Helmets: Scorpion EXO-700 - Page 3

CBR929RE · 06-26-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Yeah aero skirt...wanted to give it a shot anyways. I'll acquire it from you after your journey at some point

The scorpion isn't really quieter or noisier than anything else I've worn. Though I did realize the windscreen of a GS affects that very dramatically already

sorry I forgot to tell you. I don't have the aero skirt. I must have been mistaken, I have one for the Shark I recently bought not for the Scorpion.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-26-2009, 11:51 PM

Fine then be that way!

ptlcb1 · 06-26-2009, 11:55 PM

Just got an EXO-1000 today and with both visors down, my computer screen isnt tiring my eyes as it normally does!

Hasnt fogged once while sitting here! Its very comfortable. No problems looking over my shoulder at the tv when I hear a nice Michael Jackson song

When i start bobbin my head, it moves with my head! Fits like an isotoner glove

and its not even strapped up!

CBR929RE · 06-26-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Fine then be that way!

well if you want I can buy one then you can buy it from me. there's a 10% markup though

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-26-2009, 11:59 PM

how about I just give you a free autograph?

CBR929RE · 06-27-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

how about I just give you a free autograph?

whose autograph?

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-27-2009, 12:17 AM

mine of course, I'll write it on your forehead before you go to Grattan...then everyone will think (know) you're awesome.

SomeStrangeGuy · 07-11-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

I wear an XL shoei and it fits me very well.

The EXO feels a teeny bit shorter lengthwise but not uncomfortable, I can just tell, widthwise it's the same.

lies.

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Weird...it plants itself dead center on my forehead as well and wears me out after about 1 hour of riding. However, I've had this issue with several helmets lately for some reason. I figured I was growing a horn or something.

Truth.

As anyone who saw me at Grattan can attest to, I wasn't doing a Gorbachev impersonation but that "shorter lengthwise" deal, did a number to the front center of my skull en route there.
It's no longer comfortable once it's been on for more than 45 minutes or so, and it's definitely not the liner bunching up on me. Ironically this is the same damn issue I am having with the bell Star after about 20 minutes. My head is large but has never been oddly shapen.

I took another set of measurements and despite that my skull circumference is that of the XL, I tried ordering an XXL from NE to see how that fits me.

This brings my total amount of helmets I own which do not fit me comfortably to:
3
as of this writing.

Currently the only thing I can take out that is comfy on me is my old Arai, but it's padding is too lose to be worn safely, so in the closet it will stay. All my "long oval" jokes are coming back to haunt me now....

I may have an XL EXO-700 for sale shortly, or an XL and an XXL

Hammer · 07-11-2009, 02:57 PM

Mine seemed to break in..... or I got used to the way it fit during grattan. After the second day, it felt fine. Of course touring you get time to think of stuff, on the track you have a different aggenda.

SomeStrangeGuy · 07-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Thats exactly what I was thinking of...the track is short bouts here and there, for that purpose - I'd be golden with this thing

MrsStrangeGuy · 07-11-2009, 09:48 PM

SSG got me a Scorpion EXO-700 as an early birthday present before Grattan. I debated on whether or not to use it on our long journey since I literally sat in the house with it on for 20 minutes before we left. Glad I decided to just chance it. I love this helmet. It fits me better than my Shoei...which now makes me wonder if the Shoei was just a bit too big. It was very comfortable and I feel like it fits me perfectly...once the cheeks pads broke in

slickwill · 08-07-2009, 03:54 PM

I popped the rear spoiler, vent garbage off of my 700 and it is much quieter now. Uglier, but quieter.

ND4SPD · 08-07-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I popped the rear spoiler, vent garbage off of my 700 and it is much quieter now. Uglier, but quieter.

You're not going to make a very good Ducatista with modifications like that...

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-07-2009, 04:22 PM

I think he was just practicing...this is probably what he meant to say:

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I popped the rear spoiler, vent garbage off of my 700 so I could take it down to the local machine shop and have one made out of powdercoated red and black aluminum with a carbon fiber active downforce/vent mechanism. This will be much quieter and removes 1.3 oz from the helmet.This is going to make a HUGE difference at the next trackday...

SheepOfBlue · 08-07-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlcb1

Just got an EXO-1000 today and with both visors down, my computer screen isnt tiring my eyes as it normally does!

Hasnt fogged once while sitting here! Its very comfortable. No problems looking over my shoulder at the tv when I hear a nice Michael Jackson song

When i start bobbin my head, it moves with my head! Fits like an single isotoner glove

and its not even strapped up!

Fixed it for you

slickwill · 08-07-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

I think he was just practicing...this is probably what he meant to say:

You caught me. It plugs in to a switch on my bars that gives 5 adjustable downforce settings.

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-07-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

You caught me. It plugs in to a switch on my bars that gives 5 adjustable downforce settings.

Oh you're skipping the Duc and going straight for the Beemer there

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-07-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

I took another set of measurements and despite that my skull circumference is that of the XL, I tried ordering an XXL from NE to see how that fits me.

XXL fits me "like a charm", finally took it out for 3 hours or so today and it was fine.

So I have an XL EXO-700 for sale now...dang nabbit! Of course this is how it goes...the XXL I bought at new enough for 109$, the XL I wanted to "help out the local guys" and bought from them for like 275$ with a spare visor (it's also a scheme that isn't offered at NE).

Does anyone even buy used helmets?

seamus · 08-07-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

XXL fits me "like a charm", finally took it out for 3 hours or so today and it was fine.

So I have an XL EXO-700 for sale now...dang nabbit! Of course this is how it goes...the XXL I bought at new enough for 109$, the XL I wanted to "help out the local guys" and bought from them for like 275$ with a spare visor (it's also a scheme that isn't offered at NE).

Does anyone even buy used helmets?

Are you paying 75% sales tax there?

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-07-2009, 08:11 PM

Only 5%.....
Here is how I got there:
230$ +25$ for the shield +5% = 275$
See

seamus · 08-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Damn, the EXO700 is below $200 here.

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-07-2009, 08:32 PM

our Bananas are $1.99 a pound.

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-07-2009, 08:34 PM

Sheez...I was hoping 150$ with a smoked shield would be a fair deal on a used XL (red/silver predator EXO-700) with new cheekpads. Guess snot.

I will go eat some bananas though to make myself feel better.

CBR929RE · 08-08-2009, 01:30 PM

th

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Only 5%.....
Here is how I got there:
230$ +25$ for the shield +5% = 275$
See

yeah 5% back when you bought it. you gotta charge the current 6.25% to anyone who buys it now

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-08-2009, 01:38 PM

Thats right, well only if anyone in Ma. buys it. That reminds me I need to get some new forms so I can file the amended amount to this purchase.

06-26-2009, 11:51 PM	#62
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Fine then be that way! __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

06-26-2009, 11:59 PM	#65
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	how about I just give you a free autograph? __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

06-27-2009, 12:17 AM	#67
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	mine of course, I'll write it on your forehead before you go to Grattan...then everyone will think (know) you're awesome. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

07-11-2009, 02:57 PM	#69
Hammer DILLIGAF Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 40 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 6,823 Images: 12	Mine seemed to break in..... or I got used to the way it fit during grattan. After the second day, it felt fine. Of course touring you get time to think of stuff, on the track you have a different aggenda. __________________ Amateurs practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they can't get it wrong.

07-11-2009, 03:33 PM	#70
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Thats exactly what I was thinking of...the track is short bouts here and there, for that purpose - I'd be golden with this thing __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

06-26-2009, 11:55 PM	#63
ptlcb1 Join Date: 05-24-2008 Location: Michigan Age: 44 Bike(s): HONDA CB-1 Posts: 343	Just got an EXO-1000 today and with both visors down, my computer screen isnt tiring my eyes as it normally does! Hasnt fogged once while sitting here! Its very comfortable. No problems looking over my shoulder at the tv when I hear a nice Michael Jackson song When i start bobbin my head, it moves with my head! Fits like an isotoner glove and its not even strapped up!

07-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#71
MrsStrangeGuy Join Date: 11-16-2008 Location: Some Strange Place Age: 28 Bike(s): KLR, back of a GS Posts: 111	SSG got me a Scorpion EXO-700 as an early birthday present before Grattan. I debated on whether or not to use it on our long journey since I literally sat in the house with it on for 20 minutes before we left. Glad I decided to just chance it. I love this helmet. It fits me better than my Shoei...which now makes me wonder if the Shoei was just a bit too big. It was very comfortable and I feel like it fits me perfectly...once the cheeks pads broke in

08-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#72
slickwill ? Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 30 Bike(s): XRR 'tard, VFR Posts: 5,019	I popped the rear spoiler, vent garbage off of my 700 and it is much quieter now. Uglier, but quieter. __________________ ...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG

08-07-2009, 08:11 PM	#80
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Only 5%..... Here is how I got there: 230$ +25$ for the shield +5% = 275$ See __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

08-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#81
seamus Turning is for p***ies Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 8,077	Damn, the EXO700 is below $200 here. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

08-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#82
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	our Bananas are $1.99 a pound. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

08-07-2009, 08:34 PM	#83
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Sheez...I was hoping 150$ with a smoked shield would be a fair deal on a used XL (red/silver predator EXO-700) with new cheekpads. Guess snot. I will go eat some bananas though to make myself feel better. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

08-08-2009, 01:38 PM	#85
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Thats right, well only if anyone in Ma. buys it. That reminds me I need to get some new forms so I can file the amended amount to this purchase. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

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