A long time ago we had a discussion here about the "eyes" that a few Japanese riders had on their helmets. [URL]http://replicabikehelmets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nakano-sakura-header.jpg[/URL] I thought it stated with the late World Superbike racer, Yasu Nagai but someone here (maybe Toosmoky?) said that it was an earlier rider they were copying. (warning; disturbing photo) [URL]http://motociclisti.myblog.it/media/01/02/ee8f5ed20d3789d3c74299ae3f631dfe.jpg[/URL] Rockit put me onto a book called "Ring of Fire" and while it's about the most disjointed book I've ever read, it's also full of fascinating snippets about the GP world, Rossi and Mike Hailwood. It also talks a bit about John 'Mooneyes' Cooper and his distinctive helmet decoration: [URL]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3391218223_e61d4510cf.jpg[/URL] Everything old is new again....
