ScubaCinci Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Anyone wearing a Nexx helmet - specifically the XR1R?http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nexx-xr1r-invader-helmetSeems to be a nice helmet with decent reviews and nice options for configuring the padding to customize the fit. Any local shops carry them that you know of? I'd rather be able to try it on and buy local (even if it costs a bit more) than going through the order/return hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I sell them, but I don't have one on hand unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I sell them, but I don't have one on hand unfortunatelyQuality?in the market for a new lid....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) The xr1r is top notch qualityHuge viewing area for the shield, alloy more peripheral viewing area then other helmetsThe helmet is very customizable to your head with the foam fitment kit they give you with the helmet.Light helmet, but shield changes require a tool Edited April 30, 2012 by Hoblick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 The carbon version is the lightest on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Light helmet, but shield changes require a toolYeah, I read that...you can use a coin in a pinch. Either way, I rarely change shields (wear Oakleys instead).Doesn't seem like many shops are stocking them yet. Are you planning on restocking them? I wouldn't be buying for a bit anyway as I'm heading to Europe for a few weeks in early May.My EXO400 is getitng long in the tooth anyway and will be relegated to my trips to the gym when I come home sweaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I ordered one...arrived yesterday. I don't like the fit. It presses against my forehead too much. I did a close inspection and the finish wasn't so great either. I could already see a few spots where the color was chipped or worn and it's brand new. It's going back. I think I'll just grab a Shoei Qwest to replace my aging Scorpion EXO400, I know that fits my head shape just fine. I just hope it has better airflow than the EXO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 if you r wanting airflow, the RF1100 flows alot more air than the qwest. the qwest is a quieter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I ordered one...arrived yesterday. I don't like the fit. It presses against my forehead too much. I did a close inspection and the finish wasn't so great either. I could already see a few spots where the color was chipped or worn and it's brand new. It's going back. I think I'll just grab a Shoei Qwest to replace my aging Scorpion EXO400, I know that fits my head shape just fine. I just hope it has better airflow than the EXO.This is what I am hearing in regards to this company. Kinda sucks because they look pretty cool... On paper, they should be bad ass, but fit and finish isn't on par with the price and the fitment has been shown to be somewhat limiting...Try the Bell Star. Their carbons are the SHIZNIT! I have worn Suomy since they were in the US up until the Bells in the last few years and the Bell was a bit of a question mark for me. But, once I got it, inspected it and even wore a few prototypes, it was awesome. Easton-Bell sports is a HUGE company and can make changes when and if needed...Shoei and Arai are awesome also for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 if you r wanting airflow, the RF1100 flows alot more air than the qwest. the qwest is a quieter though.I've read that; however, the Qwest is basically the same helmet as the RF-1100 but with the vents altered for optimized airflow with a more upright seating position (according to Shoei) which I have on my Z1000. It's for sport touring/touring whereas the RF-1100 is more sport posture oriented. Can't be worse than my EXO...I can't really feel any airflow in that thing but on the plus side, it's pretty quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Try the Bell Star. Their carbons are the SHIZNIT! I have worn Suomy since they were in the US up until the Bells in the last few years and the Bell was a bit of a question mark for me. But, once I got it, inspected it and even wore a few prototypes, it was awesome. Easton-Bell sports is a HUGE company and can make changes when and if needed...Shoei and Arai are awesome also for sure...Thanks. I tried a few Suomy's on at the IP last weekend and they didn't fit me well either for the same reason as the Nexx. Not sure what model though. I had an Arai in the past and tried a few on at the IP but I don't care for how close the chin section is to my mouth on those. I can literally touch my lips to it with little effort.For some reason, I've never liked Bell helmets even though I've never owned them. I guess since they produce a lot of cheapie helmets (I used to see them at Kmart, etc), I always had the perception that they were cheaply made.My very first helmet ever was a shoei dirt bike helmet. I saved for months for that thing when I was a kid and absolutely loved it. As such, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Shoei and this will be my first Shoei street. I ordered a hi-vis color combo. Doesn't quite match the orange/white bike but hopefully I'll be a bit more visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks. I tried a few Suomy's on at the IP last weekend and they didn't fit me well either for the same reason as the Nexx. Not sure what model though. I had an Arai in the past and tried a few on at the IP but I don't care for how close the chin section is to my mouth on those. I can literally touch my lips to it with little effort.For some reason, I've never liked Bell helmets even though I've never owned them. I guess since they produce a lot of cheapie helmets (I used to see them at Kmart, etc), I always had the perception that they were cheaply made.My very first helmet ever was a shoei dirt bike helmet. I saved for months for that thing when I was a kid and absolutely loved it. As such, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Shoei and this will be my first Shoei street. I ordered a hi-vis color combo. Doesn't quite match the orange/white bike but hopefully I'll be a bit more visible.Bell has come a LOOOOOOONG ways, man. Trust me, in the sport I am in, I don't skimp on my helmets. The Bell Star and RS-1 for that matter are some of the best available. A lot of great choices, actually, but Bell is a great helmet and has served me rather well. You really should check out the RS-1 or Star. The RS-1 actually fits a little different, but sounds like you may need to try helmets on for sure due to head shape. It's too bad about the Nexx lids as they look pretty awesome in design and even graphics... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 bell has come a looooooong ways, man. Trust me, in the sport i am in, i don't skimp on my helmets. The bell star and rs-1 for that matter are some of the best available. A lot of great choices, actually, but bell is a great helmet and has served me rather well. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I ordered one...arrived yesterday. I don't like the fit. It presses against my forehead too much. I did a close inspection and the finish wasn't so great either. I could already see a few spots where the color was chipped or worn and it's brand new. It's going back. I think I'll just grab a Shoei Qwest to replace my aging Scorpion EXO400, I know that fits my head shape just fine. I just hope it has better airflow than the EXO.They do, and I just love my QWEST. Thought about getting that color combo, went with good ole white instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Nice. It should be here Tuesday...can't wait.I'll have to check out the Bell helmets. They are relatively inexpensive so I might even pick one up for a spare and retire the EXO. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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