Helmets: My New Helmet - Incredible

bwhip · 03-25-2008, 08:03 PM

I bought a new Shoei X-11 recently, and thought about going with their new Tamada design, but instead bought a white one to get it custom painted. I'd seen kind of a cool Italian Flag design patterned after an Arai that I liked as the starting point. I've got a buddy who has a helmet painting business (http://www.censportgfx.com/) that has painted my bodywork for me, and done a great job. I gave him an idea of what I was looking for, and then he went to work.

All I can say is HOLY CRAP he did a nice job! It's way better than I imagined. I think I need to just put it on display - it's too nice to use! Really great quality work. It'll go really well with my red/white/black/silver checkered flag leathers. He does lots of car driver helmets, and has produced some incredible stuff.

Thanks Tyler!

Jetbdude · 03-25-2008, 08:13 PM

Hot damn whip! That's realllllllly nice

RedRider · 03-25-2008, 08:13 PM

Poser...

Looks sweet!

CBRVFR · 03-25-2008, 08:14 PM

Very nice. Guess you're done with Hondas now, for sure.

ccwilli3 · 03-25-2008, 08:18 PM

you make yourself so easy to hate!

love it!

ONEvcs · 03-25-2008, 08:36 PM

Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutant!

Veddy veddy nice....

nhfirefighter13 · 03-25-2008, 08:48 PM

I'm fairly certain that at some point I've mentioned the fact that I don't like you, right?

Hammer · 03-25-2008, 08:50 PM

Poser. But a nice dressed one.

MotoVegas · 03-25-2008, 09:26 PM

Wow. That is sharp, Whip. And the I came, I saw, I conquered in latin is REALLY money too. That is a VERY well done helmet.

Bring it to Miller when I ride with you in September!!!

bwhip · 03-25-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Poser. But a nice dressed one.

Yes! Mission accomplished!

bwhip · 03-25-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Very nice. Guess you're done with Hondas now, for sure.

I'll have to use the backup helmet when I ride the Ruckus, I guess.

slickwill · 03-25-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoVegas

. And the I came, I saw, I conquered in latin is REALLY money too.

Yeah, that's my favorite part. I wish I had thought of that first. I used to valet at a restaraunt called "Veni, Vidi, Vici"

SheepOfBlue · 03-25-2008, 10:21 PM

If you had an Arai let me know how the X11 compares, please

evl_twn · 03-25-2008, 10:23 PM

Schweet

bwhip · 03-25-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

If you had an Arai let me know how the X11 compares, please

Sorry, I figured out a few years ago that I have a Shoei head and not an Arai head (although I've since heard that Arai makes different shapes).

slickwill · 03-25-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Sorry, I figured out a few years ago that I have a Shoei head and not an Arai head (although I've since heard that Arai makes different shapes).

I have a Shoei head but the new Arai Vector (or something like that) seems to be a similar shape. I like the visor locking mechanism on the Shoei's a lot more though.

Mojave954 · 03-25-2008, 10:39 PM

Okay, no one else has said this so I will,

U SUCK!

Nice lid. Dude does some mad work yo!

Nice detail. Congrats. You are right, way to nice to wear.

Heavy-Dee · 03-26-2008, 08:22 AM

I really like the checkered flag! I wanted to do something like that on my tail section at one point but damn that stuff is freakin' hard. Throw in a bunch of complex curves and ...

Purpdust · 03-26-2008, 08:35 AM

But you are not Italian

Very Nice Whip

slickwill · 03-26-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I really like the checkered flag! I wanted to do something like that on my tail section at one point but damn that stuff is freakin' hard. Throw in a bunch of complex curves and ...

Yeah, but did you check the prices on his website, you can buy anything you want with [enough] money.

TornadoB8 · 03-26-2008, 09:58 AM

Dammmmmm!!! that looks noice. Of course you know all that bling doesn't make you any faster. But you will definitely have the intimidation factor in the paddock cinched. <did you see that guy with the Ducatis and custom painted helmet? Yeah he’s got some sweet setup, he must be fast, see he even has white plates.>

nhfirefighter13 · 03-26-2008, 10:01 AM

Hey Whip...I found some pics of you at a recent trackday in Nevada on the Duc on a photo forum. The photog was impressed with your riding. I told him I taught you everything you know and that we were best buds.

FrenchieR6 · 03-26-2008, 10:03 AM

Damn... look sweet Bwhip

... just hope you are not like me and drop it once an a while

bwhip · 03-26-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TornadoB8

Dammmmmm!!! that looks noice. Of course you know all that bling doesn't make you any faster. But you will definitely have the intimidation factor in the paddock cinched. <did you see that guy with the Ducatis and custom painted helmet? Yeah he’s got some sweet setup, he must be fast, see he even has white plates.>

You know what I always say, "If you can't be fast, at least look fast!"

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Hey Whip...I found some pics of you at a recent trackday in Nevada on the Duc on a photo forum. The photog was impressed with your riding. I told him I taught you everything you know and that we were best buds.

I told him the same thing!

DevilDawg · 03-26-2008, 12:31 PM

Holy crap that is sweet! Webster's fails to provide me with a suitable term for the swelling jealousy within me. If you weren't such a good guy, 'whip, I'd call you names.

Heavy-Dee · 03-26-2008, 12:43 PM

"It's not about how good you do, it's about how good you look doin' it."

- Heavy-Dee

03-25-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,899	My New Helmet - Incredible I bought a new Shoei X-11 recently, and thought about going with their new Tamada design, but instead bought a white one to get it custom painted. I'd seen kind of a cool Italian Flag design patterned after an Arai that I liked as the starting point. I've got a buddy who has a helmet painting business (http://www.censportgfx.com/) that has painted my bodywork for me, and done a great job. I gave him an idea of what I was looking for, and then he went to work. All I can say is HOLY CRAP he did a nice job! It's way better than I imagined. I think I need to just put it on display - it's too nice to use! Really great quality work. It'll go really well with my red/white/black/silver checkered flag leathers. He does lots of car driver helmets, and has produced some incredible stuff. Thanks Tyler! Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Gallery

03-25-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Hot damn whip! That's realllllllly nice __________________ #20

03-25-2008, 08:14 PM	#4
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,030	Very nice. Guess you're done with Hondas now, for sure. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

03-25-2008, 08:18 PM	#5
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03-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#6
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,462 Images: 99	Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutant! Veddy veddy nice.... Last edited by ONEvcs; 03-25-2008 at 09:24 PM.

03-25-2008, 08:13 PM	#3
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,385	Poser... Looks sweet!

03-25-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	I'm fairly certain that at some point I've mentioned the fact that I don't like you, right? __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

03-25-2008, 08:50 PM	#8
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,893 Images: 1	Poser. But a nice dressed one. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

03-25-2008, 09:26 PM	#9
MotoVegas Join Date: 01-03-2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Bike(s): ZX-10R & HD Ultra Classic Posts: 893	Wow. That is sharp, Whip. And the I came, I saw, I conquered in latin is REALLY money too. That is a VERY well done helmet. Bring it to Miller when I ride with you in September!!! __________________ Enjoy my pics Enjoy my crash Enjoy riding with Whip and I at SMMR

03-25-2008, 10:21 PM	#13
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,396	If you had an Arai let me know how the X11 compares, please __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-25-2008, 10:23 PM	#14
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Schweet

03-25-2008, 10:39 PM	#17
Mojave954 GONE PLAID! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): 08 FJR, 08 R 1200 GS Posts: 902	Okay, no one else has said this so I will, U SUCK! Nice lid. Dude does some mad work yo! Nice detail. Congrats. You are right, way to nice to wear.

03-26-2008, 08:22 AM	#18
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	I really like the checkered flag! I wanted to do something like that on my tail section at one point but damn that stuff is freakin' hard. Throw in a bunch of complex curves and ... __________________ Epic Fail

03-26-2008, 08:35 AM	#19
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 33 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,445	But you are not Italian Very Nice Whip __________________ GSXR 750 - Track CRF450X - Dirt CRF100F - Soon to be a Mini Motard

03-26-2008, 09:58 AM	#21
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 44 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 913	Dammmmmm!!! that looks noice. Of course you know all that bling doesn't make you any faster. But you will definitely have the intimidation factor in the paddock cinched. <did you see that guy with the Ducatis and custom painted helmet? Yeah he’s got some sweet setup, he must be fast, see he even has white plates.> __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

03-26-2008, 10:01 AM	#22
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Hey Whip...I found some pics of you at a recent trackday in Nevada on the Duc on a photo forum. The photog was impressed with your riding. I told him I taught you everything you know and that we were best buds. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

03-26-2008, 10:03 AM	#23
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,364	Damn... look sweet Bwhip ... just hope you are not like me and drop it once an a while __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

03-26-2008, 12:31 PM	#25
DevilDawg It's not a question of how he grips it! Join Date: 01-10-2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 35 Bike(s): 2003 RC51 Posts: 262	Holy crap that is sweet! Webster's fails to provide me with a suitable term for the swelling jealousy within me. If you weren't such a good guy, 'whip, I'd call you names. __________________ Godspeed #20.

03-26-2008, 12:43 PM	#26
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	"It's not about how good you do, it's about how good you look doin' it." - Heavy-Dee __________________ Epic Fail