Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners

I just bought a Davida Pudding Helmet for my puddy little head. They were on sale for $190 on ebay. But now i see they arent DOT approved?
So where does everyone use the Puddings? (that have them).

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I just bought a Davida Pudding Helmet for my puddy little head. They were on sale for $190 on ebay. But now i see they arent DOT approved?
So where does everyone use the Puddings? (that have them).

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Not in NY State
If your helmet is not DOT approved you will be fined if pulled over for any reason for not wearing a approved DOT helmet

Some states don't even require a helmet

Its a personal choice giving your state laws

This helmet may look good but it is your head and I would try to be as safe as possible
At any time a dear, a distracted driver, road conditions, ect may put you in position that you would wish you had a better helmet
IMO

Tommy

You are right you know. I would only ware this helmet while riding the R69S. Which is close to home and short rides.
Their other helmets are DOT but not the pudding. Its the kool factor.

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Sounds like a bit of rationalization...of course it is for you to decide. I think I could hurt myself quite easily on any of my motorcycles no matter the speed. Not sure why because it's the R69S makes a difference...it can do the ton...but I guess there is that cool factor.

You see, this is my last chance to look Kool. Ill be 69 on the 03/21/18. So me 69, bike 1969, R69S. Its all about the #s..... And yes it hurts at any speed.

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My personal thoughts on these helmets . They may have been a good design in the 1960s . Today I wear a Full face Shoei . I am 78 years young and ride a 1961 R69S . It is fitted with front wheel double discs from a R90S . I am into safety and would never consider one of these helmets . I still road race competitively . I have an old Shoei that I had when I crashed about 4 years ago . If you send me your E mail address I will send you a photo of what the helmet looks like . I don't know about being " cool " I want to still race and enjoy my R69S .

The added risk of an open face helmet is incremental when compared to the huge increase in risk of riding a moto instead of driving a car. Arguing about the various levels of gear that we wear to improve our chances slightly seems kinda pointless.

I own everything from full race leathers/back protector/huge gauntlet track gloves to a nice un-armored leather jacket and a 3/4 helmet. I wear all of it at various times depending on what I am doing and feel like wearing.

A few years ago my mother told me "The older I get the more risk I can take since I have less potential life to lose" and I think she has a good point.

I believe when your times up, you times up. But you can increase it with safety. I cant use a full face helmet it messes with my peripheral vision to much. I have 4 shorty helmets.
I just helped a gentleman Sat. in a parking lot and another man. Get his nice Harley dresser up off the pavement. Said it was the 2nd time in over 50 yrs. he dropped his bike. And I know the feeling, thats why I went back to air heads.....their lighter.
But I want to enjoy the scenery, smell the roses and not threw my own helmet sweat.
I have a 70% VA disability (USAF) and my S1 is deteriorating, but im going to ride as long as I can. And see how I like my pudding helmet. May just put it in the box and never use again? But chances are......

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I like the look of the Davida helmets. I have an old open face DOT Bell that I sometimes use around town but not of a long trip or highway. I know that anything can happen at any time... even just puttering around town. That being said it's personal choices. When I ride in a state that does not require helmets like CT (13 miles away) or Florida (I was at Daytona Bike Week last week) I still wear a helmet. My choice and I feel kinda weird no wearing one.

A Davida for $190 seems ultra cheap to me. Aren't they usually $300-$400? I know they are upfront telling you that they are not DOT.

They are usually 300-400 thats why I got one. But didnt know they were not DOT until after I bought it. But may have got it anyway.
Saw a sign on his site by the helmets he was showing that said "Not DOT". Just arrived today. Its Kool.

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