what kind of helmet do you have

[driftingrx5.7]

well just wondering what helmets you guys have i have an Icon Domain 2 helmet
http://denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/0/1/0/600pix/01013190.jpg
lets see yours

[Munky]

I have a HJC but no clue what model it is since I've had it for like 4 years now. But I would love one of these. http://www.hjchelmets.com/images/products/product_images/ac12_carbon/carbon.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

i have one too! one that my wife uses and one i use only when i am riding with her. because we have i chatter boxes on there

[Silver04STi]

Black and gray Shoei SR4...Its basically a RF1000 with "Honda" on it.

Only picture i could find...in the middle:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/010504_bottom.jpg

[77F-150]

a cheep CL-12

[peteyturbo]

IT fit better then the shoei's I've had, so far so good but a bit noisey.
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/soloracerdotcom_1996_241415

[Munky]

IT fit better then the shoei's I've had, so far so good but a bit noisey.
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/soloracerdotcom_1996_241415

That's the one I posted saying I want but for some reason the picture disappeared.:bigeek:

[07cobaltowner]

i have a CL-SP

[bluengoldsti]

Here's my helmet. Suomy Spec 1R Steve Martin replica:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/bluengoldsti/SuomyHelmet.jpg

[Dave]

icon airframe, extra comfy and flows omgwtfbbqsauce amounts of air

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2008_Icon_Airframe_Solid_Rubatone_Flat_Black.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

yeah that is why i like mine good amount of air! i love how you said "omgwtfbbqsauce " that made my day thanks man!!..lol

[rippinsti]

Icon Airframe all the way just got myne and i love it!

[420sx]

Arai Vector.

I love this helmet.

http://www.atlanticmoto.com/acatalog/81-5070L.jpg

[drifty240]

arai quantum colin edwards race replica

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/drifty240/HPNX0634.jpg

[Tyler]

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p183/WTP21/01017001F.jpg
i ride motocross.

[HiSpeed48]

Arai Signet-GT and Shoei X-Tec

both are soo much better than my HJC. Buying a good quality helmet is well worth the price in my opinion.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/HiSpeed48/00000.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/HiSpeed48/000000.jpg

[2drStunner]

Heres my baby! RF-1000

[SeMaxima99]

Mine helmet scorpion exo1000. Love it flows alot of air. Dont need a day visor bc it has the built in sun visor that comes down and if you just have the sun visor down you look like speed racer.

http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/images/1000_Sld_SlvLight.jpg

and the passanger helmet.

http://www.mmracingkarts.com/scorpion/images/0102326.jpg
http://www.mmracingkarts.com/scorpion/images/0102326-2.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

lol speed racer! nice helmet over all man i like it now i wish i got some kind of graphic on mine!

[timp]

EXL Helmet... custom airbrushed because I know a guy...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/FatboyOverthrow/Honda/done2-1-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/FatboyOverthrow/Honda/done4-1-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/FatboyOverthrow/Honda/done3-1-1.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

hey man thats pretty hot i like that! but where is the dot sticker :D

[timp]

hey man thats pretty hot i like that! but where is the dot sticker :D

yeah... wish the guy who did my airbrushing had salvaged that... ah well... not like I go racing with it very often (and by very often I mean ever).

[SSP6]

Mine is a KBC VR-2 Gun Duo (GunSlinger) in Flat silver/black.

[frosti108]

THH TS-41. why?
1) its snell m2005 DOT
2) 55 dollars on bikebandit!!

all i really care about is passing tech at the strip. it doesnt even match my leathers OR my bike :lol:

http://images.aleather.com/images/product/large/THH-TS-41-Matt-Blue_1171492814.jpg

[NickGT]

Arai RX7 Corsair. They are pricey like usually 600-700 depending on design. But they are great flowing helmets and just fit right. It all goes back to whether you are a Shoei or Arai head though.. haha Try both, some fit Shoei helmets better and some Arai. Either brand has different size cheek pads available and washable removable foam. All the parts for either are fully replaceable, as well.

Oh I don't know about you guys either but I rock ear plugs or ear buds if i'm breaking the law and listening to the ipod. To knock down on the wind noise on the highway. The more air the helmet seems to flow the louder it is when you're cruising pretty good.

[Quattro Assi]

I have a Joe Rocket Carbon Fiber Helmet... I forget the model... Its the one on the cover of Sport Rider (I think) right now. I'll try and post pics later... I had mine pinstriped red black and white to match my bike... Love the helmet...HJC makes them for Joe Rocket I believe.

[driftingrx5.7]

do you have a pic of it?

[blkZ06]

Icon Mainframe Sinner 1 of 2000 :banana:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/b20vtecek/IMG_0777.jpg

[yick yack]

IIcon mainframe subhuman
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/jjsmi/mainframe.jpg

[blkmz3]

learned a good bit about helmets at the shop i went to. im still undecided. spend $400+ on a Arai or Shoei or go cheap with KBC, HJC. most of these are snell approved. i guess it comes down to quality and features.

[frosti108]

THH TS-41. why?
1) its snell m2005 DOT
2) 55 dollars on bikebandit!!

all i really care about is passing tech at the strip. it doesnt even match my leathers OR my bike :lol:

http://images.aleather.com/images/product/large/THH-TS-41-Matt-Blue_1171492814.jpg

ok well i moved up to an icon halo mainframe and holy fvck its like night and day. the icon just feels like my head was meant to be in it... forever :mrgreen:
i love this helmet.

anyways, if anyones trying to get another helmet, or just get a spare, lemme know ... i need to get rid of some still

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/pitposse_2020_50758482

[crazyukrainian]

id be curious to try some on if i see you at a meet or something (alex tells me you carry some around or something?) i never got to try on anything but scorpion (which is what i have), and as much as i like it im curious to see how others fit and such....

[justinlansdale]

KBC Force RR Speed Demon:

http://assets3.revzilla.com/product_images/0018/7850/83-8940ForcRRSpdDemnGunRdBlk_zoom.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/justinlansdale/Picture031.jpg

[frosti108]

^^^ that KBC is hawtness :)







id be curious to try some on if i see you at a meet or something (alex tells me you carry some around or something?) i never got to try on anything but scorpion (which is what i have), and as much as i like it im curious to see how others fit and such....

you cant really beat the scorpion... theyre nice helmets for sure.

[peteyturbo]

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/hjc-ac-12-carbon-helmet.jpg I rock one of theese with a sweet amber reflective lens..Sadly I only wore it 3 times..It sleeps in a case and I am scared to scratch it.

[OMGz Turbo]

Lol thats balling, ill go snag a pic of my helmet

[crazyukrainian]

you cant really beat the scorpion... theyre nice helmets for sure.

yeah im seriously considering picking up an exo1000 after seeing it on this forum, but i figure if i'm gonna get a top of the line model i might as well do my research and try out all the big brands beforehand

[ToocH]

Gmax GM48. very affordable is my reason haha
http://www.bikebandit.com/assets/product_images/07GMaxGM48BkLG.gif
and a standard HJC.
http://www.bikebandit.com/assets/product_images/08hjccsr1blkLG.gif

[driftingrx5.7]

that CF hat is off the hook! i wouldnt use it for the same reason..lol

[Lucky 13]

Shoei Joust/RF1000, love the micro visor vent feature, its no fun to have your visor fly wide open @ 60mph plus. Also my bike has no fairings or wind screen, but this helmet is nice and stable, no lift at speed and good anti-fog vent.

[Blaise]

Scorpion EXO700.

[driftingrx5.7]

Scorpion EXO700.

thats a nice helmet!
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2006_Scorpion_EXO-700_Crack_Head_Helmet.jpg

[crazyukrainian]

yup, i have a flat black exo700 too.... mad comfy and no major complaints; cant wait to upgrade to 1000 lol

[TheAnser]

Old::)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/TheAnser/Bike/c5bcbb49.jpg

New::mrgreen:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/TheAnser/Bike/4cc0b7d9.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

what do you guys think of icon helmets? i had an hjc and a shoei and i would say i don't like the icon that much. i usually wear a med to large, but with the icon i have an xl and it seems like its a but snug and i cant use my chatter box with that helmet. that shoei you got there is nice man!

[Blaise]

what do you guys think of icon helmets? i had an hjc and a shoei and i would say i don't like the icon that much. i usually wear a med to large, but with the icon i have an xl and it seems like its a but snug and i cant use my chatter box with that helmet. that shoei you got there is nice man!

HJC makes the shells for Icon.

If you ask me, their quality is trash (much like all of their other gear).

[drkramm]

got me a carbon hjc

[driftingrx5.7]

HJC makes the shells for Icon.

If you ask me, their quality is trash (much like all of their other gear).

ok at least i wasn't the only one! my dad swore by them when he had his shop i hated them nothing about them i liked! but at least i feel better that i wasnt the only one! but i didn't know HJC made there shells

[Blaise]

Yes, HJC makes the shells but Icon handles everything else. It's 'street' gear that looks 'cool.' You won't ever see a track rider or racer in Icon gear (they don't even make 1/2pc suits). I've seen a few folks go down in their more expensive leather gear and it holds up OK (certainly way better than nothing) but their less pricey stuff kinda just falls apart (even before you crash at times).

I really like how the 2nd street summer cruise gear for all the people with chromed out busa's is typically an Icon helmet (strapped to the back), Icon field armor and tshirt/jeans.

[peteyturbo]

agreed, Icon is for newbs or dropped busas with chrome spikes..Gear is to save your ass, not get you ass..Yes, HJC makes the shells but Icon handles everything else. It's 'street' gear that looks 'cool.' You won't ever see a track rider or racer in Icon gear (they don't even make 1/2pc suits). I've seen a few folks go down in their more expensive leather gear and it holds up OK (certainly way better than nothing) but their less pricey stuff kinda just falls apart (even before you crash at times).

I really like how the 2nd street summer cruise gear for all the people with chromed out busa's is typically an Icon helmet (strapped to the back), Icon field armor and tshirt/jeans.

[driftingrx5.7]

want to laugh! wife gives me my birthday gift today and i opened it up and boom ICON gloves.
http://www.alljet.com/icon_08/08Spring%20Images/GLOVES/W_Hooligan2_ltblue.jpg

i will use them because i have long glove i guess i can use the shorts for a while

[Dave]

just got my girl an airframe claymore for christmas

[driftingrx5.7]

that is a nice looking helmet too
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2008_Icon_Airframe_Claymore_Helmet.jpg

[HiSpeed48]

Not a big fan of any of the Icon gear either. The quality just isn't there, and they use thin foam padding in most of their jackets and pants.

just got my girl an airframe claymore for christmas

Icon does a good job with styling the women's gear. Had to get my girl the pink icon merc textile jacket and gloves. Not the best gear, but I'd rather have her in a textile icon jacket than a t-shirt.

[Dave]

you'd be surprised, the lids actually test very well. only problem ive had with mine was the plastic snaps that hold in the liner wear over time, no biggie i just run my thumb over them before i put it on.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/DSCN1285.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/DSCN1286.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

nice pics :D

[Blaise]

you'd be surprised, the lids actually test very well. only problem ive had with mine was the plastic snaps that hold in the liner wear over time, no biggie i just run my thumb over them before i put it on.

The lids themselves are made by HJC as I mentioned earlier. It's everything else that I don't trust.

[drkramm]

first helmet was a hjc held up good traded it with the bike
then got an icon
same time my friend got a hjc
the icon lasted a long time with no proplem till i crashed but it kept my brain in my helmet so it did its job
the friend that had the hjc at the same time had the visor get stuck down and he had nothing but proplems with it
i got a new bike and the gave me a icon with it use it as a passenger/spare helmet
since i crashed my icon i got a kbc
noisy helmet but again lasted 2 years till the latching mechanism on the visor broke (my fault)
then this past season i got the carbon hjc
http://webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/hjc/carbon/hjc-ac-12-carbon-helmet.gif
and so far this has been the best helmet ive had its noticeably lighter. great airflow. lil noisy yet but i can live with that


i remember a test done awhile ago between alot of helmets ..
this isn;t the one i read but still a nice read
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html


cliff notes
numbers are in g's lower the better
# Snell 2000/DOT Helmets

Icon Mainframe (P)
# Average: 181 Gs

Icon Alliance (F)
# Average: 183 Gs

Scorpion EXO-400 (P)
# Average: 187 Gs

AGV X-R2 (F)
# Average: 188 Gs

Arai Tracker GT (F)
# Average: 201 Gs

HJC AC-11 (F)
# Average: 204 Gs

Scorpion EXO-700 (F)
# Average: 211 Gs


hmmm

[crazyukrainian]

damn that was a good read.... very informative

if you look at that link they mention Z1R, a very cheap company that performed on top (only dot rated, so not in the list posted here). so anyone ever have any experience with Z1Rs?

(after reading that it really makes you think about what you value in a helmet.....)

[drkramm]

damn that was a good read.... very informative

if you look at that link they mention Z1R, a very cheap company that performed on top (only dot rated, so not in the list posted here). so anyone ever have any experience with Z1Rs?

(after reading that it really makes you think about what you value in a helmet.....)



phf there garbage i have to spend atleast 500$ to get a good helmet ....

hhaha
no personal opinions but i havn't heard anything bad about them

[max2k1]

thats a nice helmet!
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2006_Scorpion_EXO-700_Crack_Head_Helmet.jpg

Thats the Helmet I have

[Dave]

had the girly over at cycle world yesterday to look at an 08 250 ninja and i can tell you right now that my next lid is gonna be a shark rsr2. super light and super comfy. only bad thing (besides the price) is since its a racing oriented lid the fov is quite a bit smaller than im used to

[95TurboDC2]

the first helmet( for sale)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/rmurph43/Picture001.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/rmurph43/Picture003-1.jpg

helmet #2
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/rmurph43/Picture009.jpg

[crazy2sin]

Didnt know there was even a motorcycle section oh well.
My noob helmet .. only good looking helmet to go along with my bike
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq95/crazy2sin/Bikes/101_0175.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq95/crazy2sin/Bikes/101_0172.jpg

[AMF Racing]

mine and the wifey's

[s2k-stig]

agv rossi ti-tech

[Xuracing]

I have a suomy spec1r and a arai rx-7 cosair!

[coco5316]

joe rocket rocket science

[sobigsofly]

probably getting thishttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2902612741_4a8c470811.jpg

[Reds82]

I have one of these http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2007_Suomy_Spec_1R_Ben_Bostrom_Replica_Helmet.jpg

[Archie]

i have a shoei rf-800 which is very very comfortable in my opinion, just bought an icon mainframe legion today.
8367
8370
8371

[registered]

green icon mainframe

[Xavier]

I just bought this yesterday for the sole purpose of making sure both my fiancee and I had helmets on a little cruise that night. A little more then I wanted to spend as I could care less about designs and vents and all that ****, all I care about is it protecting my head.

http://www.rideicon.com/showImage.jsp?class_id=8027&image_type=fullsize&rank=100

The previous (now the fiancees)
http://www.hjchelmetsdirect.com/cs12title.jpg

[hockyplyer18]

shoei rf-1000 nightwing love it!

[92sileighty]

new addition to my suomy

http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t354/jmoss1991/0418091729.jpg

[bluengoldsti]

Just bought this one to replace my cracked Suomy:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/bluengoldsti/2009_Arai_Corsair_V_Okada_Ryu_Repli.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

hahaha love the pedo bear!

[enigma]

nice pedobear
Anyone have any suggestion for anti-fog, I just stuck in tonights rainstorm, and was foggin like a mofo.

[driftingrx5.7]

nice pedobear
Anyone have any suggestion for anti-fog, I just stuck in tonights rainstorm, and was foggin like a mofo.

this is what i use i have the $61 kit on the bottom but i paid 20 bucks for it at the bike show

http://www.zooke.com/

[92sileighty]

haha thanks guys. yea i don't know much about the anti-fog, they said my suomy was anti-fog but i've seen fog on that b*tch every once and a while.

[piku]

2 Shoei Tzr's. Mine is the charcoal looking one and the girl's is wine red. She's used it 2 times in 2 years :confused: And I thought about getting something to match the bike until I realized I'd be going from a red bandit to a yellow triumph daytona some day and said forget it I'll just get what's on sale.

[PAFirefighter11]

Fulmer Modus M1 in the Flamethrower Retro-Reflective. It's a modular helmet so the whole front flips up.. I love it:

http://pafirefighter11.smugmug.com/photos/506313351_AKAbR-XL.jpg

http://pafirefighter11.smugmug.com/photos/506313460_7wyJi-XL.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

nice!

[B-Nice]

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6355/photoa.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photoa.jpg)
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3521/photo1t.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo1t.jpg)
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/photo1t.jpg/1/w600.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img522/photo1t.jpg/1/)

[Vypurr]

Just ordered my Gmax GM68 in Matte Black. I thought about designs, but the matte just looks bamf.

http://www.bikebandit.com/assets/product_images/09GMAXGM68SolidLG.gif

The rear LED's are real cheesy, but I guess they could save your life!

[piku]

Yeah that's pretty awesome.. but matte black is pretty much the worst color you can wear at night so maybe the LED's are a good idea ;)

[Vypurr]

Hell of a deal no matter what pattern you get! $120 for a great helmet, helmet bag, spare lens smoked, lens bag, an a spare cover to change the led to smoked from red!

[drkramm]

Yeah that's pretty awesome.. but matte black is pretty much the worst color you can wear at night so maybe the LED's are a good idea ;)

i should hope that your helmet isn't the most visible thing on your bike ....

[drkramm]

carbon hjc ..

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/motorcycle-accessories_2066_434938234

[driftingrx5.7]

Just ordered my Gmax GM68 in Matte Black. I thought about designs, but the matte just looks bamf.

http://www.bikebandit.com/assets/product_images/09GMAXGM68SolidLG.gif

The rear LED's are real cheesy, but I guess they could save your life!

looks a lot like my lid! and all the lights and stuff will help you in the long run people will see you (well thats what my dad says to me..lol)

[DimeStreetSaint]

http://i33.tinypic.com/2sb76th.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/2lnkc3n.jpg

[OutToWinPAHC]

I have had this helmet for about 3 years now. Time for a new one, I think I am going to get a SHOEI, or Aria next.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y85/x_defiance/Randomness/iconmainframe.jpg

[driftingrx5.7]

what happened dont like icon? i know this is my las icon helmet i ever buy

[OutToWinPAHC]

It's too trendy and their stuff is looking more ghetto and hood daily. I dont need pitbulls and Philly all over me. Plus my helmet is kinda getting ruffed up, its older I got it back in 05 when it first came out. It's getting be be time to replace. I'd buy Icon again, but no more graphics, snell rated only.

[drkramm]

It's too trendy and their stuff is looking more ghetto and hood daily. I dont need pitbulls and Philly all over me. Plus my helmet is kinda getting ruffed up, its older I got it back in 05 when it first came out. It's getting be be time to replace. I'd buy Icon again, but no more graphics, snell rated only.

if i could i would rather get just a dot approved helmet .. snell goes too far with there testing

old quote from this same post



i remember a test done awhile ago between alot of helmets ..
this isn;t the one i read but still a nice read
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html


cliff notes
numbers are in g's lower the better
# Snell 2000/DOT Helmets

Icon Mainframe (P)
# Average: 181 Gs

Icon Alliance (F)
# Average: 183 Gs

Scorpion EXO-400 (P)
# Average: 187 Gs

AGV X-R2 (F)
# Average: 188 Gs

Arai Tracker GT (F)
# Average: 201 Gs

HJC AC-11 (F)
# Average: 204 Gs

Scorpion EXO-700 (F)
# Average: 211 Gs


hmmm

[92sileighty]

i stand by suomy. arai fits me like suomy does, but shoei just never feels right on my head. those are the only helmets i would buy though

this is mine, the spec 1r extremes are amazing looking, i want more.
http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t354/jmoss1991/2008%20Kawasaki%20ZX6R/suomyspec1rexdgraylarge.jpg
http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t354/jmoss1991/2008%20Kawasaki%20ZX6R/suomy_S1R_Ext_08_dbl_grey.jpg

i'm stuck between these two as my next one, give me some feedback
http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t354/jmoss1991/2008%20Kawasaki%20ZX6R/suomy-gambler.gif
http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t354/jmoss1991/2008%20Kawasaki%20ZX6R/SUOMY_SPEC_1R_DARK_CITY_2009_HELMET.jpg

[Vypurr]

#2. Way too much going on w/ #1.

[drkramm]

always loved the gambler

[92sileighty]

#2. Way too much going on w/ #1.

the picture doesn't really do it any justice. it looks a lot cleaner in person and the metallic flake in the helmet is second to none. i love the second one a lot too because it is a little less flashy, but it's not the extreme, so it doesn't have Alcantara. that's about the only difference between them though

always loved the gambler

me too, i picked up the double gray because it was the newest model and matched the bike well, but do you think the gambler is getting too old? i'm pretty sure it came out in 2006. i just have a feeling that i'm gonna pick up the gambler for christmas, then all kinds of new awesomeness will come out for 2010, and i'll be stuck.

[flyers7732]

here's mine
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/productimages/OG/2008_Shoei_X-Eleven_Vermeulen_Replica_Helmet.jpg

[ssspeed]

Here is mine:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FeFUUJiV3s/SlPSF8_U-nI/AAAAAAAAAPA/ipTgsNbQVMo/s400/losmuertos.jpg
Icon Alliance SSR Dia de los Muertos

Here is the wifeys:
http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/springcham.jpg
Scorpion EXO-400 Spring

[boosted1eight]

here's my new lid.. picked it up on ebay brand new for $85 shipped.. saw it at cycle gear for $160.. super comfortable, and way lighter than my hjc
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv299/kevmma/009-2.jpg

[Vr-4-Life]

I just picked this up last week...

http://www.pure-ducati.com/images/Product/medium/258.jpg

[SniperGrl]

KBC VR-2 Stealth Flat Black
http://cheapmotorcyclehelmetsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/kbc-vr-2-stealth-helmet_410x410.jpg

[drkramm]

some nice helmets .. seeing alot more kbc's then i used to .. liked mine alot other then the wind noise

[TommyBDragon]

I have a GMAX 68S Crusader. Tons of vents, keeps me decently cool on the warmer days. In colder days though, I can def feel the airflow.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2008_GMax_GM68_Crusader_Helmet_White_Blue.jpg

[Xavier]

if i could i would rather get just a dot approved helmet .. snell goes too far with there testing

old quote from this same post

You can get bicycle helmets that are DOT approved. Snell and the Euro standards are what I trust my skull in.

[WKderF]

Compliments Of Rockstar Energy Drink:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/productimages/OG/2008_Joe_Rocket_RKT_101_Carbon_Helmet.jpg

Joe Rocket RKT101 Carbon Series

The same make & model of the helmet our pro Superbike rider Mat Mladin uses. I met him @ NJMP and he offered to sign it, but i told him that if he did, I would end up keeping it in a glass case and not use it, so he signed a team shirt instead.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/wkderf/IMG_0433.jpg

actual pic incase anyone tries to call BS.

[Vr-4-Life]

wow... lucky you... want to sell it? haha

[driftingrx5.7]

wow nice helmet for sure!

[dwl137]

Scorpion EXO700
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2007_Scorpion_EXO-700_Solid_Helmet.jpg

[WKderF]

wow... lucky you... want to sell it? haha

haha,




no.

[treborx3]

Icon Full metal! Love this helmet so comfortable

[ssspeed]

Icon Full Metal? Is there such a helmet?

[JDspeed20]

I am probally going with an HJC IS-16 in the scratch black/silver..just got the bike so i dont quite have all my gear yet

[carbonRRpilot]

i always liked how hjc's fit me.... so i got the hjc carbon! haha, whodathunkit! very light and comfortable and the 2x2 weave matches my fairings weave perfectly!:supz:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/carbonrrpilot/GEDC0064-1.jpg

[ho1ywars]

i always liked how hjc's fit me.... so i got the hjc carbon! haha, whodathunkit! very light and comfortable and the 2x2 weave matches my fairings weave perfectly!:supz:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/carbonrrpilot/GEDC0064-1.jpg

is this helmet really stable on the highway? how do you like it im thinking about picking one up.

[92sileighty]

you all but some cheap helmets

[92sileighty]

what? lol

[jpalamar]

^ was supposed to be a joke in the whatever thread but I of course f'ed it up. Its gone now.

[carbonRRpilot]

is this helmet really stable on the highway? how do you like it im thinking about picking one up.

definatelly noticably lighter than most, stays snug/stable even on the highway!

ive been riding a long time in pa and de and always rode squid style (no helmet law) and just started wearing gear the beggining of last season so this is the only helmet ive worn and can comment on but i like how it fits/feels and friends who always wear helmets have used it on occasion and also loved it!

im sure there are beter helmets out there but you cant go wrong with this or the joe rocket version. (same shell, diff vents)

[drkramm]

definatelly noticably lighter than most, stays snug/stable even on the highway!

ive been riding a long time in pa and de and always rode squid style (no helmet law) and just started wearing gear the beggining of last season so this is the only helmet ive worn and can comment on but i like how it fits/feels and friends who always wear helmets have used it on occasion and also loved it!

im sure there are beter helmets out there but you cant go wrong with this or the joe rocket version. (same shell, diff vents)


yea i have the hjc carbon also .. love it .. will admit there is more wind noise in it then others but it is notably lighter then all my other helmets

[ho1ywars]

yea i have the hjc carbon also .. love it .. will admit there is more wind noise in it then others but it is notably lighter then all my other helmets

they have them on sale for 249 @ revzilla.. i guess i should order one..

[carbonRRpilot]

yea i have the hjc carbon also .. love it .. will admit there is more wind noise in it then others but it is notably lighter then all my other helmets

yea, i didnt even think of wind noise when i described it!
since mine has a camera/microphone built into it, i was gonna make some kind of elastic skirt under the padding i can slip my head through and would block wind from coming up past my neck/chin area!
its worth a shot... it would make videos way quieter!

they have them on sale for 249 @ revzilla.. i guess i should order one..

damn... i wish i got mine for that price!!!!!!!!!!!

[95SC2]

scorpion exo-1000 rpm model. I like it, has built in tinted sunsheild that is retractable

[RyanG]

just purchased an RF1100 yesterday. Absolutely love it. ****ty Iphone pics :/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/sidewayzrs/1783dc3d.jpg


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2010-Shoei-RF-1100-Diabolic-Revelation-Helmet-TC-5.gif

[2drStunner]

just purchased an RF1100 yesterday. Absolutely love it. ****ty Iphone pics :/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/sidewayzrs/1783dc3d.jpg


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2010-Shoei-RF-1100-Diabolic-Revelation-Helmet-TC-5.gif

Nice purchase......Wouldnt own anything but Shoei!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RyanG]

had an HJC then a Scorpion.. now the Shoei and I'll never go back lol

[andru1313]

Icon Domain Decay
http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0010/2703/Icon_Domain_Decay_Helmet_Black-White_zoom.jpg

[Paul]

picked up the shoei rf-1100 warlord, very light very stable at high speeds, fits like i was born with it, the wider windscreen is perfect, has very good airflow for a hot summer day, picked mine up for 425, its only downfall is...uhhh nah there is none, if u got the money get it if not, save up/sell something then go buy it lol

[xarchiex]

bumb this is what i have.

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad221/xarchiex310/Icon_Domain_2_Serpecant_Helmet_Slay.jpg

[asdfasdf128]

I have a scorpion exo-400.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2009-Scorpion-EXO-400-Urban-Destroyer-Helmet-Black.jpg

Just as a FYI, there's a company coming out with transition visors for about 100$ for almost all the big brands except scorpion for now.

[Skunk.werkz]

I enjoy my scorpion exo-700 has lots of vents and hasnt given me any problems ever, fits real good

[ImNickjames13]

Trying to get a motorcycle soon, I'm thinking about getting either a Shark S650
http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/fusiontecsilver1.jpg

Or GMAX GM68
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2009_GMax_GM68_MAX_Helmet_White_Black_Silver.jpg

Anyone have an opinion on if either are good helmet or not

[Xavier]

Doesn't matter what we think. What matters is how it fits you. If they have Snell endorsements, chances are they'll save your head. The important part is fit. Different companys make different size shells for different size heads. This is definitely one of those things you need to go try on in person and wear around the store for 10 minutes or so.

[Vypurr]

I love my GM68S. The lights on the back are a nice feature. It's quite comfy on my head.

At speed with the vents open, it DOES whistle. Not too annoying for me, but you may not like that. For the price, I would buy and recommend one as a first helmet. I would not spend a ton of money on a helmet (I would get a safe one, but not the top of the line). Save some money so you can get all the other safety gear that come with riding!

[ImNickjames13]

Thanks, I'm going to a local Motorcycle store this week to try on some helmet and jackets and stuff so I know what size I'll need to find online

[enigma]

I have a shark rsr2, and its beats the heck out of my shoei. Its lighter, never fogs, and flows a crap-ton more air.

[phsdrummer2]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/phsdrummer_2/R6/DSC_0088.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/phsdrummer_2/R6/DSC_0089.jpg

Shoei X-11 Eboz...Love this helmet.

[ImNickjames13]

^I love the gold visor. It looks sick

[Sberk06]

any opinions on this...
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/28024946+w750+st0/122_1006_01_o+2011+tirade_bluetooth_helmet+ad.jpg

O'Neil Tirade Bluetooth Helmet

[phsdrummer2]

^I love the gold visor. It looks sick

Thanks man. I like it a lot. Helps out so much with the sun.

[WKderF]

figured I would bump this thread with my newest helmet;

Fox Pilot V1 Motocross Helmet

Goggles are Dragon MDX


http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/wkderf/IMG_0703.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/wkderf/IMG_0704.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/wkderf/IMG_0705.jpg

[Xavier]

I've seen that before.

[SovXietday]

I just picked up a Scorpion EXO-1000.

Pump up cheek pads, sun visor, and I can crack the lid slightly and get a crapload of airflow. It's a little loud, but it doesn't bother me that much. A lot of people think it's too heavy, but honestly it's never bothered me at all.

[soCo]

Anybody have an opinion on bell helmets? Was thinking about picking up this

Bell Star Matte Black Helmet

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/dir/image.php?id=60735
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+helmets/bell_star+matte+black+helmet+-+2009#

[Xavier]

Bell was the **** back in the day and from what I understand they are coming back just as strong as the day they left.

[crazy2sin]

Trying to decide on this helmet. Roof Boxer V. Think it would like my vrod

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/pkj_photos/Ebay/BOXER-V8-noir-mat-mat-black.jpg

[15psi88]

One of my buddies just picked up the Bell star helmet a few months ago. It's very nice and fits my head well. I haven't actually ridden with it on so I can't help with noise, airflow, viability, etc, but based on how it fit and the seemingly good quality I would recommend. Plus it comes with a badass felt lined travel bag!

I use a Shark Fusion Tec on the track. The lack of popularity made it more appealing to me than the typical Suomy's, Shoei's etc. I knew Shark made quality helmets, and this helmet doesn't disappoint!
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2009_Shark_RSI_Fusion_Tec_Helmet_Black.jpg

[soCo]

Bell was the **** back in the day and from what I understand they are coming back just as strong as the day they left.


Thanks for the info. I tried a shoei rf-1100 on and a bell star on and the shoei rf-1100 fit a lot better and ended up only costing 20 dollars more. Should be getting it in either today or tomorrow hopefully, I'm picking up a bike Saturday...if I don't have my gear I'm having my friend ride it to my house. :cry:

[ImNickjames13]

Got my ICON Airframe last week

[OutToWinPAHC]

Trying to decide on this helmet. Roof Boxer V. Think it would like my vrod

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/pkj_photos/Ebay/BOXER-V8-noir-mat-mat-black.jpg

Kinda nice.

I also got a vrod and it hard picking out gear. traditional cruiser gear doesn't fit the bike. I kinda like this helmet

[Xavier]

^ Only if you are a vain idiot. Gear is your safety and if you are more worried about how it looks than how it protects... good luck in the event of a crash.

[OutToWinPAHC]

I certainly didn't ask you opinion, just stated how I liked the helmet and why. I could go further into how it's not DOT, or snell rated. However certain bikes are complimented by certain gear.

[Xavier]

You don't need to ask for my opinion for me to tell you your vanity is not as important as being safe.

[crazy2sin]

My boxer helmet showed up today finally.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq95/crazy2sin/2011-03-03154133.jpg

[92awdtsi]

AGV stealth with cobalt blue smoked visor.

Don't have a picture of just the helmet so here it is on my head

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/cherryredz/24091_1339929091264_1022253403_1022126_7740373_n.j pg?t=1299193268

[OutToWinPAHC]

My boxer helmet showed up today finally.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq95/crazy2sin/2011-03-03154133.jpg

Im trying to get that dude, I looked at the OSBE Rufus but I dunno its not the same.

[OutToWinPAHC]

You don't need to ask for my opinion for me to tell you your vanity is not as important as being safe.

Actually that Roof Boxer 8 is ECE 22.05 approved. ECE 22.05 testing is more stringant that Snells M class. AMA motocross only accepts Snell M2005 or above or ECE 22.05 as well. Here is some info about ECE 22.05 vs Snell http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html

[crazy2sin]

In 2003 the boxer passed Snell testing so I feel safe, and it looks killer.

[R22B]

Seven Zero Seven Vendetta 2 - DOT and SNELL 2010 approved.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5045355903_c4edaf4518_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/r22b/5045355903/)
Seven Zero Seven Vendetta 2 Overview (http://www.flickr.com/photos/r22b/5045355903/) by JamesHenry (http://www.flickr.com/people/r22b/), on Flickr

Definitely not the best out there, but it confirms to DOT and the latest SNELL regulations.

[Ds650rida]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41nayEZxVPL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

HJC FS-15 Carbon, with tinted visor for when the sun gets brutal

[kunt_masha]

These are helmets # 26 and 27 for me


Suomy for the track

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/btracer02/RW45_101610-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/btracer02/IMG_1558_-3Compressor.jpg


Icon for street
-i know Icon's are pretty whack but thats why I only use it on the street-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/btracer02/600rr_cretin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/btracer02/Cretin.jpg

[enigma]

masha, let me know when you are going to the track next, I'll have to stop by and say whats up.
Absolute cycle is at t-bolt 16th thu 18th......

[kunt_masha]

i had planned on running with CCS and WERA this year but it looks like all of my buddies are bailing on the bike scene.

I am going to head towards drifting for now but I will definitely get in a few more TD's this year and may do the CCS race at NJMP. Its a four race series at t-bolt and lightning which would be fun!

[knochgoon24]

I picked up a HJC CL-14.

15197

It fit my rounder head quite well. It will be pulling double duty as a autox and motorcycle helmet.

[92awdtsi]

agv stealth and a hjc cheapy

[triple111]

HJC CL-16. Great helmet, DOT and SNELL approved, and its only like $140. A little noisy at 100+ though