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Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 10:40
by Dave
At the Paignton bike Festival I was amazed to see how many people had the same helmet as I had :cry:

So I thought I'd have a go at making my own custom helmet. :idea:

So I started with this: :roll:

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Picked myself up some with Pin Stripes, a yellow pencil & a tape measure. :o

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Marked the lines using the tape measure & yellow pencil & added the pin stripes tp the side. 8)

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And the front. :)

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Add a custom logo & a url of your favourite website. :D

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Get a new visor for added effect. :twisted:

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And now you have your very own 'one of a kind' custom helmet. :wink:

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And if your very lucky, it might even match your bike. :twisted:

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Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 10:46
by CBR_LOVER
Cool Mate......nice bit o' playin around there 8)

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 11:26
by 1154macaw
Dave don't want to pee on your good work but have you checked that the glue on the decals does not effect the helmet? I know some glues and paints are not compatable with helmets.
Sorry if I have cast a doubt in your mind
Keith

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 11:58
by clunk
1154macaw";p="31271 wrote: I know some glues and paints are not compatable with helmets.
I thought all fibreglass based lids were ok with stickers, but not the cheaper plastic based lids. :?

But I could be wrong.

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 12:04
by chris_1127
if you fancy a different lid dave how does this grab you? :lol: someone posted the link on another forum recently, dont think i would fancy wearing it somehow but each to their own....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 59110&rd=1

Posted: May 4th, '05, 12:27
by hilljd00
nice, dunno bout the tape tho, wud it not peel off?


I wud prob air brush it on, like a stencil.

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 12:44
by RobG
You have to love yourself to wear something like that! Trying to look like some sort of biking warrior :lol:

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 12:50
by chris_1127
yeah, you'd feel a bit silly nipping down tescos with it on ;)

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 12:57
by lost_identity
am i only one who thinks the predator helemt is cool :shock:

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 13:01
by RobG
am i only one who thinks the predator helemt is cool
NO, but would you wear it :?:

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 13:06
by chris_1127
its cool, but i just wouldnt have the cojones to wear it myself

Posted: May 4th, '05, 15:37
by furry
Dave m8 10/10 for dedication... :D

Question is...now will the flies hit the white bits instead of the visor?!?!?!? LOL

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 4th, '05, 22:46
by lost_identity
i wouldnt wear it ona naked sv but give me a speed triple or a touno and then ill feel like a big enuf man to do the business int hat helmett

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 5th, '05, 17:51
by age
Dave have you ever thought of joining Blue peter :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Make your own Custom Helmet for a fiver!!

Posted: May 5th, '05, 21:42
by Dave
Just call me DIY Dave :lol:

I don't like that Predator thing, & for £200+ :roll:

Mine was a £130 lid (I got it for £60) :wink:

That I made my own with £5 worth 8)

The stripes can peel off easy enough & replace if I need to :P