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[RedRover5683]

Shoei TZ-R. A very quiet helmet that's ideal when combined with Autocom's in-helmet ear speakers and microphone. (The Autocom system is designed to allow the rider to wear 15-25 Db earplugs. The TZ-R works quite well with the Autocom headset and earplugs. Highly recommended.)

[Scubalong]

I don,t have time sit around and get paid like you, So it take me a little longer

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[34468 Randy]

Originally Posted by NorcalBoy

My latest lid, Suomy

Where did you get that picture of my sister? Dammit!

[34468 Randy]

Originally Posted by FJ12rydertoo

Present helmet is a Schuberth C2 flip-up which replaced a Schuberth flip-up, which replaced a Shoei Synchrotech, which replaced a Shoei Duotech, which replaced a Shoei, which replaced another Shoei, which replaced a Bell, which replaced another Bell, and several more before that.

Wow. I have to ask. It must be one of three things. Are you really old? Is you riding style quite adventurous? Or do you just plain have too much money?
No offense Bud but with at least 10 helmets in the past, one wonders. Maybe you collect things.

[RVFR]

Shoei. X-sp2.

[Scubalong]

Originally Posted by RVFR

Shoei. X-sp2.

Where is the location?

[YosemiteVFR]

Shoei RF1000 with no complaints.

[FJ12rydertoo]

Originally Posted by 34468 Randy

Wow. I have to ask. It must be one of three things. Are you really old? Is you riding style quite adventurous? Or do you just plain have too much money?
No offense Bud but with at least 10 helmets in the past, one wonders. Maybe you collect things.

LOL Pretty old: 59. I've been riding since about 1963 and have always worn a helmet. I usually replaced them when they started fitting too loosely IMO. I wore open face helmets until I bought my first Shoei which was a full face, in around '84 I suppose. I wear glasses so the flip-up helmets are a boon to me, and I've gotten very used to the integrated movable sun shield on the Schuberth's. And I've bought a few for girl friends and wives and such.

I've never had to replace a helmet, or any riding gear, because of an accident on my road bikes, just never had an accident on a road bike. Dirt bikes don't count. LOL If you don't crash on a dirt bike you're just not having enough fun. :)

[wcsjr1]

Scorpion EXO 700 for around town and the 1000 for longer trips. The 1000 fits tighter and has less wind noise. I put the Pro Line windjammer II on both of them to quite them even more. I think it worked well but now am more likely to fog the 700 in the cool mornings.

[34468 Randy]

[quote=FJ12rydertoo;126624]LOL Pretty old: 59.

So you are older than me. That's all that counts. I wear contacts when I am riding. And have a dark shield for my two helmets cause I can't stand wearing glasses underneath the helmet. They never feel like the are on right and that bugs the shit out of me.

When I have purchased my helmets, I had looked into the flip up face shield. Something I was warmed about is that the weakest point on that helmet is the pivot point for that visor. If you end up doing the belly flop on the pavement and that swing up shield breaks off, there is far less protection for your face. The helmets with the flip shield still have the chin portion of the helmet.

Having said that you have been riding and buying helmets since 1963. My first ride on a bike was late July 2006 so who the hell am I to be critical.

Ride safe Bro.

[RVFR]

Originally Posted by Scubalong

Where is the location?

That be at the McClellan look out looking NW on Curly Creek Rd on the back side of Mt. St helens

from: 46.039161,-121.919746 - Google Maps

[Nater]

Found this beauty brand new for $250. After riding in an HJC for two years, this thing is so much nicer, although I could never bring myself to pay retail for an Arai. I mean its higher quality then my old helmet but I can't justify paying 6 times as much for a helmet. I got real lucky finding this one
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[34468 Randy]

Several have mentioned they have purchased used helmets. I don't recall anyone saying where they find these used helmets. I assume at least some of them were bought somewhere on line. My question is: Is it not risky purchasing a helmet on line where you are unable to try it on for fit first? For that matter same holds true for new helmets on line.

The proper fit of a helmet, as has been said many times here, is vital for optimum protection. What happens if you buy on line and the fit is poor?

So that's two questions instead of one. Sue me !

[Old VFR]

A black Shoei RF 1000 with silver pin stripe.

[SilverSurfer800]

Originally Posted by 34468 Randy

My question is: Is it not risky purchasing a helmet on line where you are unable to try it on for fit first? For that matter same holds true for new helmets on line. What happens if you buy on line and the fit is poor?

I purchased my helmet online and had no problems. If it doesn't fit then return it. Most places have good return policies for helmet fitting. If the place doesn't have a great return policy, look elsewhere.

[Old VFR]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer800

I purchased my helmet online and had no problems. If it doesn't fit then return it. Most places have good return policies for helmet fitting. If the place doesn't have a great return policy, look elsewhere.

Got my Shoei on line after sending back a closeout AGV that did not fit right. I did try a Shoei at a local store before I ordered the second one, but saved $.

[vfrcbr919]

I have what some people would call a helmet addiction, but I prefer the Arai RX7 Corsair!

[eleman]

I have a KBC Force RR "Speed Demon" KBC Force RR Speed Demon Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore
Mine is the gunmetal gray, not the gold