RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 12:57:49 AM
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Shocktroop
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I have the shoei RF 100 and really like it. I got some other pads for a custom fit and no complaints. I read an article about helmet testing, what they do and what they measure and it's meaning and so on. The helmet manufacturers have to send in "X" amount of samples from production to be tested at random, and the HJC's had over a 10% failure rate, along with some other less known brands...now, don't quote me on anything, but to sum it up, if a few of those HJC's made it to the testing facility, chances are good a the same % of helmets made it to the store shelf also. Companies who had a 100% meet or exceed on the test were Shoei, Suomy, Arai, AGV and one or two others I can't recall. What I like about Arai is their seriousness of getting a good helmet. Don't know about now, but you used to have to fitted to buy an Arai, you couldn't call in to a legit business and just order one. Mr. Arai was a custom hat maker or something as well as a motorsports fan of some sort, and he took his work serious enough to not just let someone slap on his product and get hurt from improper use...something like that anyway, but don't hold me to it. Just what I heard/Read somewhere.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 2:58:30 AM
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dwhite645
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Owning a $600 helmet does not make you a better rider.
No, but it makes a big differance in an actual crash.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 4:14:43 AM
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I've had 2 arai's, they were comfortable and I've got nothing to complain about.
I read somewhere that Shoei's are quieter so I got one the other day. It's a Camber but I've had the back wheel off for a week or so and been 4wd'ing instead so I have nothing to report on it yet. I tried on a shoei on the shelf in the shop and it felt good so I got them to order in the colour I wanted. I hope the fit is still the same otherwise I'll cry.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 6:38:47 AM
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speking form experience the top AGV's can take a real hit... its me that couldn't ... hence why i buy gear till it hurts..... broken spine will do that though.... was wearing all the gear at the time, and thats how i got away(so to speak) with it..... my head left a nice dent in the roof of the car i hit, ambo said i should of had a smashed skull..*shrug* was the best $850AUD i spent on that helmet.... doesnt make you a better rider, but i could be the difference b/w rideing after an accident and bein dead.... just my opinion though, all the helmets that were mentioned have normal grade and high end grade helmets, what makes the high end that much more special, dunno about you, but its my head, would much rather take the chance on a helmet that was a little more, than to find out the hard way....
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 8:45:37 AM
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fishfryer527
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I have the shoei...the only complaint is a little fog up in the winter. The included breath diverter help alot. Other than that it is great. $348 at the Helmet shop in Daytona.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 1:00:35 PM
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Cheap but good: Scorpion EXO-700
when you say cheap, are you referring to the price?
i'm looking to get a scorpion this winter and if you have any experience with it please chime in.
i've heard nothing but good things about scorpion helmets, and they're half the price of shoei, arai, soumy, and agv.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/1/2006 1:33:23 PM
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I have a Scorpion 400 (I dont wear anymore trying to sell it), 2 KBC, and a Shoei. In all honestly, my KBC VR-2 is the most comfortable and does the best for me. It doesnt fog up, no much sound and air flow if pretty good. Thats just my opinion though.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/2/2006 4:37:03 AM
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shraz
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Cheap but good: Scorpion EXO-700
when you say cheap, are you referring to the price?
i'm looking to get a scorpion this winter and if you have any experience with it please chime in.
i've heard nothing but good things about scorpion helmets, and they're half the price of shoei, arai, soumy, and agv.
yes as the price
it was my first helmet and it does everything good.
They are slowly getting to be known. I see many magazine covers with riders wearing them.
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/2/2006 10:51:14 AM
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i crashed with an HJC, couldnt see for 15 minutes...now im getting an RF1000, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
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RE: SHOEI, AGV AND HJC HELMETS - 11/2/2006 11:58:31 AM
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txmorgan
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My first helmet was an HJC SyMax that was super comfy but the flip up made it heavy. I ride with a KBC Force-S now and while it's a little loud, the venting on it is crazy which helps in AZ and it's light and comfy.
+1 to trying it on first though, get what fits.
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