Helmets

Greg · 03-15-2003, 08:10 AM

Hey Guys. I'm in the market for a new helmet. I have a Shoei RF-800 and it seems to hurt my ears a bit and I'm having a problem with wind noise. Is wind noise a common problem for full-face helmets or are there helmets that are quiter? I do wear ear plugs to lessen the noise, but after an hour or so my ears are ringing. I have an XL pumpkin that is more of an oblong shape. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance, Greg :-/

spencerl · 03-15-2003, 05:50 PM

Greg,

I had a Shoei RF-900 and it really pressed against my forehead and gave me a headache. I hated it.

I actually "downgraded" to a HJC and love it. In fact I just saw the new HJC's (mirrored multicolored) and were they nice, about $300 retail.

Helmets are like shoes, what brand fits one may not fit another person as well, even given the same size.

Good luck. 8)

fyeguy · 03-16-2003, 02:54 PM

My new HJC is significantly more quiet than my old Shoei.

Greg · 03-16-2003, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the info on the HJC Helmets. What model or type did you buy?

Thanks, Greg

fyeguy · 03-17-2003, 06:02 AM

I have the CL-12 Street Fighter.

Lusso5 · 06-10-2003, 12:44 PM

I have always used HJCs. Mainly because they are very comfortable.

My current is the FG-12. I love it. Paid $130.

Dont bother with the AGV Wolf. Very cool looking, and great price, but it feels like you are wearing concrete.

My 0.02 cents...

covertonions · 06-10-2003, 04:22 PM

i reccomend the HJC AC-10 myself, very quiet, excellent crash protection as my last one can attest

06-10-2003, 05:01 PM

i have an oblong head, too. the only helmet i know of that works is the signet-gt by arai. the interior design is called a long oval and has been a huge improvement over the shoei x-9 that was crushing my forehead.

the signet gt is being discontinued soon and replaced with a signet gt/r. same helmet, just that all the interior liner is removable/washable whereas the cheek pads are removable/replaceable in the regular gt. the only reason that i'm telling you this part is that dealers are hot to get rid of the gt - i got one to match my new bike for 370 today which is better than 400.

either way, pricey, but it is so worth it.

good luck.

Rumblefish · 06-11-2003, 03:35 PM

ARAI gets my vote. ;)

fyeguy · 06-21-2003, 10:27 AM

I'm getting ready to buy a new one right now... I currently have the HJC CL12 Streetfighter. I'm fairly satisfied with the fit, the padding is just a tad "hard" for my tastes... squishes my face a bit too much for my liking.

I've got it narrowed down to the Arai RX7, or the Shoei X11. Both fit very well, and both feel like a nice down pillow. I'm probably going to go with the X11 Daijiro because it's this years model and I can get it online for under $500

The_Diesel · 07-31-2003, 10:12 AM

Anyone here have any experience with the OGK helmets?

viferdude · 04-15-2005, 08:08 PM

I just bought a new RF-1000 Shoei. Love the comfort. 8) Quieter than my old HJC & super light. I still keep the CL12 for toolin round town tho, the new Shoei is for touring days.

KC-10 FE · 05-12-2005, 11:45 AM

ANybody read the article in the latest Motorcyclist Mag? The second cheapest helmet ($80 Z1R :o) was the best at protecting the melon. It probably doesn't fit as good, feel as good, have the best ventilation, etc... as compared to Arai or Shoei, but still... I still like Arai the best but this article got me thinking. I plan on picking up a new helmet this winter...

8)RIDE WELL 8)
HWORTH

cohiba_chief · 02-20-2006, 12:26 PM

anyone tried the new kbc vr2 helmets yet?

92yellowveefer · 02-21-2006, 10:23 AM

I've been wearing an original VR1 for a few years now, and have been extremely satisfied with it. Extremely comfortable, and certainly quieter than the AGV it replaced. Great overall value I think.
Although if I was going to get a new KBC (and I would certainly look at KBCs again), I'd opt for the "Force S Airborne" simply because you have to love the fact that KBC has the nuts to put a classic "Miss Behavin" pinup on a helmet.

http://www.kbc-helmet.com/kbcbbs/zbo...26a4f4ae40ef31

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03-15-2003, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: North Carolina Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Helmets Hey Guys. I'm in the market for a new helmet. I have a Shoei RF-800 and it seems to hurt my ears a bit and I'm having a problem with wind noise. Is wind noise a common problem for full-face helmets or are there helmets that are quiter? I do wear ear plugs to lessen the noise, but after an hour or so my ears are ringing. I have an XL pumpkin that is more of an oblong shape. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Greg :-/ __________________ 2000 Viffer, Staintune Low Profile Slip-on&&Sargent Seat, ZG Double Bubble Windscreen &&RKA 16L Expandable Magnetic Tank Bag&&RKA 33L SuperSport Saddlebags&&K&N Filter, Speed Bleeders

03-15-2003, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
spencerl Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets Greg, I had a Shoei RF-900 and it really pressed against my forehead and gave me a headache. I hated it. I actually "downgraded" to a HJC and love it. In fact I just saw the new HJC's (mirrored multicolored) and were they nice, about $300 retail. Helmets are like shoes, what brand fits one may not fit another person as well, even given the same size. Good luck. 8)

03-16-2003, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
fyeguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets My new HJC is significantly more quiet than my old Shoei. __________________ Gary&&Raleigh, NC&&2002 VFR

03-16-2003, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Greg Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: North Carolina Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets Thanks for the info on the HJC Helmets. What model or type did you buy? Thanks, Greg __________________ 2000 Viffer, Staintune Low Profile Slip-on&&Sargent Seat, ZG Double Bubble Windscreen &&RKA 16L Expandable Magnetic Tank Bag&&RKA 33L SuperSport Saddlebags&&K&N Filter, Speed Bleeders

03-17-2003, 06:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
fyeguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets I have the CL-12 Street Fighter. __________________ Gary&&Raleigh, NC&&2002 VFR

06-10-2003, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lusso5 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Austin, TX Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets I have always used HJCs. Mainly because they are very comfortable. My current is the FG-12. I love it. Paid $130. Dont bother with the AGV Wolf. Very cool looking, and great price, but it feels like you are wearing concrete. My 0.02 cents... __________________ 1992 VFR750F - Yoshimura, Corbin, Penske, Race Tech&&1998 Volvo C70 T-5 Coupe&&1995 Acura Integra GSR Sedan

06-10-2003, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
covertonions Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Nevada Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets i reccomend the HJC AC-10 myself, very quiet, excellent crash protection as my last one can attest

06-10-2003, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
vfr-xander Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Helmets i have an oblong head, too. the only helmet i know of that works is the signet-gt by arai. the interior design is called a long oval and has been a huge improvement over the shoei x-9 that was crushing my forehead. the signet gt is being discontinued soon and replaced with a signet gt/r. same helmet, just that all the interior liner is removable/washable whereas the cheek pads are removable/replaceable in the regular gt. the only reason that i'm telling you this part is that dealers are hot to get rid of the gt - i got one to match my new bike for 370 today which is better than 400. either way, pricey, but it is so worth it. good luck.

06-11-2003, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rumblefish Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Los Angeles Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets ARAI gets my vote. ;) __________________ Red \'99 VFR800fi: &&Yosh RS3 (carbon) \'high-exit\' Slip-on, K&N air filter, 1 down on the front sprocket, 1 up on the rear, RT fork springs, FOX TC shock, Dunlop 208\'s

06-21-2003, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
fyeguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets I'm getting ready to buy a new one right now... I currently have the HJC CL12 Streetfighter. I'm fairly satisfied with the fit, the padding is just a tad "hard" for my tastes... squishes my face a bit too much for my liking. I've got it narrowed down to the Arai RX7, or the Shoei X11. Both fit very well, and both feel like a nice down pillow. I'm probably going to go with the X11 Daijiro because it's this years model and I can get it online for under $500 __________________ Gary&&Raleigh, NC&&2002 VFR

07-31-2003, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
The_Diesel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets Anyone here have any experience with the OGK helmets?

04-15-2005, 08:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
viferdude Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Last Online: 03-26-2008 09:07 PM Location: Alberta, Canada View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Helmets I just bought a new RF-1000 Shoei. Love the comfort. 8) Quieter than my old HJC & super light. I still keep the CL12 for toolin round town tho, the new Shoei is for touring days. __________________ 2bros & PwrCmdr, K&N, Avon ,zeroGrav dubbub, Givi sadbags w/ SW-Motech brkts

05-12-2005, 11:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
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02-20-2006, 12:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
cohiba_chief Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: 04-04-2008 02:14 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta (Canada) My Ride: 2001 Honda VFR (Red) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	anyone tried the new kbc vr2 helmets yet?

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