crashtech
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posted June 11, 2008 06:33 PM
Helmet question
Hey, need a new lid, whats out there and what do you all have? I am diggin the Scorpian 1000 and the Shark RSR. Any ideas or input? Thanks in advance, Brett
  
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Red1
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posted June 11, 2008 07:52 PM
 Edited By: Red1 on 11 Jun 2008 20:53
Crashtech,
I don't know about the 1000 but I have a Scorpion 400 & 700 both helmets are two of the best on the market for the price. The 400 tested as one of the best in the NTSA crash test of motorcycle helmets. I love both my Scorpions! I also have a Suomy but I find myself wearing the Scorpions all the time.
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bigbore4
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posted June 12, 2008 02:51 AM
I can tell you firsthand that the Shark RSR is a good helmet. Only problem with them is they are FRENCH.
I had an RSR , back in 05 when I had a bad bad accident. The helmet took a hard hit on the upper the left side and I really didn't even get a mild concussion from it.
Helmet was trashed but Sort of walked away from it.
I sent the cunts photo's of the accident, the helmet and me afterwards, 2 different times and not even a response.
"Real " companies will sometimes offer a replacement or at least at cost, in exchange for the PR, but not those Dickheads.
As far as a quality helmet, pretty hard to beat though. Especially the RSR2 with the pushbutton visor latches.
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crashtech
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posted June 12, 2008 03:42 AM
I am loving the built in sun viser on the 1000 because of my glasses. The RSR2 is the one I am looking at. I knew they were across the pond (motorcycle shit from over there is better IMO). I am sure if i buy one that I will be on my own. Thanks for the input, keep it coming.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted June 12, 2008 05:41 PM
I put the shark on at the local dealer and didnt like the chin bar its too big, and the eye opening makes me feel like I have tunnel vision....it looked like it was pretty well built though. And fairly light.
On competitionaccesories.com (sp) there were having a really nice deal on Shoei helmets. Kelly lovers hers.
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GUNNER
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posted June 14, 2008 10:29 AM
Man I love my Arai helmets.. I've tried others on in the shops but none feel like the Arai to me.. But others love Shoei ... Helmets are a matter of personal fit once a certain level of quality is reached and all the above mentioned are above that mark.. Hell Fish probably machine washes his for that extra sweet smell.. 
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posted June 14, 2008 10:50 AM
I second what GUNNER says
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bigbore4
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posted June 15, 2008 05:32 AM
Aside from the fact that Arai's fall to bits and they are noisy, they're probably one of the best.
I've got an RX7RR4, and it fits really well. They seem to have better peripheral visibility too.Obviously made for racing.
If you buy the RX and you have fitment issues or the little bits falling off of it, you can take it to any sanctioned event where Arai has a service booth and they will service it free of charge.
You get what you pay for.
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big mike_zx14
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posted June 15, 2008 04:04 PM
Shoei X-Eleven for me, been wanting to try an Arai..
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butta4hc
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posted June 19, 2008 06:50 PM
I own about nine helmets. The ones I like best is the AGV XR2 and the Suomy Spec 1R. The AGV has the best padding and noise dampering but the Spec is lighter and is one of my more "everyday" helmets. MY AGV Stealth is nice as well for a good price. I buy most of my helmets on closeout. You might get lucky at a dealership on models a year or two old. For example, I bought a Nicky Hayden "Wired" for $180 from a dealership because it had a missing chin spoiler. Helmet is worth FAR more than that.
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posted June 20, 2008 01:06 PM
suomy spec1r for me
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posted June 30, 2008 09:48 AM
HJC if you have a bigger head or need to cost savings. I think they make a great helmet!
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NOX
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posted July 07, 2008 05:54 AM
www.scorpionusa.com
WILL NOT FOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUPER nice for the cost. I will not wear anything else. Last thing I need is fog on the starting line........
When everyone else is wiping thier shoei no fogs, and arai no fogs, I do nothing but race, and listen at them bitch.
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posted July 07, 2008 09:21 AM
I have a Carbon Fiber HJC,$399.00 SNELL/DOT rated.....
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NOX
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posted July 08, 2008 02:53 PM
Scorpion retails for less than 300, passes all tech, and will not fog up.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted July 11, 2008 07:11 AM
one word....ARAI
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posted August 20, 2008 11:27 AM
I had an Arai for 3 years..then changed to a Shoei...best by far I have ever had!
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NOX
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posted August 20, 2008 03:28 PM
Scorpion.
Will NOT fog.
Drag racer's dream.
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posted August 21, 2008 10:29 AM
I'm on my second Shoei RF1000. I've got a big round head and the fit and comfort is perfect. I used to wear HJC, but I tried about 4 of them on at the dealership and 3 had issues. sewing, pads, visor latches sucked. Once I bought a Shoei, my HJC days were over.
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