KyleAj Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Hi I’ve been looking to customise my helmet to suit me and make it more personal, and I thought about sticker bombing the whole helmet so it has a sort of graffiti collage look to it. But everyone I’ve asked has said eh it will look a bit bad . Just wanted to get some other bikers opinions on it, any reply’s are appreciated Quote
raesewell Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Also don't forget the adhesive might affect the shell. Quote
JRH Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 If it s a fibreglass helmet should be no problem, but if it is a "plastic " helmet there is a chance that the adhesive may affect the shell.This is what ARAI say. though it is from 2009http://www.motorcyclenews.com/new-rider/2009/october/oct0209-faq-new-rider-advice-can-i-put-stickers-on-my-helmet/It also depends on the stickers as the helmet has lots of curves so the stickers may crease. Quote
Gerontious Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Basic rule of thumb is avoid anything with a solvent based adhesive... Easy to tell as it will have a very strong smell. To be honest I doubt very much if this sort of adhesive is used as it's really quite nasty and there are all sorts of regulations about its use these days. The fear over stickers on helmets goes right back to the 70s when polycarbonate helmets were first introduced and solvent based adhesives were very common and unregulated... A lot has changed since then following the glue sniffing epidemic in the 1980s. As well as the recognition that some people are highly sensitive to these products and should avoid all contact. Quote
Rodders Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/ Quote
raesewell Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/As already said it depends on shell type and adhesive used. Quote
Gerontious Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/ It's not solvent based. Though it is designed to be permanent to the point that trying to remove the stickers once they're fitted will damage the helmets finish.I was in the south of France twice last year and was keeping count of how many bikers I saw wearing stickers. Zero. Despite our staying at a rather busy bikers campsite... Mainly Dutch, but they didn't give two hoots about the sticker law. Nor apparently do the Gendarmerie. I might think twice if I were visiting Paris... Or another major city and likely to be riding after dark when not having them will be very obvious. Quote
Rodders Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/ It's not solvent based. Though it is designed to be permanent to the point that trying to remove the stickers once they're fitted will damage the helmets finish.I was in the south of France twice last year and was keeping count of how many bikers I saw wearing stickers. Zero. Despite our staying at a rather busy bikers campsite... Mainly Dutch, but they didn't give two hoots about the sticker law. Nor apparently do the Gendarmerie. I might think twice if I were visiting Paris... Or another major city and likely to be riding after dark when not having them will be very obvious. What about if you were attending a big motorcycling event, such as Le Mans Moto 24 (24 Heures Moto)? Quote
Gerontious Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 This a reply from the FFMC when emailed the following question...Q- how does this rule apply to British Motorcyclists visiting and riding in France?A-REFLECTIVE HELMET STICKERS X 4R431-1 of the code of the road states that all riders and pillions of motorcycles must wear an approved helmet and that helmet must have retro-reflective elements attached. The text does not exempt foreign riders. We can therefore deduce that British riders are subject to these regulations When they travel in France. The standards of approval for helmets are the same in France as the UK. They are described in regulation 22-05 which leaves the choice to each State to impose the retro-reflective elements. France chose to impose these elements. Therefore a helmet without retro-reflective elements is deemed as not approved and justifies a fine of €135.However, I would like to clarify that to this day, I have had no knowledge of a foreigner being fined on these grounds.Catherine GaldosCoordinatrice juridique de la FFMC So... Possibly a €135 fine... But in reality.... Extremely unlikely. I wouldn't bother. Quote
mikestrivens Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/ Does a white helmet count as being reflective? Quote
fastbob Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Back to the original post that invited opinions from an aesthetic viewpoint, I think it would look shit . Quote
raesewell Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 OK back on track I also think it would look rubbish. Quote
Gerontious Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Well... the old farts hate the idea, so it must be alright. Quote
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Well... the old farts hate the idea, so it must be alright. Who you calling old? I look 25 I'll have you know and I'm extremely stylish, yeah I once owned a global hypercolour tshirt but other than that... Quote
fastbob Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Well... the old farts hate the idea, so it must be alright. Not as much as I hate these silly buggers who scribble all over their bikes with a Sharpie pen . I love being old and I really love farting Quote
fastbob Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Crikey , looks like I've Sticker Bombed me toolbox without even realising what I was doing !http://i.imgur.com/RtYI0sV.jpg Quote
JRH Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 paint it or if your clever air brush it Painting unless by a specialist is not a good idea as the paint solvents could damage the EPS (expanded polystyrene) internal liner.unless it is a water Based paint. Quote
KyleAj Posted January 17, 2018 Author Posted January 17, 2018 I have a HJC IS-17 will normal stickers effect the helmet ? Quote
Six30 Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/ Think that's only if you bought your lid in France Quote
Rodders Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 On the subject of stickers on a helmet, I've learned that when riding in France that it is compulsory to have reflective stickers on the front, sides and rear. So it seems weird that helmets might suffer from the adhesive.http://www.drive-france.com/products/motorcycling-france-helmet-stickers/ Think that's only if you bought your lid in France I'm not entirely sure I follow. Are you winding me up? Quote
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