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Hey guys,
Just wanted to chime in after a nice long ride this morning about my new found love of my helmet. I went to Motorcycle Closeouts store in Olathe, KS (they have on in Smithville, MO as well for you north KCers as well as a website) and I was shopping for gear. I ended up settling in on the Shark RSi helmet because the fit and price were right for me and my budget. I wasn't just yet prepared to spend the $250-$600 for a Shoei or Arai considering I had not yet ridden a bike and wasn't sure how much I'd love it.
I took my MSF course last weekend and was sorely disappointed in my helmet choice. Yes, it was very comfortable and amazingly light, but the overall sound level was not what I was expecting and the ventilation was utterly horrid. NOW... that being said, that was entirely related to what and where I was riding and at what speeds. This morning I took my first ride out on my 91 750 and I realized how great this helmet is. Yes, it may be louder than a more expensive helmet, however even at 80 mph the helmet is quiet enough that I decided I won't be buying earplugs unless I start making some very long journeys. The windscreen was very solid and queit and anywhere above 15mph the venting is sufficient on a hot/humid morning to keep my face and head cool.
My only complaint on this helmet is the foam insert in front of my nose was blocking my easy view of my gauges so I removed it. If you are in the market for a helmet I highly suggest you check this one out.... it's definitely worth trying on.
I found this review of it online which states essentially the same things.
Just wanted to chime in after a nice long ride this morning about my new found love of my helmet. I went to Motorcycle Closeouts store in Olathe, KS (they have on in Smithville, MO as well for you north KCers as well as a website) and I was shopping for gear. I ended up settling in on the Shark RSi helmet because the fit and price were right for me and my budget. I wasn't just yet prepared to spend the $250-$600 for a Shoei or Arai considering I had not yet ridden a bike and wasn't sure how much I'd love it.
I took my MSF course last weekend and was sorely disappointed in my helmet choice. Yes, it was very comfortable and amazingly light, but the overall sound level was not what I was expecting and the ventilation was utterly horrid. NOW... that being said, that was entirely related to what and where I was riding and at what speeds. This morning I took my first ride out on my 91 750 and I realized how great this helmet is. Yes, it may be louder than a more expensive helmet, however even at 80 mph the helmet is quiet enough that I decided I won't be buying earplugs unless I start making some very long journeys. The windscreen was very solid and queit and anywhere above 15mph the venting is sufficient on a hot/humid morning to keep my face and head cool.
My only complaint on this helmet is the foam insert in front of my nose was blocking my easy view of my gauges so I removed it. If you are in the market for a helmet I highly suggest you check this one out.... it's definitely worth trying on.
I found this review of it online which states essentially the same things.
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