What helmet for my Red 750?

sammyman · Mar 29, 2010

I am looking for a helmet that will match my new red Commando 750? Do any of you have an idea of what helmet might go nicely with this bike?

Jeandr · Mar 29, 2010

Just as a refrigirator, white goes with anything and is more visible than black.

Jean

sammyman · Mar 29, 2010

I was thinking white or silver. Maybe a Shoei RF-1000. Not sure if this is the most retro helmet for the bike, but I had one once and it worked well. This is a picture of the bike:

MEHAVEY · Mar 29, 2010

WHITE helmet -- big time.

Not only does it match any color shoes you're wearing, <g> but it is the most immediately noticeable aspect of the whole bike/rider combination according to most studies.

sammyman · Mar 29, 2010

MEHAVEY said:
WHITE helmet -- big time.

Not only does it match any color shoes you're wearing, <g> but it is the most immediately noticeable aspect of the whole bike/rider combination according to most studies.

I was leaning towards a light silver because it is almost white and would match the "norton" on my bike, rather than matching my shoes :lol:

swooshdave · Mar 29, 2010

Which one will match your purse, er, man-bag? :mrgreen:

pete.v · Mar 29, 2010

I have a Shoei head. Got a great deal on the new RF1100. You should be able to find excellent prices on a RF1000. Still one of the best helmet out there. My wife wanted me to get silver. I had an old black X9 so I went with black.

sammyman · Mar 29, 2010

swooshdave said:
Which one will match your purse, er, man-bag? :mrgreen:

I like my man bag! :shock:

MarshalNorton · Mar 29, 2010

Go Davida jet helmet in red
I went same in yellow
Just cooler
Marshal

swooshdave · Mar 29, 2010

MarshalNorton said:
Go Davida jet helmet in red
I went same in yellow
Just cooler
Marshal

Pic of helmet?

plj850 · Mar 29, 2010

MEHAVEY said:
WHITE helmet -- big time.

Not only does it match any color shoes you're wearing, <g> but it is the most immediately noticeable aspect of the whole bike/rider combination according to most studies.

But it makes your head look too big

How much is a Shoei RF-1000?

mike996 · Mar 29, 2010

I thought about a Davida a while back for the retro look but I just couldn't get my head around a non full-face helmet. I've been wearing FF helmets since I had my original 71 Commando (Bell at the time) and since I didn't wear "retro" helmets then, I figured I didn't need one now so I just continue to use Shoei FFs as I have for the last 30 years. The protection is far more important than the look. You can always do some custom painting/decals to make it appropriately "Norton," if you want.

pelican · Mar 29, 2010

lots of cool helmets out there... shoei, arai, davida, momo

BillT · Mar 30, 2010

This is the helmet I use:

I think the red gold and black go well with the red gold and black of my Roadster

marinatlas · Mar 31, 2010

Hi there, with a red Commando ........a fireman helmet , with the big ladder on the rack.......nearly first of April!!!

maylar · Mar 31, 2010

Helmets can be painted to match. Not a big deal. Pick one that protects you, fits well, and is in your price range. Mine is an Arai and it's red like my Norton.

What helmet for my Red 750?

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