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Pontlee77
| Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 12:49 pm: |
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I'm thinking of buying an Icon Helmet, any one has any experiece with them? or what helmet would you suggest I purchase? I currently have a Buell ( kbc?) and a Bmw Enduro, so I'm open to any option. Thank you. |
Dride
| Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 01:21 pm: |
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I bought on Icon mainframe earlier this year, and I love it. It fits well, and wind noise is minimal. It did fog up a bit at first, but I just had to open the top vents. Switching shields from tint to clear is super easy. |
Judotrip
| Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 03:17 pm: |
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I bought the tyranny...I like it alot and the scala q2 fits in there pretty nice. Dride is right that they fog, but I put in a Progrip no fog shield liner which solved it..I say it is worth the money... |
Svh
| Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 06:05 pm: |
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I have the Domain 2 and bought it when they first came out. I have loved it so far but it is at the end of its life with me. The bottom rubber trim piece is falling off and superglue is not holding. I have had it for 4+ years and it just started to fall apart. Shield changes are easy and color/tint choices are plentiful. Common complaint with Icon helmets is the visor does not like to stay down when you look over your shoulder to do a lane change. I have had it happen maybe 5 times in the time I have had it and it happened at times I was umm above 80mph. It is annoying and slightly dangerous but so is going that fast and waking up in the morning. Super easy to clean and the graphics/color opions are some of the best. I like the flat black rubatone but it gets hot in the sun in a hurry. Go try them on I am sure you have a local dealer somewhere close. |
Thegibbon
| Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 06:59 pm: |
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I got a Mainframe as my first helmet, liked the graphics but it was extremely hot and jerked my head around at highway speeds. Switched to a Scorpion Exo-700 a couple months laster and was much happier. |
Pontlee77
| Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 10:17 am: |
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Un fortunatelly in spain there is only one shop that had icon, and the only item the had was 1 jacket and one pair of boots, seems it was purchased by a client of the shop when he was in the US, but i have 3 icon jackets (got fleabay)so i'm searching around for a new medium one reasonable priced. Thanks for all the info. |
Sanchez
| Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 12:16 pm: |
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I enjoyed my Alliance SS. I have to say my current Arai Corsair is far superior, though. |
4cammer
| Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 01:49 pm: |
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Hmmm....after seeing their ads for the last few years, and taking a look at the new Icon line courtesy of the Oct issue of Motorcyclist Magazine, I have come to the realization I might not be their demographic target. Is this for real? http://www.rideicon.com/speedcretin.jsp |
Dentguy
| Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 02:20 pm: |
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Hey 4cammer, This http://www.rideicon.com/product_details.jsp?catego ry=2228&id=8852&rank=100 Goes with something like this http://www.haxan.com/portfolio/freakylinks/WWWFRE~ 1.COM/FREAKO~1/MUTANT~1/MORE/HORNIM~1.HTM |
Obuell1_kanoby
| Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 02:11 pm: |
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I have the Icon Airframe, $300 US. I like it, doesn't fog up, lots of vents. I use a medium, it puts some pressure on the front of my forehead after long trips. That could be because of my blockhead!! other than that it just right.
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Timn
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 12:19 pm: |
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My Icon mainframe was a disappointment. Chin vent ceased to function. Paint (silver) did not hold up to the slightest abrasion, you could scratch it with your fingernail. Icon customer service was not helpful. I finally gave up and bought a Nolan. My 2c |