Anyone know what model shoei this is?

forceten · 05-20-2007, 11:31 PM

Anyone know what model shoei this is?

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Hammer · 05-21-2007, 12:17 AM

I will take a guess and say a RF 800. I would be concerned as to the age of it if you were thinking of buying it to wear. I do not wear anything that is over 5 years of age.

forceten · 05-21-2007, 12:30 AM

RF 800's older then 5 years old?

SamoanzRR · 05-21-2007, 12:32 AM

my RF900 is more than 5 years old.....have a new RF1000 now

forceten · 05-21-2007, 4:52 AM

I have 5 helmets myself. Most all this years or last years.

This wanna gonna be a passenger helmet............

BMW.Nick · 06-25-2007, 6:29 PM

here's a question...is it "Shoo-ey" or "Show-ey"?

JMaxey · 06-25-2007, 6:36 PM

I can't believe people still believe the myth that (fiberglass) helmets are no good after 5 years.

I'd be leary of buying a used helmet though.

SpikedLemon · 06-26-2007, 3:17 PM

Myth?

Shoei 2007

"we, SHOEI, recommend replacement in 5 years after it's first purchased at retail."

forceten · 06-26-2007, 3:33 PM

So 5 years after its bought new.................. according to them

JMaxey · 06-27-2007, 1:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SpikedLemon

Myth?

Shoei 2007

"we, SHOEI, recommend replacement in 5 years after it's first purchased at retail."

Imagine that, they want you to buy a new helmet every 5 years. Excellent business tactics. Imagine how fewer helmets they'd sell if people replaced their lids when they needed to be instead of when a manufacturer says they should be.

bladerunner02 · 06-27-2007, 4:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JMaxey

I can't believe people still believe the myth that (fiberglass) helmets are no good after 5 years.

I'd be leary of buying a used helmet though.

Ya looks like my rf 800, Ive been hearing alot abuot this 3-5 yr helmet life thing lately. A few shops ive been into have said it's the foam inside the shell that deteriates from all the dried sweat and what not over time. A line used by salesmen to get you to fork over more bills? Maybe, but its got me a little paranoid.

naiadgee · 06-29-2007, 5:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW.Nick

here's a question...is it "Shoo-ey" or "Show-ey"?

Where I bought mine from always say "Show-ey" it must be right - the main guy wears one of their T-shirts

*Fastrr* · 07-07-2007, 5:41 PM

I'd replace at least every 5 yrs. They know you have many options when buying a helmet so i doubt their saying it so you'll buy more of theirs.

UV breaks down the helmet over time. If you store it indoors and rarely use it then yeah it should last a very long time. I however wear mine every day in the sun.

flasher2001 · 07-08-2007, 10:51 AM

i still have one for sale: FS: Shoei RF-800 "Nobby" Helmet - $125 shipped

includes an iridium shield along with the clear!!

make an offer??

*Fastrr* · 07-08-2007, 9:11 PM

hey Flasher, how do you like your ZX14? Is it more comfortable than say a ZX10R?

I watched and listened to one go by me as i was standing there. A very quiet nice low sound to it, he was probably only turning 2,500rpm or so.

flasher2001 · 07-09-2007, 1:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastrr

hey Flasher, how do you like your ZX14? Is it more comfortable than say a ZX10R?
I watched and listened to one go by me as i was standing there. A very quiet nice low sound to it, he was probably only turning 2,500rpm or so.

i dont wanna hijack this thread, but i love my ZX. i cannot compare it to the 10R other than sitting on one in the showroom and -- yes -- the riding position is much more comfortable (to me). it's quiet and unassuming. it just loves to purr right along, but give her the gas and ... WOW!!!!

see more here: its me, again!

bigm3657 · 08-15-2007, 3:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JMaxey

I can't believe people still believe the myth that (fiberglass) helmets are no good after 5 years.

I'd be leary of buying a used helmet though.

no????do you understand how a helmet works??? the reason being is cuz of the sterefoam. the reason they have this there.....well think of it as an airbag for your brain. its going to soak up all the shock so you dont get knocked out from your brian hitting your head. after a while or an impact, this foam looses its effectiveness.....so ya you still might have an outer shell to protect your head from cracking open but you can get knocked out and put into a coma and die that way.

JMaxey · 08-15-2007, 6:15 AM

I had no idea how a helmet worked until I read your brilliant explanation. Thanks!

loadedthorn · 08-15-2007, 9:04 AM

Dude, I don't think any helmet is going to protect me from my "brian hitting [my] head".

bigm3657 · 08-15-2007, 12:57 PM

ya, its called a concussion. its your life. do as you please.

06CBR1KMFNRR · 08-15-2007, 1:10 PM

I can't imagine having a helmet for five years without dropping it or crashing and rendering it useless.

hotnanas · 08-15-2007, 2:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 06CBR1KMFNRR

I can't imagine having a helmet for five years without dropping it or crashing and rendering it useless.

i know, just weeks after I got the helmet:

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eukanuba · 12-22-2007, 8:48 PM

PMSL !

I wear my helmet every single day, I'm a daily rider.. have a shoei picotte ( orange ) bought it last year, and i will be sure to change it out when it hits 5 years..

Would you risk your safety for a couple bucks ? pretty essential piece of kit, if you ask me.. right up there with bike maintenance...

lanbrown · 12-22-2007, 9:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JMaxey

I can't believe people still believe the myth that (fiberglass) helmets are no good after 5 years.

I'd be leary of buying a used helmet though.

It's not the outside, but the inside you should worry about. You have foam, glue and other materials on the inside.

Doomwitha929 · 12-22-2007, 11:20 PM

I remember when that helmet came out. It was back when my X8 air falcon was new (still have it, use it for Karting) and that was in 1996. Depending when that Nobie was made it can be around 10 years old easy.
My X8 is an awesome helmet and would probably be find in a crash still but do I really want to risk it? I rather (and did) buy a new helmet that I know is good. People are correct about the foam aging and not having the impact absorbing ability it did when new. Also the shell can break down or get weak just from normal bumps and bangs, UV and heat etc. I have seen a lot of guys wear beat up helmets, drop them on the ground, wreck and still use the same helmet etc. Once it takes a sharp impact the shell is compromised and should be thrown away or sent back to be checked.
You ride a $10 grand bike with $3K in upgrades, a grand in gear and insist on using a beat up helmet? No point. Spend the money and get a good helmet. It used to be the really ggod helmets were several hundered dollars but today a few companys make high grade helmets for very little money. I only wore high end Shoei helmets for years. I reciently found Scorpian helmets and am extremely impressed. They fit very well and the construction is similar to Shoei, not cheap like HJC or some others. I high;y suggest them for anyone looking for a good helmet at a reasonable price. I think mine was about $200.