Safety for vehicle drivers is one of the most important criteria that receives a lot of attention today. Unlike car owners, motorcyclists show special interest in the level of their own protection while driving, using special clothing and auxiliary accessories for this. Properly selected equipment is of great importance in matters of ensuring reliability.
Uniforms are used not only as a means of protection in case of road accidents and from adverse weather conditions, but also as a way of self-expression and emphasizing individuality. The leading role in this process is played by a mandatory attribute - a motorcycle helmet.
Types of motorcycle helmets
The main types of motorcycle helmets include:
- The classic integral is a closed type with opening glass and a built-in protective chin bar.
- Lightweight open type with a face shield that does not completely cover the head.
- A modular that allows you to fold back the visor and chin bar without completely removing the product from your head.
- Racing helmet with long visor.
The modular is the most convenient option for a motorcycle helmet. It has good strength and reliably protects the head and chin. In some cases, it may have greater weight and cost than a monolithic integral.
The most budget option would be an open motorcycle helmet, however, it is more often used for driving at low speeds, since the driver’s head is not fully protected. The motocross helmet is comfortable and, among other things, has a long chin bar.
Manufacturer Features
Currently, each manufacturer produces helmets using its own technology. All products are different from each other and have individual characteristics. The general rule for everyone remains reliability, a high degree of security and compliance with quality standards.
In the model range of some manufacturers, there are exceptions among the standard types of motorcycle helmets.
For example, one of these options is a transforming helmet, the main feature of which is changing the position of the jaw protection. The design of the product allows you to remove the chin bar to the back of the head, turning the helmet from a closed one to an open one.
A large number of manufacturers are working abroad on popular equipment and popular equipment, however, among domestic products there are also interesting models that attract close attention, for example, the domestic “Predator” helmet.
DIY motorcycle helmet “Predator” (photo)
Safety for vehicle drivers is one of the most important criteria that receives a lot of attention today.
Unlike car owners, motorcyclists show special interest in the level of their own protection while driving, using special clothing and auxiliary accessories for this. Properly selected equipment is of great importance in matters of ensuring reliability. Uniforms are used not only as a means of protection in case of road accidents and from adverse weather conditions, but also as a way of self-expression and emphasizing individuality. The leading role in this process is played by a mandatory attribute - a motorcycle helmet.
Review and general characteristics of the motorcycle helmet
Today, motorcycle lovers express their individuality with the help of equipment, giving preference to new products and exclusive items. Among such interesting and unique models, the domestically produced “Predator” helmet became the subject of general discussion. The model for this product was the image of a monster from the movie of the same name.
The 2010 model is manufactured in Moscow and Tolyatti; the official manufacturers of motorcycle helmets in this bold design are NLO-Moto and Nitrinos. Handicraft production has also been established in other cities of Russia. Many private craftsmen can boast of their skills and offer to make this helmet model to order.
The helmet design is patented and has a lot of possibilities and various removable parts. All these characteristics and the presence of additional options distinguish the manufacturing technology of one motorcycle studio from another. The motorcycle helmet is made manually from composite material with carbon reinforcement, the inner layer of the base is made of standard foam. In each case, the product turns out to be special.
About the helmet
A great way to emphasize your individuality is to use an original motorcycle helmet. Unfortunately, when making equipment, many manufacturers give preference to the classic design. They focus on the level of protection. But what about those people who want something unusual? It is for them that the Predator motorcycle helmets are presented; photos of the models can be seen in the article. They were created in 2010 and are a great way to express yourself. They are distinguished by not just bold, but even flashy design. They are manufactured using modern technology, which provides a high level of protection. And this, combined with a stylish appearance, allows the Predator to compete with classic models. Basic versions are available for sale. If desired, you can separately order additional options that will make the helmet truly unique.
Individual features of the Predator model
Despite differences in production technology, all structural characteristics responsible for the level of safety are observed in each version.
The weight of the Predator helmet in the basic configuration is approximately 1,820 grams.
The kit includes light-colored protective glasses, and it is possible to install a molded protective mask. The space under the helmet is ventilated using a special two-channel system, which significantly increases the level of comfort.
In one of the standard versions, such a helmet has a size grid from XS (55-56 cm) to XXL (63-64 cm) and is made in matte black. It is decorated with 22 dreadlocks about 35 cm long and has a visor that must be opened with two hands.
Another manufacturer offers classic models weighing more than 2 kg, with 17-20 rubber or nylon dreadlocks, a double body with the possibility of reinforcement and a visor that can be opened with one hand. Different models of helmets are used as a basis; colors, decor and cost vary.
DIY predator helmet
We present to your attention the Predator motorcycle helmet, which you can make with your own hands thanks to the author of the Gauranga model and our compatriot Ilya Gladkov , who, in fact, developed it. If ultimately the helmet will be used for its intended purpose, then I advise you to strengthen it with many layers of epoxy + fiberglass mat (fiberglass), preferably with some kind of gasket, while not forgetting about ventilation.
As for the layout of the Predator helmet itself, it takes up 20 pages in pepakura. The model is low poly, so it will be easy to glue. The Predator motorcycle helmet comes out quite large, much larger than the standard head size, but I believe that this was done to allow for reinforcement on the inside. If you don’t need so much extra space, I recommend making the Predator motorcycle helmet smaller.
DIY Predator motorcycle helmet – Motorcycle Predator Helmet papercraft
Thanks to paperbe, we are posting another scan of the Predator’s motorcycle helmet, much more polygonal and streamlined. It is quite easy to assemble, the model is cut well, I think even a beginner could handle it, it takes 13 pages.
Make a Predator Helmet out of paper - Motorcycle Predator Helmet pdo
Thanks to sarutobi obito and the Thai author of the layout himself, we are posting the third version of the Predator helmet model. It looks quite high-tech, so to speak. In pepakura it takes 11 pages. Making this version of a predator motorcycle helmet with your own hands is quite simple.
Download the Predator Motorcycle Helmet scan – Predator casco papercraft
We are glad to present you another wonderful development of the Predator motorcycle helmet from fellow Necrosster . Its visibility is much better than that of the previous two masks, and it looks up to par. Standard sizes. Assembly difficulty is below average. The reamer is cut well, the parts are arranged laconically.
Additional options for the Predator model
Optionally, such a motorcycle helmet can be equipped with LED and laser modules, which operate on batteries and are located on the right side of the product body. The elements have a red backlight and are launched using a button.
In addition, mirrored and darkened visors may be available as additional equipment, added to change the image and protect from the bright sun.
The appearance can be improved with the help of different colors, a combination of carbon and lacquered coating, the presence of designer engraving, airbrushing and colored tips on dreadlocks. It is possible to add spectacular fangs made of plastic or carbon fiber to the lower part of the predator’s helmet. Feedback on the use of such accessories is very positive; it adds courage and determination to the entire look.
Nitrinos
The Predator helmet is a challenge to the outdated approach to motorcycle helmet design. When creating our helmet in 2010, we thought that this helmet is for those who are ready to be different from everyone else. An incredibly bold, eye-catching design and modern composite manufacturing technology are the key to a stylish and safe motorcycle helmet. While maintaining an unrivaled design, we are constantly improving the characteristics of the Predator helmet, adding new, unique options, creating a truly exclusive product.
Patent and differences between the original Predator helmet and fakes
Basic equipment One-color Predator helmet with strong dreadlocks 34 cm long - and this is already enough to get an incomparable feeling from owning this unique helmet. Each helmet shell is constructed from multiple layers of fiberglass and Kevlar for superior strength. Together with 22 dreadlocks, the weight of the basic helmet is 1800 (±50) grams. The Predator helmet features a four-channel adjustable ventilation system for comfortable head airflow. The quick release system for the visor allows you to change it depending on the lighting (day, night). The basic configuration of the helmet includes one light visor and a fleece cover. Cost – 49,500 rubles
Production time, delivery Each Predator helmet is made to order after payment. Payment is made according to the invoice that you will receive after placing your order. The production time for a Predator helmet depends on the configuration and ranges from 15 to 30 working days. The helmet is delivered using the EMS service throughout Russia and the world. Delivery time takes from 4 to 12 days. Delivery costs are calculated depending on the address.
Dreadlocks A distinctive feature of the Predator helmet is dreadlocks. Choose black or white dreadlocks at your discretion, as well as length: - 34 cm - 45 cm - ladder CLICK TO VIEW OPTIONS
Three-point LED module Three bright red LEDs are a spectacular decorative element for the Predator helmet. The module is turned on and off by a miniature button at the bottom of the helmet. To operate the LEDs, two AAA batteries (2x1.5V) are required. In addition to red ones, we can install: green, blue, white, orange LEDs. Please indicate this when submitting your application. CLICK TO VIEW DEMONSTRATION The cost of the option is 1500 rubles
Three point laser module
Three red laser modules in an aluminum housing. Laser beams will be visible in fog or smoke. We use lasers with powers up to 5 mW. Lasers of this power do not harm the retina of the eye. The lasers are turned on by a miniature button at the bottom of the helmet. The lasers use two AAA batteries to operate.
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Option cost – 5000 rubles
Painting in one color
This is a one-color helmet coated with a layer of matte or glossy varnish. You can choose any color: black, white, orange or any other. Please indicate in your request for a helmet which color you have chosen and we will respond to you as soon as possible. You can also choose a color option from the RAL table
Additional dark or transparent visor The basic version of the Predator helmet is equipped with one light visor, but you can order an additional tinted or spare transparent one. Option cost – 5000 rubles
Additional mirror visor
The mirror visor has a tinting effect, which is very convenient in bright sunlight. In addition, the mirror coating of the visor adds some mystery to the Predator helmet, because no one will be able to see your eyes.
Option cost – 5200 rubles
Carbon tips for dreadlocks
Made of carbon fiber, the tips are an element that emphasizes the overall design of the Predator helmet. The tips are made by hand. After manufacturing and final processing, each of the 22 pcs. covered with two layers of varnish.
Option cost – 4850 rubles
Kevlar tips for dreadlocks
Made from biaxial carbon-kevlar fabric, these tips come in four types: - Red; — Orange; — Blue; - Green. Decide which color will perfectly match your Predator helmet.
Option cost – 4850 rubles
Engraving (scars, hieroglyphs)
Hand-carved scars and symbols etched into the surface of the helmet, highlighted with red and silver paint. We offer you several engraving options, choose the one you like or suggest your own!
Option cost – 1400 rubles
Carbon version of the Predator helmet
Fully carbon fiber, 150 grams lighter, and just as durable, the Predator helmet. The carbon fiber texture perfectly complements the fantastic design of the Nitrinos helmet.
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Option cost – 37,200 rubles
Airbrush
The most effective option. The helmet is painted by a highly qualified artist. Each work is an individual drawing. You can look at examples of painting of a Predator helmet and choose the one you like. Also, according to your wishes, the artist will prepare an individual sketch.
CLICK TO VIEW OPTIONS Option cost – 34,800 rubles
Royal Predator
This modification includes the options “Crown”, “Fangs”, one set of dreadlocks and a specially designed design. If desired, you can apply any other airbrush to this form.
CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO Option cost – 42,800 rubles
Volumetric fangs
Embossed fangs on the helmet give a different style to the Predator. Combined with airbrushing, this option adds aggressiveness to the helmet. You can choose from two fang options.
Carbon version of the Predator helmet with fangs
Full carbon helmet with carbon tusks.
CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO The cost of the option is 37,200 rubles
Backpack
Special backpack for the Predator helmet. The upper material is durable, wear-resistant and has moisture-repellent properties. The interior is made of soft materials that will help avoid scratches during transportation. There are pockets for documents, money, keys and other small things; special compartment for storing replacement visors. Convenient carrying handle. The unloading system and adjustable straps allow you to adjust the backpack to suit you and reduce the load on your back.
Option cost – 8800 rubles
Calculate the cost and place an order Choose: helmet size (how to determine the size of a helmet), dreadlock length, lasers or LEDs. Having selected the necessary options, you will see the cost of the helmet. You can add or remove additional options, the price will update automatically. This way, you can choose the best option for yourself. When you decide to place an order, fill out the contact information and click SEND APPLICATION. We will contact you during business hours.
Attention! At the moment, orders can be placed on credit. For detailed information, write to us by email or in the “Additional information” field when filling out the order form.
Cost of the Predator protective helmet
The price of the basic professional model of the Predator helmet varies depending on the manufacturer and can range from 20 to 35 thousand rubles.
Additional accessories are not included in the price and can be purchased upon request. All masters and motorcycle studios include personal equipment in the basic and additional package, producing individual and almost unique helmets for each customer. By adding additional options, the product becomes spectacular, but the price increases significantly.
A spectacular helmet for a motorcyclist - the Predator motorcycle helmet
Unlike motorists, whose safety is given great importance even at the design stage of a car, a motorcyclist does not feel this support and is forced to resolve issues of his safety on his own for an additional fee.
And this safety is ensured by the motorcycle rider’s equipment, which serves not only to protect in case of a road accident, but also protects the owner from natural disasters.
And now, when the biker movement has reached unprecedented proportions, equipment has also become a means of self-expression. The clear favorite in performing all these functions is the motorcycle helmet, which is a mandatory means of passive safety for motorcyclists in many countries around the world. On the modern market, the choice of motorcycle helmets is very wide, but there are not too many representatives of the domestic industry in this range.
The “Predator” motorcycle helmet has deservedly become one of the brightest representatives of domestic motorcycle helmets . Produced by Russian motorcycle studios NLO Moto (Nlo-Moto) from Moscow and Nitrinos (Nitrinos) from Tolyatti, as well as some folk craftsmen.
Helmets from all manufacturers differ in structure and technology. The helmet is widely popular not only among domestic bikers, but also among foreign ones.
Types of unusual motorcycle helmets
Making unusual motorcycle helmets can be considered a fine art. Skilled craftsmen create unique masterpieces that you want to look at in more detail from all sides. Some talented drivers successfully update old motorcycle equipment and independently breathe new life into tired things.
The external design of a motorcycle helmet can include any drawings, graphics and photographs - images of cartoon and movie characters, a mask of a frightening monster or a world-famous robot. Thus, interesting options include open helmets with images of round objects instead of the driver’s head - a tennis ball, a walnut, a watermelon, a billiard ball and a bowling ball. A bold solution could be an imitation of the brain or skull on a helmet, as well as a monolithic helmet with goggles and a face mask.
Interesting products include the patented Predator helmet. Photos of all kinds of bright motorcycle helmets can be examined in detail in the article and thus gain inspiration, fresh ideas and, possibly, a new hobby.
Making your own Predator helmet
Many motorcyclists are actively interested in how to make a Predator helmet. Is it possible to do this yourself without changing the general template features of the serial product?
Following the instructions, it is quite easy to make a “Predator” helmet with your own hands. But if there are doubts and uncertainty about the safety of the resulting design, it is recommended to use such a helmet for decorative purposes.
A classic helmet is used as the basis. The desired pattern is set using certain materials: paper and plasticine are used to create the mold, and fiberglass and epoxy glue are used for finishing and impregnation. The dry structure must be completed and painted, and then the mask must be secured to the helmet.
Following another technology, it is possible to apply the Predator shape to a basic helmet using suitable plastic and professional equipment. In this case, appropriate protection is guaranteed due to the double layer of the shell and the presence of a full helmet under the structure.
How to make a Predator helmet in UFO-Moto
The Predator motorcycle helmet is manufactured without violating DOT and ECE safety standards. A Predator uniform made of durable plastic is attached on top of a regular motorcycle helmet. So the result is only an improvement in security due to the fact that there is now more protection. And then the structure of the Berserk Predator motorcycle helmet is shown in more detail:
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Step-by-step instructions for making a Predator motorcycle helmet with your own hands
- A classic helmet is selected as the basis. You can buy a budget basic model or use one of the existing options that has become boring or needs restoration.
- After selecting a donor, it is necessary to clean it of internal fillers, remove foam rubber and other parts.
- The remaining foam cap is installed on special construction equipment - a slipway platform (taking into account the size of the head).
- Then you need to give the product the correct shape using a soldering tool.
- Plasticine is fixed on top of the foam base, the layer is smoothed and evenly distributed using a roller.
- Having given the form a finished look, a base portion of epoxy resin is applied to a smooth base, and small pieces of fiberglass are distributed on top. Next, the process is repeated to form several layers. Once the fabric is immersed and well saturated with resin, you should wait for the structure to dry completely.
- The invention is cut down with an angle grinder, then the remaining plasticine is removed using a construction hot air gun.
- Then, following safety instructions, the mold is sanded. Here a grinder or drill with a special cleaning disk is used.
- By using automotive putty, the structure is completely smoothed out. The surface must be well prepared to avoid the appearance of unevenness and roughness when painting the product.
- Next, you need to paint the structure and get the first visible result.
- Now you need to add dreadlocks to the helmet in the form of tight laces. When threading them through the holes on the top of the head, it is important not to forget to secure each one from the inside.
- The helmet is decorated with three LED lamps on the right side, batteries and contacts are installed in the jaw area.
- The strap is secured with rivets of a new design.
- The internal foam fillers from the previous helmet are adjusted to size and formed into briquettes using fabric, and then glued into various parts of the product.
- The final step will be the selection and gluing of a visor - a tinted part made of plexiglass.
A protective helmet is a mandatory safety attribute used by motorcyclists around the world. There are many types of motorcycle helmets, but those who want to experiment with design can add brightness to their image using the most unusual options, such as a helmet in the shape of a predator.
Every motorcycle enthusiast has the opportunity to order a similar product from official motorcycle studios, or try to make it with his own hands, following the instructions. The main thing is the decision to change your image and the desire to be special!
Hello friends!
So, this time I set out to make a predator's head. And he did make it. Yes, the result turned out to be not the same as that of the local craftsmen. By the way, I take this opportunity to say hello and thank them for the step-by-step description of the process of creating this kind of thing. My entire skull helmet is covered in bumps, some potholes and scratches. And this head weighs so much that my neck will soon become as pumped up and thick as that of mixed-fight fighters. And it's all about crookedness. Okay, from afar all this bacchanalia will be invisible.
Surely, if the Predator society had adopted the same rules as we had in ancient Sparta, when crippled newborns were thrown off a cliff or fed to pigs, then a predator cub with a head similar to my creation would instantly fly into the abyss of outer space.
But I do not despair, because the end of a thing is better than the beginning. Next time it will be better.
It turns out I had a helmet for number two. Honestly, I have never seen anything worse. However, it was a real Buddhist Chinese helmet for 700 Russian tenge. Yes, I know that by forcing him to put on his passenger, he did not gain any protection. Unless from the traffic police.
But I honestly went around all the stores in my city for 100k and in the neighboring one for 600k, trying to find a branded helmet. There’s nothing there... Okay, then I tried to find a Chinese one, but at least it would fit. And then nothing. A helmet either the size of an airship, in which my head dangled like a ping-pong ball in the gym, or a helmet for gnomes, hobbits, tadpoles, microcephalics.
Still, I took it the size of an airship, deciding that I would stuff it with foam rubber. I stuffed it up and it became noticeably better. The visor of this helmet is scratched by anything harder than a fingernail. It is also cloudy and with its curvature distorts this beautiful and crazy world. The inside of the helmet smells like the smell of the fuel and lubricants warehouse when I served in the army.
My brother, and then my girlfriend, rode in this helmet for a season, and even in such a short time, the visor was completely covered with scratches, not only on the outside, but also on the inside. And I told her that such long eyelashes are too much. Well, I took off the visor, put a hairy grinding wheel on the grinder and began to process it. It has become noticeably better.
Encouraged by the success, I thought that it wouldn’t matter if everyone could see my eyes in the helmet, so the visor should be tinted. Actually, I did this in order to feel somehow more protected from the mocking glances of passers-by. And according to the canon, the visor of a predator should be black.
I trudged to the auto store and stocked up on tint film with 90% light transmittance. Here are our proud traffic police officers who find fault with the tinting on the windshield of a car. I wonder if they picked on anyone for having a tinted visor?
Okay, first of all, I spent five minutes peeling off the protective film of the tint to expose the sticky layer. They used: nails, brother’s teeth, knife, needle, scalpel, blade. I even tried to use two strips of tape, gluing them to different sides of the film. Somehow I peeled off the film and began to stick this thing on the visor. Oh, how great and powerful the Russian language is when it comes to swearing. Oh those bubbles! I hate it!
Then, remembering my experience in gluing photoresist onto the surface of a printed circuit board, I filled a blue basin with water and began gluing under water in order to exclude air. It got better, the bubbles disappeared, but WAVES appeared. Well, hedgehog cat! The thing is that the visor is curved in two planes and it is probably impossible to stick the film. In short, I gave up on this idea.
So, first of all, we need to smear ourselves and get some plasticine. So I went through stationery stores, looking for cheaper and more plasticine. It turned out to be a bit expensive. I bought a couple of packs of multi-colored plasticine “Behemoth” and began to knead it furiously. Now, if you eat a green cucumber, a red tomato, a yellow melon, a purple eggplant and white rice, then, no matter how you look at it, the result will be brown. It turns out that this axiom also applies to plasticine, only the daub results in the spirit of young and ardent impressionists.
Imagining myself to be Michelangelo, I began to shape the Predator's skull. It turns out that you need a lot, a lot of plasticine. So I visited the stationery store once again, under the disapproving gaze of the saleswoman. SUDDENLY in the farthest corner I discovered special modeling clay. Only 70 rubles per half kilo. While plasticine cost the same for 150 grams.
He put the resulting thing on his naked brother. The helmet turned out to be damn heavy, so you have to hold it from behind with your hand, otherwise it will fall forward. But we haven’t stuffed the foam inside yet.
With a smug smile, I went home with two packs of this very clay. It turned out to be more difficult to crush it, but the fiasco overtook me the next morning.
Everything was cracked to hell. Only then did I read in the instructions for the clay that the drying time is 2 hours. I then tried to soak it in water to reuse it. Only the floor and wallpaper were stained.
Reluctantly, the saleswoman sold me 2 more packs. But now I was much more agile. Having quickly sculpted the unknown shapes of the Predator’s head, I rushed to the basement. A bottle of epoxy and fiberglass was happily waiting for me there.
I poured a jar of hardener and resin into a mayonnaise bucket and stirred it with my finger. I began to cut the fiberglass into strips. And then I suffered another fiasco. Hmm, funny word, fiasco. Oh yeah. FIAAAASCO. In general, the fact is that fiberglass is very durable, rigid and elastic, just like my girlfriend’s.
Well, the epoxy flowed freely through the cells of the fiberglass and did not stick to the surface of the helmet at all. Here I became stern, brought my eyebrows to the bridge of my nose and began to apply polyethylene on top of the fiberglass coated with epoxy in order to somehow press it. It partially worked, but it was very uneven. He tore everything off, got upset and, deciding to leave this matter for the morning, went to drink tea and cookies.
The next day, I took an ordinary white cloth and began to cover the helmet with it, generously moistening it with epoxy. It turned out much better. The visor was protected with a layer of polyethylene. And left it to dry for a couple of days.
After drying, it turned out to be a hard and very durable thing. I haven’t tested it for hardness with a hammer, of course, but so far nothing has crumbled, and that’s good news.
I bought putty and began to coat the helmet with it, trying to smooth out the bumps and irregularities formed by the hardened epoxy. Yeah, figs there. It turned out to be some kind of strange putty, like toffee. He reaches for a spatula and that’s it. I have already tried to dilute it and, on the contrary, to dry it. I screwed it up somehow and got this:
Horrible, I know. But I decided that then it would all be sanded off and it would be smooth and shiny, like a cat’s. While everything was drying, I bought some black clothesline and started knitting the Predator’s hair. Honestly, I couldn't. Well, I can’t do it smoothly and beautifully. So I gave it to my brother and let him suffer himself.
Of course, one rope was not enough and, of course, there was no black rope in the store. Only green remains. Well, what should we do? I took it, and I have STAIN at home. In short, I then soaked the tied braids in stain, and they turned into a noble wood color. I think it was a dark maple.
When I went down to the basement with a bunch of predatory hair, I sanded it. I sanded and sanded and sanded almost all the putty without achieving what I wanted. It's still uneven. Damn it! Well, to hell with him...
Then I discovered that I had smeared the entire visor with epoxy, stain, and putty. Well, oh my! I took a knife and cut the visor to hell. It was necessary to make something new out of something. And I just happened to have a sheet of acrylic glass 2 mm thick lying around. And what? It'll do! I made a pattern and cut it out. Seems not bad. Then I glued this thing onto the same epoxy. Then, he went to the bathroom, took a vein, put on a helmet and directed a stream of hot air into the visor in order to check if there were any gaps. I somehow don’t want the visor to fall inside the helmet while moving and get into my mouth.
It's time to dissect the skull! Oh yes, while my brother was knitting braids... By the way, I remembered that in the army they also knitted such things and made BANDS , which they sewed along pockets, collars, or made aiguillettes out of them. Sewing troops, by God. Well, while he was selflessly knitting them, I, no less selflessly, painted the helmet brutal black and varnished the top so that it would shine like a cat’s.
For the lobotomy, I took 12mm drills and drilled 8 holes. Saint Lucretius! Well, what kind of plastic is this? You can pick it out with your fingernail. Never, comrades, never buy Chinese helmets for number two! I bought it, I'm an idiot. I then inserted the Predator's hairs onto epoxy and finished painting the chipped areas with paint.
The result was this:
It’s crooked and unsightly, I know. But I tried. Dad said “Well done!” But the saddest thing is that last year I closed the season on December 1st. There was no snow then, it was just cold. Well, it’s so cold, about zero. You put on thicker panties and head off into the sunset. And now, in mid-October, it started snowing and it became very chilly, as much as minus 12. So it was not possible to ride with a helmet and scare impressionable grandmothers.
That's probably all. Be healthy, friends. The road never ends.
UPD : I weighed the helmet, it turned out like a man, 3.2 kg.