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Posted:  28 Jan 2010 22:34 [?]  
Im probably going to get a Scorpion Exo 1000  http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad76/lexatv/exo-1000-apollo-mblk.jpg
Posted:  28 Jan 2010 23:33   Last Edited By: rndrkeagle[?]  
I went and got 2 of these Buell/KBC Magnum helmets when GRHarley.com had them on sale at $59. Got a set of size small pads and my 6yo son wears one of them when he's riding on the back of "Daddy's Racing Motorcycle" 

Kids are great!

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2168_20091210213805_L.jpg
Posted:  29 Jan 2010 01:25 [?]  
Arai Corsair in silver
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 02:58 [?]  
+1 lexatv on the Scorpion Exo 1000, I have one so comfortable with the air inflate check pads, not noisy, the tinted inner sun visor comes in very handy .well vented for cool air flow in the summer heat and close them in the cold and no cold air gets in unless you want it to , never fogs up.
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 03:03 [?]  
I keep trying to find one of these

http://www.megatao.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/halo-odst-replica-helmet.jpg


But really, my next helmet might be an icon variant
http://www.pricy-spicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/icon-variant-helmet-copy.jpg
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 04:07 [?]  
I went with the Icon Domain Decay.  Pretty happy with the looks, just gotta wait for the weather to break to try it out.
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 04:17 [?]  
hey.....  those of you that have ICON helmets.....  has anyone had an issue witht eh visor blowing open on you when you check your blind spots?  I was told by a sales rep at Cyclegear (local shop) that they are pretty notorious for that....
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 05:12 [?]  
buddy of mine has one
hasnt happened to him, but he has a domain2, and its got that locking pin thing by the visor lift, so its kinda hard to open PERIOD lol
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 05:16 [?]  
I've got an Airframe and I've never had it blow open without the pin locked. But yes, with the pin lock, I have a hard time just opening it at lights.
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 18:16 [?]  
Boreas, I have that same helmet(the one nookie posted).  Picked it up at the HD dealer the same day I got my bike.
Posted:  09 Feb 2010 22:43 [?]  
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i have a joe rocket carbon fiber in blue.. wanting to buy one in black tho.. but 400 bucks is alil more than what i want to spend right now


@PABueller, take a look at this....  the Joe Rocket Carbon IS the HJC FS-15 Carbon helmet. Competition Accessories has it for $233..

HJC FS-15 Carbon
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 00:07 [?]  
I have the Bell Apex - Ripper Red.  nice helmet, fits well, some noise issues.  if it's not square you can hardle hear the bike. the kevlar does make it light and has good ventilation no real fogging issues even on colder days.
i would get another one maybe the reactor color.

anyone have some good feedback on helmets with low wind noise?
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 04:12 [?]  
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What's wrong with the X30?


I have the Nexx X30 and am happy with it.  It's one of those cool looking European Helmets nobody seems to be able to get stateside... until now.

My biggest issue with it happens when stopped or at low speed.  The visor is permanently attached to the front fairing, so if you need to defog or get some fresh air, you'll need to crack open or rotate the front of the helmet.  I love the rest of it.  How about ZERO windnoise at highway speeds (slight with the nose vent open), again, thanks to the permanent faceshield.  I am able to hear the engine, tranny, road and cars around me.  The built in shades completely cammouflages my face from the outside world.  A quick locking strap can be donned with gloves on... it's that simple.

I have the Orange/Black one and it draws lots of looks... maybe they think I'm the Orange Power Ranger?

Anyways, I purchased a second one, plain flat black in size XL and it still sits in the box, still in the protective bag with the tags attached. I haven't worn it since my original intention was to have it sprayed to match the markings of the F117 Stealth Fighter, only to learn that the surface of the helmet won't allow paint to stick or harden enough to keep it from cracking.  The project went dead on arrival.

http://www.scootershop.com/catalog/images/X30_Plain_Black.jpg

http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0015/4878/NEXX-OPEN_zoom.jpg


Revzilla has them for 349.00 with free shipping

Here's a YouTube Video Review

PM me if you're interested.  I'm willing to let it go for $250 shipped to you...
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 08:57 [?]  
pm sent I think a couple days ago, sending another now.
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 09:10 [?]  
have a RF1100 on order right now.. should be here in a few days...
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 13:30 [?]  
Wow, what a difference from the Suzuki forums...where the helmet threads all read Arai, Shoei, Suomy....over and over.  Nice to see so many different choices on here.
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 15:37 [?]  
MacBuell, pm replied...
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 19:24 [?]  
Trill- +1 on that Variant! If I hadn't just got a new Scorpion, that would be on my list! Bad ass design!
Posted:  10 Feb 2010 22:11 [?]  
heres my lid, a Zox..had it for a few years

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5248_20100210130143_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5248_20100210130316_L.jpg

looking forward to a new lid in a few months, I am liking the Scorpian EXO 1000 as well
Posted:  12 Feb 2010 00:21 [?]  
Update, the Nexx X30 has been claimed...

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