Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted May 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2015 Does anyone here know how well the color of the new VFR800 matches a current gloss red Shoei RF1200 helmet? Any other good matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drphil Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Not sure about the Shoei RF1200, but I bought the Shoei GT-Air. The red is not exactly the same, but close enough for me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer windyrun Posted May 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 5, 2015 If you don't know of them, Revzilla.com, they have a complete in stock selection in new jersey (website) and very generous free shipping. Like if you order two or a few more things to compare they give free ship out and then free ship back as long as you buy one of them. Might be a good way to see first hand different helmets and they have pretty good prices too. Also saw a video of Roland Brown review of 8th gen and he is wearing a red Shark helmet that seemed on my screen to be a good match. Maybe another option. To get the free ship both ways option its best in my experience to call and speak to them on phone to discuss and order, then call for return authorization and free ship back. I've done this with pants, gloves, and helmets as well as boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted May 5, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 5, 2015 I've bought many things from Revzilla. Still prefer to hear something first-hand. It's not like Shoei sells so many shades of red for the RF1200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 The red on my Qwest is a pretty good match. Fantastic helmet too, brilliant visor and ventilation, if it had a sun visor it would be absolutely perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emil Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Got a white Shoei NXR and a white VFR. Perfect match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The red on the 2016 Shoei X-14 (Assail) isn't even close. It is Orange if you ask me. I would like to know which Shoei helmets match a 5th Gen VFR red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinook Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 How about a Bell M5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted May 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2016 You know what I've always wondered? Say you've got a red 6G painted in R157. Now let's say somebody wanted to power coat the wheels the same color. When somebody takes wheels to get powder coated, it's my understanding you can't give them a paint code (like R157). Instead, you'd be presented with a bunch of samples of various reds and it would be up to you to pick the one you think looks closest to R157. Isn't there a better way to ensure you get an exact match? This is not something I plan on doing. I'm asking because it's something I've always been curious about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nelix Posted May 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2016 On 5/8/2015 at 0:17 PM, emil said: Got a white Shoei NXR and a white VFR. Perfect match. Is that a diamond white helmet, i.e. like the metallic fleck effect of the paint on the bike? Gf was looking at Arai diamond white lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NodakVFR Posted May 22, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2016 This is an RF1200 Valkyrie I bought this spring. It matches pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZCam Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 On 19/05/2016 at 9:52 AM, 2FAST4U said: You know what I've always wondered? Say you've got a red 6G painted in R157. Now let's say somebody wanted to power coat the wheels the same color. When somebody takes wheels to get powder coated, it's my understanding you can't give them a paint code (like R157). Instead, you'd be presented with a bunch of samples of various reds and it would be up to you to pick the one you think looks closest to R157. Isn't there a better way to ensure you get an exact match? This is not something I plan on doing. I'm asking because it's something I've always been curious about. You mean like the Pantone colour matching system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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