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MsHap · Post by **MsHap** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:43 pm

I wear the Simpson Super Bandit because: 1. They offer a super dark screen for it (like black paint, hard to see the road but I know what it looks like) 2. Looks like the Preditor mask from the Movie 3. Is not legal in the UK My Name is <a href="http://147.202.33.72/cdespain/images/me ...  This is <a href="http://bike.fast-bikes.us">My Bike</a>

Yamaman · Post by **Yamaman** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:29 am

I haven't tried a great range of helmets - but I currently use a Shoei and like it. Although I wish it had one of those nose cover things - ie the little guard that stops your breathing from fogging up the visor in rain and cold weather. I know they are available, but they weren't available on my helmet at the time. My last helmet was an AGV and it was terrible. I replaced numerous visors as the inside limination/coating kept bubbling and flaking off. They are a bad fit - always used to leave a big red mark on my forehead, lots of windnoise and the front air vent used to rattle in the wind. So the Shoei has been great in comparison. Overall it seems to have a far better build quality.

Nbot · Post by **Nbot** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:34 am

I like my new shoei...but it pinches a spot on my jaw by the ears...hopefully packs in soon..... But really, I miss my old HJC flip-up helmet...it was so nice to not have to take off the helmet 10 times on trips through town just to get gas or go into the bank...... Nbot '94 Fizzer Litre This is your sig on drugs....

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 3:13 pm

someone want to explain the different Shoei models to me.... I'm thinking of an X11 Jim<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers">

gatecrasha · Post by **gatecrasha** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:48 pm

hi guys, im newish to site and finding my feet alittle, im in the uk, ride fzr1000-88'model/as yet as im streetfightering it at moment HELMETS:- i have recently changed my A.G.V. now wearing a ' CABERG-J1plus ' its a fairly aggressive looking lid. well vented(and they do actually work!! (my A.G.V was a steamer). washable liner/filp fronted and resonably good wind noise levels @speed (ridden regularly@circa165m.p.h) (honest officer i mistyped 65 <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"> my visor is ' black ' not a U.K. supplied item , (i know this because caberg in italy sent it personally free of charge +free p&p) its amazing what they will do in the face of a barrage of e-mails strongly putting point that I WANTED ONE) the latest in carnation of this lid has two visors fitted !! outer-main visor is clear, inner dropdown visor is black and comes down in that space between the front of your head and the outer visor this has a little lever on outer shell of lid to raise or lower it.(well trick) anyway huge post - sorry but search 'em on net recomended personally gatecrasha <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/pimp.gif ALT=":hat">

hayabusa575 · Post by **hayabusa575** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 8:02 am

Its up to you but most helmet manufacturers suggest lid replacement every 3 or 4 years, because the airspace in the foam liner compresses with normal wear and the helmets effective strength is diminished. Thats why when you buy a new one its fits more snuggly than after you "break it in". Replace that helmet more often!!!! Better safe than sorry, besides all the new styles look better anyway.<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ock_On.gif ALT=":rock">

mintclint · Post by **mintclint** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:36 am

Mmmm Helmets. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/ ...  Clint. '87 FZR1000T gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.

silver · Post by **silver** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:00 am

So anyone else use the HJC Sy-Max helmets ? I like the Yikes III however I snapped one of the arms off my $400 Zeiss eyeglasses putting them on while wearing the helmet.

http://www.newenough.com/hjc_symax_meta ... t_page.htm

http://www.newenough.com/product_pictur ... silver.jpg

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:18 pm

You DO realize this thread is almost 2 years old???

silver · Post by **silver** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:28 pm

Yep. Would you rather I start another one ?

haunter · Post by **haunter** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:58 pm

I've worn one a few times, pretty nice, standard HJC quality.

What size is the yikes and what color? I been eyein those....

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:05 pm

Yep. Would you rather I start another one ?

Nope...I'm just funnin ya

Post by **FZRDude** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:08 pm

A shame that mintclint don't hang around anymore....

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:30 pm

FZRDude wrote:A shame that mintclint don't hang around anymore....

I miss that crazy banana man :sad

So anyone else use the HJC Sy-Max helmets ?

I don't know if they ever did a full study on those or not, but there was lots of talk of those types of helmets causing some major damage to the temple area/eye sockets because of that hinge. It may simply be one of those one-in-a-million things if it came down to an accident.

Post by **jjs777** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:11 pm

why where'd mintclint go ? whats he been up to ?

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:04 pm

No one knows John. He just dissappeared

scar_biker · Post by **scar_biker** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:05 am

A couple of different one's for ya.

I'm currently using an Airoh TR1 Helmet.
Removable chin guard and flip down tinted inner visor.

My pevious one was Roof Boxer.

Flip up and over chin guard and tinted visor.

Both excellent Helmets.

The Roof Boxer I can really recommend as I had a pritty hefty crash with that one on.

Chin Guard took a heavy hit and survived intake.

Post by **FZRDude** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:23 pm

Someone say they needed a helmet? All of these are Racer Replicas

I'm told this is only about half of the collection that one of our members has.... (there 32 helmets there)

Post by **jjs777** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:22 pm

okay so does he want to sell any ?

i'll take the darryl beattie shoei replica from bottom pic - 2nd from right if its a size xxxl

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:27 am

Always wanted to get the Arai replica of Colin's helmet from Laguna. Can't afford it, nor the bike to match :sad

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