Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet?

rnrlifestyle · 01-18-2011, 03:31 AM

Looking for the helmet that Sam wears while on the Ducati. Does anyone have any insight as to which brand and model it is?

Flynn · 01-24-2011, 01:30 PM

I wish I knew. I have, however, found some replica decals of the "89 Forever" logo on the back of his helmet:
TRON Legacy Vinyl Decal 89 Forever Flynn Lives S(2.5") - eBay (item 280619506443 end time Jan-31-11 19:44:24 PST)

OldKen · 01-24-2011, 04:47 PM

Ducati Dark USA Helmet | Salt Lake Motorsports

Shot in the dark?

He is riding a Ducati. The film gives thanks to Ducati. I am guessing they gave them a matching helmet? This is the only one on their site that is flat black.

Shouldn't this thread be in the PROP section? Seeing as it doesn't have any pics of the original prop...

tubachris85x · 01-24-2011, 09:32 PM

From what I remember hearing, is that the helmet was custom made to appear "futuristic," although, it didn't quite look a whole lot different from modern day helmets..

metalgreyfox · 02-21-2011, 04:13 PM

Shoei RF1100

rnrlifestyle · 02-22-2011, 12:02 PM

While I appreciate your input (THANKS!

) I'd just like to ask if you're certain? I don't doubt you, but I'd rather ask and make certain before purchasing a $500 lid.

Sidewinder · 02-22-2011, 12:38 PM

After comparing it with the pics here: http://www.therpf.com/f9/tron-tron-l...0/#post1481913
I'm pretty much convinced its the one.

SAS

rnrlifestyle · 02-22-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidewinder

After comparing it with the pics here: http://www.therpf.com/f9/tron-tron-l...0/#post1481913
I'm pretty much convinced its the one.

SAS

Hadn't seen that pic! Quite definately the same helmet! Lots clearer than all the blurry screencaps!

Now I can finally go ahead and order one!

Thanks for pointing out the pic!

metalgreyfox · 02-22-2011, 08:42 PM

Sorry for the late response but yeah, I've compared it endlessly and it is the one. It was also in another thread on the RPF. Enjoy!

rnrlifestyle · 03-22-2011, 01:15 PM

And about a month later I can add that while the screen used helmet may have been painted matte black, there is no need to do the same if you're making a replica helmet. The Shoei decal (front and back) can be scraped off. The decal will break into tiny "chips" but once removed together with the glue remnants it will look PERFECT.

imaginager · 04-16-2011, 05:52 PM

Actually...and I hate to say so...but the Sam Flynn real-world helmet is a Shoei RF-1000. The tells are:

- The ridge between the two forward vents
- The ridge on the forward vents, themselves
- No rear chimneys
- The non-integral rear air dam (seen at approx 3:54 in the vid: YouTube - Disney D23's Armchair Archivists)

Which is unfortunate, because the 1100 is a truly spectacular helmet. But for screen accuracy, you'll want the previous model.

Shoei RF-1000 Strife Graphic Helmets - Closeout Competition Accessories

Sidewinder · 04-17-2011, 07:06 AM

Gotta say your evidence is compelling, i'm back in the 1000 club!

SAS

Megatron · 07-22-2011, 10:09 PM

my 1000

Sidewinder · 07-23-2011, 04:55 AM

Linky no worky.

SAS

DEVONKNIGHT · 07-25-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megatron

my 1000

Looks great Megatron! Was it easy to remove the decals on front and back? I still haven't done mine yet.

Megatron · 07-25-2011, 01:27 PM

easy but took some time, I just used my finger nails and picked it off and then cleaned up the sticky residue with zippo fluid and car bug/tar remover

DEVONKNIGHT · 07-25-2011, 02:12 PM

That sounds like fun. I also have to change the visor on mine, since it came only with a clear one. Seeing yours has now given me the motivation to finish mine. Thanks!

Jaedena · 07-25-2011, 02:51 PM

The '89 logo, would the ones from the ARG work? I have a few kicking around the house.

Megatron · 07-26-2011, 07:01 PM

not really, the ARG is very large..there was someone making retro reflective ones that had different sizes on one sheet.

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01-18-2011, 03:31 AM	#1
rnrlifestyle Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Looking for the helmet that Sam wears while on the Ducati. Does anyone have any insight as to which brand and model it is?

01-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#2
Flynn Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? I wish I knew. I have, however, found some replica decals of the "89 Forever" logo on the back of his helmet: TRON Legacy Vinyl Decal 89 Forever Flynn Lives S(2.5") - eBay (item 280619506443 end time Jan-31-11 19:44:24 PST)

01-24-2011, 04:47 PM	#3
OldKen Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,142	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Ducati Dark USA Helmet \| Salt Lake Motorsports Shot in the dark? He is riding a Ducati. The film gives thanks to Ducati. I am guessing they gave them a matching helmet? This is the only one on their site that is flat black. Shouldn't this thread be in the PROP section? Seeing as it doesn't have any pics of the original prop...

01-24-2011, 09:32 PM	#4
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02-21-2011, 04:13 PM	#5
metalgreyfox Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 97	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Shoei RF1100

02-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#6
rnrlifestyle Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? While I appreciate your input (THANKS! ) I'd just like to ask if you're certain? I don't doubt you, but I'd rather ask and make certain before purchasing a $500 lid.

02-22-2011, 12:38 PM	#7
Sidewinder Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England Posts: 3,082	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? After comparing it with the pics here: http://www.therpf.com/f9/tron-tron-l...0/#post1481913 I'm pretty much convinced its the one. SAS

02-22-2011, 08:42 PM	#9
metalgreyfox Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 97	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Sorry for the late response but yeah, I've compared it endlessly and it is the one. It was also in another thread on the RPF. Enjoy!

03-22-2011, 01:15 PM	#10
rnrlifestyle Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? And about a month later I can add that while the screen used helmet may have been painted matte black, there is no need to do the same if you're making a replica helmet. The Shoei decal (front and back) can be scraped off. The decal will break into tiny "chips" but once removed together with the glue remnants it will look PERFECT.

04-16-2011, 05:52 PM	#11
imaginager On Motorcycle Sabbatical Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,673	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Actually...and I hate to say so...but the Sam Flynn real-world helmet is a Shoei RF-1000. The tells are: - The ridge between the two forward vents - The ridge on the forward vents, themselves - No rear chimneys - The non-integral rear air dam (seen at approx 3:54 in the vid: YouTube - Disney D23's Armchair Archivists) Which is unfortunate, because the 1100 is a truly spectacular helmet. But for screen accuracy, you'll want the previous model. Shoei RF-1000 Strife Graphic Helmets - Closeout Competition Accessories Last edited by imaginager; 04-16-2011 at 05:58 PM.

04-17-2011, 07:06 AM	#12
Sidewinder Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England Posts: 3,082	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Gotta say your evidence is compelling, i'm back in the 1000 club! SAS

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Megatron Likes to destroy Go-Bots Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vector Sigma Posts: 3,845	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? my 1000

07-23-2011, 04:55 AM	#14
Sidewinder Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England Posts: 3,082	Re: Tron Legacy: Sam Flynn motorcycle helmet? Linky no worky. SAS

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