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My rf1200 is awesome compared to my Bell... Riding fully naked bike I don't get excessive noise or turbulence etc... Only complaints are : 1. Speaker cutouts too small for my sena, had to use spacers and now my ears fold over putting it on and I have to adjust it some. No issues after that 2. The vents are designed, I think, for riding position on a Supersport bike. The vents work, but not as well as they're designed to, because of seating position... Tipping my head forward slightly while riding creates additional ventilation as opposed to normal riding position. I ride in up to 120 degrees, the helmet is very hot, but I'm not sure if any helmet can be comfortable in those temps. The GT Air, last I shopped, is not Snell approved due to internal sun visor. I ride at the drag strip occasionally and Snell is required, that's why I went with the 1200. Owned an 1100 before and I'm sure I'll own the 1300 if they ever make one. I'm a shoei fan boy for sure, especially after owning Bell and HJC

Well, we just bought the Q2's and finally had a chance to use over a 4 hour period. I am NOT satisfied with the quality and will be returning them. We bought two that were supposed to be paired from the factory. They were not. Finally got them synced and all seemed good. First time out, they unpaired not far into the ride. Went out again on Saturday and we were constantly working to get them paired again when it is supposed to pair up immediately upon powering up. Lots of wind noise came through. My husband had to turn his off because the noise was bothering him which defeats having them in the first place. And although the volume was fine, the clarity wasn't always there. We bought these mostly for the rider to rider intercom feature but my husband did set up the Bluetooth for iPhone. We got lost at one point and he tried to use it to get directions and it couldn't recognize what he was saying. Maybe we got a defective unit but I'm voting fail on the Q2's. I'm going to return these and try the Sena next. Hope it works better. Mary

Range isn't the issue...it'll happen when we're bunched up in traffic. Occasionally someone disappears from the group. I've experienced range issues, they're precipitated by static, loss of signal, beeping as it tries to re-establish. This is different. Also, ANY disconnect from the group and re-entry (via switching to a call, someone's listening to music for a while, or we re-start things at a stop) things are screwed up. Sometimes you come back in to the 4-way group and you can only hear two guys, etc. Then, without anything changing, same guy drops out and back in, and it's working. Sometimes a soft reboot helps, but it shouldn't require that and it's a pain. It ain't just one bad unit, either, we've tested around that. There have been other bugs...like I'll take a call, and the group can hear my call (and whoever's on the phone with me) not supposed to happen. Even SENA's stumped about that one. I'm not saying every person who has a 20s has or will have these issues, obviously that's not the case but read the ADV thread posted - problems are rampant. I wish it wasn't the case, I want to love the unit but it's a buggy fuck...no two ways about it.

I have the Garmin Zumo 350LM. I figure it costs at least 2 times what it should, but whatever. I am fairly pleased with it. It seems to be fast, solid, and reliable. I have been experimenting a bit with downloading preplanned routes and they seem to work reasonably well. The most difficult part was figuring out how to make the route I want using the Garmin "Basecamp" software. I use a Sena Bluetooth headset that gets loud enough for me to hear the GPS even when I'm wearing earplugs. I don't generally listen to music while riding, but some like the capability of playing music that the Zumo 660/665 have over the 350LM. It seemed to me that a lot of the trouble people had with the Zumo 660/665 was due to Bluetooth issues between the GPS, music, and telephones. The 350LM lacks these extra features and seems to be more reliable for it. All of the motorcycle GPS units are difficult to see in sunlight. I saw a comparison YouTube video on the Garmin 350LM vs. the Montana and the Montana was clearly better than the 350LM in bright sunlight and probably better than everything else out there. Then the video disappeared - I figure Garmin made them take it down. The Montana was just not what I was looking for, but it does seem like the technology is there for improved sunlight readable displays. It just hasn't worked its way into a motorcycle-specific unit yet.

So I got rid of the bike to do a down payment on a new car for the wife. Stripped a bunch of stuff off it first though, so anything aftermarket is up for sale now. Everything is located in Cleveland. All prices are negotiable. Detailed pics of everything can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4Tciews7_DgS28wU09kU2JHR1k&usp=sharing FZ6 Specific: Stock 06 Windscreen: Has some scratches, and holes from mounting the MRA X-Creen - $20 Givi Rear Rack w/ Box: Monokey rack in good shape, has all hardware minus the parts that go into the frame. Givi quoted me between $20-$40 for the parts needed. Box is just a basic 45L box. No clue on the model, has both keys. - $175 Generic Bike parts: MRA X-Creen Tour Bolt-on: Comes with everything that came in the box. Barely used (maybe 100 miles) might have a small scratch or two. Has the drill guide, but it has been used. - $100 Battery Tender Junior: Eveything that came stock. All fuses are good. - $25 Tire Plug Kit w/ Pump: Completely new, never used. Mushroom plugs. Tested the pump, functions great. Runs off SAE, Cigarette Lighter, or aligator clips. - $60 Crampbuster: Is what it is... - $5 Battery Tender USB Adapter: Works great, used to charge cell phone through the Tender leads. - $10 RAM X-Grip Mount: RAM Mount that goes over the tube handlebars with a standard size X-grip. - $40 Helmetlok: Works great. 4-number code to open it. - $20 Gear: Scorpion T1200 Hi-Viz Freeway Size L w/ SENA 3s-W Installed: Barely used (about 100 miles) but the air-fit stopped working. Everything else is mint and functions fine. Still under warranty, so if it doesn't sell soon I'll get it repaired under warranty and then sell it. - $350 w/ SENA, can separate it out. Speed and Strength SS700 Size XL: Come with clear and Smoke lens. About a year old. - $65 Speed and Strength Speed Strong Jacket Size M: Jacket is in good shape. About a year old. - $125 S&S Gloves Size M: Year old, good shape. - $25 Scorpion Guardian Gloves Size L: Year old. Good shape, some stitching shows wear. - $60 Alpinestars ABLAZE jeans Size 32: Comes with pads. Good shape on all the slide points, but holes are wearing in the rub points on the inside of thighs. - $100 TCX X-Cube Boots Size 9: Good shape, year old. - $75 Like I said, all prices are negotiable, I'm just ballparking everything. Combining shipping is preferable, especially for the small items.

on two occasions actually. first i went with my buddy to help him with a boot purchase. He end up finding a set of boots he wanted, but not in his size. Derek was very helpful as usual, and got a pair ordered up for him, which came in at the time he said they would. On top of that, Pony even matched an online price for him. next, i went in to look at intercoms, already kinda decided on the Sena SMH10 dual pack, and wanted to see if they had them in stock. didn't have any on the shelf at the intercom desk area, so i went and talked to derek, he found it in the back and brought them up to the counter. I told him about an email i just got from CompAcc.com and they had them on sale for $249.99, he matched that price and i handed my money over. props to pony for the great information to help my buddy in his boot decision, having something i wanted in stock , and even more so for the price matching. this really changes my buying habits if they keep this up. If they will match online pricing, id rather buy it from Pony. a few bucks difference was never a big deal for me, or the tax, but some items (like the intercoms i bought) were stickered in the store for over $100 more than i found them numerous places online. seeing them match that price makes me happy. I'm sure they will loose less customers by doing this.

Controlling the Sena 20S is similar to that of the SMH10 with its jog dial control system. Simply turn the wheel to adjust volume of the current function (music, intercom, etc.), push the wheel in to play/pause music, or activate/deactivate the intercom system. On the back of the unit is the phone button which can be pressed to active the voice control features of your phone. Also new to the 20S is the "Ambient Mode" button located on the bottom of the unit (not seen). The Ambient Mode button essentially pauses all sound (music, intercom, GPS, etc.) and activates the external mic so you can hear what is going on outside your helmet. This allows you to be more focused at stop lights, or allow you to have conversations with other motorists around you. All the buttons are glove friendly. Installing the device has never been easier with additional mount options. The clamp method is still used but new with the 20S is a heavy duty adhesive mount option for helmets that just won't let you get the clamp between the liner and shell. To install using the clamp method, simply insert the mounting plate between your liner and shell and tighten the hex screws. Some helmets may require a little bit of force. On the back of the device is the quick release button to detach the 20S from the mounting plate as well as an auxiliary MP3 port. Available at Riders Discount, give MIKE a call to order yours today!

Just to elaborate.......I NEVER said that they "did not matter", what I did say is that they give a false sense of security and when on bright makes it even worse for cage drivers to tell how far away we are. And as far as the swerving maneuver goes, I only do that when I am in city areas with a lot of side streets and I see a car starting to creep out. It only needs to be done in a very subtle manner, no need to act like you are warming tires and cleaning off debris for NASCAR race. I know guys who have been riding for a very long time and who have racked up 200K plus miles on bikes while traveling all over the country and Canada, and they are against lights on bright and modulators but firmly believe in the SMIDSY move. Hey I am not trying to preach, all I am wanting to let be known is that what many of us thinks/believes works and makes us more visible, it goes way beyond being visible and in how the human brain works and what the perception is. We all do need to make ourselves as visible as possible, otherwise I would not wear high viz jacket and have LED running lights and wear a white helmet. And I would gladly ride 2 abreast with Jim, we can sync up our Sena headsets and sing Kumbya together.

One of the best modular helmets on the market today, the Shoei Neotec is now available with high-visibility graphics. The Borealis Neotec was designed with long-distance riders in mind. The Neotec is a modular helmet, which means that the face shield lifts up if you choose to do so. In addition to a multi-position face shield, the Neotec has an adjustable sun visor built right in the helmet. The Neotec comes with a Pinlock visor, which is easily removable for changing shields. MSRP $752.99 Shoei's Neotec has a high-quality ventilation system to provide the rider with maximum comfort. The 3-position top vent takes in air while the new adjustable exhaust vent expels unwanted warm air. Additional ventilation is also found on the inside of the helmet, with several funnels built right into the EPS. The interior of the Neotec is completely removable and washable. Made with Shoei's 3D liner, it is comfortable for long rides. There are even notches in the liner for eye glasses. Additionally, the liner has removable ear pads to create room for a communication system like the Sena 10U. The chin curtain is also removable on the Neotec. The Shoei Neotec is available in sizes XS-XXL. If you have any questions about the product or would like to place an order, feel free to give MIKE a call at 866.931.6644 ext. 804. Is email more convenient? Send us a private message through this forum or write to us at FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM, and we'll get back to you right away!

I wouldn't necessarily mind using a phone for navigation, but every one I've tried fails in extreme weather conditions. It's either the extreme heat/full sun situations that cause them to overheat (plus keeping the screen on and running apps full time), HF vibrations from the bars, humidity, cold, whatever and they eventually fail me. My phone is too important to me when I'm away from home to subject it to that abuse, not to mention that I'm one of those geezers with a limited data plan. I've been using Garmin Zumo gps units for years now with none of those problems. They are tough. My current setup uses an old 550 for basic functions like speed and "what if" routes and a 665 for primary navigation, weather, radio and traffic. I also don't like using a Bluetooth device when I'm riding solo because of battery life. Yes, my Sena 20s has a cord that will charge the unit while I ride, but it's much simpler for me to just plug my helmet speakers directly in, everything being powered by the bike, no batteries to charge, no Bluetooth device to go crazy when it gets wet (the 20s does that, makes me angry). I can and routinely ride 14+ hours a day with no drama like this. For just casual riding or commuting, I wouldn't need this setup, but just a phone would be inadequate for long distance stuff.

The Neotec II is a complete overhaul of the original Neotec. It features an all-new aerodynamic design and interior resulting in an incredibly quiet helmet. Now it's available in the new Splicer graphic. This modular helmet gives you the convenience of an open-face helmet with the safety of a full-face helmet. In addition to a multi-position face shield, this helmet has a QSV-1 sun shield built in. It also comes equipped with a Pinlock EVO fog-resistant system. Shoei's Neotec II has a high-quality ventilation system to provide maximum comfort. The expanded 3-position upper air intake vent allows air in while the all-new exhaust outlets expel unwanted warm air. Additional ventilation is found on the inside of the helmet, with several funnels built right into the EPS. The interior of this helmet is completely removable, replaceable, and washable. The Neotec II incorporates Shoei's new 'Noise Isolator' cheek pads, which deflect wind and reduce unwanted noise. The Sena SRL Communication System (sold separately) was created specifically for the Neotec II. This helmet has a patent-pending 100% stainless steel interlocking mechanism, making putting on and removing the helmet quick and easy. MSRP $799.00 The Shoei Neotec II Splicer Modular Helmet is available in sizes XS-XXL. If you have any questions about this product or would like to place an order, feel free to give Mike a call at 866.931.6644 ext. 818. Is email more convenient? Send us a private message through this forum or write to us at FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM and we'll get back to you right away!

Any GPS systems seem to eat power like crazy. I like to use CoPilot since the maps are preloaded which will save data use. This might be more involved than you were looking for, but I installed a cig lighter/USB socket in a tank bag then connected it to the battery using a 12-volt connector that came with my battery tender. The tank bag is a SW-Motech that mounts to a ring on the tank cap so that it never touches the paint on the tank. This version of the tank bag has a clear window - touch screen film so you can mount the phone in the bag, connected to the power and still see it, and use the screen. I found the cig/USB adapter at WalMart in the RV section. It looks sort of like the one in the link below but only has one cigarette socket, does not have the male socket end (the unit I found was direct wire) and it cost less. Also, It is made to be mounted to a dash, or in this case to the baseboard of the tank bag. http://www.amazon.com/adapter-cigarette-lighter-splitter-MRS152UV/dp/B003RQBKLC Then I needed to extend the wires to get to the tender connector to the battery so I got an extension like the following, but at Autozone - also in the RV section. http://www.amazon.com/CES-Gauge-Quick-Disconnect-Harness/dp/B0057ZQJ12/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420409266&sr=8-3&keywords=12+Volt+Connectors I use a Sena SMH10R headset in my helmet which uses Bluetooth so I don't need any wires to the helmet. I got that mainly to have intercom with the wife.

The Neotec II is a complete overhaul of the original Neotec. It features an all-new aerodynamic design and interior resulting in an incredibly quiet helmet. Now it's available in the new Excursion graphic. This modular helmet gives you the convenience of an open-face helmet with the safety of a full-face helmet. In addition to a multi-position face shield, this helmet has a QSV-1 sun shield built in. It also comes equipped with a Pinlock EVO fog-resistant system. Shoei's Neotec II has a high-quality ventilation system to provide maximum comfort. The expanded 3-position upper air intake vent allows air in while the all-new exhaust outlets expel unwanted warm air. Additional ventilation is found on the inside of the helmet, with several funnels built right into the EPS. The interior of this helmet is completely removable, replaceable, and washable. The Neotec II incorporates Shoei's new 'Noise Isolator' cheek pads, which deflect wind and reduce unwanted noise. The Sena SRL Communication System (sold separately) was created specifically for the Neotec II. This helmet has a patent-pending 100% stainless steel interlocking mechanism, making putting on and removing the helmet quick and easy. MSRP $799.00 The Shoei Neotec II Excursion Modular Helmet is available in sizes XS-XXL. If you have any questions about this product or would like to place an order, feel free to give TJ a call at 866.931.6644 ext. 817. Is email more convenient? Send us a private message through this forum or write to us at FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM and we'll get back to you right away!

I recently bought a set of these for our trip to Indy for the Miracle Ride. If you are on the fence about getting a set, do it! Installation was very easy, sound quality is good and functionality is awesome. It's great if you commute as you can pair to your phone and stream anything (mps, iheartradio, pandora, songza, etc) and answer calls. I can take calls up to 70+ mph with no issues and everyone is surprised when I tell them I am on a bike. There is one drawback to these but it's a limitation of Bluetooth implementation on phones. These units will put priority for GPS but only if it's a stand alone GPS with Bluetooth. This means it will break into the intercom with turn by turn directions ONLY if it's a stand alone GPS. If you use your phone for directions, IT WILL NOT interrupt the intercom. This is due to phones sending the GPS audio over the same audio channels as your music or streaming. No phone yet sends the GPS audio via a secondary mono channel (similar to a handsfree device). I will say that this IS NOT a flaw in the Sena system but a flaw in how the navigation systems have been implemented via Bluetooth on smartphones. We did find this slightly annoying as we had to turn off the intercom when we needed to use the GPS. Not that I minded too much when I had to turn the wife off for a bit! (I'm kidding, mostly...) This minor inconvenience is far out weighed by how well these work. The battery life (like others have stated) is that good. With the newest update, it now allows you to share music and adds a the ability to pair with other brands, which is a huge plus. It's about time they compatibility with other brands. After one week with these, I wondered why it took so long for me to buy a set.

I talked with Apple support last night and they fixed the problem. My Plantronics worked right after the fix. But now a different issue, not caused by the ios change, is preventing the BT device from waking the phone. At least I am able to answer calls and can control the music playback - which is an improvement from before the reset. The support guy on the chat line was great, though I must admit that the gung-ho attitude soon became annoying. The solution was that I had to reset all the settings in my iPhone. A single system reset command cleared everything. After the phone came back to life the headset was able to wake it. The tech said they have had a few instances where stored profiles for BT devices do not work properly with the ios update and the reset clears those up. That reset step was a pain because many MANY things then had to be reset or re-entered. iTunes, Appstore, location services - many things. I even had to re-enter the alarms on the clock function of my phone. But this morning the headset and the Sena are again not able to wake the phone. But the problem is a security app that my company requires be active on my phone in order to protect the company email and calendar system that I can access from it. Prior to the reset, I was able to set the that app so the passcode would not be required for up to five minutes after the screen actually goes blank. For some reason, after the phone reset that app no longer allows a delay and will immediately require the pass code or thumbprint to wake up as soon as the screen goes blank. I am reconsidering whether I want to accept this security stuff just so I can see my company emails and check my calendar.

Making OR Great Again Some of you may have noticed we are dying here. While there are many things we could do I think rides are what we need to do. But we need to do them differently. We usually post up a ride, tell the noob or slow person we will wait at each corner and don't worry......that isn't going to work. For several reasons. One, it's no damn fun for the slow person. They are basically riding on their own. So why not do that or find folks their own speed. Two, even though we say and mean we don't care how slow they are or how long we have to wait at each corner it still creates stress, worry... anxiety....whatever you want to call it. And they end up pushing themselves. Maybe not dangerously but certainly above their happy zone. I know this to be a fact because it happens to me every time I ride with you. And I was told this exact same thing by a long time member here just recently. So I will plan 4 or 5 rides this summer that will be slower rides and post them up. If you want to come and stay behind me cool. But you will not take off and go like hell and wait at corners and basically create the same situation. If you do, I will pair my Sena with you at the corner and shoot you. If 5 or 6 of us lead a few rides like this we will easily have 20+ sane social rides this season. Maybe shorter rides around the Atwood Lake area for example. And we will still have plenty of time to go like hell on other rides. Might help, might not. But the current course leads to a non existent OR by this time next year imnsho.

Looking for some advice on a new helmet. I've been using a very budget S&S Helmet that is long overdue for replacement. I'd love a Shoei RF-1200, but it's just out of the budget, and will be for the foreseeable future (new kid coming soon.) Budget is $350 (give or take a few bucks, but definitely can't go over $375) Also needs to work well in upright riding position. I know fit is subjective, but one of my big concerns is noise. Current helmet is insanely loud on the road. Loud to the point I can't hear anything out of my bluetooth speakers at highways speed, even on max volume. I ride with earplugs, so it doesn't have to be silent but I really want it to be comfortable at highway speeds since I commute on the bike. Also, a transitions shield or drop down sun visor would be nice (stop me from carrying a spare shield to work and I hate wearing sunglasses under a clear visor.) Also would like pockets for bluetooth since I use a SENA 3s-W for turn by turn directions and occasionally music. I've tried on the Shoei Qwest, but wasn't very comfortable with the fit. Seamed a little too round for my head. Tried on an Airmada and it seamed to fit comfortably, but I'm not sure about the noise level of the helmets, and it doesn't have the drop down visor or ear cutouts for speakers unless I was seeing things wrong. Plus from what I understand the visor change isn't easy on it. Plus the graphics are insanely cool on them. I've heard good things about the Scorpion T1200, but the noise level of the helmet varies so much from review to review. Does anyone have experience with these helmets, or any advice on others I should look at. Planning on making a run down to State 8 to try on a bunch and see what I like.

The Bell Qualifier DLX Devil May Care helmet packs a ton of quality features into an affordable price. The Qualifier DLX comes standard with a Bell Transitions shield. That's a $100 value right there. Also included with the Qualifier DLX is an upgraded, luxury lined interior along with a cutout to accommodate the Bell Sena SMH10 or Cardo Q1 or Q3 bluetooth headsets (sold separately). Bell Transitions shield is included. The Bell Qualifier DLX Devil May Care helmet is available to purchase through our website. If you need help placing your order, or have any questions about the product, feel free to give MIKE a call at 866.931.6644 ext. 804. Is email more convenient? Send us a private message through this forum or write to us at FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM, and we'll get back to you right away! Worried about ordering the wrong size? Don't worry, Riders Discount has an easy returns and exchanges policy. This World War II themed helmet is similar in design to the Bell Vortex Flying Tiger, however we feel this particular graphic goes well above and beyond. This vinyl graphic has so much attention to detail it is something you really have to see in person to appreciate it all. This is by far the best vinyl based graphic that has come across our desks. Check it out for yourself - "Riveted" paneling Nose art similar to what the planes of that era had. Aged and battered effects making this look like it's just been in the dog fight of it's life. If you're a fan of old school military themed gear then you must add this to your collection. Order the Bell Qualifier DLX Devil May Care from Riders Discount today! Give us a call or send us an email if you need help placing your order.

Finally an easy and simple solution to add BlueTooth capabilities to your Nolan N44 or N104 helmet, the Nolan N-Com BlueTooth B4 Plus. If you've had a Nolan helmet before and tried to add BlueTooth, you know that there were multiple pieces to purchase and install. Now, it's just one part number, and one part to install. Best of all, it's a seamless installation and the system works with multiple other communication brands. Included in every kit is the N-Com B4+, battery, USB wall charger, 3.5mm audio cable, and MicroUSB cord. Available from Riders Discount, this is not going to be listed on the website yet but if you would like to place an order give MIKE a call at 866.931.6644 ext. 804. Is email more convenient? Send us a message through this forum or write to us at FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM, and we'll get back to you right away! Installation takes only a few minutes. The electronics and battery fit like a cartridge in to the back of the helmet. The keypad mounts on to the left side and is super easy to use even with gloves on. The speakers slide into the pre-formed pockets in the shell itself. The only tool that's really necessary is a small allen key to release the lower trim from the helmet. This Nolan N-Com B4+ can connect with other intercom systems like the Sena, Cardo, and more! This means you and your buddies don't have to all have the same communication device to be able to talk to each other on your rides up to a distance of 800 meters of open terrain. FM Radio is included and you can set your presets with the Android N-Com app. The N-Com app is probably one of the better apps we've used to connect to our comm devices. Easy to use, and easy to set your preferences within the app itself. On the bottom of the electronics pack is is the MicroUSB and 3.5mm jack connector. You can charge the B4+ and update software through the USB port and the 3.5mm jack allows you to connect to a variety of different devices such as iPod, GPS, onboard motorcycle audio, and more.

Before you get too far out on a limb with this one take a look at this article. http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2014/aug/06/lynn-jenkins/rep-lynn-jenkins-blames-harry-reid-do-nothing-sena/ Highlights of the article: "The president is fond of referring to the House as the ‘do-nothing Congress.’ But we have 352 reasons why it’s a ‘do-Nothing Senate.’ "352 bills are sitting on Harry Reid’s desk, awaiting action. "98 percent of them passed with bipartisan support -- Republicans and Democrats working together to pass legislation. "50 percent of the bills passed unanimously, with no opposition. "70 percent of the bills passed with two-thirds support in the House. "And over 55 bills were introduced by Democrats. "352 bills. Why won’t Harry Reid act? These are good bills; bills that put the American people back to work, put more money in hardworking Americans pockets, help with education, and skills training. We call upon Harry Reid to get to work before he adjourns in August to pass some of these bills. The American people deserve better." Jenkins offered a lot of statistics in a short statement, so to keep this fact-check manageable, we’ll focus on her claim that in the "do-nothing Senate," there are 352 House bills "sitting on Harry Reid’s desk awaiting action," including 55 introduced by Democrats. Have 352 bills passed the House but await action in the Senate? Basically, yes. We used the THOMAS congressional database to pluck out the 733 measures that have passed the House so far this year. We then weeded out a few categories of bills -- ones that, for procedural reasons, were never intended to go to the Senate (such as election of the Speaker, assignment of lawmakers to committees, and procedural motions) or ones that were subsequently taken up by the Senate (either being passed or rejected). === Lots of blame to go around on both sides of the fence. It's not just Congress either. Or even one side or the other. It might be more accurate to say the Senate is stalling Congress. Whether or not this is a straight party issue is less clear. Of course none of this matters at all if Obama uses executive actions to legislate bypassing both the Congress and the Senate.

Shoei GT-Air Helmet Overall, I really like the helmet. Quality and finish is as expected with Shoei helmets. I had read in some other reviews that the helmet is technically heavier (slightly) than say the RF-1100 due to the built in visor but I find the helmet to feel extremely light. It also seems very aerodynamic and I’m not getting the wind buffer movement that I get sometimes at higher speeds. Here are some thoughts: The entry into the helmet is very tight. There is a chin curtain that really seals the bottom of the helmet. With this, I had thought the helmet would be super quiet. It’s not. It’s not louder than my other Arai’s or Shoei’s but it’s not quieter either. The fit of this helmet is different than my other helmets. I’ve always worn an XS in all of my previous helmets and that is what I ordered this time around. It does fit and it is the right size for me but the break in has been much longer and more uncomfortable than what I have had in the past. I think the addition of the visor changes the inside shape slightly and gives you slightly different pressure points than my other helmets – specifically the temples. Now that I’ve used it a few times, it’s starting to feel pretty good but I have to admit I was a bit worried that I had purchased the wrong size. I’m still debating about changing cheek pads but I’ll give that a bit more time since they are thicker. I still don’t know how I feel about the visor. It’s a really nice feature to have when you are stuck riding toward the evening and can just flip up the visor for the clear shield but I don’t think the visor itself is dark enough and I am a bit annoyed with the gap at the bottom. I am used to very dark shields so I’m not sure what I’m going to do with this. I contacted Shoei and they have told me that they do not make a dark shield for this helmet but I’m hoping that maybe another shield in the line up might fit or I might get a clear one tinted and buy another spare clear. The visor is really nice for hot weather riding as you can lift your shield for air and still get eye protection. I’ve installed a Sena SMH10 intercom system into the helmet and the speakers fit nicely into the recess. My husband says he can hear a lot of wind noise and exhaust noise so I may need to adjust the mic. I think that covers it. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Mary

This was not how I imagined the last few days in Ohio to be. I was hoping to meet and ride with every awesome folks i met through our the years. I think it will be safe for me to brag that I have met with most number of OR folks and rode with them over the years than the rest of you all. Not just group rides but through PMs and all have met with those “shy” OR Members who don’t post much but still wanted to give group rides a chance etc. From that collection of over 150 active riders spread 10 yrs only like 30 active folks left. And will miss you all and these roads (not this weather) I am not exaggerating but being honest when I say most of you folks has been closest to family and friends for me. I might not show it in words and deeds since I am socially awkward but truly appreciate that OR existed and got the chance to meet and ride with you all. I still wished I could meet few more regular OR peeps who I never got to meet. End of April I finish work here, I had taken 40 days off and was planning to travel with family. We been planning for these days for almost a year as this is the first true extended holiday we were getting. But alas things have changed completely. Timed my move from Ohio around May 15 so I would have 2 free weeks to meet and ride with you all again in these amazing roads once more before I left. Alas that opportunity is in question as well. I was hoping to post one last epic ride thread, hoping to have a multiday WV tour, was hoping to hit the track once more before I left. All plans got sidelined. But I will still Try to do a “social distance friendly ride” with at least few of you before I pack up. As long as we stay in our bike fully geared and ride safe without risk of crash I still vouch for motorcycling during these times, but then again I am biased. To communicate we can stay far away and use our Sena right Tonik hope you guys still continue with the gap trips, I hope to make it there at the same time. May be another Marion Virginia 3 day trip, that’s a spot we can meet and explore lot of good roads. Anyways just 20ish days left and the nostalgia is too much to handle, deep down I am a romantic I guess. Most of all I really miss Jerry. I know it would have been a difficult good bye with him, but we already did that part Been watching lot of video of rides we did together, dayuuum those were some good times. I started tying out personal goodbye to folks in this thread and that became too huge too long. Delete, trim. Will just text you all asshats 😆 Hope to see and ride with you all some day again soon. 👍 Ride on Ride safe

Since I've had mine for a few weeks, I thought I'd chime in. I have a Neotec as well. Unit in helmet - Overall easy to install though fitment could be better. Because of the extra thickness in the rear from the flange inserted to hold the main unit, the plastic behind the liner in the back bulges out in one spot on mine. No matter what I did, I couldn't get it to lay flat with the Sena unit installed. I don't feel it while wearing the helmet so in the end, not a big deal. The liner snap near where the mike/volume unit is wants to come unsnapped easily because of the thickness of the flange that fits around the snap. If there's any lateral pressure put on the mike, it comes unsnapped. Again, not really a huge deal but a little annoying. At least I can use the mike on here unlike the SM10H which required snaking the boom up under and around the skirt which doesn't quite reach and not ideal for raising and lowering the chin bar. My snaps are not worn, I've only unsnapped them a few times since I've had the helmet. On me, the mike rests lightly against my mouth. Could be my fat face. Since this is not adjustable, there's not much I can do. It's not too much of an issue but if I haven't shaved for a day or so the stubble catches on the foam cover so I have to contort my mouth a bit to talk. The sound is just like my SM10H and works great with my phone. I like the sleek style but since I have a large windscreen, didn't notice a difference in wind noise without the protruding housing of the SM10H. I fit the foam pieces on the speaks as one side seemed to rub my ear...I have the soft velcro piece still in the helmet leftover from the SM10H so they sit closer to my ears. With the foam on it works great and I like the way the speakers mount in the helmet. The Remote: I'm not a fan of the remote. When mounted on the inside of my grip, it restricts movement of my clutch handle (I have shorty levers) unless I have it positioned just right. The joystick knob gets in my way when reaching for the horn/signal. The buttons are difficult, if not impossible to find with gloves on...the top one you can at least see to get at but I can never find the bottom one. For me, it simply can't stay on the inside part of the grip and I have been using it on the outside which is out of the way but much more awkward to use and at that point, I might as well be reaching for the controls on the helmet. The joystick knob is way too sensitive. It's very easy to accidentally bump and change the volume or pause music. I like the idea of the remote but for me, it doesn't help its intent which is to make things safer and easier. Other thoughts: Overall, it works well so far (have not used it as an intercom) but I liked the functionality of the SM10H better except for the microphone which has better (but not perfect) placement in the helmet on the 10U. I really prefer the wheel button control on the SM10H. It's easier to use with gloves and not prone to being accidentally activated. The other thing I noticed is that when wearing the helmet, you can't see the LED of the unit to make sure it's still on, etc. On the SM10H I could look in the mirror and see it blinking blue and double check. I was rare that I need to do this but it's something I noticed. I also liked the fact that on the SM10H I could remove the unit and charge it or if I left the helmet on the bike (rare for me), I could take the unit with me to prevent theft. Having to lug the helmet in is more of a pain and the position of the charge port is not optimal.

All out versatility; a full-face helmet and half-helmet, all in one well-engineered, adaptable package, Shoei’s Neotec II helmet is ready to go with you, in all conditions, day or night. Cleverly disguised as a full-face helmet, the Neotec II comes with flip-up functionality that lets you get a full face of the wind whenever your heart desires. And you can do this without the need to quickly slap on a set of shades thanks to the built-in sun shield. This shade can be instantly deployed with your clutch-side hand by pushing on a large lever at the helmet’s side. Of course, when you’re in full-face mode, you can have the shaded shield down as well. In front of that sits a clear flip-up face shield, too. As you can see, there are lots of options for covering your face and eyes with this helmet! Aside from the obvious ventilation performance that comes with a modular helmet, Shoei didn’t stop there. A three-way intake is set top and center on this helmet in a way that, even with the chinbar locked in the fully-upright position, this intake still draws air into the helmet. You can even reach up from the front and open/close it should the need arise. For cooler weather, in full-face mode, a chin intake can easily be opened and closed. Cleary, Shoei’s engineers thought this one out. And if you’re looking for (relatively) quiet comfort, we’ll point out the bottom of the comfort liner – specifically, the parts the cover your cheeks and chin. The liner, itself a fully-removable affair, is built with a curtain that surrounds the lower part of your head to keep noise out, prevent updrafts into the helmet, and otherwise keep the air in front of your face still where your head would otherwise be in the wind. There’s also a rubber gasket that surrounds the faceshield when it’s closed to further stabilize the environment inside the helmet when you need it most –it keeps rain and wind out no matter how fast you ride. The modular helmet’s convenience cannot be understated, but there’s even more to this aspect of the helmet’s design – a ratcheting chin strap to hold the whole thing on your head. All you have to do is adjust the strap to fit your head the very first time you put on the helmet and then you can quickly buckle the stainless steel latch quickly and easily every time you don the helmet. You can do it easily with gloved hands. For those of you that like to keep in touch with other riders, or take calls when you’re rolling down the road, this helmet is for you! All you have to do is add a SENA SRL communication system to this helmet. The Neotec II comes ready-made for the installation of this system with provisions molded into its shell for the device, its earphones and microphone. You can easily install an advanced communication system in your helmet without sacrificing comfort of function thanks to its ready-made design. Every Neotec II modular helmet ships with a Pinlock Evo anti-fog visor insert and helmet bag. All workmanship is backed by a 5 year manufacturer warranty. Face in the wind or not, this helmet can be adapted to your riding mood or weather conditions quickly, without the need to pull it off your head. This makes it an exceptional value for the all-weather/all season rider. These helmets are not yet available on our website. The Neotec II helmet is all about versatility, safety and loads of features. Check it out for yourself and then let us know what size you need! To get yours, along with expert sizing guidance and lightning-fast shipping, call Mike on 866.931.6644 ext. 818, send a note to forum@ridersdiscount.com with SHOEI NEOTEC II HELMET in the subject line, or just shoot us a PM and we’ll get back to you right away.

A helmet for the everyday rider, the GT-Air II is one of the most versatile full-face helmets available today. Based on what used to be one of the most versatile touring helmets, the original GT-Air, Shoei studied ways to enhance that design for maximum comfort and additional functionality. The goals, simple as they were, are not easy to achieve when you’ve already got a stellar helmet design. The biggest improvement available is for those that don’t like to travel incommunicado – the GT-Air II is ready for near seamless integration of SENA’s SRL2 communication system. You’ll find ready-made channels for plugging in the device as well as all the related components; headphones and microphone boom. With the SRL2 components properly fitted, there won’t be any wires flopping about or odd pieces of plastic/rubber pushing on your skull. And you don’t need to add this kit right away to get the most out of the helmet … Wind noise and buffeting were addressed in the new helmet’s design, too. Hours of wind tunnel work created a shell shape that’s compact, comfortable and pleasing to the eye. When examining the helmet, you’ll notice strakes and small ridges molded into its shell. These shapes direct air around the helmet in as linear of a manner possible, even the actuator for the internal sun shield (more on that later), has appointments fitted fore and aft, that prevent whistling or other strange sounds from annoying your left ear. Which leads us to ventilation performance; there are three intakes and five exhausts vents built in to this helmet. Again, wind tunnel testing played a major role here because, if they were shaped in an ideal manner only to avoid creating wind noise, they’re be almost impossible to operate with a gloved hand. Shoei made sure the intake could be easily operable and also, deliver tons of cooling air to your skull. On cool nights, you can easily seal up the helmet, and add the included chin skirt to avoid a freezing face but by warm day, open it all up for a comfortable blast of wind. Shoei’s refined 3D Max-Dry internal liner, which is fully-removable, works with these vents to keep you comfortable in all climates. Multiple layers of material are used, particularly on the cheek and skull portions to keep the helmet perfectly in place, for safety – but also, to pull moisture away from your skin. Comfort is not an issue here! Then there’s the matter of having to carry a spare visor with you on long-distance trips. This age-old problem has been handily solved with via the QSV-2 sun shield system. At the flick of you clutch-side finger (gloved or not), you can deploy the smoked lens to eliminate squinting and have a clear view of the road ahead on sunny days. This ANSI Z80.3-2010-spec shield is carefully integrated into the helmet’s multi-layer EPS liner so as not to compromise impact protection for the sake of convenience. Now, we understand you may want to have a smoked outer face shield, too and that’s not a problem since swapping that out takes, literally, two seconds using the CNS-1 baseplate system. Not only do these baseplates allow for quick, tool-less shield swaps, but also – ensure a windproof and waterproof seal of the visor. And when you lift that visor to let in more air while at speed, it won’t violently flip all the way open thus avoiding that kind of distraction. Every GT-Air II helmet ships with a removable lower chin curtain, Pinlock Evo visor cover, breath guard and helmet bag. All workmanship is backed by a 5 year manufacturer warranty. These helmets are not yet available on our website. Clearly, this helmet was designed with the practical rider in mind. Check it out for yourself and then let us know what size you need! To get yours, along with expert sizing guidance and lightning-fast shipping, call TJ on 866.931.6644 ext. 817, send a note to forum@ridersdiscount.com, or just shoot us a PM and we’ll get back to you right away.