New Helmets

10-22-2008, 10:44 AM

Just found this site. These helmets are new to me, but some of you may already know about them. Pretty awesome looking product. Anyhoo... check 'em out.

http://www.akumahelmets.com/

**coacha** · 10-22-2008, 11:23 AM

Very nice looking lids.

cactusjack · 10-22-2008, 12:04 PM

They're pretty proud of them, aren't they. Not really my cup of tea with all the graphics, etc. Maybe if I was 18 and rode a GSXR.

10-22-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

They're pretty proud of them, aren't they. Not really my cup of tea with all the graphics, etc. Maybe if I was 18 and rode a GSXR.

Not mine either,but if I could turn back the clock about 40 years.....maybe.

kenb · 10-22-2008, 03:45 PM

Found this in the FAQ section.

Q. Are you going to have a flip-up or modular helmet?
A. Yes, it will be available late 2008. It will be available initially in white, silver and black.

Suspect similar to the BMW type.

I bet they are reeeeaaaaaal pricey!

**trip** · 10-22-2008, 03:59 PM

I wouldn't mind getting the Spectre, but it's a little pricey for my helmet taste. I'm one of these guys that's used to paying 150.00 or less for his lids.

dhomoney · 10-22-2008, 04:07 PM

Yeah pretty expensive. Only the skid lid has any draw for me, but I will not pay and extra $150 for a few LEDs.

10-22-2008, 10:02 PM

Seems as though they mostly have a military theme. I am shocked that you guys don't want to put LED's under your bike to match the helmet LED's, and then install hydraulics to make the front end bounce. I almost forgot the oversized chrome rims. Would you be cool or what !!

10-22-2008, 10:04 PM

Hey Trip,

I know this is off the subject, but, I couldn't help but notice your Karma looks a lot like the stock market. What gives ? Are you in a recession too ?

VulcanE · 10-22-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

They're pretty proud of them, aren't they. Not really my cup of tea with all the graphics, etc. Maybe if I was 18 and rode a GSXR.

I must concur CJ

rksaw · 10-23-2008, 01:06 AM

I think that they'll sell. There are plenty of single military guys coming back from deployments who will be buying, or have bought a bike (mainly street bikes) that would like the designs. I will stick with my blase, black shorty, but if I had more money than brains, I'd pick the Apache design--Go Army! Beat Navy.

qvcjim · 10-23-2008, 03:03 AM

I wonder what kind of financing they offer..............60 mos?

formikec · 10-23-2008, 10:14 AM

I've actually seen these in the store, and think they're pretty cool, but wouldn't pay the price they want for them, either:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...1_G&tier2=3150

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...1_G&tier2=3150

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10-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	New Helmets Very nice looking lids. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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10-22-2008, 12:04 PM	#3
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10-22-2008, 03:45 PM	#5
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	New Helmets Found this in the FAQ section. Q. Are you going to have a flip-up or modular helmet? A. Yes, it will be available late 2008. It will be available initially in white, silver and black. Suspect similar to the BMW type. I bet they are reeeeaaaaaal pricey! __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#6
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	New Helmets I wouldn't mind getting the Spectre, but it's a little pricey for my helmet taste. I'm one of these guys that's used to paying 150.00 or less for his lids. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-22-2008, 04:07 PM	#7
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	New Helmets Yeah pretty expensive. Only the skid lid has any draw for me, but I will not pay and extra $150 for a few LEDs.
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10-22-2008, 10:02 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	New Helmets Seems as though they mostly have a military theme. I am shocked that you guys don't want to put LED's under your bike to match the helmet LED's, and then install hydraulics to make the front end bounce. I almost forgot the oversized chrome rims. Would you be cool or what !!
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10-22-2008, 10:04 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	New Helmets Hey Trip, I know this is off the subject, but, I couldn't help but notice your Karma looks a lot like the stock market. What gives ? Are you in a recession too ?
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10-23-2008, 01:06 AM	#11
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	New Helmets I think that they'll sell. There are plenty of single military guys coming back from deployments who will be buying, or have bought a bike (mainly street bikes) that would like the designs. I will stick with my blase, black shorty, but if I had more money than brains, I'd pick the Apache design--Go Army! Beat Navy.
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10-23-2008, 03:03 AM	#12
qvcjim Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 125	New Helmets I wonder what kind of financing they offer..............60 mos?
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10-23-2008, 10:14 AM	#13
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	New Helmets I've actually seen these in the store, and think they're pretty cool, but wouldn't pay the price they want for them, either: http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...1_G&tier2=3150 http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...1_G&tier2=3150
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