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RiceRocket1 · Post by **RiceRocket1** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:09 pm

Hey John if you plan on doing a track day with me you better get a current DOT helmet or they won't let you on the track. Damn 10 yrs old and you still trust it. If my helmet makes it into a 4'th season its had a very long life. The one I have now is two seasons old and this will more than likely be its last. Jim 95 FZR1000

mintclint · Post by **mintclint** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:28 pm

Shoei all the way, although I must admit I used a HJC for 9 months last year. I love the snug fit of the Shoei nothing comes close for comfort. When I got the HJC FG-12 I actually went a size smaller than I normally take just to try and re-create the feel of a Shoei. After about 6 months it just felt like an old helemt again. This is a big part of the quality you get when you pay for a Shoei, it feels like a new helmet for the majority of its life. Even now I occaisionly throw on my old Shoei X8 Magee replica and it feels better than most of the junk out there. Seriously though, for the guys looking to buy a lid get the best you can afford. I'm suprised HJC hasn't got a vote yet (at the time of posting) with the amount of US contingency here. Its been the number 1 selling helmet over there for the last 15 years!!! Clint. '87 FZR1000T gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.

YZFRob · Post by **YZFRob** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:31 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>1cm clearance in the chinbar is okay? it just feels so wrong...but it won't smash my chin? <hr></blockquote> I can put a finger between me and teh chinbar and never smashed my chin in a crash (even in a car). <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> Orion, most teh abate guys I've met keep trying to tell me a helmet can cause more harm because of its weight. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> 2-4 yrs of use before replacement isnt a bad idea. I usually get new every 3 if undamaged. But 10yrs John? Daaaaammmmmn<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> Rob Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... >YZFRob</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.rpracing.org/trouble1.jpg" BORDER=0> at: 12/18/04 11:34 pm

boz · Post by **boz** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 4:11 pm

I'll be honest and say that the first helmet I bought was an AGV and I bought it simply due to price (half off). I know fit is more important, but at the time I didn't know if I was going to be a long term rider, and didn't know if this was just a fad so I bought a inexpensive (normally mid-price) helmet that fit snugly and had decent safety ratings (snell and ansi in Aus). Second helmet - went back to AGV because the first one was quite comfortable and after trying on many different ones in the shop the AGV won out for comfort and 'snugness'. However I am now considering a Nolan flip-face helmet. I am tired of taking off my glasses everytime I take off or put on my hlemet, and this is one solution. They have had decent <a href="http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/access ...  and I find them quite comfortable...

Post by **FZRDude** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 1:59 am

Seems like we are not the only ones discussing <a href="http://www.sport-touring.net/cgi-bin/ms ... 0514;&#top" target="top">this topic</a>. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000 I find that the Excitement Level is in direct proportion to the position of the Needle on the Tachometer.

Post by **jjs777** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 4:33 am

I guess I am baffled at how low market share Suomy has gained despite big names. -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000

phildekked · Post by **phildekked** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 5:02 am

After years of Arais I bought one of these two years ago. It is THE quietest lid I`ve ever owned and probably the most comfortable. Roof Diversion ro10 <img src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/roof-hel ... helmet.jpg" style="border:0;"/> Only downsides are it takes a coin or screwdriver to change visor and the paintwork chips easily. I`m gonna buy the new Ro20 whenit hits the shops here in the UK. phil

MACKIT · Post by **MACKIT** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:42 pm

Hi, do not know if you get the Caberg helmets in the states but I tried one as a replacement for my Shoei TRX and found it lighter with better vision and air circulation but with more wind noise. The wind noise can be over come with ear plugs anyway. Another plus is that it is track legal not bad for £100 ! Mack <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ananna.gif ALT=":banana">

YZFRob · Post by **YZFRob** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:48 pm

John, biggest problem with Suomy's market is thers not that many stores (at least in my area) that even carry them. Rob

Post by **FZRDude** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:58 pm

I'm going out today to try on a few different lids. I'll give a list of brands and feel as an edit here. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000 I find that the Excitement Level is in direct proportion to the position of the Needle on the Tachometer.

tizwas · Post by **tizwas** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 8:13 am

So am I the only one that has a Uvex Wing RS, in blue and grey to match the FZR ?? Great helmet, not the most quiet but for me its very comfy and the anti mist as standard on both the clear and tint visor is a real must on cold mornings. <a href="http://www.uvex-sports.de/english">www. ...

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 11:56 am

Well I went all over Albuquerque yesterday trying on helmets (talk about static hair syndrome!) Anyways, I wasn't able to find any Suomy's to try on, but tried on a fair amount of Arai's and Shoei's....I like that Arai has got the three different head-shapes (round, oval, long oval I think...). I wore a Medium in HJC, but in reality it was too big...so I actually ended up with a small (hard to believe huh?) But for whatever reasons Shoei's Z-II fit me the best--better than the arai/hjc--no pressure spots and snug everywhere<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> Plus the shop was trying to get rid of the '04 helmets for the 05's (man I love shopping at the end of a season<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> ), so I ended up getting the lid for $350 (well $370 w/ tax...). I think it's a pretty good price, plus it will match up lovely with my suit<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> Arai did have a great reputation for taking care of problems with their lids though.... <a href="http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PROD/ ... ingtc1">My Shoei Z-II</a> Nbot '94 Fizzer LitreEdited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... ot>Nbot</A> at: 12/30/04 9:59 am

Post by **jjs777** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 12:59 pm

<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... thread.gif ALT=":hijack"> What suit ? -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:47 pm

I can't find my old thread on leathers now, but I got the Joe Rocket Highside 2 Piece (the 2 piece were the only one's that were going to fit me right off the rack). I've read some good and bad reviews from lowsides w/ em...but they fit me good and I couldn't really afford Vanson's right now, so....here's a pic below, but mine are red where the green is (black and red then)....got them from a closeout sale at newenoughleathers.com <a href="http://www.epinions.com/auto-Motorsport ...  Nbot '94 Fizzer Litre This is your sig on drugs....

Post by **FZRDude** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:45 am

Nice. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000 I find that the Excitement Level is in direct proportion to the position of the Needle on the Tachometer.

mintclint · Post by **mintclint** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 7:58 am

Nice work bot, I've never seen that graphic over here. I'm currently running a Z-II in the Rich Oliver replica, best helmet I've ever worn<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"> All well and good with Arai having the supposed 3 head shape stuff but Shoei developed their current 3D liner by analysing 2500 different head shapes and averaging across that. In addition there is about 6 different cheek pad sizes, 3-4 different top center pad sizes blah blah blah, so you can further customise the fit or replace bits as they feel worn. You did the best thing going with Shoei<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> Clint. '87 FZR1000T gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin. Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... ntclint</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/ ... s-bike.gif" BORDER=0> at: 1/2/05 5:58 am

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 10:49 am

huh...I didn't know about the different pad swapability, but the shoei fits me pretty good right now..... Nbot '94 Fizzer Litre This is your sig on drugs....

ChuckD · Post by **ChuckD** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 5:04 pm

I have thouroughly tested Shoei's helmets for 17 years now and won't ever go anywhere else, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it, 2nd choice would be arai. If you've ever taken a BIG spill and your helmet actuallr saved your life, you continuosly ask yourself one ?, How much is your brain worth, for me, I spen an average of $200-$350 on my main helmet, and what ever deal I can get on a quality going out helmet. For fit I say find a good helmet fitter and ask them what they would recomend, if they only have one brand, it limits you, but the fit is the most important. The more you research the more you know what your cranium is riding in. I had a low side and brushed my Shoei XSP-II Creville going 35 mph. Sent it to Shoei for my FREE XRAY, YES FREE TO SHOEI CUSTOMERS!!! The result, errrrrtnnnttXXXXXXXX No Good anymore, thank you for playing. Bought another XSP-II Gibernau this time, and went into a dear @ 100mph, skiped accross road, gravel, dirt , forest, and bike parts. Sent the helmet into Shoei for my FREE Xray. Result, Your helmet shows no sign of structural failure. Shell completely in tact and is Shoei certified to return to full use. Now that's a company I'm standing with forever. 2 years later wearing the same Gib Shoei, I was run off the road into a rock band at 60 mph. The helmet is TOAST, but once again I owe my life to Shoei. Not to mention Alpinestars and Sidi. I am the proud owner of a RF-1000 and an old X8 that is used as a spare/ riding downtown helmet. All of my closest friends and fellow riders wear nothing except Shoei/ Arai/ or Nolan as the choise. Sure there are so many to choose from, but you have to find what's right for you. Chuck D.

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:28 am

True fact about fit Chuck. I have two KBC VR1's and a HJC of some sort on the shelf... I'm about to go looking for a new helmet and I think it'll be a Shoe or an Arai. I really value a quiet helmet and the VR1 has been one. I replaced the liners in both about 9 months ago and they got lots louder though... So , time ot go shopping Jim<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers">

drcn · Post by **drcn** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:22 pm

Have any of you guys & Gals out there have any experience of a skid lid by OGK ? I am in the market for another lid, any advice would be appreciated <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"> David

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