Helmet redesign

[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

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]

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• 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

[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/...ies/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 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??

[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??

Bit of lead place in ya ear would soon make ya feel light headed too Works well on horses

[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

[rwh]

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

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