So Basically what yous guys is saying is uhh.... wear ear plugs and don't worry about da wind noise and go for what fits and don't just look cool and finally to shut da friggin batroom winder when using toothpaste for sumtin other than brushing?
SHOEI RF 1000 SUCKS!
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I HAVE NOW FOUND THE SAME TO BE TRUE! WITH A "WORKING" set of ear plugs I can hear better. Kinda like at a Rock concert. With ear plugs, I can hear teh music better. Itis easier to pick out different instruments. It is kinda wired like now I pick up different frequencies on the bike that I was not able to hear before! I do agree though that fit is everything. The SHOEI rep at the bike show taught me some tricks for "customizing the fit by manipulating the guts of the helmet.
I still think that helmet technology is far behind where it should be for as advanced it is in todays Bikes! I would bet that we will be seeing many new products in the near future like in helmet gauges and eventually retinal recognition. At the bike show I saw a "Heads Up" helmet display with a tach. Spedo and ambiant temp but it is still pretty clunky! What's next GPS??
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I still think that helmet technology is far behind where it should be for as advanced it is in todays Bikes! I would bet that we will be seeing many new products in the near future like in helmet gauges and eventually retinal recognition. At the bike show I saw a "Heads Up" helmet display with a tach. Spedo and ambiant temp but it is still pretty clunky! What's next GPS??
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I've got the RF1000 and yes, it is kind of loud................but it's real comfy. I usually have earbuds with cranking tunes so unfortunately I'm not helping my hearing at all. I get my hearing tested every year as a part of my job, so I would be a lot better off if I started using earplugs instead. It's a sweet looking helmet, but I'm gonna give a scorpion a try the next time I'm down in Colorado Springs..........that's the closest dealer to me that carries the Scorps.
Lol... That's a helluva summary there Moose!!!So Basically what yous guys is saying is uhh.... wear ear plugs and don't worry about da wind noise and go for what fits and don't just look cool and finally to shut da friggin batroom winder when using toothpaste for sumtin other than brushing?
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I have tried at least six different helmets and they all have significant wind noise at speed. I wear ear plugs with all of my helmets to eliminate the wind noise. The Shoei RF-1000 is an excellent helmet. Get some ear plugs.
I have tried at least six different helmets and they all have significant wind noise at speed. I wear ear plugs with all of my helmets to eliminate the wind noise. The Shoei RF-1000 is an excellent helmet. Get some ear plugs.
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Know it's an old thread but just seen some in a magazine.
They were pricey at around $150.
Know it's an old thread but just seen some in a magazine.
They were pricey at around $150.
Pipe will go and try to find it.
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love mine..great helmet.
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Old threads never die!
I have an RF1000 and have had mixed emotions about it since day 1, my kid bought it for me for Xmas last year, its the cool Suzuki Busa paint match job...
For the track I like it because it has a real tight fit, good aero manners, good visibility and is light, plus it looks kick azz.
On the street where speeds are comparitively light and things like wind noise come into play I cant stand it - fogs up too da**ed much (even with scuba diving 'no fog') and is too wind tight if that makes any sense. If someone from who-ville were standing inside of it whilst I rode the highway that little sucker could blow smoke rings against my cheek.
Dealers should have wind tunnels that we can test in prior to purchasing!
Old threads never die!
I have an RF1000 and have had mixed emotions about it since day 1, my kid bought it for me for Xmas last year, its the cool Suzuki Busa paint match job...
For the track I like it because it has a real tight fit, good aero manners, good visibility and is light, plus it looks kick azz.
On the street where speeds are comparitively light and things like wind noise come into play I cant stand it - fogs up too da**ed much (even with scuba diving 'no fog') and is too wind tight if that makes any sense. If someone from who-ville were standing inside of it whilst I rode the highway that little sucker could blow smoke rings against my cheek.
Dealers should have wind tunnels that we can test in prior to purchasing!
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Me too!
I have the next model up, I think it's called the Z-11? I wear it for the track but don't like it for street use. It fits good but fogs up at the first hint of cool air. It is light and fits good but the wind screen don't function as well as the Arai. I prefer the Arai for comfort, wind noise (I aways wear ear plugs) and defoging capabilites.
Me too!
I have the next model up, I think it's called the Z-11? I wear it for the track but don't like it for street use. It fits good but fogs up at the first hint of cool air. It is light and fits good but the wind screen don't function as well as the Arai. I prefer the Arai for comfort, wind noise (I aways wear ear plugs) and defoging capabilites.
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