Helmets: What kind of helmet do you own?

ND4SPD · 02-24-2007, 07:22 PM

Please vote.

tigerblade · 02-24-2007, 11:34 PM

Is there a way you can let people vote more than once? I'm sure many have more than one brand.

ND4SPD · 02-24-2007, 11:37 PM

It's a multiple choice poll

You can check more than one option before clicking submit.

tigerblade · 02-24-2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

It's a multiple choice poll

You can check more than one option before clicking submit.

Figured that out on the "Have you crashed" poll but hit submit after checking only one box on this one. It's been a long effing day...

bda116 · 02-24-2007, 11:56 PM

Yeah, I still technically own an AGV, a few Arais and a Scoprion.
But I wear the Scorpion.

ND4SPD · 02-24-2007, 11:58 PM

Two Arais and an HJC here. None of them are usable any longer. I had a Suomy Spec 1R for a month or two last year but I sold it after getting rid of my bike. I will probably get another one if I can find one with a recent manufacture date. While noisy, it was the best fitting helmet I've put on my dome.

quick26 · 02-27-2007, 10:53 AM

suomy is my main helmit, i have the kbc repsol replica, i have another but i cant remember the brand. i have a few different ones for the dirt also.

Poppy · 02-28-2007, 11:36 PM

I have a busted up Arai

, that is now only usable for ninha stuff. Isn't that right Z?

asiliat · 03-01-2007, 01:08 AM

2 arais RX7-RR4, 2 Shoei RF800. Only the Arai is seeing any real use.

MSGT-R · 03-02-2007, 11:36 AM

Didn't we just do this before?
Simpson, KBC, Fox, O'Neal.

Rosco · 03-04-2007, 09:48 AM

one Arai, and a scorpion, i forgot to click the scorpion though so i only voted arai. Duh me.

CBR929RE · 03-04-2007, 12:40 PM

Suomy Spec1R Guareschi replica

gonna buy a new one sometime this spring. not sure what, maybe an Arai or Scorpion. The Shoei X11 is nice but the material on the padding is a little scratchy, not all smooth and soft like my Suomy.

Revvv · 03-07-2007, 11:44 PM

The best helmet I have ever placed on my noggin for the money is a Scorpion Exo 700.

MSGT-R · 03-08-2007, 10:55 AM

The Shoei's I've tried on seem to fit my smaller (female) face, but I feel as if my cheeks are being forced into my teeth. I would like to try a Schuberth - I'm told they are pricy, but very high quality.

Revvv · 03-08-2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSGT-R

The Shoei's I've tried on seem to fit my smaller (female) face, but I feel as if my cheeks are being forced into my teeth. I would like to try a Schuberth - I'm told they are pricy, but very high quality.

Try a Scorpion. I really do think you will be impressed.

Rosco · 03-08-2007, 03:29 PM

My wife wears a scorpion, and she likes it very much. She says it fits her face well and doesnt give her the "squish mouth"

MSGT-R · 03-09-2007, 11:43 AM

What's interesting about the Schuberth is the inner tinted goggle-shield that retracts.

I'll go try on a Scorpion this weekend..

CBR929RE · 03-16-2008, 06:21 PM

just before Grattan last year I got a new Suomy Extreme. same as the my old spec-1r but with the added top vent and an iridium shield.

tried on the Arai RX7 and it fit very well but I couldn't get my glasses in without a bunch of fighting. so that was a no go.

the Shoei RF1000 just doesn't fit my dome properly so that was a no.

Tried a Shark RSR, fit nice but if I remember correctly it seemed a little heavy for a $700 helmet.

DUX · 03-17-2008, 07:27 AM

I wore Shoei for years and wanted to buy a new RF-1000. They just don't fit the shape of my head anymore.

I went with Arai this time b/c it fit. I have to admit that for the extreme cost of the Arai, I am disappointed in the build quality. It's unacceptable that you risk busting the helmet any time you want to change shields. On a positive note, the customer service is top-notch and they send replacement parts free of charge.

Not sure what the next one will be....

DesmoTull · 03-17-2008, 12:48 PM

I've been impressed with the quality, materials, and fit and finish of Shark Helmets more then anything else. The visor has to be at least 1/8" thick! Too bad they didn't fit my head right

I currently have an Arai RX-7

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Bagger · 04-10-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revvv

The best helmet I have ever placed on my noggin for the money is a Scorpion Exo 700.

as good as top Shoei and Arai but 1/4 the cost!!

DEPO · 04-11-2008, 10:06 AM

I own a KBC, excellent helmet, it is aged out though

I have an HJC, It sits, because it never really fit me right.

My current one is an ICON and it probably the best helmet I have worn to date. I was a little freaked about being the ICON name, but it is very high quality (in my opinion) and very comfortable.

SheepOfBlue · 04-11-2008, 10:31 AM

I find Scorpians VERY uncomfortable but can wear a Shoei X11 or Arai RX7 just find

Even a RF1000 just doesn't feel right

Bagger · 04-12-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

I find Scorpians VERY uncomfortable but can wear a Shoei X11 or Arai RX7 just find

Even a RF1000 just doesn't feel right

Every helmet manufacturer uses a different standard for head shape so every brand will fit differently on different shaped heads.... if its the cheek pads and liner that gave you problems the Scorpians are completely replaceble with different sizes to fit your needs

View Poll Results: Which brand of helmet do you own?
AGV	7	6.14%
Arai	38	33.33%
Bell	4	3.51%
HJC	15	13.16%
Icon	9	7.89%
KBC	10	8.77%
Nolan	2	1.75%
Scorpion	12	10.53%
Shark	2	1.75%
Shoei	53	46.49%
Suomy	13	11.40%
Other	15	13.16%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

02-24-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
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02-24-2007, 11:34 PM	#2
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? Is there a way you can let people vote more than once? I'm sure many have more than one brand. __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

02-24-2007, 11:37 PM	#3
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,055 Images: 25	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? It's a multiple choice poll You can check more than one option before clicking submit. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

02-24-2007, 11:56 PM	#5
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? Yeah, I still technically own an AGV, a few Arais and a Scoprion. But I wear the Scorpion. __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.

02-24-2007, 11:58 PM	#6
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,055 Images: 25	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? Two Arais and an HJC here. None of them are usable any longer. I had a Suomy Spec 1R for a month or two last year but I sold it after getting rid of my bike. I will probably get another one if I can find one with a recent manufacture date. While noisy, it was the best fitting helmet I've put on my dome. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

02-27-2007, 10:53 AM	#7
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? suomy is my main helmit, i have the kbc repsol replica, i have another but i cant remember the brand. i have a few different ones for the dirt also. __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

02-28-2007, 11:36 PM	#8
Poppy The rider formerly known as Poppy2447RR Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: O.H-I.O Age: 25 Bike(s): Huffy Posts: 12	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? I have a busted up Arai, that is now only usable for ninha stuff. Isn't that right Z? __________________ I -ing scare myself. Never had the pleasure of meeting you, but Godspeed Rich. Good luck in S.C. Z, I'm with you homey.

03-01-2007, 01:08 AM	#9
asiliat Join Date: 01-10-2007 Bike(s): 2K 929 Posts: 550	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? 2 arais RX7-RR4, 2 Shoei RF800. Only the Arai is seeing any real use.

03-02-2007, 11:36 AM	#10
MSGT-R MSF/CMSP Join Date: 01-01-2007 Location: SoCal Age: 50 Bike(s): CBR1kRR, Magna(2) Posts: 116	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? Didn't we just do this before? Simpson, KBC, Fox, O'Neal. __________________ Suffers from multiple bike syndrome. http://www.bikepics.com/members/msgt/

03-04-2007, 09:48 AM	#11
Rosco Fall 100 times, get up 101 Join Date: 03-02-2007 Location: Jacksonville,NC Bike(s): Honda929RR Posts: 28	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? one Arai, and a scorpion, i forgot to click the scorpion though so i only voted arai. Duh me. __________________ If the Marines wanted me to have a wife, they would have issued me one.

03-04-2007, 12:40 PM	#12
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,315	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? Suomy Spec1R Guareschi replica gonna buy a new one sometime this spring. not sure what, maybe an Arai or Scorpion. The Shoei X11 is nice but the material on the padding is a little scratchy, not all smooth and soft like my Suomy. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

03-07-2007, 11:44 PM	#13
Revvv www.GrudgeBike.com Join Date: 12-27-2006 Location: I'm the little voice in your head Age: 33 Bike(s): 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa Posts: 488	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? The best helmet I have ever placed on my noggin for the money is a Scorpion Exo 700. __________________ www.GrudgeBike.com

03-08-2007, 10:55 AM	#14
MSGT-R MSF/CMSP Join Date: 01-01-2007 Location: SoCal Age: 50 Bike(s): CBR1kRR, Magna(2) Posts: 116	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? The Shoei's I've tried on seem to fit my smaller (female) face, but I feel as if my cheeks are being forced into my teeth. I would like to try a Schuberth - I'm told they are pricy, but very high quality. __________________ Suffers from multiple bike syndrome. http://www.bikepics.com/members/msgt/

03-08-2007, 03:29 PM	#16
Rosco Fall 100 times, get up 101 Join Date: 03-02-2007 Location: Jacksonville,NC Bike(s): Honda929RR Posts: 28	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? My wife wears a scorpion, and she likes it very much. She says it fits her face well and doesnt give her the "squish mouth" __________________ If the Marines wanted me to have a wife, they would have issued me one.

04-07-2008, 07:31 PM	#21
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03-09-2007, 11:43 AM	#17
MSGT-R MSF/CMSP Join Date: 01-01-2007 Location: SoCal Age: 50 Bike(s): CBR1kRR, Magna(2) Posts: 116	Re: What kind of helmet do you own? What's interesting about the Schuberth is the inner tinted goggle-shield that retracts. I'll go try on a Scorpion this weekend.. __________________ Suffers from multiple bike syndrome. http://www.bikepics.com/members/msgt/

03-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#18
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,315	just before Grattan last year I got a new Suomy Extreme. same as the my old spec-1r but with the added top vent and an iridium shield. tried on the Arai RX7 and it fit very well but I couldn't get my glasses in without a bunch of fighting. so that was a no go. the Shoei RF1000 just doesn't fit my dome properly so that was a no. Tried a Shark RSR, fit nice but if I remember correctly it seemed a little heavy for a $700 helmet. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

03-17-2008, 07:27 AM	#19
DUX Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 37 Bike(s): '07 R1200 GSadv,'04 RC-51 Posts: 660	I wore Shoei for years and wanted to buy a new RF-1000. They just don't fit the shape of my head anymore. I went with Arai this time b/c it fit. I have to admit that for the extreme cost of the Arai, I am disappointed in the build quality. It's unacceptable that you risk busting the helmet any time you want to change shields. On a positive note, the customer service is top-notch and they send replacement parts free of charge. Not sure what the next one will be.... __________________ Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. -Reggie Leach

03-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#20
DesmoTull Join Date: 02-08-2008 Location: Waltham, MA Age: 26 Bike(s): 1996 Ducati 900SS/SP Posts: 20	I've been impressed with the quality, materials, and fit and finish of Shark Helmets more then anything else. The visor has to be at least 1/8" thick! Too bad they didn't fit my head right I currently have an Arai RX-7

04-11-2008, 10:06 AM	#23
DEPO Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): Track 954 and Uly Bagger Posts: 704	I own a KBC, excellent helmet, it is aged out though I have an HJC, It sits, because it never really fit me right. My current one is an ICON and it probably the best helmet I have worn to date. I was a little freaked about being the ICON name, but it is very high quality (in my opinion) and very comfortable. __________________ Welcome to the Dance!

04-11-2008, 10:31 AM	#24
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,400	I find Scorpians VERY uncomfortable but can wear a Shoei X11 or Arai RX7 just find Even a RF1000 just doesn't feel right __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way