Helmets

[kriegerkatana99]

In the market for a new helmet. Shopping around just wondering if anybody has any ideas. I want a quite one.

[mog]

what does "I want a quite one." mean?

Quiet?

[Matt P]

New helmet

I relaced my Arai with a Shark & have been very happy with it. Sharks rate well in the Sharp Test from the UK, & cost half the price of a Shoei or Arai.
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[yngveny]

Had one Arai (saved my life) and currently a Shoei.
The Shoei is quieter, hope I never have to compare it in a crash...

[GTSE OLDMAN]

I have an Arai and it fits like a glove but to be honest my ICON is quieter.

[zuma]

I just replaced my HJC Symax 2 with a Shoei rf-1100 Strife. I liked the Symax 2 because it was modular with shades, but wanted to try the Shoei. I just got it and plan to ride with it today if possible.

[Alexandar]

TTT

I have a shoei RAID II


It´s really quite compared to the other two helmets I´ve used. The top vent is a bugger though I was recently discovered its been closed when I always thought it was open. I opened the damn thing and I though there was an airplane taking off couple feet above my head,,, and I hadn´t even left the parking lot hehe. Anyways really comfortable helmets and I think its really quiet.

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/SHOEI_Raid_II_Motorcycle_Helmet

[PackKat]

I've owned two Scorpion Exo 1000s and I can say they are amazing helmets. They seem to be more bulky then other helmets and have a lot more padding on the inside but you have my word it'll save your *** when doing a face plant over the bars at 50mph.

[nicholaskumm]

Best helmets I have ever seen

[scottynoface]

Best helmets I have ever seen

Really? I have a Fulmer and it was shot in less than two seasons...

RF1000 all the way, absolutely the best helmet for the money you can buy.

[zuma]

I'll vouch for the Fulmers also. I've had three; one of them saved me when I high-sided at 64 mph and the chin was the first thing that hit the highway. I walked away from it, or the ambulance ride at least.:bunny2

[Wild-Bill]

Love my Shoei! An inexpensive helmet will protect you just as well in an accident but the better helmets are more comfortable to wear in between accidents-which hopefully is a long time!

[Bart]

I second that. Yes the purpose of a helmet is all about accident protection. Hopefully though most rides are accident-free, in which case comfort is also a huge factor. I'm sporting the HJC (CL-16 fwiw). I imagine the protection factor between that and a 3- to 5 hundred dollar helmet is nominal. I do notice that mine's a little heavy after about 100 miles, dunno if it's the weight or the wind pressure.

[GM74]

while we are talking helmuts does anyone know about the quality of MR2's and CKY's? I have a Bieffe and its well Beefy and really fugly so I am looking for a lighter more attractive one. Considering a HJC 15 air as well.

These brands just seem to be what the local shops have w/o taking out a loan for a new Shoei or Arai.

[H-2 CHARLIE]

dont use these old kind ....