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Karma · 03-17-2007, 1:34 AM

Well i have a GMAX, HJC, Scorpion, and Joe Rocket helmets, love all of them well except not to crazy about the GMAX.

BDAZXX · 03-20-2007, 3:13 AM

I just picked up a Arai ReEntry. Nicest looking helmet I have ever owned!!

Finally 016.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com

Finally 017.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com

Finally 018.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com

Finally 023.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com

jboroff · 03-20-2007, 1:44 PM

I'm just getting back into riding after a 4 year hiatus and I have an Arai Quantum e that I bought new as a left over in 2002. I only wore it for one 7,000 mile season but I absolutely loved that helmet.

My question is: Has helmet technology come that far in the last 5 to 6 years that I should consider something newer. I did 30 miles on my new XX two weekends ago when the weather broke here in Massachusetts and I still felt like the Arai worked/fit great.

billypf · 03-20-2007, 9:31 PM

Scorpion is by far the best value for the price. I have the EXO-700

Dogman · 03-20-2007, 10:19 PM

I just tried on the HJC CARBON FIBER MODEL!! WOW NICE!!!

Ragtag · 04-01-2007, 5:22 PM

I recently got myself a Suomy Vandal.
It fitted my bonce best ( I had my eye on a Shark RSI but it didn't feel as comfy).

The vandal is a little louder at speed than my old suomy, but it's a damn sight lighter.
Very pleased.

Ragtag.
(sorry about the piccy quality, it was taken with a camera phone)

Pavdog · 04-14-2007, 12:00 PM

Trying a Shark RSi this year. Couple of rides and so far it's okay. The shield change is ridiculously easy/fast. Not sure about the venting yet.

Had an HJC CL-11 (?) previously. Decent enough helmet but the wind noise is crazy.

Edit: Been riding with the Shark RSi for about a month now. It's a decent enough helmet. But I've noticed a fair amount of wind noise, and oddly enough it comes in through the bottom of the helmet in the neck area behind the ears. If the padding was thicker it'd be a super-quiet helmet. Very odd they'd design the foam like that. Not sure if it's done on purpose or what.

RobRidesXX · 04-15-2007, 11:09 AM

Suomy.
It's a few steps up from my old Shoei rf200.

Suomy Spec 1R Vittoriano Guareschi

KBTOURERE · 04-20-2007, 9:01 PM

Fulmer. Only problem is most places don't carry parts or shields for the full face Fulmer.

slyxdevil · 05-11-2007, 3:59 PM

i gott a icon main frame and a shoei rf1000 love them both been favoring the icon

janabetis · 05-11-2007, 5:20 PM

Today I bought a Shark RSR2 Roses KWB.
Amazing value for money + the design.. damn I love it!

birdxxx · 05-13-2007, 2:00 AM

well i actually own 3 agv, m2r and my new on a r-jays gp 1

ladyninja · 06-11-2007, 12:46 PM

I have a Scorpion! LOVE IT!!! I've had several different helmets from a Shoei to HJC, and I tell you what I believe the Scorpions were made for women (Sorry to the men that are wearing them)! I love my scorpian. The ventilation is awesome, never fogs up, tight but not suffocatingly tight, and its extremely quiet (makes using the chatterboxes a whole lot easier) ! You know what the best part about it is, they are cheap, but definitely not cheaply made! 6000 miles and going strong! Will be getting another helmet in the spring and it will definitely be a SCORPION!

flblackbird · 06-11-2007, 1:06 PM

Here's my KBC, my wife & daughter bought it for my birthday last year.

BBXX00 · 06-14-2007, 1:43 AM

I use a Shoei RF-900. Third one I have owned. Lately I have been thinking og trying something else, but don't know what.

uncatchablTrent · 06-14-2007, 3:04 PM

I have a Vega Altura. They're light and inexpensive, DOT certified, but not Snell certified. It's mostly yellow, like my Icon jackets, because I want to be visible! I loved the fit and look of the orange Shoei RF-1000 Picotte 3, but I didn't want to spend the approximately $470. My girlfriend liked the fit of the Shoei also, but she also didn't want to spend that much, so she got a yellow HJC AC-12 Axis.

I really like the Akuma Werewolf helmet, with its great graphics and LED's in the rear vents, but it also isn't Snell certified. If it was, I'd already have bought it. I'd like to get a Snell certified helmet, I just don't know yet which one it'll be. I'm still looking.

1100xxben · 06-14-2007, 5:07 PM

Started out with a Fulmer D2 helmet. Liked it for a while and an ok helmet for the price. Started having problems with the way the visor attached to the side of the helmet and the tabs kept breakin off the visor. I think I'm on my 4th visor in a year. Also, the vent tab for the vent in front of the mouth is a major POS and broke almost right after I bought it.

I just recently purchased a Scorpion EXO 700 and can't say enough good things about it. The only thing I'd complain about is the fact that the first notch opens the lid too far. Sometimes I'd like to just crack it open a 1/4 of an inch to get a little more airflow, but I have to open it to an inch and a half. Oh well, it's still a great helmet other than that. I'm just waiting on an auto-tinting visor for the helmets now

Aiki · 06-18-2007, 5:35 PM

I have a New one - Arai Laguna Seca

TigreST · 06-22-2007, 9:56 PM

Interesting read here on helmet safety standard testing. It's a along read but you may find it as interesting as I did.

Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online

Tony "So...let me hit you in the head with this 2x4! You want the helmet on or off?" Bagley

Frank851 · 06-26-2007, 12:15 AM

I had signet Arai helmets for years and have switched to Scorpion. This helmet has an optional monochromatic shield that goes from clear at night to dark in the summer sun here in Miami. Great venting system, cool, nice graphics, and the best tinted shield available. Inside is fully removable and washable. Drys in minutes. Fraction of the cost of a new Arai and in my opinion a better fit / finish helmet. I have the Scorpion EXO-700 "Crack head". Great helmet, DOT & Snell approved.
Frank

Hillbilly4eva · 07-05-2007, 2:24 AM

I'm sure it's a little late in the thread but Comp Acc has certain Shoei RF 1000 and TZ-R models on closeout. Personally I have a TZ-R and think it is a fantastic lid, coming from an AGV that was way heavier and way louder. Competition Accessories: Helmets: Street Helmets: Full Face

Trinity

Lumpy · 07-27-2007, 6:46 AM

Ihave a beautiful black X-Spirit. Phenomenal lid.

NIFreebird · 08-07-2007, 6:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumpy

Ihave a beautiful black X-Spirit. Phenomenal lid.

I'm with you Lumpy, the X-Spirit is a fantastic lid, but I remember meeting John from Florida at the bash and his lid was the same but not called an X-Spirit

PinoyXX · 08-30-2007, 1:46 AM

Mine are AGV GP1, HJC CL14, and Zeus 508W

phillips2DAMAXX · 08-30-2007, 11:18 AM

Haven't seen one of these in the list Yet, I have a Cabert Justissimo, modular. Bought it because has sun glasses/viser inside the helmet as a flip up. Good finish, quieter than any modular and good fit.

phillips2DAMAXX · 08-30-2007, 11:19 AM

Sorry that was a typo Caberg Justissimo

uvaldexx · 09-01-2007, 8:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillips2DAMAXX

Sorry that was a typo Caberg Justissimo

I have a Caberg Justissimo as well, although not fliptop. Mine is full face.

Visor is nice and the helmet is pretty quiet.

Spicholy · 09-09-2007, 1:06 AM

I voted for Nolan as that is what I was wearing. Just picked up a Scorpion 700 in plain white today. Definately quieter and less buffeting in the wind.

Nutter67 · 09-09-2007, 1:23 AM

I have an RXT flip top. A bit noisy at speed and sits a bit too close to my chin/nose/mouth but was the only helmet in 3 shops that fitted my head with some degree of comfort. When I have regained some of my savings, I will start looking for a new lid.

FrankGarvin · 09-21-2007, 7:26 PM

a boring all-white Shoei RF-1000

Looks perfectly stupid with my bright red mesh jacket, but thats the point.

I "LOOK" stupid.

Those little old ladies at intersections see me.

I was sitting on the fence about getting a Scorpion EXO-700 as I really liked the fit and a decent amount of features for the price.

Think I might try-out/pick up an EXO-1000 when they come out.
The little drop down sun visor would be handy here in Phoenix.

View Poll Results: What's your helmet brand?
AGV	39	4.30%
Arai	162	17.84%
Scorpion	53	5.84%
HJC	160	17.62%
ICON	30	3.30%
KBC	45	4.96%
Nolan	40	4.41%
Schuberth	38	4.19%
Shark	41	4.52%
Shoei	294	32.38%
Suomy	20	2.20%
VEGA	12	1.32%
Vemar	2	0.22%
Other	103	11.34%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 908. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2007, 1:34 AM	#91
Karma Join Date: Jan 31 2007 Location: Flordia Age: 29 Posts: 203	Re: What's your helmet brand? Well i have a GMAX, HJC, Scorpion, and Joe Rocket helmets, love all of them well except not to crazy about the GMAX. __________________ Karma Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, but NEVER QUIT.

03-20-2007, 3:13 AM	#92
BDAZXX Faster than you think you are. Join Date: Oct 13 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 304	Re: What's your helmet brand? I just picked up a Arai ReEntry. Nicest looking helmet I have ever owned!! Finally 016.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com Finally 017.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com Finally 018.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com Finally 023.jpg photo - Randy Glaze photos at pbase.com __________________ Ride Fast, Ride Safe and remember we live more in 5 minutes than most people do in a lifetime. Randy AFM#799

03-20-2007, 1:44 PM	#93
jboroff Join Date: Mar 19 2007 Location: Boston, MA Age: 41 Posts: 33	Re: What's your helmet brand? I'm just getting back into riding after a 4 year hiatus and I have an Arai Quantum e that I bought new as a left over in 2002. I only wore it for one 7,000 mile season but I absolutely loved that helmet. My question is: Has helmet technology come that far in the last 5 to 6 years that I should consider something newer. I did 30 miles on my new XX two weekends ago when the weather broke here in Massachusetts and I still felt like the Arai worked/fit great.

03-20-2007, 9:31 PM	#94
billypf Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL Age: 22 Posts: 613	Re: What's your helmet brand? Scorpion is by far the best value for the price. I have the EXO-700

03-20-2007, 10:19 PM	#95
Dogman Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 29	Re: What's your helmet brand? I just tried on the HJC CARBON FIBER MODEL!! WOW NICE!!!

04-14-2007, 12:00 PM	#97
Pavdog Join Date: Feb 28 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 42	Re: What's your helmet brand? Trying a Shark RSi this year. Couple of rides and so far it's okay. The shield change is ridiculously easy/fast. Not sure about the venting yet. Had an HJC CL-11 (?) previously. Decent enough helmet but the wind noise is crazy. Edit: Been riding with the Shark RSi for about a month now. It's a decent enough helmet. But I've noticed a fair amount of wind noise, and oddly enough it comes in through the bottom of the helmet in the neck area behind the ears. If the padding was thicker it'd be a super-quiet helmet. Very odd they'd design the foam like that. Not sure if it's done on purpose or what. Last edited by Pavdog; 05-11-2007 at 4:10 PM. Reason: Add info

04-20-2007, 9:01 PM	#99
KBTOURERE Need to sell it Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: CA Posts: 19	Re: What's your helmet brand? Fulmer. Only problem is most places don't carry parts or shields for the full face Fulmer.

05-11-2007, 3:59 PM	#100
slyxdevil Join Date: May 02 2007 Location: sussex nj Posts: 228	Re: What's your helmet brand? i gott a icon main frame and a shoei rf1000 love them both been favoring the icon __________________ hard to steer when the devils driving,brakes who needs em they only slow you down NOW ROCK ME UP TO 135!!

05-13-2007, 2:00 AM	#102
birdxxx Join Date: May 12 2007 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 40	Re: What's your helmet brand? well i actually own 3 agv, m2r and my new on a r-jays gp 1

06-11-2007, 12:46 PM	#103
ladyninja Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Posts: 98	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have a Scorpion! LOVE IT!!! I've had several different helmets from a Shoei to HJC, and I tell you what I believe the Scorpions were made for women (Sorry to the men that are wearing them)! I love my scorpian. The ventilation is awesome, never fogs up, tight but not suffocatingly tight, and its extremely quiet (makes using the chatterboxes a whole lot easier) ! You know what the best part about it is, they are cheap, but definitely not cheaply made! 6000 miles and going strong! Will be getting another helmet in the spring and it will definitely be a SCORPION!

06-14-2007, 1:43 AM	#105
BBXX00 Join Date: Jun 08 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 44 Posts: 12	Re: What's your helmet brand? I use a Shoei RF-900. Third one I have owned. Lately I have been thinking og trying something else, but don't know what.

06-14-2007, 3:04 PM	#106
uncatchablTrent Join Date: Mar 10 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 30	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have a Vega Altura. They're light and inexpensive, DOT certified, but not Snell certified. It's mostly yellow, like my Icon jackets, because I want to be visible! I loved the fit and look of the orange Shoei RF-1000 Picotte 3, but I didn't want to spend the approximately $470. My girlfriend liked the fit of the Shoei also, but she also didn't want to spend that much, so she got a yellow HJC AC-12 Axis. I really like the Akuma Werewolf helmet, with its great graphics and LED's in the rear vents, but it also isn't Snell certified. If it was, I'd already have bought it. I'd like to get a Snell certified helmet, I just don't know yet which one it'll be. I'm still looking.

06-14-2007, 5:07 PM	#107
1100xxben Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 28 Posts: 328	Re: What's your helmet brand? Started out with a Fulmer D2 helmet. Liked it for a while and an ok helmet for the price. Started having problems with the way the visor attached to the side of the helmet and the tabs kept breakin off the visor. I think I'm on my 4th visor in a year. Also, the vent tab for the vent in front of the mouth is a major POS and broke almost right after I bought it. I just recently purchased a Scorpion EXO 700 and can't say enough good things about it. The only thing I'd complain about is the fact that the first notch opens the lid too far. Sometimes I'd like to just crack it open a 1/4 of an inch to get a little more airflow, but I have to open it to an inch and a half. Oh well, it's still a great helmet other than that. I'm just waiting on an auto-tinting visor for the helmets now

06-22-2007, 9:56 PM	#109
TigreST Join Date: Jun 03 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 658	Re: What's your helmet brand? Interesting read here on helmet safety standard testing. It's a along read but you may find it as interesting as I did. Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online Tony "So...let me hit you in the head with this 2x4! You want the helmet on or off?" Bagley

06-26-2007, 12:15 AM	#110
Frank851 Frank851 Join Date: Jun 11 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 37	Re: What's your helmet brand? I had signet Arai helmets for years and have switched to Scorpion. This helmet has an optional monochromatic shield that goes from clear at night to dark in the summer sun here in Miami. Great venting system, cool, nice graphics, and the best tinted shield available. Inside is fully removable and washable. Drys in minutes. Fraction of the cost of a new Arai and in my opinion a better fit / finish helmet. I have the Scorpion EXO-700 "Crack head". Great helmet, DOT & Snell approved. Frank

07-05-2007, 2:24 AM	#111
Hillbilly4eva Join Date: Jul 04 2007 Location: Lockport Posts: 121	Re: What's your helmet brand? I'm sure it's a little late in the thread but Comp Acc has certain Shoei RF 1000 and TZ-R models on closeout. Personally I have a TZ-R and think it is a fantastic lid, coming from an AGV that was way heavier and way louder. Competition Accessories: Helmets: Street Helmets: Full Face Trinity

07-27-2007, 6:46 AM	#112
Lumpy Eifel Mountains here we come Join Date: Apr 20 2007 Location: Hampshire. UK Posts: 71	Re: What's your helmet brand? Ihave a beautiful black X-Spirit. Phenomenal lid. __________________ Just like the Playstation only you can die!! If I'd wanted to work with the mentally retarded I would have opened a Harley dealership.

08-30-2007, 1:46 AM	#114
PinoyXX Join Date: Aug 06 2007 Location: P.I. Posts: 38	Re: What's your helmet brand? Mine are AGV GP1, HJC CL14, and Zeus 508W

08-30-2007, 11:18 AM	#115
phillips2DAMAXX Join Date: Mar 14 2007 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 68	Re: What's your helmet brand? Haven't seen one of these in the list Yet, I have a Cabert Justissimo, modular. Bought it because has sun glasses/viser inside the helmet as a flip up. Good finish, quieter than any modular and good fit.

08-30-2007, 11:19 AM	#116
phillips2DAMAXX Join Date: Mar 14 2007 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 68	Re: What's your helmet brand? Sorry that was a typo Caberg Justissimo

09-09-2007, 1:06 AM	#118
Spicholy Join Date: Aug 28 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 40	Re: What's your helmet brand? I voted for Nolan as that is what I was wearing. Just picked up a Scorpion 700 in plain white today. Definately quieter and less buffeting in the wind.

09-09-2007, 1:23 AM	#119
Nutter67 Administrator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 5,423	Re: What's your helmet brand? I have an RXT flip top. A bit noisy at speed and sits a bit too close to my chin/nose/mouth but was the only helmet in 3 shops that fitted my head with some degree of comfort. When I have regained some of my savings, I will start looking for a new lid.

09-21-2007, 7:26 PM	#120
FrankGarvin Join Date: Aug 02 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 70	Re: What's your helmet brand? a boring all-white Shoei RF-1000 Looks perfectly stupid with my bright red mesh jacket, but thats the point. I "LOOK" stupid. Those little old ladies at intersections see me. I was sitting on the fence about getting a Scorpion EXO-700 as I really liked the fit and a decent amount of features for the price. Think I might try-out/pick up an EXO-1000 when they come out. The little drop down sun visor would be handy here in Phoenix.