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Offline busatodd

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WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« on: December 06, 2013, 09:43:36 PM »
LOOKING TO GET A NEW HELMENT, HAVE ALWAYS WORE SHOEI HELMENTS, BUT THINKING OF GOING WITH AN ARAI XD4 OR EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT AN NEXX CARBON FIBER. THEY ARE VERY LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMFORTABLE, AS ARE THE ARAI. JUST NOT SURE ABOUT THE DUELSPORT  STYLE OF THE XD4. WOULD THAT STYLE LOOK GOOD ON THE C14????? LOOKING FOR EVERYONES OPINIONS!
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2013, 12:58:54 AM »
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2013, 01:02:18 AM »
I kid of course!  HJC Symax II Modular Helmet.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/13138/i/hjc-sy-max-ii-modular-helmet

Discontinued now, HJC replaced my model with the Symax III...
http://hjchelmets.com/hjca/symax3_symax3solid
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MCL Fork Brace & Handlebar Risers.  Bergmen Quick Release Tank Kit, Pilot GT Front/Avon Venom Rear tire.  Trunk w/spoiler.  NGK DR8EIX plugs.  Piece of foam in airbox.  Beads on seat.  Bafflectomized.  Murphs Kneesavers & Fuse Block.  Cee Bailey Winscreen w/vent.  Heated grips.  'Custom' mirrors.

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2013, 01:11:27 AM »
Shoei Multitec

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2013, 01:59:29 AM »
Aloha, OR.

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2013, 04:21:18 AM »
Shoei Neotec. Real Quiet.

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2013, 05:18:16 AM »
One needs only to look at my avatar, but when I'm on the bike it's a Scorpion EXO 1000.
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2013, 05:46:43 AM »
One needs only to look at my avatar, but when I'm on the bike it's a Scorpion EXO 1000.

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2013, 05:50:26 AM »
I don't know what a helment is...
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2013, 06:18:47 AM »

  G-Max G54S modular w/ the integral sunshield.    Because I wear prescription glasses, I prefer a modular helmet.
  Fairly lite & quiet, although I've started wearing earplugs the last couple of years or so to keep the hearing loss minimal.
  Sunshield is nice, but a pain to clean & keep clean, especially when there's light rain or mist.
  Has space for speakers, but don't have/need those electronic devices....yet.
  Also has an integrated multi-function red LED rear light which can be set-up for wire-less functionality w/ the bikes' brake light, 
  haven't tried it yet, but it might come in handy riding in the fog.

 
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2013, 06:54:41 AM »
I don't know what a helment HELMENT is...

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2013, 07:01:47 AM »
Shoei TZR. Mainly because of the fit and price, but mostly at the time it was the only helmet made in BRIGHT orange.
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2013, 08:22:11 AM »
WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT US?

Ok, 'nuff yanking yer chain.  I wear a Shoei X12 when I am riding 2 up and an Icon Variant when solo.  Why you ask?  Shoei is wired for wired comms and the Icon is setup with my Chatterbox and the larger opening gives me even more visibility.  Shoei is quieter, but I like the looks of the Icon.

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #15 on: December 07, 2013, 09:56:13 AM »
Shoei Neotec


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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #16 on: December 07, 2013, 09:57:56 AM »
Arai Profile, soon to be replaced with a new Arai Signet-Q. Absolutey LOVE the fit, comfort, and quality of the Arais after many years as a dedicated Shoei guy.

Not to sound preachy, but quite worrying whether "that style looks good on a C14." Who gives a hoot? Get the helmet that fits YOU best within your price range. If its comfortable, and you like it, you'll wear it for years. THATS the best helmet.

I've taken to putting them on, making sure they'll easily accept my glasses, and wearing them around the dealership while I kick tires and window shop. You'll zero in very quickly on which helmet was made for YOU. Comfort and fit are primary must-haves for me. Build and material quality, ventilation, and quietness come next. Features, though cool and desireable in many cases, are third. Good luck. Choose wisely. If you find yourself smiling inside your helmet, you've done well.  :)
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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #17 on: December 07, 2013, 12:47:00 PM »
Need I explain?

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2013, 01:48:24 PM »
Shoei Hornet DS  Bought it a few years ago for adventure riding but I liked having the extra room in front of my mouth so I wear all the time now.

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Re: WHAT KIND OF HELMENT DOES EVERYONE WEAR?
« Reply #19 on: December 08, 2013, 07:42:45 AM »
ZOX flip up. Don't remember the model number. Comfy, solid, not too heavy. Replacement shields are cheap and available. You can buy about 7 of them for the price of a shoei.