Triumphrat

DrewDesign007 · 09-04-2007

Anyone have a resource for Davida helmets online?

I've already looked at:

http://www.atlanticmoto.com/

and:

http://www.jettisonusa.com/

Not really seeing the color options or T1 goggles I want.

I really want a signal orange or yellow - safety first!

Thanks to all~

John's Bonnie · 09-04-2007

http://store.uncommonmotorcycles.com...a-helmets.html

Cheers,
John

ravnhaus · 09-04-2007

http://www.skinandbonecustoms.com/

Leeroy · 09-04-2007

Not sure you'll find a Davida in orange or yellow anywhere. I believe you can special order it though. Give the guys at British Classics a call, they know everything Davida.

http://www.britishcycles.com/generic26.html

btw, I have an almost new Classic Jet in White(Cream) w/ brown leather if you change your mind on colors. Have the goggles, brown leather mask, and helmet peak also.

Bonnebret · 09-04-2007

The guy I bought my Vespa from gave me one of those non-DOT approved Davida "pudding bowl" helmets. I took one look at the cotton webbing and thin cork lining and said "Mmm, no thanks". I do like Davida's half-faced helmets but man are they pricey.

BTW: Here's a link to some T1 goggles...

http://www.glorysales.com/shop_aviator.html

NewOldSkool · 09-04-2007

Those Davida helmets rock, but they don't say weather DOT approved?

(Edited)
Dha... didn't see your post before i posted mine, thx though.

Bonnebret · 09-04-2007

Unless otherwise specified they are not and trust me for good reason.

McQueen · 09-04-2007

the pudding basin Davidas are not DOT approved because they will not pass the spike test. I have two of them. Love 'em. Only complaint is that the wind noise is really loud...but a pair of earplugs and problem solved!

Iceseven · 09-04-2007

I have always liked the Davida but couldn't pay the price so I picked up one of the Retro 50 pudding bowl helmets for around $80 with shipping, actually a very nice helmet and DOT approved (wouldn't want to test it with a pudding bowl though).

Weasel Pete · 09-04-2007

I had one of the Davida pudding bowls. Loved the look but hated the noise. It was louder than riding bareheaded. Also, my ears touched one part of the edge and no matter how much I adjusted the interior my ears were in pain after an hour. Also, for $250 the materials and construction should be of a much higher quality IMO and should include a free night at the Bunny Ranch, (ie the edge trim. Duct tape! really!). I guess that's what we pay for nostalgia.
I got one of these JP Helmetslast year. It was a good helmet and it came within a week from HK. It had a bigger shell since it's "legal" but it was smaller than those Death Star commander size "legal" half helmets. The neck curtain was thicker which cut the noise down and it zipped off which was nice for a hot day. There's only 2 bad things about that helmet. The lock buckle system broke inside of a couple weeks, but there's a pair of double D rings already on the strap, (I guess they know the buckle is crap), and the goggles are truly just for looks. I liked it more than the Davida. I ended up throwing it in with a bike that I sold. I was okay, but I didn't really like the way it looked on my head.
I'm super picky about helmets. They have to fit me perfectly, have low noise without earplugs, (I have sensitive ears), cannot put any strain on my neck, (herniated cervical disk) and they have to look good.

I don't care about the DOT thing. If the gubment wants me to be that safe they should outlaw motorcycles. The tests have no basis in reality IMO.

I really like my $30 beanie and 1971 glitter gold Arthur Fulmer.