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stewmg · 12-01-2006, 8:17 PM

an Arai Quantum - titanium, to match the bike and an AGV Rossi design, wild graphics (sun and moon) that is quieter and lighter than the quantum with better ventilation.

Leelover · 12-02-2006, 8:55 AM

I have a Syncrotech. Great helmet!
The latch system seems more positive and easy to use than other modulars I looked at.
The helmet is also light and has great ventilation.
I wish more shops stocked this helmet.

feelergaugephil · 12-11-2006, 9:53 PM

Simpson Bandit

DosXX · 12-12-2006, 11:31 PM

Went from a Shoei RF900 to the X-11, I like the X-11 in the summer but it is noisy compared to the RF900.

I ride with the RF900 during the winter months.

joeboxer · 12-16-2006, 12:37 PM

I have a Schuberth S1 - it's quite heavy but I got used to it.

Very,very quiet up to the 120klm mark then it's like any other helmet.

good venting and comfortable

BDAZXX · 12-22-2006, 3:40 PM

I just picked up a new lid at the IMS last week.

The newest model from Arai, The Vector.

This is called Red Eagle.
http://www.theservicepavilion.com/images/Eagle_Red.jpg

jcrich · 12-25-2006, 11:39 AM

Well, I have always been a Shoei ho, but I tried on an Arai a month or so ago and liked it as well. Wife picked this one up for me for Christmas. A Q2.

BDAZXX · 12-27-2006, 7:49 AM

I like that helmet alot Rich and if it were some of the colors I had on the bike, I'd be all over it.

Nice lid!

linkupman · 12-27-2006, 5:27 PM

I have just bought a Suomy - mainly because it fitted fine - I gotta small bonce too - my other 2 helmets are Hjc's - the flip up is noisy - but I fitted a helmet skirt and always wear earplugs.

lacombe75 · 01-03-2007, 10:30 AM

i have a shark rsr2 duhamel replica, my girl friend have a shark butterfly

PJNXX · 01-09-2007, 12:33 PM

I use a Shoei RF900. The little air exhaust wing on the back seems to really work. My head buffets less than when I had my old Shoei X8.

AbsXero · 01-13-2007, 11:44 AM

I started with a R-800 no complaints. I have since gotten the Scorpion exo 400. Very nice lid, pretty quiete and can't complain about the price or looks. Since then, a wreck has blemished the Scorpion and the wife bought a new one for Christmas, Shoei Strife Rf-1000. I haven't had it on the bike yet but i'm looking forward to it. It looks and feels great. I'm pretty sure i'll enjoy it on the road too.

n51jr · 01-15-2007, 2:56 PM

shoei

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pushin my post count

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OZDave · 01-16-2007, 10:42 AM

At least someone posted something.

I was getting sick of this thread popping up because of nothing other than an incremented vote count.

SGTSkiXX · 01-23-2007, 11:38 PM

I just added a Fulmer Joust to my collection.

Partsguy · 01-28-2007, 4:51 PM

Arai quantum 11,quiet,light,incredibly comfortable.Hate changing shields so I use a light tint all the time with sunglasses in the day.May get a Shoei next time because of the shield,had them before,only helmet that compares to the Arai and part of my job is selling helmets.Although the Icon Mainframe is pretty comfortable too.
For those whose shields fog up,use an anti-fog wax.I forget what brand I have but it works on shields.So far the bathroom mirror hasn't fogged up in 2 weeks,thought I'd test it there first.

burkhard · 02-04-2007, 4:35 AM

got the OGK Aeroblade 2
excellent ventilation good workmanship and good price

Para045 · 02-04-2007, 5:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burkhard

got the OGK Aeroblade 2
excellent ventilation good workmanship and good price

I love my AerobladeII, even on 40C days like yesterday as long as I am moving I don't feel my head sweating

cbr1100xxflame · 02-05-2007, 9:47 PM

WHAT ABOUT BELL?????

SGTSkiXX · 02-05-2007, 10:35 PM

I thought they just made helmets for drag racing

Fonzie · 02-07-2007, 5:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godspeed409

Scorpion EXO-700
HJC CL-SP

The scorpion is really really a good helmet for the money... for some reason on shoei helmets dont fit down over my head far enough, almost like my chin is sticking out under the helmet (It really isnt though). My HJC is noisy and cheaply made compared to the scorpion... and to think the HJC was MORE expensive...

Ya'll looking for a good priced helmet, i reccommend the scorpion... ive been really happy with it.

Glad to hear this God!!

Just picked one of these up at the Cleveland IMS last week. Was looking at the HJC AC-11(???) and then found the Scorp for within $5, and it had the newer Snell M2005 rating.

The real clincher though was the rep at their booth. This guy was AWESOME customer service. You could tell he really loved their product.......but more importantly, felt very sincere.......not like he was just there hawking product

Felt it was the better value for my buck, and his customer service made it a "no-brainer" for me. Hope the rest of their company is just like him if I ever have a problem with it.

Old helmet was a Fulmer with the M2000 Snell rating, but didn't see them as an option up there either, so just put "Other". Descent helmet for the money (got on sale for $75) but their shield side attachment has always given me problems.......kinda fragile/chintzy.....Always breaks out when I lift the visor

Also........Seems like I can see further back into my blindspot when I turn my head with the Scorp than I could with the Fulmer. That always bugged the piss out of me, and actually was the one thing that made me feel less safe wearing my helmet.

That's why it was a non-negotiable when I bought a new helmet. Again, Scorp's booth rep was awesome........Let me take his helmet over to one of the bike areas so I could sit on a bike with it on in actual riding position and check my blind spot visibility

Here's a pic of the new one........

SGTSkiXX · 02-07-2007, 8:50 AM

I haven't had any problems with my fulmer yet but I have only worn it 3 times so far. But it was a year end clearance at the local bike shop with military discount I walked out the door with it for 68 bucks with the blue mirrored visor included

Fast.Eddy · 02-09-2007, 1:07 PM

I have Shoei lids, they are the only ones so far that fit me well.
RF800 everyday lid
RF1000 road trip lid with Chatter box fitted to it.
A friend tried a shark and said great things about it, may try one next.
Icon are very nice when I don't rip my ears off putting it on and off.

SGTSkiXX · 02-09-2007, 2:19 PM

Just scored my wife a new Icon Kitty helmet in pink

maybe she'll model just the helmet for me tonight.

Jswan · 02-10-2007, 11:40 PM

Shoei.....

becouse its the only one thats fit my big head.

DynaChrome · 02-24-2007, 8:36 PM

Vintage Fullmer ;-)

mish · 02-25-2007, 12:08 PM

I have an Arai Quantum. On one of my trips from Cali to Chicago I added silicone gel in the holes on top of the helmet. That took care of all the unwanted wind noise, I still have a clear visor, no fog. The helmet does not get to hot. My trip was done in mid August. I wouldn't think of any other brand. I've owned Shoei,Nolan,and Schubreth

kingbrutis · 03-11-2007, 9:35 PM

I have an old agv, Shark rsr, HJC something and have a simpson outlaw. Great helmet, best I've ever had. I must say I have many tats (some old school) and love the Soumy Vandal pin up helmet. I have never bought a helmet on looks (almost the original shark flower and hjc carbon fiber) and am not sure I will. Later Joe

Silverbird · 03-13-2007, 12:37 PM

I have an Aria RX-7RR4 Corsair. I love the way it fits. Better than any other helmet i've tried (and i've tried a bunch). I don't like the way the vents work though. They are flemsy and the switches break after a while.

cbr1100xxflame · 03-13-2007, 4:05 PM

Bell Helmet MAKO Red for $125 plus shipping.

I just got mine in if anyone is interested let me know. These helmets are new from the factory.

I think I could get more if you are interested let me know. They MSRP is $150 plus shipping.

View Poll Results: What's your helmet brand?
AGV	40	4.38%
Arai	164	17.96%
Scorpion	53	5.81%
HJC	160	17.52%
ICON	31	3.40%
KBC	45	4.93%
Nolan	40	4.38%
Schuberth	39	4.27%
Shark	41	4.49%
Shoei	294	32.20%
Suomy	20	2.19%
VEGA	12	1.31%
Vemar	2	0.22%
Other	103	11.28%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 913. You may not vote on this poll

12-01-2006, 8:17 PM	#61
stewmg Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3	Re: What's your helmet brand? an Arai Quantum - titanium, to match the bike and an AGV Rossi design, wild graphics (sun and moon) that is quieter and lighter than the quantum with better ventilation. __________________ Low flight rules were made to be broken iflyablackbird@yahoo.ca Mark

12-02-2006, 8:55 AM	#62
Leelover Join Date: Dec 01 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 15	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have a Syncrotech. Great helmet! The latch system seems more positive and easy to use than other modulars I looked at. The helmet is also light and has great ventilation. I wish more shops stocked this helmet.

12-11-2006, 9:53 PM	#63
feelergaugephil Join Date: Oct 01 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Posts: 10	Re: What's your helmet brand? Simpson Bandit

12-12-2006, 11:31 PM	#64
DosXX Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: ABQ Posts: 71	Re: What's your helmet brand? Went from a Shoei RF900 to the X-11, I like the X-11 in the summer but it is noisy compared to the RF900. I ride with the RF900 during the winter months.

12-16-2006, 12:37 PM	#65
joeboxer Join Date: Dec 16 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 3	I have a Schuberth S1 - it's quite heavy but I got used to it. Very,very quiet up to the 120klm mark then it's like any other helmet. good venting and comfortable

12-22-2006, 3:40 PM	#66
BDAZXX Faster than you think you are. Join Date: Oct 12 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 304	Re: What's your helmet brand? I just picked up a new lid at the IMS last week. The newest model from Arai, The Vector. This is called Red Eagle. http://www.theservicepavilion.com/images/Eagle_Red.jpg __________________ Ride Fast, Ride Safe and remember we live more in 5 minutes than most people do in a lifetime. Randy AFM#799

12-27-2006, 7:49 AM	#68
BDAZXX Faster than you think you are. Join Date: Oct 12 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 304	Re: What's your helmet brand? I like that helmet alot Rich and if it were some of the colors I had on the bike, I'd be all over it. Nice lid! __________________ Ride Fast, Ride Safe and remember we live more in 5 minutes than most people do in a lifetime. Randy AFM#799

12-27-2006, 5:27 PM	#69
linkupman I aint dead yet! Join Date: Dec 27 2006 Location: u.k Age: 60 Posts: 10	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have just bought a Suomy - mainly because it fitted fine - I gotta small bonce too - my other 2 helmets are Hjc's - the flip up is noisy - but I fitted a helmet skirt and always wear earplugs.

01-03-2007, 10:30 AM	#70
lacombe75 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: joliette quebec canada Posts: 21	Re: What's your helmet brand? i have a shark rsr2 duhamel replica, my girl friend have a shark butterfly

01-09-2007, 12:33 PM	#71
PJNXX Moderator Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Age: 40 Posts: 1,904	Re: What's your helmet brand? I use a Shoei RF900. The little air exhaust wing on the back seems to really work. My head buffets less than when I had my old Shoei X8. __________________ -Paul

01-13-2007, 11:44 AM	#72
AbsXero Join Date: Nov 28 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 14	Re: What's your helmet brand? I started with a R-800 no complaints. I have since gotten the Scorpion exo 400. Very nice lid, pretty quiete and can't complain about the price or looks. Since then, a wreck has blemished the Scorpion and the wife bought a new one for Christmas, Shoei Strife Rf-1000. I haven't had it on the bike yet but i'm looking forward to it. It looks and feels great. I'm pretty sure i'll enjoy it on the road too.

01-15-2007, 2:56 PM	#73
n51jr Join Date: Jan 07 2007 Location: Midland,TX Age: 46 Posts: 91	Re: What's your helmet brand? shoei ( pushin my post count )

01-16-2007, 10:42 AM	#74
OZDave Join Date: Oct 16 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 808	Re: What's your helmet brand? At least someone posted something. I was getting sick of this thread popping up because of nothing other than an incremented vote count. __________________ Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me!

01-23-2007, 11:38 PM	#75
SGTSkiXX Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 241	Re: What's your helmet brand? I just added a Fulmer Joust to my collection. __________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell

01-28-2007, 4:51 PM	#76
Partsguy Vendor Join Date: Dec 23 2006 Location: near London,Canada Posts: 1,273	Re: What's your helmet brand? Arai quantum 11,quiet,light,incredibly comfortable.Hate changing shields so I use a light tint all the time with sunglasses in the day.May get a Shoei next time because of the shield,had them before,only helmet that compares to the Arai and part of my job is selling helmets.Although the Icon Mainframe is pretty comfortable too. For those whose shields fog up,use an anti-fog wax.I forget what brand I have but it works on shields.So far the bathroom mirror hasn't fogged up in 2 weeks,thought I'd test it there first.

02-04-2007, 4:35 AM	#77
burkhard Join Date: Nov 17 2006 Location: gold coast australia Posts: 38	Re: What's your helmet brand? got the OGK Aeroblade 2 excellent ventilation good workmanship and good price

02-05-2007, 9:47 PM	#79
cbr1100xxflame Join Date: Oct 31 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 77	Re: What's your helmet brand? WHAT ABOUT BELL?????

02-05-2007, 10:35 PM	#80
SGTSkiXX Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 241	Re: What's your helmet brand? I thought they just made helmets for drag racing __________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell

02-07-2007, 8:50 AM	#82
SGTSkiXX Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 241	Re: What's your helmet brand? I haven't had any problems with my fulmer yet but I have only worn it 3 times so far. But it was a year end clearance at the local bike shop with military discount I walked out the door with it for 68 bucks with the blue mirrored visor included __________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell

02-09-2007, 1:07 PM	#83
Fast.Eddy Join Date: Jan 17 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 210	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have Shoei lids, they are the only ones so far that fit me well. RF800 everyday lid RF1000 road trip lid with Chatter box fitted to it. A friend tried a shark and said great things about it, may try one next. Icon are very nice when I don't rip my ears off putting it on and off. __________________ It's not the speed that kills, it's the sudden stop at the end. If it's not black it's not a blackbird, and your just one X short of a good movie!

02-09-2007, 2:19 PM	#84
SGTSkiXX Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 241	Re: What's your helmet brand? Just scored my wife a new Icon Kitty helmet in pink maybe she'll model just the helmet for me tonight. __________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell

02-10-2007, 11:40 PM	#85
Jswan Join Date: Feb 04 2007 Location: 2 o'clock M25 London Posts: 20	Re: What's your helmet brand? Shoei..... becouse its the only one thats fit my big head.

02-24-2007, 8:36 PM	#86
DynaChrome Wannabe Join Date: Feb 15 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 95	Re: What's your helmet brand? Vintage Fullmer ;-) __________________ Where we really want to go and well walk in the sun But till then tramps like us baby we were born to run

02-25-2007, 12:08 PM	#87
mish mish Join Date: Jan 12 2007 Location: Olympia Fields,Il chicago burbs Posts: 42	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have an Arai Quantum. On one of my trips from Cali to Chicago I added silicone gel in the holes on top of the helmet. That took care of all the unwanted wind noise, I still have a clear visor, no fog. The helmet does not get to hot. My trip was done in mid August. I wouldn't think of any other brand. I've owned Shoei,Nolan,and Schubreth

03-11-2007, 9:35 PM	#88
kingbrutis Join Date: Mar 02 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 10	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have an old agv, Shark rsr, HJC something and have a simpson outlaw. Great helmet, best I've ever had. I must say I have many tats (some old school) and love the Soumy Vandal pin up helmet. I have never bought a helmet on looks (almost the original shark flower and hjc carbon fiber) and am not sure I will. Later Joe

03-13-2007, 12:37 PM	#89
Silverbird Join Date: Jan 16 2007 Location: Conroe, TX. Posts: 198	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have an Aria RX-7RR4 Corsair. I love the way it fits. Better than any other helmet i've tried (and i've tried a bunch). I don't like the way the vents work though. They are flemsy and the switches break after a while.