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Lid Choice - 4/16/2006 8:30:20 PM

Royce

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Hey all!

I realize that this may have been covered before, but, here it goes.

I was going to buy the new Icon Mainframe Skull helmet very soon. I like the graphics, but was unsure about Icon helmets and their fit and quality.
I have the new Daytona Stealth jacket and love it. Any opinions on their mainframe helmets? You advice is greatly appreciated.

Once again, Happy Easter to you all!

Thanks,
Royce

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RE: Lid Choice - 4/17/2006 9:54:07 PM

321contact

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I like the look of that Icon Mainframe. reminds me of the Arai RX-7. I have never seen Icon helmuts in person but the article in Motorcyclist magazine titled "blowing the lid off" etc... had them in it and tested them for safety. Here are some of the results. for the full article just google "blowing the lid off"

Lower numbers are better. LF is left front etc...................

Icon Mainframe (P)
Average: 181 Gs
LF: 168 gs
RF: 217 gs
LR: 189 gs
RR: 152 gs

Icon Alliance (F)
Average: 183 Gs
LF: 179 gs
RF: 200 gs
LR: 179 gs
RR: 175 gs

Scorpion EXO-400 (P)
Average: 187 Gs
LF: 185 gs
RF: 212 gs
LR: 193 gs
RR: 158 gs

AGV X-R2 (F)
Average: 188 Gs
LF: 192 gs
RF: 226 gs
LR: 166 gs
RR: 167 gs

Arai Tracker GT (F)
Average: 201 Gs
LF: 193 gs
RF: 243 gs
LR: 203 gs
RR: 166 gs

HJC AC-11 (F)
Average: 204 Gs
LF: 195 gs
RF: 230 gs
LR: 231 gs
RR: 163 gs

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RE: Lid Choice - 4/18/2006 6:52:52 PM

Royce

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thanks

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RE: Lid Choice - 4/19/2006 11:37:43 AM

pitsvtec

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Nice for guys...the rubber like texture is cool!

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RE: Lid Choice - 4/20/2006 3:31:11 AM

CBRCorey

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Joined: 9/13/2005
From: OrangeCounty, CA
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I have the mainframe halo in black and red with a black visor. It looks sooo awesome its rediculous. My only two complaints, 1. wind noise reduction isn't the greatest, 2. The rubber band-type strap that keeps the extra chin strap slack out of the way goes bad quick if you ride every day. But hey, for the price it's the best helmet out there in my opinion.

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