliver helmet - but once I pass my test and finally get my triumph, I am going to get a pin up girl designed on to it. Another option for the retro look is a matt black helmet.

There are many styles and brands out there, so there will be something you like and feel comfortable in, so take your time in making a decision. just please make sure it has all the correct safety stickers on.

Sorry - finished now. Embarassed

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Diva Hollywood · Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 1927 Location: UK

Hi honey
go here http://www.davida.co.uk/
these guys are amazing they sell there work all over the world and they are also jolly nice chaps to and very passionate about what they do.
Love
Diva x
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Herr Geist · Joined: 10 May 2007 Posts: 4956 Location: Brighton, England

I'm into retro/vintage style as much as the next guy, but you'll never see me in anything but a full face Shoei helmet. They're not the prettiest but I've seen what happens when you hit face first wearing an open-face helmet. I'd like to keep my face intact if I'm lucky enough to live through a bike crash.
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Dorothy · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 596 Location: London

you could always have something like this over the top...

i have no idea if they would actually fit ....but i`m deeply sad and love such novelty items.....(in case you are interested they are called Crazeeheads....)
incidentally a psychaistrist once recommended motorbikes to me....he said they were faster than bicycles and cheaper than cars.....it was only real good advice he ever had.....

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Diva Hollywood · Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 1927 Location: UK

Honest the Davida stuff is really well tested and just as good as modern helmets they have to be to be allowed to sell them.
Diva x
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Herr Geist · Joined: 10 May 2007 Posts: 4956 Location: Brighton, England

I do like some of those Davida helmets. The Lunar is the only one I'd wear though. I just have to have my face covered. I don't want a hamburger chin. Sad

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Ruby Red · Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Portsmouth

please dont go for a half one - ive seen horror pics after someone fell off their motorbike and hit the road - if you value your face please go for a full one - beauty over fashion i say!
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Miss Candy · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:15 am Post subject:

Thank you everyone , very helpfull x

Miss Baby Bones · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

oh yes definitely; you've only got one body dont mess it up!!

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EllaEmerald · Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 2026 Location: BRIGHTON

Is there any hat Thrilby doesn't know about?!!
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Thrilby · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject:

I try my best!!
hats and biking - two of my passions!
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Miss Candy · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:36 am Post subject:

Lols im being slowly hauled into the bikini..abysee although trying to keep my head above im slowly being tempted to take my CBT and all that !

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