Helmet redesign

[SixPackBack]

As an Engineer involved in R&D plenty of thought has gone into the humble motorcycle helmet. IMHO plenty of features could be added, many require not much more than marrying technologies together, others implemented with the minimum of research.
I have compiled a wish list for discussion, derision and addition:

Visor wiper [think windscreen wiper].
Heater element.
Retractable neck warmer.
Full comms.-including phone, bike-to-bike, radio, music and access to police comms. All voice activated.
Heads up display. Included would be all the info currently displayed via motorcycle instruments.
Integrated radar, laser detector/jammer.
Integrated speakers.
Replaceable liner elements [with an emphasis on 'easy' and 'cheap']
Cooling fan [do vents ever really work?]


*Edit*-Solar panels [Naki rat]
-Rear view [Maha man].
-Intergrated HVAC [Robbo]
-Photo sensitive polymer acting as a sun visor [tank]
-Intergrated video/stills camera and GPS [Big Dave]
-Remote placement of electronics [tank]
-Optimised design with the emphasise on silence [renegade master]
- Intergrated indicators and stop light [SPB]

[Slingshot]

Need to add Rocket Launchers.

[unrealone]

Most of those would be cool however a cooling fan buzzing in my ear wouldn't be :) It's bad enough when the ball bearing goes on your PC fan at work/home, imagine in your helmet? :P

[Naki Rat]

How about solar (PV) panels to complement the power supply to the lekky bits?

[SixPackBack]

Most of those would be cool however a cooling fan buzzing in my ear wouldn't be :) It's bad enough when the ball bearing goes on your PC fan at work/home, imagine in your helmet? :P

Electronically commutated motor design reduces this to virtual silence, think how noisy an overhead fan is.


How about solar (PV) panels to complement the power supply to the lekky bits?

Good idea, I will add that to the list.

[Maha]

Had thought now for a while that, mirrors on the Pilots helmet would ensure that the pillion could see what is going on behind, or indeed, coming up from behind.

[Robbo]

Any form of successful cooling system for Summertime and self clearing visor for wet weather would get a big ups from me. Good luck with your thoughts and possible designs SPB

[Tank]

Id drop the Heads up display - Last thing I would want is the instruments distracting my view.

Another thing is that since this is the ultimate helmet - you have to ensure it doesn't weigh 20kg.

[Tank]

oh - and add a retractable sun visor that doesn't cause distortion.

[Hinny]

Had thought now for a while that, mirrors on the Pilots helmet would ensure that the pillion could see what is going on behind, or indeed, coming up from behind.

... and check her makeup.

[SixPackBack]

Had thought now for a while that, mirrors on the Pilots helmet would ensure that the pillion could see what is going on behind, or indeed, coming up from behind.

Superlative idea. Micro camera may be in order rather than the clumsy opto-mechanical system currently available, attached to the heads-up display!?


Any form of successful cooling system for Summertime and self clearing visor for wet weather would get a big ups from me. Good luck with your thoughts and possible designs SPB

What you are describing is integrated HVAC [heating, ventilation, and air-con.].
Another good idea.


Id drop the Heads up display - Last thing I would want is the instruments distracting my view.

Another thing is that since this is the ultimate helmet - you have to ensure it doesn't weigh 20kg.

True that. 'Total integration' will look after a lot of the weight, advanced applied materials will take care of the rest. Naturally designing and building with ALL of the listed attributes would initially be excessively expensive-a progressive 'roll out' would be in order.


oh - and add a retractable sun visor that doesn't cause distortion.

A strip of photo sensitive polymer attached to the top edge of the visor may provide a solution.

[Skyryder]

What about a rotating disc (fan) that is activated by air movement and flings off the water. A demister would be helpfull too and a shield that is activated by sunlight for shade but at night is clear. A see-through model might be different if only to show off the bandanna etc.

Skyryder

[James Deuce]

No comms solutions PLEASE. The simple truth of motorcycling is that no one can get you when you're on a bike. If talking to people while driving a car, either on the phone or in the car is akin to driving drunk, what does it do for a motorcyclist's mental bandwidth?

[SixPackBack]

What about a rotating disc (fan) that is activated by air movement and flings off the water. A demister would be helpfull too and a shield that is activated by sunlight for shade but at night is clear. A see-through model might be different if only to show off the bandanna etc.

Rotating disc idea has merit as a method of wiping the visor.

Skyryder


No comms solutions PLEASE. The simple truth of motorcycling is that no one can get you when you're on a bike. If talking to people while driving a car, either on the phone or in the car is akin to driving drunk, what does it do for a motorcyclist's mental bandwidth?

Naturally an 'off' switch would be included:cool: as to the motorcyclists 'bandwidth'.......information can be acted upon or ignored, however think of the revolution from men learning to 'multi-task':msn-wink:

[Ocean1]

Heads up display. Included would be all the info currently displayed via motorcycle instruments.

Spooky, was thinking about a multi-channel aftermarket stick-on HUD t'other day. No numbers, just a couple of coloured bar-graph strips and mebee a couple of alarms.

Thort I'd talk to Viffer about it on account of how him and his boy seem well capable in that line...


No comms solutions PLEASE. The simple truth of motorcycling is that no one can get you when you're on a bike. If talking to people while driving a car, either on the phone or in the car is akin to driving drunk, what does it do for a motorcyclist's mental bandwidth?

Yup. But the whole point of a HUD is that data shouldn't impinge too much on riding-focus. And at visor-range I doubt there's be any way you could see detail anyway, just a couple of strips of colour across the top would be good... Bluetooth?

[2fst4u]

you forgot the kitchen sink.

other than that it seems to be a pretty ultimate gadget

[Marmoot]

iPod plug in.
Lap timer (voice activation preferred) and data storage.
Internet connection for browsing that porn, weather forecast, maps (in that order).
Removable liner and foldable outer shell so the helmet can be folded to fit your bag.
Waterproof neck liner with Velcro-attachment to the base of helmet, to cover the empty space between your helmet and your shoulders so you don't get water drips into your jacket in the rain.
Built-in radar detector.
Emphasize helmet development on lightweight and low price.
Autocomber so you can get out of it with a properly styled hair....ok, this may be a bit far fetched, but the others are possible. Aren't they?

P.S.
Put that heated element away please. I don't want to get permed while riding.

[Big Dave]

MP3 player with external controls

[Dave-]

video/stills camera

[Big Dave]

Combine it with the GPS and call it Route and Shoot

[CB ARGH]

Okay, all of these ideas sound pretty awesome. But the main problem is bulky-ness. Now, with a helmet with these specifications, you would be looking at having a very large helmet, because you CAN NOT just tell the safety factor of a helmet to fuck off because there isn't enough room to fit that up-to-date GPS with Radar detection technology with all of the padding in the way. Now, along with a large helmet comes the weight, okay this can be easily avoided by having a series of grills to create a downforce/upforce to lighten the weight of the helmet, although at lower speeds the helmet will be bulky and far too heavy, which in return would make the rider more fatigued.

There is also another problem. The warning lights that you want, they can go. Why not just have a beeping noise that sounds when there is ANY type of problem down on the instrument panel, such as oil, temp, etc. This way the beep will make you look down at the panel to see what is wrong.

Another problem, the windscreen wiper. With this going back and forwards, it will block the rider's view temporarily, which will make the eyes focus on the wiper, then have to re-focus onto the road, that's my theory anyway.

Your ideas are wicked, and I FULLY support them. We need/want most of the features that you have listed, and they will make our lives easier, which is the reason for technology.

Good luck mate, good luck.

STEVEN

[The Stranger]

Any form of successful cooling system for Summertime


Like opening your visor?

[CB ARGH]

Like opening your visor?

It's for retards like me... I can't just open the visor. My eyes start to water. I even have to wear goggles to just ride my push bike. :buggerd:

[Big Dave]

I don't want to get permed while riding.

Too used to Pwned? :-P

[The Stranger]

It's for retards like me... I can't just open the visor. My eyes start to water. I even have to wear goggles to just ride my push bike. :buggerd:

Psst, don't tell anyone.

Sunglasses

[CB ARGH]

Psst, don't tell anyone.

Sunglasses

Sounds stupid once again. Doesn't work. :nono:

[yod]

the cooling fan thing has been done already....can't remember the brand, begins with V i think....

and yes, as a lot have already eluded to, weight is going to be an issue with all these toys

[hayd3n]

It's for retards like me... I can't just open the visor. My eyes start to water. I even have to wear goggles to just ride my push bike. :buggerd:
hymm i see your problem maybe you just open it a little bit,
or perhaps if the vents have bigger opening with mesh to stop the bugs it would assist in better air flow

[Tank]

weight may not be that bigger deal if you have the bulky bits under the seat of the bike and connected with bluetooth?

[Moki]

All those toys together as a package already exists-its called a Land Cruiser.

IMHO the important bits to consider are...is it quality kit? Does it fit properly? And last but not least, drumroll please, how much for a replacement shield? If the tyical cost of shield replacements is any indication as to how much replacement bits cost, the basic economics of the concept may be somewhat of a challenge. Should the economics be sorted, there are still the issues with compromising the safety/integrity of the shell with all the other twiddly bits that I assume would be fixed/drilled/fastened on rather than bonded/glued?

There are some designs that just simply can't be improved upon.

[unrealone]

I'd love it if I could voice activate a number and *555 someone who's about to cause an accident!

[MIZXR]

If you intend to power it - how? any cords connecting suck in a big way batteries probly wont work long enuff powering that much
How much deeper would it be - remember all that white foam stuff inside the helmet will still be needed and any strange shapes will affect impact spread.

Drop down neck protector to stop neck injuries
self tinting visor would rock but.

A pelter = something like that= could be good for heaating and cooling the air in. But I got great vents on my Arai - but it has a great love for placing bugs inside the helmet.

[Big Dave]

If you intend to power it - how?

Small windmills and solar surface.

[Coyote]

Id drop the Heads up display - Last thing I would want is the instruments distracting my view.

HUD would be the first thing I'd want! Bikes are the closest you can get to Jet Fighters on the road with their acceleration, it'd be doubly awesome having lean angle and missile lock all lit up on your visor.

[imdying]

If you intend to power it - how? any cords connecting suck in a big way batteries probly wont work long enuff powering that much
How much deeper would it be - remember all that white foam stuff inside the helmet will still be needed and any strange shapes will affect impact spread.

Drop down neck protector to stop neck injuries
self tinting visor would rock but.

A pelter = something like that= could be good for heaating and cooling the air in. But I got great vents on my Arai - but it has a great love for placing bugs inside the helmet.
Li (or better) battery tech, that'll keep it going for ages.

A peltier (thermoelectric engine) would be the easiest way to cool and heat it indeed... except for the extreme current draw that even a small one has.

[windingroad]

I like the idea of a headup display that would alert me to my indicators flashing - thats gotta be simple, and I bet a few accidents occur with bikers leaving them on and cars taking them out

[Tumbles]

Motorcycle Helmet Head Up Display (http://www.rubbermag.com/news/050225_02n.html)

[slopster]

Here's a helmet with a cooling fan
http://www.med-eng.com/products/eod/helmets/helm-srs5.html

[The Lone Rider]

How about in tri tone candy paint so it changes color as you go by?

And a built in fan for hot days

And a built in camera for taking photos of punters in cars who you need to *555 later

[Swoop]

Sounds stupid once again. Doesn't work. :nono:
Have you tried "wraparound" "dirty dog" style sunnies? Zero gap between the bottom of the glasses and your skin under the eyes, works well.

[The Pastor]

I trade all those addons for a helemt that is actually quite. 0 wind noise.

[The Stranger]

I trade all those addons for a helemt that is actually quite.

Actually quite what?

[AllanB]

I like the cooling fan idea - noise should not be an issue as there are some very quiet small fans around and road noise will cover the sound.

I'd like a auto darken visor - like those fancy welding helmets I want to purchase.

[zxcvbnm]

Spoiler
Rack and Peanut steering

[Big Dave]

I trade all those addons for a helemt that is actually quite. 0 wind noise.

Are you quite sure?

[Big Dave]

Rack and Peanut steering



Carbon fibre shells?

[SixPackBack]

iPod plug in.
Lap timer (voice activation preferred) and data storage.
Internet connection for browsing that porn, weather forecast, maps (in that order).
Removable liner and foldable outer shell so the helmet can be folded to fit your bag.
Waterproof neck liner with Velcro-attachment to the base of helmet, to cover the empty space between your helmet and your shoulders so you don't get water drips into your jacket in the rain.
Built-in radar detector.
Emphasize helmet development on lightweight and low price.
Autocomber so you can get out of it with a properly styled hair....ok, this may be a bit far fetched, but the others are possible. Aren't they?

P.S.
Put that heated element away please. I don't want to get permed while riding.

Fold-able shell is the hardest idea so far. Waterproof neck warmer is a given.



MP3 player with external controls

And Sir would like the controls where?


video/stills camera

Not to difficult an idea!


Combine it with the GPS and call it Route and Shoot

GPS...yeah I like that, voice activated naturally!


weight may not be that bigger deal if you have the bulky bits under the seat of the bike and connected with bluetooth?

Remote placement of control electronics and associated hardware would allow a reduction in both cost and weight-good idea.


All those toys together as a package already exists-its called a Land Cruiser.

IMHO the important bits to consider are...is it quality kit? Does it fit properly? And last but not least, drumroll please, how much for a replacement shield? If the tyical cost of shield replacements is any indication as to how much replacement bits cost, the basic economics of the concept may be somewhat of a challenge. Should the economics be sorted, there are still the issues with compromising the safety/integrity of the shell with all the other twiddly bits that I assume would be fixed/drilled/fastened on rather than bonded/glued?

There are some designs that just simply can't be improved upon.

Over a hundred years ago someone, somewhere had exactly the same opinion about the motorcycle.......hurrah for vision:cool::cool:


Li (or better) battery tech, that'll keep it going for ages.

A peltier (thermoelectric engine) would be the easiest way to cool and heat it indeed... except for the extreme current draw that even a small one has.

Superlative idea-cutting edge!


I trade all those addons for a helemt that is actually quite. 0 wind noise.

Attention to detail would go a long way to silence. Check out your average lids, most have multiple surfaces at different levels. An ideal helmet would be a smooth as a baby's bum. [but not as smelly]:rolleyes:





Spoiler
Rack and Peanut steering


WTF...rack and peanut steering??

Another idea that may have some merit is integrated indicators front and rear and rear facing stop light.

[RiderInBlack]

I'd like a auto darken visor - like those fancy welding helmets I want to purchase.Now if ya could get that ta work both ways so the visor can act like moderate Night Vision goggles (making it like a good full moon nights) but reacts quick enough to stop blinding from on coming lights during night and auto tints on bright days, that would be cool:cool:

[Big Dave]

>>And Sir would like the controls where?<<

Jaw level - so that operating it becomes a Mike Meyers impersonation.

[The Lone Rider]

And a built in camel pack/bladder to store drinks that you can sip on while you ride.

Why are you bothering? The ultimate bike helmet has already been designed

http://www.christiesbrain.com/DSC00999.jpg
http://www.stardestroyer.net/Empire/HateMail/Babies/Helmet.jpg

[fireliv]

I cant be bothered reaging the whole thread so sorry if it was suggested.

How about a high beam helmet light?? So that when I am riding at night and looking round corners, I can actually see where I am looking

[Marmoot]

1. Power
Line certain parts of the helmet outer layer with solar panels to power the electronics. It is not impossible.

2. Lightweight
Normally there are some cavities within the shell/foam layer. Fill those with Helium and you'll get buoyancy. Helps to reduce gravity pull, no? It is not impossible.

3. Foldable outer shell
Maybe not foldable, but you can create 4 interlocking pieces that form the outer layer and voila! you can dismantle it, stack the pieces, and put them into your bag. The secret is the interlocking mechanism that preserve the rigidity for crash protection. It is not impossible.

On a side topic, I would love to see a foldable bucket! It's easier with buckets as you can create it from relatively-soft rubber sheet.

[Big Dave]

On a side topic, I would love to see a foldable bucket! .

Brand Name: The Fucket.

[RiderInBlack]

2. Lightweight
Normally there are some cavities within the shell/foam layer. Fill those with Helium and you'll get buoyancy. Helps to reduce gravity pull, no? It is not impossible.
But does not reduce MASS and therefore inertia. So though it "feels" lighter ya head is still getting snapped about by the greater mass every time ya increase and decrease speed and corner.

[RiderInBlack]

Why are you bothering? The ultimate bike helmet has already been designed

http://www.christiesbrain.com/DSC00999.jpg
Is that what Stormtroopers look like under their Armour:eek: I'm turning over ta the dark-side, LOL.

[SixPackBack]

But does not reduce MASS and therefore inertia. So though it "feels" lighter ya head is still getting snapped about by the greater mass every time ya increase and decrease speed and corner.


Placement of a Neoydmium within the middle of the brain cavity coupled with bismith lined helmet could possibly give the same result?? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwddgcADSdY):2thumbsup

[rwh]

But does not reduce MASS and therefore inertia. So though it "feels" lighter ya head is still getting snapped about by the greater mass every time ya increase and decrease speed and corner.

The air that was there before has mass as well, so yes, you're reducing it. If we were talking about adding a helium balloon on top, then sure, it'd be silly :)

I like the idea of making the foam with helium to bubble it. On the same lines I gather some MXers fill their tyres with helium. No reason you couldn't fill the frame with helium instead of air either (except for the need to seal it, of course).

Richard

[RiderInBlack]

Placement of a Neoydmium within the middle of the brain cavity coupled with bismith lined helmet could possibly give the same result?? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwddgcADSdY):2thumbsupBit of lead place in ya ear would soon make ya feel light headed too:shifty: Works well on horses:ar15::blink:

[SixPackBack]

The air that was there before has mass as well, so yes, you're reducing it. If we were talking about adding a helium balloon on top, then sure, it'd be silly :)

I like the idea of making the foam with helium to bubble it. On the same lines I gather some MXers fill their tyres with helium. No reason you couldn't fill the frame with helium instead of air either (except for the need to seal it, of course).

Richard

What about a massive Helium balloon connected to the helmet, could reduce the weight of the helmet, rider and motorcycle....fookin' brilliant:mellow:

[rwh]

What about a massive Helium balloon connected to the helmet, could reduce the weight of the helmet, rider and motorcycle....fookin' brilliant:mellow:

That does have the problem of reducing weight without reducing inertia - so you'll just lose all your traction, and corner/accelerate/brake worse than before ...

The trick is to reduce the mass rather than just the downforce.

Richard

[slopster]

The air that was there before has mass as well, so yes, you're reducing it. If we were talking about adding a helium balloon on top, then sure, it'd be silly :)

I like the idea of making the foam with helium to bubble it. On the same lines I gather some MXers fill their tyres with helium. No reason you couldn't fill the frame with helium instead of air either (except for the need to seal it, of course).

Richard

Um helium is about 10X lighter then air but air still only weighs about 1.25 grams per litre. So even if you had a whole litre of helium in there it would still only be about a gram lighter

[rwh]

Um helium is about 10X lighter then air but air still only weighs about 1.25 grams per litre. So even if you had a whole litre of helium in there it would still only be about a gram lighter

There is that. I guess most of the weight is in the shell, so carbon fibre is probably the biggest win for weight. Perhaps some composite for the strap and D-rings as well? But eventually, why not go for that last gram with the helium-filled foam as well?

Richard

[SixPackBack]

There is that. I guess most of the weight is in the shell, so carbon fibre is probably the biggest win for weight. Perhaps some composite for the strap and D-rings as well? But eventually, why not go for that last gram with the helium-filled foam as well?

Richard

Utilisation of polycarbonate is a given- a vastly underated material IMHO.

[Big Dave]

Utilisation of polycarbonate is a given- a vastly underated material IMHO.

Like no-one's ever thought of making stuff from plastic.

[SixPackBack]

Like no-one's ever thought of making stuff from plastic.


True but most folk are under the illusion that polycarbonate is a poor cousin to carbon fibre. Cost is the reason large sections are not injection moulded [i.e the chassis of a motogp motorcycle] from polycarbonate.
Injection moulded chassis are however on the way.

[Griffin]

How about a big flashing beacon on top for added visibility to other road users and a drop down curtain style airbag that blows down from the top of the visor in front of your face to keep you looking pretty during a crash.

Also... Id like one that changes colour with my mood so that other road users can tell if Im happy, sad, angry or complacent.

For women there should be a make up compartment with mirror and a mascara applicator that can be controlled from the throttle via an electrical circuit. :whistle:

And... Ive always liked those centurion helmets with the big brush things on top... how about something cool and important looking like that??? :wacko:

[SixPackBack]

How about a big flashing beacon on top for added visibility to other road users and a drop down curtain style airbag that blows down from the top of the visor in front of your face to keep you looking pretty during a crash.

Also... Id like one that changes colour with my mood so that other road users can tell if Im happy, sad, angry or complacent.

For women there should be a make up compartment with mirror and a mascara applicator that can be controlled from the throttle via an electrical circuit. :whistle:

And... Ive always liked those centurion helmets with the big brush things on top... how about something cool and important looking like that??? :wacko:

Fuck! and I thought I was being silly.

[The Lone Rider]

Fuck! and I thought I was being silly.

What? You didn't like my bikini stormtrooper?

[madbikeboy]

How about a halo of invincibility?

Oh, mine's already got one of those...

[Griffin]

Fuck! and I thought I was being silly.

So you dont like my mood lid idea huh ???

[SixPackBack]

So you dont like my mood lid idea huh ???

I think the target market for such a feature maybe very small. And personally I would not want the motoring public to think my mood was anything other than very dark, that way they will hopefully keep the fuck outa my way:niceone:

[Bikernereid]

Please can I ask for a little electronic implement that gives an electric shock when the rider pops wheelies on the motorway without prior notice to the pillion. But only a little shock as I wouldn't want it to cause an accident!!

[Little Miss Trouble]

Please can I ask for a little electronic implement that gives an electric shock when the rider pops wheelies on the motorway without prior notice to the pillion. But only a little shock as I wouldn't want it to cause an accident!!

Armored-knuckle-kidney shot not enough?

[Bikernereid]

he wines like a girl and I hate winging men. Thought the brain fry would be more effective and might wipe stm so no winging.

[Little Miss Trouble]

he wines like a girl and I hate winging men. Thought the brain fry would be more effective and might wipe stm so no winging.

hmm maybe you need to punch harder so the lesson sticks in his mind better?
R6_kid is a quick learner, I've only ever had to hit him once for doing silly things without prior warning

[Bikernereid]

Owner is a slow learner but what can I say I do love bikers who are a wee bit mad and I have encouraged him to do other sill things. And to be honest I don't reall like to punch him, it feels a bit cruel!! I would much rather just give him a :spanking:


hmm maybe you need to punch harder so the lesson sticks in his mind better?
R6_kid is a quick learner, I've only ever had to hit him once for doing silly things without prior warning

[Little Miss Trouble]

Owner is a slow learner but what can I say I do love bikers who are a wee bit mad and I have encouraged him to do other sill things. And to be honest I don't reall like to punch him, it feels a bit cruel!! I would much rather just give him a :spanking:

Don't get me wrong, i love wheelies and high speed as much as the next crazy biker chick, i just like a little warning so i can be holding on properly!
funnily enough the one time i did have to smack him was for a silly passing manuever while he was pillioning me ON MY OWN BIKE

[owner]

Why do you think I do it.
I have a peice of foam glued to the back of my helmet to stop her helmet wacking mine when I brake hard, or when she gets a bit big for her boots. great mod!



Owner is a slow learner but what can I say I do love bikers who are a wee bit mad and I have encouraged him to do other sill things. And to be honest I don't reall like to punch him, it feels a bit cruel!! I would much rather just give him a :spanking:

[vifferman]

You're all nutzes. :blink:
I love my current helmet (XR-1000). It's comfy, reasonably quiet, has good ventilation, the visors are easy to swap, it looks good.
Screen wiper? it's fine at highway speeds. Around town, if it's kept clean and waxed, it's mostly OK. If not, then I'd rather have a glove-mounted wiper than some mechanical doodad adding weight, complexity, wind noise and maintenance to my head.
Electronic doodads? Thought about it, but all I'd want is decent bluetooth, at a reasonable price.
Neckwarmer? Heating? I have a silk balaclava that performs those functions well and cheaply ($7 from Motomail).
Anti-glare devices? The standard dark-tinted Shoei visor's nowhere near as good as the (much cheaper) tinted/mirrored AGV one, but iffen it's REALLY bright out, a pair of close-fitting Bolles works very well. The only other thing that really pisses me off about the Shoei visors is that QC could be better: the tinted and clear ones are slightly different sizes/thicknesses, so they are open different amounts on the "just open" setting. At this time of year it's also a minor (1 minute) inconvenience having to change visors before I go home, but working slightly different hours would fix that.

[SixPackBack]

Please can I ask for a little electronic implement that gives an electric shock when the rider pops wheelies on the motorway without prior notice to the pillion. But only a little shock as I wouldn't want it to cause an accident!!

Intergrated 'electronic shock devices'....hmmmm would madam prefer said device to contain a 'pleasure' component?....should the pilot have control of pillion and vice versa?.....do we have an 'owner operater' module for single riders?
kinky very kinky:devil2:

[Bikernereid]

Sounds yummy, but I still want to fry what is left of his brain when he pops wheelies without the required "grab onto the hand grips" notice period!

Can I be greedy and ask for both?!!

[scumdog]

A brain-bucket type helmet means: no overheating, no visor fogging, no need for a screen wiper etc etc.

Less is good - and it lets me wear my skull-mask too.:woohoo:

[Tank]

Less is good - and it lets me wear my skull-mask too.:woohoo:

That was a mask ???

[Mikkel]

God-mode! (iddqd)

Or if that is too difficult - a backup brain that will engage if you stop using your own.

I don't really feel the need for too many extras in my helmet. I'd rather have it do it's job (superior impact protection) while weighing as little as possible.

Of course things as integrated sun-visors and such could be nice but, I don't think it would matter to me.

One thing that might be viable would be the introduction of a 'neck airbag' located around the lower rim of the helmet which would help to support your neck if you came off. But then, such a device would be difficult to do properly so that there would no risk of worsening injuries.

[nodrog]

crash bungs!

[Hinny]

On a side topic, I would love to see a foldable bucket! It's easier with buckets as you can create it from relatively-soft rubber sheet.

You cab buy them on TradeMe. Cheap and really handy.