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Peanut_man
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi,

Just wondering which brand / model of helmets do you guys use and which ones are ur favorites? I'm looking for a new helmet and wanted to know which is good and not too expensive.
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Doon
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like my shoei RF-900 a lot, but define not too expensive. Generally speaking i have found that I like the higher end helmets much better then the cheapie ones. My brother likes his HJC's and I think they where fairly cheap.
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Fcbuell
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got a scorpion Exo700... IMHO they are just as good, light, tech fabric,and nifty as any onther high end helmet. Great buy.. for $299- their anti-fog lens is amazing...
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Skyguy
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Wow I have been a bad webber just long enough to see topics resurface more than one!

Vemar VSR.
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

LOL : ).

KBC VR2 here : ). Same color as a 12 frame.
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Jcbikes
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Z1R STRIKE BLADE MOTORCYCLE HELMET
This is what I use and so do a lot of my friends. $89 or less on ebay and motorcyclist magazine did a test on all helmets and it was rated one of the best in crash's regardless of price!
check link http://motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/hatz/
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Sgthigg
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buell Asphault
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Aeholton
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

AGV Longway modular helmet
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Jpxb9
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"schuberth concept" and "J1" with sun visor included !
http://www.schuberth.com/

(Message edited by jpxb9 on March 30, 2006)
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Buell12hundo
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

soumy
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Beachbuell
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Me and my girlfriend both have Scorpion EXO's (she has 2 actually). They are great helmets. Lightweight, durable, anti-fogging, quick release shields (for night or day riding), cool graphics and best of all the lining is fully removable. This makes it very easy to wash when need be. I also have a Simpson Bandit, fireproof drag racing helmet.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Arai Astral-x, and soon a KBC force RR.
Fit is the biggest issue. The helmet has to fit your head comfortably.
The premium you pay for more expensive helmets is usually warranted by better venting,
removable liners, and quality of materials used. Motorcyclist recently had a big 2 part
article on the effectiveness of various helmets tested called blowing the lid off.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/hatz/index.html
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99buellx1
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Shark RSR
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Rich
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Arai Corsair.

Unreasonably priced, but I still wear it.
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Isham
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 01:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

RE:"I've got a scorpion Exo700... IMHO they are just as good, light, tech fabric,and nifty as any onther high end helmet. Great buy.. for $299- their anti-fog lens is amazing..."

I have a Scorpion Exo700 also and I have to admit its probably as good as a 400 helmet. I like solid colors better so I didnt have to spend all that much on it. Just $180 The Antifog is cool. My favorite feature is the breath deflector.
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Peanut_man
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a HJC AC-11 which works OK I guess, but I tried a friend's RF-1000 which seems to fit a little tighter, but still OK. The difference I can feel is at 65+mph there's way less wind force on my head w/ the Shoei than w/ the HJC and is definitely quieter. Also it seems the HJC shell is a bit bigger. (altho they both same L size and have same head circumference measurement).

So it seems there's some different in term of comfort. All of them seems to protect you well in a crash. So I'd like to know, given a proper fit, which one will be most comfortable on a naked bike such as my XB12S?

Price range? Shoei RF-1000 (non graphic) seems to be around $350, so that's probably where i start as a fair price. I have seen $600-$700 helmets and not sure if they add any other comfort / feature / performance which makes it worth the 2x the price?
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Kdan
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Shoei TZR, but I'm lusting after the Scorpion Exo700. I tried them out at the IMS a couple weeks ago and I was very impressed. The Shoei is a good helmet, but the anti-fog and removable liner of the Scorpion is rather tempting.
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Sleez
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

HJC Symax, xmas present, really like it. a little noisy though.
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Buellblastrider
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

buell high octane
removable liner
quick release shield.
lightweight durable nice helmet. goes great with the XB12S.
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Chadhargis
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got an Arai shaped head. They fit me well. I love my Signet GT (recently replaced by the Profile).
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Aldaytona
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Schuberth!
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Mr_cuell
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I apparently have an arai shaped head as well.
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Paulson
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

KBC VR2 (black)
I sure do miss the old SHOEI RF200, though.
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Angelwild327
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here in Florida the Scorpions are between 140 and 200 (depending on whether you get a fiberglass or polycarbonate helmet), I think since they're very new on the market the price is lower, they are so lightweight and once they stand the test of time, they're gonna go up in price.. fabulous helmets!
http://www.scorpionusa.com/
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Bigj
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I go through a couple of helmets a year. Right now, in commission, I have Bieffe B-20, my thrasher winter helmet(retiring tomorrow!), an HJC CL-14, my summer thrasher(retiring end of May), a new CL-14 as my new summer thrasher, and a KBC VR1 as my "good" helmet. The HJC CL's fit my head very well. The new CL-15 just replaced the 14, and has the same fit.
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Jessicasdad
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

arai corsair for my melon
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Aldaytona
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Angelwild327,
Here in Daytona the Scorpions are FREE, found 2 in my screened patio last weekend..................................
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Bomber
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 05:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

schuberth -- no comparison
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Vaneo1
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a Scorpoin EXO 700 that I picked up for $80 at an open house event. I see there charging 200+ now. Great helmet, but still pretty new to the market so they can be a little tough to find. Take the advice from the guys above about buying what fits you best. And dont settle for anything less than a Snell approval.
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Lucas70374
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 05:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

SHOEI X-11
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