J_Copeland Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm in the market for a new helmet.I really like the Bell RS-1 but the price of the HJC's are almost to good to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I love my Star. Planning on another someday myself. RS1's are good equip from what I've seen/heard. HJC doesn't compare imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ordered a bell vortex off eBay for $120 over the weekend. Regular price is $180. Still a few left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I myself am trying something a bit different, a dual sport helemt, the Gmax gm11d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm in the market for a new helmet.I really like the Bell RS-1 but the price of the HJC's are almost to good to pass up.Did you look into our RidersDiscount board sponsor, Nathan? I got a good deal on a new RS-1 with him... I love the RS-1, best fitting, most comfortable helmet I've ever owned, or tried on. I personally think the RS-1 is worth it over an HJC... I also got an HJC CL-16 at the same time as a backup/passenger helmet. It's good, but definitely not as good as the RS-1, and not a ton cheaper than you can get through Nathan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Did you look into our RidersDiscount board sponsor, Nathan? I got a good deal on a new RS-1 with him... I love the RS-1, best fitting, most comfortable helmet I've ever owned, or tried on. I personally think the RS-1 is worth it over an HJC... I also got an HJC CL-16 at the same time as a backup/passenger helmet. It's good, but definitely not as good as the RS-1, and not a ton cheaper than you can get through Nathan.RS-1 is bad ass and fits amazingly well. So well, Bell changed the shell and interior design on the Star for 2013 and incorporates the fit and feel of the RS-1.I got two new ones a comin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just as I thought !I figured HJC couldn't be all that bad cuz Pegram wears one,but I do agree,the RS-1 is bad-ass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Call Nathan @ Riders Discount. Saved me $125 on my new lid last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Everyone tells me hjc helmets are loud...maybe its just the cheap-o's. I stick to icon and bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Shoei head = Shoei helmet.Go with fit first, price second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWilliam04 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I just picked up a Scorpion EXO 1000 for 135 shipped. Not sure what more you could ask for in a helmet. They do run a bit tight though so go a size or two up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I just picked up a Scorpion EXO 1000 for 135 shipped. Not sure what more you could ask for in a helmet. They do run a bit tight though so go a size or two up.Or measure your head and use their sizing chart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Ty Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Shoei head = Shoei helmet.Go with fit first, price second.--------------I'm also a big faf of Shoei... Currently I'm on my seconx # 1100..The first one did its job of protecting me at highway speed a year ago.Its full face, excellent noise reduction,cut outs to place comm gear & 30% larger viewing area too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 My bell vortex came while I was at work today, can't wait to get home and check it out. It also has cutouts for speakers/comms and bell makes a transitions visor that tints in the sun. $120 for the visor....my glasses are already transition lenses so not sure if ill go that route but its a cool option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've always had Arai but this is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limenine9r Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 My cruiser helmets ...novelty fur covered ...Arai Vector with Camo paint and Arai Corsair RX7 with green wraith paint....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Shoei Helmets for me.. best helmet i have ever worn.had an RF1000, X11, and now rocking a RF1100the suomy helmets are very nice as well, and super freaking light! but the shoei is a quieter helmet, and fits my melon muuuuuch better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautical1 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 My bell vortex came while I was at work today, can't wait to get home and check it out. It also has cutouts for speakers/comms and bell makes a transitions visor that tints in the sun. $120 for the visor....my glasses are already transition lenses so not sure if ill go that route but its a cool option.The vortex is nice but kind of loud. I'm assuming the cutouts for the speakers create a pocket for wind noise but there is a way to quiet it down, I'll have to find the link again to try on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Did you look into our RidersDiscount board sponsor, Nathan? I got a good deal on a new RS-1 with him... I love the RS-1, best fitting, most comfortable helmet I've ever owned, or tried on. I personally think the RS-1 is worth it over an HJC... I also got an HJC CL-16 at the same time as a backup/passenger helmet. It's good, but definitely not as good as the RS-1, and not a ton cheaper than you can get through Nathan.What type of head do you have, i.e. Shoei or Arai? Just looking for a point of reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I bought an arai corsair v this past season. I dont think theyre all that. its alright, but not worth the price tag.I think a good bang for buck is the scorpion line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Long story short!When I bought my Shoei,I wanted an Arai,but my wife wanted us to have matching helmets,and as you can guess,the Shoei fit her better.I won't be choosing a helmet because it fits her better !!!Lesson learned ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 damn you guys, trying on a Bell RS-1 is the one thing I forgot to do at Iron Pony last weekend! Bought the gf a Bell (i think Vortex) and I kind of liked it especially at $99 on sale. I'm currently a Shoei man and love mine rf-1000 but due for an upgrade soon. Love everything about the Shoei except due to where the wind hits me off the windscreen of the VFR its pretty loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 My $.02..went from Shoei to Scorpion to Arai in the last 5 yrs. Was a long time Shoei guy, but got a deal on a Scorp and it fit well, but the face shield mechanism workmanship left a lot to be desired. Love my Arai, but am looking to replace it with the RS-1 after a conversation with Nathan. Shoeis seem to be a little heaftier than the Arai and Bell, but quieter than the Arai for sure. Then again, at the track with ear plugs in, that's kind of irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 damn you guys, trying on a Bell RS-1 is the one thing I forgot to do at Iron Pony last weekend! Bought the gf a Bell (i think Vortex) and I kind of liked it especially at $99 on sale. I'm currently a Shoei man and love mine rf-1000 but due for an upgrade soon. Love everything about the Shoei except due to where the wind hits me off the windscreen of the VFR its pretty loudI was at IP last Saturday afternoon looking at helmets for 2 hours!I should also mention that my new lid must be Snell approved.I checked out the KBC Laguna helmet,it looks amazing,but I'm pretty sure it wasn't Snell approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 My $.02..went from Shoei to Scorpion to Arai in the last 5 yrs. Was a long time Shoei guy, but got a deal on a Scorp and it fit well, but the face shield mechanism workmanship left a lot to be desired. Love my Arai, but am looking to replace it with the RS-1 after a conversation with Nathan. Shoeis seem to be a little heaftier than the Arai and Bell, but quieter than the Arai for sure. Then again, at the track with ear plugs in, that's kind of irrelevant.I agree that with earplugs at the track,wind noise doesn't matter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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