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Old 10-11-2009, 04:17 AM
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Default New generation in melon protection!

Fellow Busa riders! May I introduce you to the Akuma Phantom II MFR Helmet.

This bad boy is only 3 pounds! The company braggs about being super aerodynamic and proves it by wind tunnel testing? ECE and DOT certified (not Snell, but studies has shown raising questions regarding that, but thats another thread), sturdy chin curtains, even a strap that snaps on itself. If this still doesn't interest you...... Imagine never having to change your smoked visor for a clear one at night or visa versa. That's right, this helmet includes a Transitions, photochromic visor!

Is this all true? Hell yes! No more neck stiffness or headaches following heavy winds and long rides. Great field of vision, even what and who are on my sides. Inside noise is well managed with no high pitch whistling nor wind riots. Adequate venting to stop fogging, but did notice alittle at long stops. The chin strap clicks, securing the excess strap and preventing potential neck slapping and hickies. The hard sell for me was definitely the photochromic visor. It just think, changing my smoke glass for clear everytime it got dark, was old school. Not to say, just using a pair of sunglasses will do the trick, but why?

Anyway, for those of you noticing increasing neck issues, this may be an solution for that pain. It comes one size smaller, so Large will wear an XL. Carries a $465 dollar tag, although Marcus at Revzilla may throw in a free tee to ease the price tag sting. Is it worth it?

If you combine all my Chiropractic bills, Simpson bandit, xtra smoke visor, 2 pairs of sunglasses (scatch one) and multiple excuses to my wife for the strap hickies? What a deal! Check it out on Utube.
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Old 10-11-2009, 05:46 AM
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i like it....

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Old 10-11-2009, 08:02 AM
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Sweet....

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Old 10-11-2009, 08:12 AM
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Old 10-11-2009, 08:28 AM
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Great lookin' helmet!

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Old 10-11-2009, 08:32 AM
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That's a nice helmet.

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Old 10-11-2009, 08:32 AM
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Old 10-11-2009, 09:20 AM
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I have been wanting an Akuma helmet for over a year now. But I will NEVER give them my business. They have been saying for over a year now that the Devil Dog is coming soon. I call every 3 months and they say it will be released in the next month or so.
2 weeks ago I called again and was told I needed to call this other number (non-800) so I did. After being on hold for 30 minutes I was told I had to call yet another number to find out what the story was. Again another non 800 number. waited for another 20 minutes and was told I had to call the original number. I call BS. They have all the other branches and are now releasing another Navy helmet.
All this says to me is that this is a company that does not know how to conduct business properly.
Just my dealings with the company. Hope you enjoy the helmet, because I sure wish I could enjoy one.

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Old 10-11-2009, 09:21 PM
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Nice,

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Old 10-11-2009, 10:29 PM
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I can't disagree with your experience with Akuma, since I too, went through the same run around, waiting a year for the new visor to be available on the new helmet styles.
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Old 10-12-2009, 11:40 AM
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Old 10-12-2009, 11:41 AM
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Looks nice.
Thanks for sharing the info.
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Old 10-12-2009, 12:46 PM
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Old 10-12-2009, 01:54 PM
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Cool. helmet. Not the first cf helmet and probably not the last. Let us know how the transition shield works.

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Old 10-12-2009, 02:39 PM
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Old 10-12-2009, 02:44 PM
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looks good

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Old 11-02-2009, 08:37 PM
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MCHXL-P CARBON FIBER NEX HELMET 2.15LBS XL L M DOT/ECE:eBay Motors (item 270467548173 end time Nov-07-09 16:53:03 PST)

I am very interested in the Akuma helmet but found this on ebay. It looks exactly the same for cheaper. Is this a pre-made helmet that companies just put thier name on? or is the ebay one just a knock off?

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Old 11-02-2009, 08:40 PM
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Default Re: New generation in melon protection!

looks sweet. i want one, but the ole lady wants a helmet before i get me another i guess its the to make her happy or i wont be happy
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Old 11-02-2009, 08:44 PM
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looks sweet. i want one, but the ole lady wants a helmet before i get me another i guess its the to make her happy or i wont be happy

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Old 11-14-2009, 09:25 AM
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Nice lid!!!

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