Triumphrat

meatwagon · 11-02-2005

I also wear the Classic.It was pricey but seems to be well made and is comfortable.Again no arguement about full face safety,but I wear the Classic about 95% of the time when I ride.I love the "moron" look(as I heard it described here) with black leather jacket,turtleneck and goggles.Shot from a cannon ;that's the look I'm going for! 8-) or the Farenhiet 451 fireman :flam: Very English indeed :-D

fuzzdevil · 11-02-2005

the classic is great, and if you have the optional leather mask it is a very good look

ChuckofTahoe · 11-03-2005

That pic I posted was off of the catalogue. Here are some actual pics of my Davida lid. You can see how nice the leather gets when it is worn in and soiled/oiled. Very high quality paint and leather work/stitching.

Sorry noone is awake right now to snap a photo of me modeling it so you guys could have a good laugh. Basically with these lids you have that "I look like a dork and I don't give a F***" attitude.

[ This message was edited by: ChuckofTahoe on 2005-11-03 08:17 ]

kdlutes · 11-03-2005

I really want one of these helmets. For you guys that have one, did you get it from a store or mail order?

I can't find a dealer close to me. Last month I was in San Francisco and the Davida web site lists two store there. I took an afternoon and walked around the city to both places and neither store had them anymore -- and hadn't for quite awhile.

ChuckofTahoe · 11-03-2005

I got this lid at Aerostich on a great close out deal. But they do not have them anymore. $215 I think. I think they might have a few black and silver one in some odd sizes.

Keep in mind these Davida lids fit differently. A little tighter than most other brands. I got an XL and had to hammer on the forehead foam just to get it on my head. But then after a few rides it breaks in and all is good.

These guys are one of the main US distriubutors and I did buy my goggles, face masks and other accessories from them. Full list price though:

www.britishcycles.com/

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On 2005-11-03 07:41, kdlutes wrote:
I really want one of these helmets. For you guys that have one, did you get it from a store or mail order?

I can't find a dealer close to me. Last month I was in San Francisco and the Davida web site lists two store there. I took an afternoon and walked around the city to both places and neither store had them anymore -- and hadn't for quite awhile.

[ This message was edited by: ChuckofTahoe on 2005-11-03 07:52 ]

bcohen · 11-03-2005

Fo those of us living in SoCal there is the main distributor in Hollywood with a large selection and then there is Johnson Motors in Pasadena.

www.glorysales.com has a mail order service. Check out their web site.

I can see it now, not only do you need a Triumph to go on a RAT ride, you will need a classic Davida helmet as well.

ChuckofTahoe · 11-03-2005

The costs of this addiction do add up.

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On 2005-11-03 07:56, bcohen wrote:
I can see it now, not only do you need a Triumph to go on a RAT ride, you will need a classic Davida helmet as well.

Jimi_X · 11-03-2005

For anyone looking for a Davida helmet in Canada or Pacific Northwest U.S., contact B.I.M. (British Italian Motorcycles) Canada, 1733 Powell St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5L 1H7. Phone 1-604-253-1117 or toll free 1-800-767-4797, or email at http://www.motorcyclesource.com . Also check out the Davida site on the internet. They also have a great assortment of goggles and other cycle paraphernalia.

Jimi_X · 11-03-2005

Sorry ,...not "email at" should have been internet address for British Italian Motorcycles. If you phone ask for Charlie Waggett.
Tony

bcohen · 11-04-2005

Just came home with the John Blanchard classic model. Totally rad. But noisy. What we do for fashion. :-D

[ This message was edited by: bcohen on 2005-11-04 17:31 ]