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Bulldog25 · 07-07-2009, 1:41 AM

Roof Helmets from the UK is the manufacturer. Does anyone have any info about this helmet? I'm considering purchasing one but i have no way to touch or try out this helmet here in the states.

Banshee · 07-07-2009, 2:27 AM

Never heard of them, but that looks like a dirtbike helmet...

Poundstretcher · 07-07-2009, 8:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Never heard of them, but that looks like a dirtbike helmet...

on the off roader

Uglystick · 07-07-2009, 10:01 AM

Its not a offroader but reviews list them as pretty heavy at nearly 2kg's. internal sun visor apparently doesnt come down far enough either..

but other than that looks ok..

TheDuck · 07-07-2009, 10:30 AM

Well known manufacturer over here, .............but I thought they were made in France!
Generally viewed as making good quality front flippers.

MotoRacerGabe · 07-07-2009, 11:11 AM

nice! i like it!

just make sure it's DOT

X1rider · 07-07-2009, 11:17 AM

How about this standard?

Simpson Racing - The Street Bandit Helmet from Team Simpson

shewie · 07-07-2009, 4:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Never heard of them, but that looks like a dirtbike helmet...

I was thinking more of Optimus Prime. More than meets the eye indeed...

heisti · 07-08-2009, 2:51 AM

i was checking that helmet and i was checking the shark evoline for my next helmet:

evoline way too loud
roof makes your head in the rain more wet than it would be without helmet ;-)

i know. looks cool but what is it good for if you need a 2nd helmet for rainy days???

my choice: schuberth C2/C3

Strek · 07-08-2009, 8:10 AM

I was thinking Star Wars stromtrooper. Needs to be in white for that though.

BackStreet · 07-08-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X1rider

How about this standard?

Simpson Racing - The Street Bandit Helmet from Team Simpson

I am your father, Luke!

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

They made one with more vents in the giant mouth part.

StrayCat · 07-08-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoRacerGabe

nice! i like it!

just make sure it's DOT

Last time I checked, they weren't. No importer to the USA. However I have seen them in the wild here, so people are wearing them. Even though it doesn't have the DOT sticker, it's far better protection than some of the beanie cap DOT lids that cruiser riders seem to champion.

CanadianBird · 07-08-2009, 12:20 PM

However, you're not a beanie cap cruiser rider, are you?

pacman1 · 07-08-2009, 4:53 PM

Here ya go.
Motorcycle DOT Decal Sticker SNELL M90 White:eBay Motors (item 110409501382 end time Jul-30-09 21:24:27 PDT)

dunno · 07-08-2009, 5:36 PM

i personally would never buy a helmet with out trying it on first, just a thought

DeathWish01 · 07-08-2009, 5:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dunno

i personally would never buy a helmet with out trying it on first, just a thought

StrayCat · 07-08-2009, 5:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacman1

Here ya go.
Motorcycle DOT Decal Sticker SNELL M90 White:eBay Motors (item 110409501382 end time Jul-30-09 21:24:27 PDT)

If any cop saw that on a non full face or flip up helmet, they would know if a heartbeat it was fake. Or at least they should know. Snell only rates full face lids.

pacman1 · 07-10-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrayCat

If any cop saw that on a non full face or flip up helmet, they would know if a heartbeat it was fake. Or at least they should know. Snell only rates full face lids.

Then just get the DOT-only sticker. And I really doubt mosts cops are that helmet-savvy.

lois · 07-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldog25

Roof Helmets from the UK is the manufacturer. Does anyone have any info about this helmet? I'm considering purchasing one but i have no way to touch or try out this helmet here in the states.

So what we have here is an open face helmet, with a chin piece that rotates, and a drop down visor...

I like the idea of the "Roof" would be good for around town and for smokers. Don't know if I would want to go down while wearing one though.

lois

Growler67 · 07-10-2009, 11:32 PM

Reminds me of the old Simpson helmet used by drag racers years ago. Different, but doen't quite crank my handle. To each their own. If it gets you jazzed, it fits properly and you can afford it, so be it.

Doug66 · 07-11-2009, 7:43 AM

Seen these a few years ago, thought they looked real cool and they do. But I couldn't get one to Oz cause they didn't meet the standards for helmets here (think that has changed now though).

I still had a good think about it and don't consider it to be a 'viable' option for serious road use.

Do a google search on Roof helmets.

Your call.

Doug66 · 07-11-2009, 7:59 AM

or have a look at these:-

Craft Helmets - Live the Legend. Tri®-Flex Superlayer Fiberglass Helmets

07-07-2009, 2:27 AM	#2
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07-07-2009, 10:01 AM	#4
Uglystick Administrator Join Date: Oct 08 2007 Location: Australia Age: 49 Posts: 2,157	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? Its not a offroader but reviews list them as pretty heavy at nearly 2kg's. internal sun visor apparently doesnt come down far enough either.. but other than that looks ok.. __________________ Laying in bed and crying "Oh God!" does not Constitute going to church

07-07-2009, 10:30 AM	#5
TheDuck Join Date: Oct 25 2008 Location: UK South West Posts: 1,139	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? Well known manufacturer over here, .............but I thought they were made in France! Generally viewed as making good quality front flippers.

07-07-2009, 11:11 AM	#6
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07-07-2009, 11:17 AM	#7
X1rider The Air Razor Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Metro Atlanta GA. Age: 53 Posts: 2,273	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? How about this standard? Simpson Racing - The Street Bandit Helmet from Team Simpson

07-08-2009, 2:51 AM	#9
heisti composite carbon constructions Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Location: Enns, Austria Age: 39 Posts: 6,115	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? i was checking that helmet and i was checking the shark evoline for my next helmet: evoline way too loud roof makes your head in the rain more wet than it would be without helmet ;-) i know. looks cool but what is it good for if you need a 2nd helmet for rainy days??? my choice: schuberth C2/C3 __________________ have a nice trip video: youtube \| project: carbon \| chat: here

07-08-2009, 8:10 AM	#10
Strek Moderator Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 5,072	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? I was thinking Star Wars stromtrooper. Needs to be in white for that though.

07-08-2009, 12:20 PM	#13
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 4,933	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? However, you're not a beanie cap cruiser rider, are you?

07-08-2009, 4:53 PM	#14
pacman1 Get Lost Join Date: Apr 26 2009 Location: DFW, TX Age: 36 Posts: 50	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? Here ya go. Motorcycle DOT Decal Sticker SNELL M90 White:eBay Motors (item 110409501382 end time Jul-30-09 21:24:27 PDT)

07-08-2009, 5:36 PM	#15
dunno Join Date: Jul 19 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 319	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? i personally would never buy a helmet with out trying it on first, just a thought __________________ If its got Tits or Tyres, it will give you trouble

07-10-2009, 11:32 PM	#20
Growler67 Join Date: May 01 2008 Location: S. Puget Sound, WA Age: 44 Posts: 300	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? Reminds me of the old Simpson helmet used by drag racers years ago. Different, but doen't quite crank my handle. To each their own. If it gets you jazzed, it fits properly and you can afford it, so be it. __________________ "Just leave me some ammo, a little water...........and some chips if you have 'em" "Actually it's a buck and a quarter quarter-staff, but I'm not telling *HIM* that...........YOIKS and Away!!!!"

07-11-2009, 7:43 AM	#21
Doug66 Join Date: Oct 23 2007 Location: Pasadena, South Australia, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 92	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? Seen these a few years ago, thought they looked real cool and they do. But I couldn't get one to Oz cause they didn't meet the standards for helmets here (think that has changed now though). I still had a good think about it and don't consider it to be a 'viable' option for serious road use. Do a google search on Roof helmets. Your call. __________________ I'm sorry, I was having a flashback! (Roald Dahl - Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory) Last edited by Doug66; 07-11-2009 at 7:45 AM. Reason: addition to reply

07-11-2009, 7:59 AM	#22
Doug66 Join Date: Oct 23 2007 Location: Pasadena, South Australia, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 92	Re: What do ya'll think about this brain bucket? or have a look at these:- Craft Helmets - Live the Legend. Tri®-Flex Superlayer Fiberglass Helmets __________________ I'm sorry, I was having a flashback! (Roald Dahl - Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory)

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