Member Contributer gza Posted July 19, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 One thing I noticed today after using my old scorpion helmet was the inside padding. The scorpion has much more heavier padding, plus its like a mesh material, where as the shoei is almost like a "cottonish", fuzzy material. I guess this is one of the reasons why the shoei is lighter. I do have to admit I like the padding better inside the scorpion. I might have to try to see if I can switch them out? If, of course everything lines up properly. One other thing is the visor is very easy to lift up, where as the shoei you have to pull hard. Its a safety feature, I know, but its kinda annoying, cause you really have to tug at the helmet, and if you use headphones or plugs, it tends to move them around. The Shoei is undoubtly quiter and lighter. Also it looks good. No real complaints except these two, I guess I just wanted to just input more of my 2 cent expertise. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 the helmet is quiet, really quiet Quiet? :beer: You sure you are talking about a RF-1000? While it is a great helmet (I have two RF-1000's DuHamel replicas) it is anything but quiet. It is one of the loudest helmets I have ever worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 19, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 Quiet? :unsure: You sure you are talking about a RF-1000? While it is a great helmet (I have two RF-1000's DuHamel replicas) it is anything but quiet. It is one of the loudest helmets I have ever worn. Hmmmm.......its certainly quieter than the scorpion (the only other helmet I have owned and worn). I think its way quieter. I have noticed though at speeds after 70, it gets some wind noise, but no buffeting, or getting your head ripped off when looking to the side or to the back. I have yet to try the chinguard thing and have noticed that when I zip my jacket up all the way and kinda bring my neck down there isnt much noise. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jstanwood Posted July 19, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hmmmm.......its certainly quieter than the scorpion (the only other helmet I have owned and worn). I think its way quieter. I have noticed though at speeds after 70, it gets some wind noise, but no buffeting, or getting your head ripped off when looking to the side or to the back. I have yet to try the chinguard thing and have noticed that when I zip my jacket up all the way and kinda bring my neck down there isnt much noise. Weird. Maybe it just fits better. Uncharacteristically loud noise is a symptom of a poor fit. It's so hard to tell in a shop if a helmet really fits. Yes, there are ways to test a helmet fit with pulls and wiggles, but you really need to wear it for at least 30 mins so the padding gets to compress. It's even different on a bike with all of the wind forces. I bought a helmet a couple of weeks ago, and it fit great in the shop, meaning it felt even better that the one that I had, but I was able to wear it home, then test ride it for a couple of hours. I ended up returning it, because it actually didn't fit right. It was an Arai with a slightly different head shape. It's just odd how it felt so great at first, but sucked later on. I was surprised to see that you were able to compare features between Arai, Shoei, HJC, etc, because the fit is different across every brand, and that's what matters the most. And it gets even more complex with Arai, who has at least three different melon shapes. Unfortunately, I have a head that an Arai fits best, which means I could go broke on a helmet alone. It took me a few helmets to figure this out, but I got lucky the last time, because the shop accepted returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer PhantomNext Posted July 19, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have the RF1000 Nerve, very cool. I would agree that it's kind of a noisy helmet but I put the Windjammer II on the bottom of mine and that helped a ton, even the chin guard will take some noise away. I noticed after the Windjammer install that I don't have to turn my radio up as loud to hear it which is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Ah, I hate you. By hate I mean I am jealous. <_< I have the Pascal Picotte jacket, both leather and the Rocktex version along with the leather matching gloves. I tried to buy an RF-900 black Picotte helmet about 2 years ago after looking for a long time and got a great deal on one, but the retards at UPS "lost" it. I was so mad about it that I didn't even look any more to find another. Then I noticed recently that the RF-1000 helmet has the Picotte scheme as well which attracted my attention again. Nice helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 19, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 Ah, I hate you. By hate I mean I am jealous. <_< I have the Pascal Picotte jacket, both leather and the Rocktex version along with the leather matching gloves. I tried to buy an RF-900 black Picotte helmet about 2 years ago after looking for a long time and got a great deal on one, but the retards at UPS "lost" it. I was so mad about it that I didn't even look any more to find another. Then I noticed recently that the RF-1000 helmet has the Picotte scheme as well which attracted my attention again. Nice helmet! Man that does suck, did UPS take care of it for you?? I have never seen the Picotte Jacket, and gloves...will have to check it out. Dont hate me that much......just kidding. I got a fairly decent price on it ~420. Considering it retails for 500, I just looked at like I was getting a good deal, and just sacrificed about 3 months worth of eating out, and a nice paycheck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome99 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 $420 for an stylish RF-1000??? That's a great deal imo. I got a plain black one just cuz it was cheaper and I paid $370 for it! Good deal btw, using the chin guard does help cut out some noise, but the most significant thing is that it keeps crap from blowing up into inside of the helmet. I've been through some 60mph winds in the valleys here in southern cali and I used to get leaves, bugs, dust flying all over -- after I put on the chin guard, it kept all that out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Great choice. :unsure: Mine is just black. The aerodynamic is great compare with my old HJC CL-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Just got a sweet deal on an x-11 for $350.00. I'm loving life. I think the stiff visor gets better as the helmet gets broken in. Same with the fit. It should be a little tight when you first get it and it conforms to your head. I think that may be the difference between those of you who think it noisy and those who think it quiet. Just tried on my cl-14 after a couple of weeks with the shoei. I can't believe I wore it for so long. Now I know how much it doesnt fit my head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 19, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 Just got a sweet deal on an x-11 for $350.00. I'm loving life. I think the stiff visor gets better as the helmet gets broken in. Same with the fit. It should be a little tight when you first get it and it conforms to your head. I think that may be the difference between those of you who think it noisy and those who think it quiet.Just tried on my cl-14 after a couple of weeks with the shoei. I can't believe I wore it for so long. Now I know how much it doesnt fit my head... Now thats a pretty sweet deal!! Did you buy off an online store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nope, new from a fellow member. Its a 2005, but who cares? a red Daijiro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vleigh Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Quiet? :unsure: You sure you are talking about a RF-1000? While it is a great helmet (I have two RF-1000's DuHamel replicas) it is anything but quiet. It is one of the loudest helmets I have ever worn. That's my experience. I'm like... :unsure: when someone calls the RF-1K "quiet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 19, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 That's my experience.I'm like... :unsure: when someone calls the RF-1K "quiet". I call it quiet compared to my old helmet....remember I am a new boob....so this helmet feels like heaven for me (only my 2nd lid). But I cant wait to try some newer helmets eventually way down the road, hopefully the new ones that will feature: A. Whisper Quiet B. Rear View Mirror (I know there is that company that is trying to make one) C. All integrated options - bluetooth, music, phone, night vision, autotinting visors, a/c cooled liners, tube to for drinking fluids, voice reconigtion notepad, video camera, okay...........i am kidding I cant wait though when all this becomes a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRClown Posted July 19, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2006 I had the rf1000 until I went down. I replaced it with the ex700. I like them both about the same, however I could easily afford the ex700 and the color scheme matched my bike better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Just tried on my cl-14 after a couple of weeks with the shoei. I can't believe I wore it for so long. Now I know how much it doesnt fit my head... Whew... it's not just me then. I recently picked up a plain ol' gray RF1000 and love it. Fits great, quiet (relatively), and looks neat too (the air foil thingy). Just for kicks, I tried on the AGV I had before, and it rattled all around on top of my head. Paying an extra couple of bucks for someone to assist with a "for real" fitting was big-time worth it. DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Man that does suck, did UPS take care of it for you?? I have never seen the Picotte Jacket, and gloves...will have to check it out. Dont hate me that much......just kidding. I got a fairly decent price on it ~420. Considering it retails for 500, I just looked at like I was getting a good deal, and just sacrificed about 3 months worth of eating out, and a nice paycheck!! Yeah UPS paid for it, but it was the fact that I looked so long for a black medium and got a good deal on it. It took that long to find that one so I gave up. Here's my jacket. It has a huge joker on the back of it that's pretty sweet. That's my two brothers in the pic. Not me. I'm much better looking :unsure: Some of you guys think you have old helmets. I have a hand-me-down HJC FG9 that I have to wear ear plugs with because the wind noise is so bad. To put it into perspective, my uncle had it when he had his bike about 12 years ago! :o A buddy of mine says that for the money and quality, Scorpion helmets can't be beat. He has the EXO-700. They have permanent anti-fog visors, removable liners so you can wash them and even different liner colors available, and retail is only $225. He said that the fit is excellent as well. Has anyone else bought one of these? www.scorpionusa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 20, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2006 The orange looks good!! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 That's my experience.I'm like... :unsure: when someone calls the RF-1K "quiet". Stand up on the pegs and put your head in "clean air". The rf-1000 is whisper quiet. The noise you hear while seated is turbulence from the bike, not noise from the helmet. Maybe the rf-1000 doesn't block *external* noise, but the helmet itself is not noisy. I'd be willing to bet my naked head in clean air is noisier than the rf-1000, if I was the type to ride helmet-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 31, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2006 I went and purchased a "High Definition Orange colored visor" last week for the Shoei. All I can say is WOW. It cuts glares, brings out more depth and it seems like its almost like a polarized visor. I am glad I do not have to mess with putting on my glasses, taking them off, etc. Also night time driving isnt too bad, it does a great job of cutting glare, but the lights are a little weird looking, since everything seems to be sodium or orange bulbs. Just wanted to share my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rjstaaf Posted July 31, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2006 After seeing those helmet graphics I kinda feel bland about mine. I have had helmets with graphics in the past but, these days I gravitate towards solid colors with dark smoke visors. My current helmet is a Shoei RF-1000 in black. Maybe I am just getting old, or cheap.... Possibly both :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gza Posted July 31, 2006 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2006 After seeing those helmet graphics I kinda feel bland about mine. I have had helmets with graphics in the past but, these days I gravitate towards solid colors with dark smoke visors. My current helmet is a Shoei RF-1000 in black. Rjstaaf, aint nothing wrong with the black. My "ex" helmet is a black colored one, so I opted for color this time. I think the next helmet will be a solid though, which I hope I wont be needing anytime soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I have the same one, with "Voltage" print. I like very mucho. I got mine without the cold weather inserts, shoei mailed them to me for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John451 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Maybe it just fits better. Uncharacteristically loud noise is a symptom of a poor fit. It's so hard to tell in a shop if a helmet really fits. Truth...I'm on to my second XR1000, the first was a Large size which fitted great in the shop but after a a few months got a little loose, didn't wobble or move around when shaking my side to side. After a slide in Nov '04 have replaced with a XR1000 Medium size, initially was tight but has molded snuggly to my head and is much better fitting than the Large. The Large was definatly the noisier of the two sizes although still use ear plugs when covering distance, what I like about this helmet design is the total lack of buffeting my previous AXO gave me. The other good design feature is the little left lever which you can click up opening the visor a crack to help prevent fogging on cold mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I have such a large melon I spent years in cheap helmets beause I couldn't find a better one that fit. I finally ran across a RF-1000 in XXXL that had been sitting on a BMW dealers shelf for over a year because he couldn't sell it. It's a great fit but Shoei doesn't offer it in anything but solid colors. :-( Too bad I can't lose weight from my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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