old shoei x-9 helmets

WestOzBird · 11-10-2006, 10:42 AM

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

Just kiddin

The X-11 shoei's have a removable lining which is washable. Omo sensitive was recommended to was the liner and keep it smelling all flowery and fresh. Couldn't do that to the old shoei so I would leave it outside, upside down on a sunny day to help stop it getting too skanky.

Hanske · 11-14-2006, 4:51 PM

UVEX, I did'nt see this brand in the list. So probably this is in the US not sold.

BDAZXX · 11-15-2006, 9:34 PM

Aria RX7rr4 and RX7 Corsair. Love both of them Ones black and the others a Colin Edwards first year replica. I need a new lid before next season, I think I'll get a red Hacking with the bulldog on the back.

I have a couple of Simpsons and wore them for a couple of years. Nothing like scaring ol ladies in there cages when you look like Darth Vader!!

r2t2 · 11-15-2006, 10:58 PM

Nolan N-102 and a Scorpion EXO700. I really have become addicted to the flip feature... The Scorpion is nice too... Lots of high end features thgt are well executed and it's a relatively inexpensive helmet.

BDAZXX · 11-16-2006, 1:01 AM

One of my sponsors picked up Scorpion and was trying to get me to get one...........I've never seen one in person.

Texhoss · 11-16-2006, 9:57 AM

I have had a HJC CL-14 that I reworked the foam on to help make it fit. My hat size is a 8 3/8. I have never been real happy with the tight fit. The chin guard plate is on my chin.

I just found, a Vega 4X Altura Helmet. It has a comfortable fit but only has the Dot approval. The nicer helmets have Snell Approval, also. Would someone explain the different approvals. The Vega Helmet has comfort but not as much safety.

Does anyone make a full face for 8 3/8 to 8 1/2 for large guys, with both approvals?

Thanks,

Carl

Bixxer_Bob · 11-16-2006, 4:50 PM

I'm almost embarrassed to say I got a top of the range Shoei X Spirit. It's my second Shoei, the earlier one was an XR900. Both are top kids, though the X Spirit is much lighter that the old one, only 1350gm and the vents actually work. It has the Shoei pinlock visor demist system which is basically double glazing for visors so it doesn't fog, EVER! And best of all, I got 30% of the list price. It also has a special paint job, it's a Dijiro Kato memorial which is the design he would've used the following season if he hadn't got himself killed.

haWHYnXX · 11-17-2006, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texhoss

The nicer helmets have Snell Approval, also. Would someone explain the different approvals.

I wouldn't automatically say that Snell rated helmets are better, just another test to go through - here's an article for you to peruse about the different approvals (it's rather long but very informative): Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online

oldgeezer · 11-18-2006, 12:06 PM

I found it interesting that you didn't include BELL in your lineup of possible choices. I don't currently have one, but understand BELL is attempting a "comeback" after many years and that new BELL helmets are well liked by their owners. I once owned a BELL STAR many years ago (when BELL was the 'benchmark" for full-face helmets and considered the ARAI of their time) but after the original company was sold they disappeared into oblivion (even though their bicycle hemlets / accessories are selling well). Anyone else here have any experience with the newer BELL?

My current helmet is a cheap HJC CL-14 and while it was ok for awhile, I'd really like to upgrade to something that is (1) quieter, (2) better ventillation/less fogging (3) doesn't leak onto my face/glasses and (4) areodynamically stable (At speeds over 90-100 mph my chin strap becomes a hangeman's noose due to aerodynamic lift (yes, I've the correct size). This really becomes fatiguing on long trips.

Aiki · 11-18-2006, 4:14 PM

I have a Shoei XR1000 GRAPHIC Alloy TC2
And he is very good

Strong · 11-19-2006, 6:04 AM

NOLAN N-102 with Intercom. It´s the wire intercom system, which allowed me to speak with my partner.

WestOzBird · 11-19-2006, 6:13 AM

G'day and welcome from Australia Strong

lois · 11-19-2006, 6:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgeezer

I found it interesting that you didn't include BELL in your lineup of possible choices. I don't currently have one, but understand BELL is attempting a "comeback" after many years and that new BELL helmets are well liked by their owners. I once owned a BELL STAR many years ago (when BELL was the 'benchmark" for full-face helmets and considered the ARAI of their time) but after the original company was sold they disappeared into oblivion (even though their bicycle hemlets / accessories are selling well). Anyone else here have any experience with the newer BELL?

My current helmet is a cheap HJC CL-14 and while it was ok for awhile, I'd really like to upgrade to something that is (1) quieter, (2) better ventillation/less fogging (3) doesn't leak onto my face/glasses and (4) areodynamically stable (At speeds over 90-100 mph my chin strap becomes a hangeman's noose due to aerodynamic lift (yes, I've the correct size). This really becomes fatiguing on long trips.

I think the "Icon Mainframe " will meet your needs quite nicely

oldgeezer · 11-20-2006, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lois

I think the "Icon Mainframe " will meet your needs quite nicely

I'd heard ICON helmets were manufactured by HJC, although I can't verify this, nor can I verify which ICON helmet (if any) correlate to the HJC line.
If true, it isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the upper end HJC is a nice lid.

Can anyone else confirm this?

Birdman · 11-22-2006, 8:59 AM

both top of the line Shoe and Arai are about the only ones that fit my stupid head so either way im staring $1200 to $1500 for a new lid........ ouch but you only got one head

redxxrdr · 11-22-2006, 10:19 AM

Shoei RF-1000 , with RF 900 and RF 700 backups. I even have the old open face bell that I got for my ninth birthday. And that was 38 years ago.
I really need a flip face, now that I wear glasses, but the ones I have tried are still too loud, even with ear plugs.

oldgeezer · 11-22-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redxxrdr

...I even have the old open face bell that I got for my ninth birthday. And that was 38 years ago.
I really need a flip face, now that I wear glasses, but the ones I have tried are still too loud, even with ear plugs.

Careful, Craig - you're revealing your age - you may be labeled an "oldgeezer" soon.

redxxrdr · 11-22-2006, 8:59 PM

Thanks Doug

I guess I need to start a thread on how to make a cane holder.

My kids would tell you that I will be OldFart, because there is only one Oldgeezer

SoKanXX · 11-27-2006, 11:15 AM

I just bought this helmet as a Christmas gift for myself. Its the Icon Mainframe helmet in the black bling color. I also go the bling gold face shield. It looks pretty cool I hope it is a decent helmet. I attached a photo of the helmet with the gold shield installed.

I paid $150 for the helmet at motorcycle superstore and got the gold shield off ebay for $25, I figure I will probibly get my moneys worth from it. This will be my first tinted shield I have always worn a clear shield with a black vinal strip across the top for sun control. I thought I might as well get a daytime helmet for afternoon rides. I had always been afraid to get caught in the dark with a tinted visor but this helmet just looked too cool to not put a tinted visor of some sort on.

slinger5150 · 11-27-2006, 5:13 PM

Shoei RF-1000. It's the 2nd Shoei I've owned. They fit me perfectly and are very comfortable. Very impressed with the airflow of this new one. I can feel the wind running over the top of my head when all the vents are open. They have a color that almost matches the titanium bird perfectly ( Anthracite ). Of course I bought metallic black. I don't need my helmet to match my bike.

View Poll Results: What's your helmet brand?
AGV	47	4.74%
Arai	175	17.64%
Scorpion	55	5.54%
HJC	173	17.44%
ICON	32	3.23%
KBC	48	4.84%
Nolan	43	4.33%
Schuberth	41	4.13%
Shark	44	4.44%
Shoei	315	31.75%
Suomy	22	2.22%
VEGA	12	1.21%
Vemar	2	0.20%
Other	119	12.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 992. You may not vote on this poll

11-10-2006, 10:42 AM	#41
WestOzBird Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Merriwa, Western Australia Posts: 164	Re: What's your helmet brand? eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew Just kiddin The X-11 shoei's have a removable lining which is washable. Omo sensitive was recommended to was the liner and keep it smelling all flowery and fresh. Couldn't do that to the old shoei so I would leave it outside, upside down on a sunny day to help stop it getting too skanky.

11-14-2006, 4:51 PM	#42
Hanske Join Date: Nov 14 2006 Location: Valkenswaard, The Netherlands Age: 53 Posts: 40	Re: What's your helmet brand? UVEX, I did'nt see this brand in the list. So probably this is in the US not sold.

11-15-2006, 9:34 PM	#43
BDAZXX Faster than you think you are. Join Date: Oct 12 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 304	Re: What's your helmet brand? Aria RX7rr4 and RX7 Corsair. Love both of them Ones black and the others a Colin Edwards first year replica. I need a new lid before next season, I think I'll get a red Hacking with the bulldog on the back. I have a couple of Simpsons and wore them for a couple of years. Nothing like scaring ol ladies in there cages when you look like Darth Vader!! __________________ Ride Fast, Ride Safe and remember we live more in 5 minutes than most people do in a lifetime. Randy AFM#799

11-15-2006, 10:58 PM	#44
r2t2 Join Date: Oct 22 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 152	Re: What's your helmet brand? Nolan N-102 and a Scorpion EXO700. I really have become addicted to the flip feature... The Scorpion is nice too... Lots of high end features thgt are well executed and it's a relatively inexpensive helmet. __________________ RayK aka MileHi

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11-16-2006, 1:01 AM	#45
BDAZXX Faster than you think you are. Join Date: Oct 12 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 304	Re: What's your helmet brand? One of my sponsors picked up Scorpion and was trying to get me to get one...........I've never seen one in person. __________________ Ride Fast, Ride Safe and remember we live more in 5 minutes than most people do in a lifetime. Randy AFM#799

11-16-2006, 9:57 AM	#46
Texhoss Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have had a HJC CL-14 that I reworked the foam on to help make it fit. My hat size is a 8 3/8. I have never been real happy with the tight fit. The chin guard plate is on my chin. I just found, a Vega 4X Altura Helmet. It has a comfortable fit but only has the Dot approval. The nicer helmets have Snell Approval, also. Would someone explain the different approvals. The Vega Helmet has comfort but not as much safety. Does anyone make a full face for 8 3/8 to 8 1/2 for large guys, with both approvals? Thanks, Carl

11-16-2006, 4:50 PM	#47
Bixxer_Bob Join Date: Oct 29 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire England Posts: 12	Re: What's your helmet brand? I'm almost embarrassed to say I got a top of the range Shoei X Spirit. It's my second Shoei, the earlier one was an XR900. Both are top kids, though the X Spirit is much lighter that the old one, only 1350gm and the vents actually work. It has the Shoei pinlock visor demist system which is basically double glazing for visors so it doesn't fog, EVER! And best of all, I got 30% of the list price. It also has a special paint job, it's a Dijiro Kato memorial which is the design he would've used the following season if he hadn't got himself killed. __________________ I don't want to achieve immortality through prayer, I want to achieve it through not dying. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...b/image001.gif

11-18-2006, 12:06 PM	#49
oldgeezer Join Date: Nov 16 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 67 Posts: 79	Re: What's your helmet brand? I found it interesting that you didn't include BELL in your lineup of possible choices. I don't currently have one, but understand BELL is attempting a "comeback" after many years and that new BELL helmets are well liked by their owners. I once owned a BELL STAR many years ago (when BELL was the 'benchmark" for full-face helmets and considered the ARAI of their time) but after the original company was sold they disappeared into oblivion (even though their bicycle hemlets / accessories are selling well). Anyone else here have any experience with the newer BELL? My current helmet is a cheap HJC CL-14 and while it was ok for awhile, I'd really like to upgrade to something that is (1) quieter, (2) better ventillation/less fogging (3) doesn't leak onto my face/glasses and (4) areodynamically stable (At speeds over 90-100 mph my chin strap becomes a hangeman's noose due to aerodynamic lift (yes, I've the correct size). This really becomes fatiguing on long trips. Last edited by oldgeezer; 11-18-2006 at 12:22 PM.

11-19-2006, 6:04 AM	#51
Strong Join Date: Nov 14 2006 Location: AUSTRIA (not Australia) Age: 42 Posts: 16	Re: What's your helmet brand? NOLAN N-102 with Intercom. It´s the wire intercom system, which allowed me to speak with my partner. __________________ GREETS FROM AUSTRIA STRONG Visite my Website in Austria! http://strong.oyla14.de/cgi-bin/hpm_homepage.cgi "Vacation-dreams on 2 wheels"

11-19-2006, 6:13 AM	#52
WestOzBird Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Merriwa, Western Australia Posts: 164	Re: What's your helmet brand? G'day and welcome from Australia Strong

11-22-2006, 8:59 AM	#55
Birdman Join Date: Nov 22 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 169	Re: What's your helmet brand? both top of the line Shoe and Arai are about the only ones that fit my stupid head so either way im staring $1200 to $1500 for a new lid........ ouch but you only got one head

11-22-2006, 10:19 AM	#56
redxxrdr Craig Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Age: 51 Posts: 315	Re: What's your helmet brand? Shoei RF-1000 , with RF 900 and RF 700 backups. I even have the old open face bell that I got for my ninth birthday. And that was 38 years ago. I really need a flip face, now that I wear glasses, but the ones I have tried are still too loud, even with ear plugs.

11-22-2006, 8:59 PM	#58
redxxrdr Craig Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Age: 51 Posts: 315	Re: What's your helmet brand? Thanks Doug I guess I need to start a thread on how to make a cane holder. My kids would tell you that I will be OldFart, because there is only one Oldgeezer

11-27-2006, 5:13 PM	#60
slinger5150 Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 71	Re: What's your helmet brand? Shoei RF-1000. It's the 2nd Shoei I've owned. They fit me perfectly and are very comfortable. Very impressed with the airflow of this new one. I can feel the wind running over the top of my head when all the vents are open. They have a color that almost matches the titanium bird perfectly ( Anthracite ). Of course I bought metallic black. I don't need my helmet to match my bike.