Builtwell novelty helmets?
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dgrady77
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Personally, I'd say go for a DOT-approved helmet. The problem most people seem to have with DOT helmets is the size and bulk. If I looked at the right page, the Biltwell novelty helmets seem to have all the size and bulk without any of the protection. Bell, Z1R, Rockhard, THH, Vega, and a ton of others make DOT helmets that look almost exactly like the Biltwell novelty. Aside from the finish, the DOT Biltwell looks pretty much the same too, for that matter.
*edit - Just checked out your build thread. That orange looks awesome! Are you trying to find a helmet to match the color?
*edit - Just checked out your build thread. That orange looks awesome! Are you trying to find a helmet to match the color?
VonYinzer
Over 10,000 Posts
Vintage helmets are not safe, no matter how nice they are.
All helmet lining materials, and even the shell degrade over time.
If you want a 3/4, and care wheter or not it will actually work at all to save your skull, get a DOT one. You can buy any color you want, and have it painted to match whatever you want.
Be careful though, as some paints react poorly with plastic and will degrade it, making it less safe.
It all comes down to whether or not you would ride without a helmet. If yes, buy whatever works for you. If not, Im not sure what your question is.
All helmet lining materials, and even the shell degrade over time.
If you want a 3/4, and care wheter or not it will actually work at all to save your skull, get a DOT one. You can buy any color you want, and have it painted to match whatever you want.
Be careful though, as some paints react poorly with plastic and will degrade it, making it less safe.
It all comes down to whether or not you would ride without a helmet. If yes, buy whatever works for you. If not, Im not sure what your question is.
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
If your riding a an old honda that tops out @ 85 mph the Builtwell is perfect. And they are not as bulky as everything else out there in the 3/4 style brain bucket. Thats why they are so popular. Your motorcycle will still have the ability to get you laid, even after you put the helmet on. ha ha
VonYinzer
Over 10,000 Posts
Ok man, but please just remember that non DOT helmets are for show only. The Biltwell, and any old helmet will simply serve as a tool to scoop up whats left of ya if something bad happens.
Im not telling you what to do, nor am I trying to start a helmet debate, (so everyone relax). But be aware that a non DOT helmet will provide NO protection, no matter how fast your going. Its just a toy. That is all.
Im not telling you what to do, nor am I trying to start a helmet debate, (so everyone relax). But be aware that a non DOT helmet will provide NO protection, no matter how fast your going. Its just a toy. That is all.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Biltwell also has DOT approved helmets now.
Licks cycles... DOT approved and under 2 pounds 
thank you come again.
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=229
thank you come again.http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=229
ariel.714 o/c
Monkey see monkey do is all i see now days!
CLASSIC!!!!Swapmeet Louie said:
dewjantim
duc in the park.....
You might try Fulmer. Their V2 line is very retro and still DOT approved. I have a couple and they are very similiar to the Builtwells which I also have. They sit just a small bit higher on the head but still look cool 8) .
