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What's your helmet brand?
| View Poll Results: What's your helmet brand? | |||
| AGV |    | 32 | 4.32% |
| Arai |    | 138 | 18.62% |
| Scorpion |    | 45 | 6.07% |
| HJC |    | 132 | 17.81% |
| ICON |    | 25 | 3.37% |
| KBC |    | 37 | 4.99% |
| Nolan | | 32 | 4.32% |
| Schuberth | | 29 | 3.91% |
| Shark | | 34 | 4.59% |
| Shoei | | 239 | 32.25% |
| Suomy | | 18 | 2.43% |
| VEGA | | 9 | 1.21% |
| Vemar | | 2 | 0.27% |
| Other | | 70 | 9.45% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 741. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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03-17-2007, 1:34 AM
| #91 |
 Join Date: Jan 31 2007 Location: Flordia Bike(s): 1997 Blackbird,2007 CBR 1000 Repsol,1992 CBR 600F2 Age: 28 Posts: 203
   | 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.  |
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03-20-2007, 3:13 AM
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| Faster than you think you are.  Join Date: Oct 13 2006 Location: Nor Cal Bike(s): XX and RC's Posts: 304
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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 |
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03-20-2007, 1:44 PM
| #93 |
 Join Date: Mar 19 2007 Location: Boston, MA Bike(s): 1999 CBR 1100 XX Blackbird Age: 40 Posts: 28
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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. |
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03-20-2007, 9:31 PM
| #94 |
 Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL Bike(s): 1997 blackbird Age: 21 Posts: 377
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Scorpion is by far the best value for the price. I have the EXO-700
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03-20-2007, 10:19 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Chicago Bike(s): HD Roadster Posts: 9
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I just tried on the HJC CARBON FIBER MODEL!! WOW NICE!!!
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04-01-2007, 5:22 PM
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 Join Date: Apr 01 2007 Location: Preston, England, UK. Bike(s): 97XX in Black Age: 51 Posts: 26
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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) |
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04-14-2007, 12:00 PM
| #97 |
 Join Date: Feb 28 2007 Location: Ohio Bike(s): 99 Blackbird, 98 VFR Posts: 39
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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 |
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04-15-2007, 11:09 AM
| #98 |
 Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: Ohio Bike(s): 1100XXBB Posts: 11
| Suomy. It's a few steps up from my old Shoei rf200. Suomy Spec 1R Vittoriano Guareschi
__________________ - - I Grew Up 1 Time, I Didn't Like It - - - - - - - - - - - - 1100XXBB - - - - - - - - - - |
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04-20-2007, 9:01 PM
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| Need to sell it Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: CA Bike(s): 2003 CBR XX Posts: 19
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Fulmer. Only problem is most places don't carry parts or shields for the full face Fulmer.
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05-11-2007, 3:59 PM
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 Join Date: May 02 2007 Location: sussex nj Bike(s): 98 cbr 1100 xx muzzy full system Posts: 218
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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!! |
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05-13-2007, 2:00 AM
| #102 |
| Join Date: May 12 2007 Location: adelaide south australia Bike(s): honda cbr1100xx honda vf1000f interceptor Posts: 40
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well i actually own 3 agv, m2r and my new on a r-jays gp 1
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06-11-2007, 12:46 PM
| #103 |
 Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Bike(s): 1999 Honda Blackbird Posts: 73
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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!
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06-11-2007, 1:06 PM
| #104 |
| What cop??  Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Bike(s): 02 Bird Age: 39 Posts: 1,621
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Here's my KBC, my wife & daughter bought it for my birthday last year.
__________________ Mike 02 Silver Bird I'm a Yamaha tech., that's why I ride a Honda  |
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06-14-2007, 1:43 AM
| #105 |
 Join Date: Jun 08 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Bike(s): 2000XX Age: 42 Posts: 12
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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.
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06-14-2007, 3:04 PM
| #106 |
 Join Date: Mar 10 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Bike(s): '05 Ninja 250, '99 XX Posts: 25
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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. |
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06-14-2007, 5:07 PM
| #107 |
 Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Bike(s): 2002 CBR 1100XX dual CF devil pipes. 1982 XL500R Age: 26 Posts: 206
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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  |
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06-18-2007, 5:35 PM
| #108 |
 Join Date: Nov 14 2006 Location: Belgium Bike(s): Super Blackbird - Black Posts: 62
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I have a New one - Arai Laguna Seca
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06-22-2007, 9:56 PM
| #109 |
 Join Date: Jun 03 2007 Location: Canada Bike(s): 98 CBRxx Posts: 262
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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 |
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06-26-2007, 12:15 AM
| #110 |
| Frank851 Join Date: Jun 11 2007 Location: Miami, FL Bike(s): Red 1991 Ducati 851, Silver 2002 CBR 1100XX Posts: 33
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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 |
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07-05-2007, 2:24 AM
| #111 |
| Join Date: Jul 04 2007 Location: Lockport Bike(s): Bird Posts: 39
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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 |
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07-27-2007, 6:46 AM
| #112 |
| Eifel Mountains here we come  Join Date: Apr 20 2007 Location: Hampshire. UK Bike(s): Black and Beautiful Posts: 51
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Ihave a beautiful black X-Spirit. Phenomenal lid.
__________________ Just like the Playstation only you can die!! |
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08-07-2007, 6:57 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 31 2007 Location: New Zealand Bike(s): Standard 1999 CBR1100XX FI Posts: 23
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08-30-2007, 1:46 AM
| #114 |
| Join Date: Aug 06 2007 Location: P.I. Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX Posts: 38
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Mine are AGV GP1, HJC CL14, and Zeus 508W
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08-30-2007, 11:18 AM
| #115 |
 Join Date: Mar 14 2007 Location: Flower Mound, TX |