I'm debating if i want to go all the way for the shoei, or if i just want to get a decent cheap helmet. I was also considering this for $129. I just dont know if the shoei is worth all that extra money



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6/19/2006 7:23:38 PM

how much is your head worth?

6/19/2006 7:29:26 PM

well its in excess of about $30,000 if your basing it on tuition. Its a snell approved helmet, so im guessing its fairly good

6/19/2006 7:34:13 PM

can't go wrong with a kbc, the tk-77 is a decently priced good helmet

6/19/2006 10:41:35 PM

Shoei.

Used helmets go pretty cheap on eBay.

I've got an RF-800 that I like a lot, but I fucked it up using it as a 4 wheeler helmet.

6/20/2006 12:12:57 AM

if you are gonna buy one online, def. make sure you try the same size and model on at a sore first. size, fit and weight vary quite a bit.

i fell pretty safe in my 70 dollar vega and i, drop it once or twice a day and not sweating over it. i cant really own an expensive helmet same way i cant own expensive sunglasses - too careless

6/20/2006 12:46:12 AM

i was gonna get that same rf 1000 and as i still hear, it's the best helmet out there. i got me a kbc instead, but, if you go to cycle gear, they will tell you that's the best helmet out there right now

6/20/2006 12:53:32 AM

I wear an RF-1000 and absolutely love it. For one thing, the venting rocks and I hear it's way better than cheaper helmets. Plus, I ride pretty hard and the extra money was worth it for me. I don't think you can really go wrong if it's full face and Snell rated though.

6/20/2006 8:10:18 AM

i have that same helmet. cept i paid 2 something for it or 180 something mine was flat black. has protected my head after 1 looping, one lay down at about 50 and my friend wrecking on my pocket bike. it's still going strong.

6/20/2006 9:07:02 AM

yeah so you're kinda suppose to change the helmet after an accident.

6/20/2006 9:10:22 AM

yeah i've heard of that

6/20/2006 11:14:30 AM

^^ That's why I'd trust a new AFX more than a used Shoei bought from a stranger on eBay.

6/20/2006 12:29:45 PM

hjc cl-14

6/20/2006 12:34:09 PM

^ur joking right?

i had this helmet at one point in time it was so flimsy and wind noise was horrible.

6/20/2006 3:41:03 PM

works for me, although I don't go around "testing" my gear out like you. it's solid and inexpensive. my only gripe is that the lens fogs up very easily making it impossible to drive in certain weather

6/20/2006 3:50:12 PM

I have used all HJC-cl14 helmets. Still have a yellow, black and silver one on a shelf!

6/20/2006 5:05:06 PM

the lense fogs up way to easily, it brakes to easily, the padding is shitty and wears out in a couple of weeks...the vents suck ass..the wind noise sucks ass.

i mean but hey go with what you like right?

6/20/2006 5:24:32 PM

Mine never fogged up... i rode in all weather conditions. Noise? well that seems to be based on what you think is load. It was a lot better than my skydiving helmet! But point taken. Just wanted to put my 2 cents in!

6/20/2006 5:28:53 PM

in 30/40 degree weather it fogged up really bad. and on rainy days u could forget it.

6/20/2006 5:44:50 PM

yeah, rain and cold weather did fog things up really bad really quick but after trying on my friend's shoei, the padding felt no different and after riding a bit, the noise and ventilation proved to be the same

6/20/2006 6:07:27 PM

6/20/2006 6:12:25 PM

I have two hjc and two kbc helmets. All work for me pretty good. I like my hjc's better since they both have more venting. btw kyle, if your fogging up your helmet, you can do one of two things. Open the visor just a crack, or do corrective breathing (exhale out of your mouth). If its high humidity, then most helmets will have fogging problems. I just ride with visor fully up when its raining.

6/20/2006 7:16:51 PM

j baz do you still have that RR

6/20/2006 9:02:08 PM

any other reccomendations

6/29/2006 5:09:53 PM