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11-20-2005, 2:44 AM
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| Join Date: 07-13-2003 Location: hamilton nj
Bike(s): red/ black 954rr Posts: 6
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| i need a new helmets which one to pick i have a ariai quantum f right now but im looking for a new one has to be light and good vents but not to much noise cause i will be doing long trips around 16 hours so would like it to be on the quiet side any idea which one | |
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11-20-2005, 8:34 AM
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 Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
Bike(s): 04 1000RR Black and Silver Age: 28 Posts: 1,657
Rep: (71) Rep Power: 6
 | Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick get an arai corsair...and some earplugs  Here are some pics of mine. Got it through Robert at the service pavillion, excellent guy to deal with, great service too, nothing but pleased with the helmet and the service I got. Oh and since I missed your first post...Welcome the the .org |
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11-20-2005, 8:53 AM
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       Join Date: 12-29-2001 Location: New Jersey, USA
Bike(s): '01 CBR 929 black & red, K7 GSX-R600 Age: 48 Posts: 6,477
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| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Gotta try them on to see what fits. I have an Arai RX-7RR4 and it's really noisy, but I wear ear plugs. I demo'd a Shoei X-11 and it was much, much quieter, even though I was wearing a size too big. I'm due for a replacement next season and I'll be deciding between the Arai Corsair and the Shoei X-11. The X-11 seems to fit "Arai heads" unlike some other Shoei models. Edit: Oh, and welcome to the site from another New Jersey member! |
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11-20-2005, 10:01 AM
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  Join Date: 07-07-2004 Location: DE, USA
Bike(s): 07 GSAdv, 04 RC-51, 95 VFR750, 03 VTX1800 Age: 37 Posts: 1,835
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| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
 Go to the shops and find one that fits. Then go price it online. | |
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11-20-2005, 11:52 AM
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| Meatarian  Join Date: 05-06-2004 Location: Randolph, MA
Bike(s): 01 R/B 929 Age: 28 Posts: 12,285
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 | Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick the Suomy spec1r is really nice (good ventillation) but its very loud so you'll need ear plugs.
__________________ "let's face it when you went into that voting booth you had a choice between 2 bowls of sh!t. the only difference was the smell" |
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11-20-2005, 12:47 PM
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  Join Date: 05-09-2003 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bike(s): '92 VFR750F, SV650 track tool. 954 no more! Posts: 4,806
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| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Good ventilation causes big noise. I'd say get the best helmet available that fits you comfortably and get some custom earplugs. (according to your screen name you are big and rich, right?) |
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11-20-2005, 2:24 PM
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| 2 up @ Grattan  Join Date: 12-05-2001 Location: Nantuckit
Bike(s): 2005 600RR Age: 44 Posts: 1,555
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| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Helmet Harbor gave the Shoe x-11 great review for fit, ventilation, and noise. |
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11-20-2005, 3:19 PM
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| Join Date: 05-09-2003 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bike(s): '92 VFR750F, SV650 track tool. 954 no more! Posts: 4,806
Rep: (1495) Rep Power: 24
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
But it is noisier than hell. Earplugs are a MUST. | |
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11-20-2005, 6:27 PM
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  Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan
Bike(s): 2007 RC51 Age: 58 Posts: 8,271
Rep: (1219) Rep Power: 28
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Try an AGV before you make up your mind. |
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11-21-2005, 8:04 AM
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 Join Date: 03-12-2004 Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Bike(s): 03 954, 06 Metropolitan Age: 43 Posts: 2,057
Rep: (330) Rep Power: 10
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick I just went from an Arai Arai RX-7RR4 to a X-11. Both are very comfortable and LOUD. You must wear earplugs. You can't go wrong with either one. |
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11-22-2005, 12:04 AM
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| Join Date: 11-17-2004 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Bike(s): 2003 Honda 954RR 2005 VTX 1300 Age: 37 Posts: 612
Rep: (45) Rep Power: 5
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick I had an Arai and really liked it! I believe it was the Quantum model. The Corsair is certainly their flagship along with a huge price tag. Since selling the 9R ( and the Arai), I have been VERY pleased with my HJC AC-11. Fitting is definately a must. Not all helmets fit the same way even if they are the same size. Good luck in your search. |
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11-23-2005, 7:00 PM
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 Join Date: 05-26-2004 Location: San Jose, CA
Bike(s): 929 Age: 27 Posts: 96
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 5
 | Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick I bought a Scorpion EXO-700 a few months back, and wear it EVERY day. I love it so far, and the price(~$180) is right. It fit me better than the Corsair, X-11, and RF9000. Fit and finish is great, materials look to be high quality, it's the most comfortable helmet i've used, and it has all the features of the high priced helmets (anti-fog shield is GREAT for rainy days). It's noisier than i'd like, but still more quiet than the arai. |
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11-24-2005, 2:48 AM
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 Join Date: 02-22-2004 Location: Melb, Aust
Bike(s): 2004 CBR1000RR RIP @->->-- Age: 32 Posts: 3,584
Rep: (98) Rep Power: 8
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Check out the Shark RSR2 and RSX. |
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11-24-2005, 3:24 AM
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 Join Date: 07-06-2004 Location: Manhattan, KS, USA
Bike(s): 1993 CBR900RR stock, Now in Blue! Age: 40 Posts: 88
Rep: (19) Rep Power: 5
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
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11-24-2005, 12:06 PM
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| I'm working on it...ok?  Join Date: 06-20-2002 Location: MN
Bike(s): '02 954 R/B, '05 ST1300 Age: 57 Posts: 1,891
Rep: (446) Rep Power: 12
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Great thread! I have to jump in and ask Prp and Joseph how the Scorpion compares to the Signet? I think I already know as both of them like it. I have a long oval head that only works with a Signet or a Z-II. I like both, but I find limited choice in graphics often makes me wishing I could fit into a Quantum or other model. Since I am abtech's twin (albeit much shorter and rounder in the middle) the AGV he recommended is also in the running. Frank, is there a particular model AGV you use? Uh...I'm also in the market for a new helmet. I...uh...well...sorta boogered up my Shoei 6 weeks ago. Last edited by maxib : 07-27-2008 at 1:11 PM. |
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11-30-2005, 6:29 PM
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| Join Date: 05-26-2004 Location: San Jose, CA
Bike(s): 929 Age: 27 Posts: 96
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 5
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
I honestly can't accurately compare it to a signet, as I've only worn my friend's briefly, but long enough to know it didn't fit me as well as the scorpion. The scorpion really is the first helmet I've worn that actually felt like it fit my head correctly...really don't know what that means, but they're definitely worth trying on, and can be had at the local moto shop for about the same amt you can get them online for (~$170)... | |
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11-30-2005, 6:34 PM
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| Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan
Bike(s): 2007 RC51 Age: 58 Posts: 8,271
Rep: (1219) Rep Power: 28
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
Since my Helmet turns 5 years old this month, I will be looking as well. | |
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11-30-2005, 6:40 PM
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| Close encounter of the wool kind  Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
Bike(s): '04 CBR1000RR, '84 Ascot, '02 RC51 Posts: 13,839
Rep: (1363) Rep Power: 31
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
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11-30-2005, 9:43 PM
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| Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan
Bike(s): 2007 RC51 Age: 58 Posts: 8,271
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11-30-2005, 10:18 PM
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| Close encounter of the wool kind Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
Bike(s): '04 CBR1000RR, '84 Ascot, '02 RC51 Posts: 13,839
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| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Gotcha so despite more poorly worded response I was correct in my thinking and I have one more year on the Arai
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11-30-2005, 10:20 PM
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| Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan
Bike(s): 2007 RC51 Age: 58 Posts: 8,271
Rep: (1219) Rep Power: 28
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
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11-30-2005, 10:32 PM
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| Close encounter of the wool kind Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
Bike(s): '04 CBR1000RR, '84 Ascot, '02 RC51 Posts: 13,839
Rep: (1363) Rep Power: 31
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Quote:
 nope but it is 03/01 so it is still dead. I really have a challenge with time keeping  At least there will be no wolf on the new one
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11-30-2005, 11:07 PM
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 Join Date: 08-01-2001 Location: Lost
Bike(s): Puch Posts: 14,391
Rep: (1211) Rep Power: 34
| Re: i need a new helmets which one to pick Just checked mine, 01/01.  |
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