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X1rider · 07-01-2009, 4:00 PM

SHOEI Europe

Edde · 07-01-2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the post, I was looking at a X-11 but new design is nice I wonder about cost and U.S. availability ?

ArmyStrong · 07-01-2009, 10:53 PM

Now, that sounds hot! But, I think my head and I prefer a more oblong shape though!

lois · 07-01-2009, 10:54 PM

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY do these helmet manufacturers refuse to get with the times???

Good lord, here again, we have a high end helmet with bird poop for innovation.

Wow, more comfort, more room for your mouth, a better visor to look through, (and then this one...ha ha) quieter.

Just another " re-invention of the wheel "

For the money we pay for these things. how about some innovation and direction?

How about this.....a built in mp3 player, or at least built in headset and microphone, blue tooth, or maybe a heads up display.

Whatever....they know that , helmets , to us, are what shoes are to girls....ya just can't have enough of them, and the next one no matter how the same as the last, is somehow better, and a must have.

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice looking helmet though....

Lois

dunno · 07-02-2009, 7:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lois

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY do these helmet manufacturers refuse to get with the times???

Good lord, here again, we have a high end helmet with bird poop for innovation.

Wow, more comfort, more room for your mouth, a better visor to look through, (and then this one...ha ha) quieter.

Just another " re-invention of the wheel "

For the money we pay for these things. how about some innovation and direction?

How about this.....a built in mp3 player, or at least built in headset and microphone, blue tooth, or maybe a heads up display.

Whatever....they know that , helmets , to us, are what shoes are to girls....ya just can't have enough of them, and the next one no matter how the same as the last, is somehow better, and a must have.

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice looking helmet though....

Lois

here here

X1rider · 07-02-2009, 8:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lois

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY do these helmet manufacturers refuse to get with the times???

Good lord, here again, we have a high end helmet with bird poop for innovation.

Wow, more comfort, more room for your mouth, a better visor to look through, (and then this one...ha ha) quieter.

Just another " re-invention of the wheel "

For the money we pay for these things. how about some innovation and direction?

How about this.....a built in mp3 player, or at least built in headset and microphone, blue tooth, or maybe a heads up display.

Whatever....they know that , helmets , to us, are what shoes are to girls....ya just can't have enough of them, and the next one no matter how the same as the last, is somehow better, and a must have.

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice looking helmet though....

Lois

Anything would be an improvement over the cheap-o TZ-R I bought last year to replace my damaged RF1000, the best helmet I have ever owned. I tried and Arai once, for 3 years-gladly threw that piece of junk in a dumpster. Parts started to fall of it 4 months after I bought it. Not to mention I have a Shoei head! You know, shaped like a triangle...

Banshee · 07-02-2009, 8:24 AM

My Arai is lasting well. I used Shoei's for many years until I got my Arai Corsair. Most comfortable helmet I have had. But noisy!

If only I could find one with the internal shape of an Arai with the quietness of a Shoei...

Poundstretcher · 07-02-2009, 10:57 AM

Just bought a RF1000 from the usa love it

BackStreet · 07-02-2009, 11:47 AM

How about the bluetooth Helmet from O'Neal.

O'Neal

CanadianBird · 07-02-2009, 12:04 PM

I just can't see myself paying $1,000+ for a helmet. If it was wired as Lois suggests, then maybe I would.

X1rider · 07-02-2009, 1:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBird

I just can't see myself paying $1,000+ for a helmet. If it was wired as Lois suggests, then maybe I would.

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lois · 07-02-2009, 8:29 PM

point is guys, is (IMO) when it comes to helmets, we are all getting bent over.

There is absolutley no reason why the manufacturers are not giving us a fair shake for our dollar.

I own 7 helmets (yes, as you all know I am a sick, sick individual) , and those helmets range in price from 250$ to well over a thousand bucks, and if I were to put them all in a little pile, and ad up the money that was spent on buying them, I imagine that the monies spent would divvy up something like this.

name = 40%

graphics = 30%

materials = 20%

R&D = 10%

innovation = 0%

Lois

lois · 07-02-2009, 10:42 PM

But check out this bad boy.......I would buy this in a heart beat...

Rockhard Kiss Full Face Helmet - Chaparral Motorsports

Nutter67 · 07-03-2009, 2:52 AM

And that is why you only own a red BB.

lois · 07-03-2009, 2:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutter67

And that is why you only own a red BB.

and a yellow/silver metal flake Gixxer

FAG from down, under(my ass)

shewie · 07-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Lou, I always knew you were a bit of a Space Ace.

lois · 07-04-2009, 9:24 AM

The hotest bad in the land....................

Poundstretcher · 07-05-2009, 6:26 AM

My Arse

BackStreet · 07-05-2009, 7:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lois

and a yellow/silver metal flake Gixxer

FAG from down, under(my ass)

Yep - you're gay. Enjoy.

lois · 07-06-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackStreet

Yep - you're gay. Enjoy.

backstreet.....backdoor.......I heard all about you pal.

Besides, anyone who doesn't like KISS, is suspect of being a queer little fag.

but the KISS helmet rocks, admitt it.

Lois

bcblackbird · 07-06-2009, 11:01 PM

Just picked up a Scorpion 1000......it's quiet, and has some great features
cheek padding with a pump to inflate them
a built in shaded visor you can flick down
and a little lever that opens the visor about a half inch for more ventilation

for less than $400

lois · 07-06-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcblackbird

Just picked up a Scorpion 1000......it's quiet, and has some great features
cheek padding with a pump to inflate them
a built in shaded visor you can flick down
and a little lever that opens the visor about a half inch for more ventilation

for less than $400

I like the inflatable cheek pad thing, sounds like a good idea. As for the flip down visor, I have a helmet with one, and I like it.

Lois

onoff · 08-11-2009, 10:33 AM

I'm still hoping to find one of these.

CanadianBird · 08-11-2009, 12:20 PM

However, how many of us are prepared to pay between $1,500 and $2,000 for a helmet. As much as I like the lid, I can't see myself paying that price. For some yes, I guess Beemer riders have more dosh than us lowly Honda riders. Who knows. What would your wife or SO, say if you spent that much on a helmet? Really.

onoff · 08-11-2009, 1:47 PM

I've worked in retail, parents spend $200 for kids sneakers but balk at $35 for a bicycle helmet.

My head is worth it, how much is your head worth to you?

Scrappy · 08-11-2009, 6:05 PM

Where is your head at ...

Falling off or being hit at speed it wont matter what's on your head, 90% of the time it's your neck that snaps ... although I'd stay away from flip front helmets as when guys with those fall off on the track the front part explodes ... not good ......

onoff · 08-11-2009, 6:54 PM

I didn't know flip (modular) helmets are allowed in track day event.... at least in the events that I have participated.

Uglystick · 08-11-2009, 7:01 PM

I was looking at helmets last week and I was told but the sales guy that Shark are bringing out a full carbon helmet that is supposed to be the lightest yet,,

He didnt have any ideas on pricing.

Scrappy · 08-12-2009, 1:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onoff

I didn't know flip (modular) helmets are allowed in track day event.... at least in the events that I have participated.

In the UK if the helmet has a gold sticker (British Motorcycle Sport) on then it can go on the track ... most flip front's here have them ....

07-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
Edde Join Date: Dec 07 2006 Location: Payson, Arizona Posts: 451	Re: Check out this new lid Thanks for the post, I was looking at a X-11 but new design is nice I wonder about cost and U.S. availability ?

07-01-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
ArmyStrong Administrator Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA via Bronx, NY Age: 40 Posts: 4,081	Re: Check out this new lid Now, that sounds hot! But, I think my head and I prefer a more oblong shape though! __________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.

07-01-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
lois Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Age: 46 Posts: 4,599	Re: Check out this new lid WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY do these helmet manufacturers refuse to get with the times??? Good lord, here again, we have a high end helmet with bird poop for innovation. Wow, more comfort, more room for your mouth, a better visor to look through, (and then this one...ha ha) quieter. Just another " re-invention of the wheel " For the money we pay for these things. how about some innovation and direction? How about this.....a built in mp3 player, or at least built in headset and microphone, blue tooth, or maybe a heads up display. Whatever....they know that , helmets , to us, are what shoes are to girls....ya just can't have enough of them, and the next one no matter how the same as the last, is somehow better, and a must have. AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice looking helmet though.... Lois __________________ Call me "Captain Mudbucket".

07-02-2009, 8:24 AM	#7
Banshee Join Date: Jun 21 2007 Location: Springwood, West of Hell (Sydney), Australia Age: 43 Posts: 1,082	Re: Check out this new lid My Arai is lasting well. I used Shoei's for many years until I got my Arai Corsair. Most comfortable helmet I have had. But noisy! If only I could find one with the internal shape of an Arai with the quietness of a Shoei...

07-02-2009, 10:57 AM	#8
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,147	Re: Check out this new lid Just bought a RF1000 from the usa love it

07-02-2009, 12:04 PM	#10
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	Re: Check out this new lid I just can't see myself paying $1,000+ for a helmet. If it was wired as Lois suggests, then maybe I would.

07-02-2009, 8:29 PM	#12
lois Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Age: 46 Posts: 4,599	Re: Check out this new lid point is guys, is (IMO) when it comes to helmets, we are all getting bent over. There is absolutley no reason why the manufacturers are not giving us a fair shake for our dollar. I own 7 helmets (yes, as you all know I am a sick, sick individual) , and those helmets range in price from 250$ to well over a thousand bucks, and if I were to put them all in a little pile, and ad up the money that was spent on buying them, I imagine that the monies spent would divvy up something like this. name = 40% graphics = 30% materials = 20% R&D = 10% innovation = 0% Lois __________________ Call me "Captain Mudbucket".

07-02-2009, 10:42 PM	#13
lois Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Age: 46 Posts: 4,599	Re: Check out this new lid But check out this bad boy.......I would buy this in a heart beat... Rockhard Kiss Full Face Helmet - Chaparral Motorsports __________________ Call me "Captain Mudbucket".

07-03-2009, 2:52 AM	#14
Nutter67 Administrator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 5,444	Re: Check out this new lid And that is why you only own a red BB. __________________ *Paul* *Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier*

07-03-2009, 11:00 AM	#16
shewie Resident Eh?hole. Join Date: Oct 26 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 5,707	Re: Check out this new lid Lou, I always knew you were a bit of a Space Ace. __________________ If you don't like the way I ride then stay off the sidewalk.

07-06-2009, 11:01 PM	#21
bcblackbird Join Date: Nov 18 2006 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 14	Re: Check out this new lid Just picked up a Scorpion 1000......it's quiet, and has some great features cheek padding with a pump to inflate them a built in shaded visor you can flick down and a little lever that opens the visor about a half inch for more ventilation for less than $400

08-11-2009, 10:33 AM	#23
onoff El Cheapo Join Date: Aug 04 2009 Location: Land o Lake Age: 35 Posts: 173	Re: Check out this new lid I'm still hoping to find one of these.

08-11-2009, 12:20 PM	#24
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	Re: Check out this new lid However, how many of us are prepared to pay between $1,500 and $2,000 for a helmet. As much as I like the lid, I can't see myself paying that price. For some yes, I guess Beemer riders have more dosh than us lowly Honda riders. Who knows. What would your wife or SO, say if you spent that much on a helmet? Really.

08-11-2009, 1:47 PM	#25
onoff El Cheapo Join Date: Aug 04 2009 Location: Land o Lake Age: 35 Posts: 173	Re: Check out this new lid I've worked in retail, parents spend $200 for kids sneakers but balk at $35 for a bicycle helmet. My head is worth it, how much is your head worth to you?

08-11-2009, 6:05 PM	#26
Scrappy Dog With Atittude .. Woof! Join Date: May 31 2009 Location: Mansfield UK Age: 45 Posts: 494	Re: Check out this new lid Where is your head at ... Falling off or being hit at speed it wont matter what's on your head, 90% of the time it's your neck that snaps ... although I'd stay away from flip front helmets as when guys with those fall off on the track the front part explodes ... not good ......

08-11-2009, 6:54 PM	#27
onoff El Cheapo Join Date: Aug 04 2009 Location: Land o Lake Age: 35 Posts: 173	Re: Check out this new lid I didn't know flip (modular) helmets are allowed in track day event.... at least in the events that I have participated.

08-11-2009, 7:01 PM	#28
Uglystick Administrator Join Date: Oct 08 2007 Location: Australia Age: 49 Posts: 1,586	Re: Check out this new lid I was looking at helmets last week and I was told but the sales guy that Shark are bringing out a full carbon helmet that is supposed to be the lightest yet,, He didnt have any ideas on pricing. __________________ Laying in bed and crying "Oh God!" does not Constitute going to church

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