Know the feeling. Been riding backwards for 32 years and never had a new leather. Always had used leathers.Two years ago my wife gave me one for Christmas. I was like a little kid just staring at it. Worn it around the house Christmas morning. My kids were dying laughing at me and I could not have cared less.
This my Old 5/A..
Color: it was red, yes it was on my head when it happened. The sheild is about the 6th or seventh replacement. It was custom fitted to my head and still fits 30 yrs later. Actually no one fire did all the damage, just years of protecting its owner. Now I'm old and fat and just sit back and remember the glorious "Old Days" with it.
Be Safe!
wyman