Custom Helmet Graphics

[geekmaster]

I have a blue 2009 FZ6R, and a plain white HJC CL-16 helmet that is about 3 years old. I still like the helmet, but would like to make it a bit more "interesting", to match the bike a bit more. I've looked many places online, but really can't find any graphics, and I'm no designer.

I'm thinking that something similar to the white angled graphics on the side of my bike would be good, only in blue.

Any ideas, photoshops, places to get something like this, or ways make my own graphics? I'm looking for any and all ideas that could match the bike (no skulls, etc., but anything Yamaha-themed is OK).

 

[JonKerr]

I would actually suggest not spending the money and effort on having that helmet painted. Helmets have a life span of 4, 5 years max before the EPS starts to break down. If the helmet is already 3 years old, it doesn't have much life left in it. Even if its never hit the ground.

That being said, I'd buy a new plain helmet and go from there. I've always wanted a custom painted helmet. I've always loved Kimi Raikkonens helmet designs. Flat black with red and white pin striping designs. You could sub blue instead of the red.

 

[JonKerr]

Here's another one of his.

 

[geekmaster]

Thanks, JonKerr. Yeah, I was thinking the helmet may need to be replaced in a couple years, in which time I'll upgrade to a much nicer one, I hope. Just wanted something to spruce it up in the meantime (not a paint job, but maybe some vinyl graphics or something). Otherwise, I guess I'll keep the nice bright white for safety's sake.

 

[JonKerr]

Ah. Vinyl would probably be much more cost effective and easier. I bet you could find some of the Yamaha style graphics on eBay. There's tons of vinyl guys on there.