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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 22:50 | [?] |
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i'm looking for a new helmet
but i can't choose between: icon/arai/shoei/ugv/bandit very importantfor me: safety, not to heavy, airflow/vents price around €300 to €400 or $410 to $683 |
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 22:57 | [?] |
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I just got a new Icon Helmet and it seems pretty good. Once the weather warms up ill get a better opinion of it. 
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 23:14 Last Edited By: pyrat | [?] |
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Take a look at the new Arai RX-Q. The helmet was just announced in December, and goes on sale this week I believe. It would be my first choice if I was to buy another helmet. I actually just bought a Arai Corsair V in October, and I absolutely love it. The RX-Q, which has all of your important requirements and is in your price range, is basically a Corsair V built for the street. Just my two cents. 
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 23:16 | [?] |
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| I love my Shoei | |
| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 23:23 | [?] |
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Buell turbulent built by agv dot and snell approved and it was only $100
http://www.grharley.com/Buell_Turbulent_Helme ... Might aswell snag a pair of the Race glove for and extra 29 Bucks
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 23:28 | [?] |
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i am thinking about getting the Icon variant
http://rideicon.com/index.jsp?homeImage=varia ... |
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 23:45 | [?] |
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a word of caution on ICON helmets. This is not from personal experience, but I was considering one of them myself about a year ago (cyclegear had them on sale) when the guy in cyclegear said not to use them on a sport bike because when leaning forward (typical sport bike riding position) when you look back to check your blindspot, the visor can blow open. I had this happen with my HJC CL-MAX and let me tell you it ain't no fun!
over in Europe... I would consider an AGV or an OSBE.. Shop around and see if any dealers near you have any Buell GP Tech helmets (if you're lucking you can find those for less than €400) They are the exact same Racing helmet as the AGV GP Tech helmet (usually selling for €500+) with the Buell name on them. |
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2010 23:55 | [?] |
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I have the HJC IS-16, It was cheap, and I LOVE it. It has a sunvisor built in that sits behind the regular visor.
Check it out: 
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 00:30 | [?] |
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 00:34 | [?] |
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| The one that fits the best. | |
| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 01:41 Last Edited By: xtremelow | [?] |
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Scorpion, great fit and finish not to mention you can get some great deals, otherwise HJC does make some great helmets for cheap as well.
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 02:40 | [?] |
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"The one that fits the best."
I couldn't agree more. I was dead set on getting an Aria cuz they 'are the best on the planet' but fit like crap. I have a narrow head and several of the big expensive brands gave me pressure points in my forehead. I setteled on a $150 Scorpion and it fits me perfect. |
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 02:44 | [?] |
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i have the Icon airframe and i love it!!! even in the ick of florida humidity. the ram air is great and not too loud. looks great too i have gotten A LOT of compliments.
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 02:59 | [?] |
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of the ones u listed, id go for a shoei.. rf1100... its gotten good reviews, and has one of the best airflows without being overly noisey
with RE to the scorpions.. my exo400 is SO noisey i cant stand it... but it DOES have a bronze visor no one else makes... so i love it too.. grumble grumble. turn my head right and it whistles SO loud, turn it left and the general wind noise seems to double. ugh i like a lot of the icon helmet styles the rubatone paint is nice, its a flat rubbery feel, im not a GLOSSY fan really the liners also feel the comfiest to me but id go for what fits best... or... the top 3 best fitting.. and then narrow it down by wind noise and venting ability and style after the fitting |
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 04:50 | [?] |
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| i have to admit the flat black ones do look nice but its like putting your head in the oven in the summer!!! | |
| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 05:10 | [?] |
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scorpion makes some flat white ones
AND u can get my sexy bronze visor lol! 
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 05:42 | [?] |
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Quote: He lied, had mine 2 yrs and it "clicks" and holds as good as new. I have the rubitone finish (below) and love it - great fit and awesome airflow. Have yet to ride with my newly acquired Buell helmet though. the guy in cyclegear said not to use them on a sport bike because when leaning forward (typical sport bike riding position) when you look back to check your blindspot, the visor can blow open. 
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| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:29 | [?] |
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| I use a Bell Apex in flat black. It's great. Cyclegear.com are selling them for 99 bucks right now and if you are military you will get an extra 10-12% off that. I have used it now in 90-100 degree's with 90% humidity and I've used it in mid to high 20's and it's been awesome. Only time the visor foggs was sitting at a light in the cold but as soon as i either flipped it up a notch or started riding it cleared right up. It's a snug fit but so soft at the same time. | |
| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:41 | [?] |
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| Have you checked out any of the AKUMA helmets? They have some pretty nice helmets. They have a carbon fibre one. its called the phantom or something like that, but it comes with a transitions(light sensitive)visor. its in the $400 range. I plan on getting one here soon. | |
| Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:49 | [?] |
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I've had the Akuma Wolverine since last riding season. I have a XXXL, and it still doesn't fit right. XXL in Shoei fits me great...but not the Akuma. Decent helmet..saved my dome in an accident..and it's the only helmet with a rechargeable battery system built in. The reason why I got it was because of the promised tint on demand visor..which still hasn't seen the light of day.
The lights in the back are cool at night..and the map light LED in front has come in handy once or twice. 
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| Posted: 10 Feb 2010 22:02 | [?] |
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i can't choose betweet:
SHOEI: XR-1000 AGV: Stealth, GP-pro ICON: Alliance SSR, Domain 2, Airframe ARAI: Chaser
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| Posted: 10 Feb 2010 22:09 | [?] |
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| Scorpion EXO series. All of them are good helmets and VERY reasonably priced. | |
| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 01:21 | [?] |
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"The one that fits the best."
couldn't have said it better myself http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmet ... |
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 01:56 | [?] |
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| I like my Shoei. It was the one that fit me best. Try one the different ones ya like to see what fits best. | |
| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 03:04 | [?] |
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Quote:
and it's the only helmet with a rechargeable battery system built in ...or is that what they WANT you to think? http://www.bikebandit.com/afx-fx-11-lightforc ... My gf has that and the fans do work well, but i don't recommend it because it's really heavy and pretty shitty quality. I wear a scorpion EXO-400 and love it. Comfortable, not too heavy, decent at blocking wind noise, finish on the helmet is awesome too. I've got a friend with an ex-400 and another with an exo-1000 and both love theirs. |
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:55 | [?] |
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You're absolutely right. IHT makes the system for both the Akuma, the AFX and the Shoei...if I remember correctly. The AFX is garbage...you get what you pay for. The Akuma is well made...it just doesn't fit my head type. It could be because of the pads more so than the shell, but when I put it on my chin is sticking too far under the bottom of the lid. It was pretty good at not fogging to.
My Shoei RF1000 is the best fit and best helmet I have ever owned. The Scorpion EXO 1000 was heavy..and the flip down visor didn't come down far enough...and it wasn't really dark enough. My advice...if you ride a lot, spend the extra $$ to get one that fits, breathes well, is light and doesn't fog (if possible). An HJC can get the job done, just like an Arai can, but there IS a difference between the two. You may not even notice if you don't use it frequently...but I can sure tell. Good luck. |
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 17:13 | [?] |
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Choose by what fits you head and try it on. Most people buy a helmet that is 1 to 2 sizes too big.
I got fitted at the Intl M/C Show in January and the Arai Corsair V fit me the best out of all the helmet manufacturers on your list. Figures, somehow I always end up with the big money helmet fitting me the best.
Heads up: I was hoping to get the RX-Q to save some $$ over the V. The new Arai RX-Q has a different internal shape then the Corsair V. Do not assume that you'll be happy with the RX-Q if you love the V. I'm saving up for the V now. |
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 18:53 | [?] |
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| i'm down to the icon aair frame and the shoei RX1000 | |
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