I know there is a helmet thread on here about who all has what, but my question to everyone is, is what is a good helmet for quietness, and most importantly aerodynamics! I have noticed my HJC cl-15 gets blown around almost to the point where the wind wants to reach up under the helmet and pull it off my head while on the highway. Feels like I am going to be flung off of the bike by my helmet! Any ideas
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I have both a Shoei RF1000 and an Icon Domain 2. I like some things about both helmets and dislike things about both. The Shoei is quieter IMO but the Icon is actually more stable. Not that the Shoei is really unstable because it's not. It's pretty good actually. But with the Icon you can actually feel the little spoiler on the back that bridges the two air ducts pull your head straight at high speed. One big thing to consider though is weight. The Shoei is much lighter which I love having neck issues. But I like the visor closure and lack of fogging on the Icon. The Shoei is more comfortable and the padding is much softer.
I use both for different purposes. Since the Icon was heavier anyways and had more room in the ear pockets and the chin bar, I decided to make it my Chatterbox helmet for group rides. I use the Shoei when I'm riding on my own or with anyone who's not Chatter equipped.
But if stability is what you're really concerned with, I'd really recommend the Icon Domain 2.
Here's the one I got.
I use both for different purposes. Since the Icon was heavier anyways and had more room in the ear pockets and the chin bar, I decided to make it my Chatterbox helmet for group rides. I use the Shoei when I'm riding on my own or with anyone who's not Chatter equipped.
But if stability is what you're really concerned with, I'd really recommend the Icon Domain 2.
Here's the one I got.
Professional_Noob
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I have a Scorpion Helmet....and it seems like I'm wearing an egg on my head, but I guess that is all you can expect from $130.00! Give or take! But, I just purchased a Icon Domain Helmet, Decay! I have not received it yet, but I have not heard anything bad about Icon! My wife has a Shoei helmet and.........I have actualy tried it on! It was definately more comfortable than my helmet! Plus it seemed more stable! In any case, if you only pay around $100.00 - $200.00, I would say that it isn't worth it! That is just me though! Then again, if it has the DOT and Snell sticker, at least then you will know it will do it's job! That is all that matters I guess!
Thanks Jon for your reply on the two helmets. Ill have to take a look at the icons. The reason why I am looking for a more stable at higher speed helmets is that I have been getting some headaches due to the instability of the helmets at speed and the constant strain the HJC is giving my knoggen at higher speed. I am planning a Ohio to Arizona and then back on the bike at the end of the summer and am looking for a helmet that will be stable at highway speeds for a much longer distance than the average highway jog 
This is the review that sold me on the Shoei RF-1100
Shoei RF-1100 Helmet Review - Sportbike Helmet Review - Motorcycle USA
Here's another good one
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-rf-1100-solid-helmet#videos_tab
It seems like everyone is selling the solid black for $359. Anyone know of a cheaper price?
I have the HJC CL-15. It's a great deal, but, IMHO, too noisy and not aero enough.
Shoei RF-1100 Helmet Review - Sportbike Helmet Review - Motorcycle USA
Here's another good one
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-rf-1100-solid-helmet#videos_tab
It seems like everyone is selling the solid black for $359. Anyone know of a cheaper price?
I have the HJC CL-15. It's a great deal, but, IMHO, too noisy and not aero enough.
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Go on Shoei RF-1100 Motorcycle Helmets - Solid RF1100 Competition Accessories
Got my solid white for $289 delivered. I don't know anything cheaper then that. Go onMotorcycle Helmets & Gear - Buy Shoei, Arai Helmets and More and click on get lowest price under the SHoei rf-1100, they'll email you a link. BTW they have the solid black for $289 also.
I got my black Shoei RF-1100 last week. It's everything the article described. Most importantly, it fits my head perfectly. It's quiet, has great field of vision, good ventilation, and amazing aerodynamics as it doesn't strain my neck when I turn my head at freeway speeds.
Two minor issues: I get some minor whistling when riding w/ my neck bowed and the decals take time to remove,
Two minor issues: I get some minor whistling when riding w/ my neck bowed and the decals take time to remove,
I really like my Scorpion EXO 1000. It is a little heavy at 4 lbs, but the weight sits really low so I don't notice it. Now its not super quiet, but it doesn't have any of the high pitched whistling noises. More of a low pitched rumbling which is much more tolerable to me.
But before you go out and spend another $300 plus on a helmet, you might try what I did on my modular. Now modular's are NEVER going to be quiet because of their design with all the extra cracks and crevices, but I added a chin skirt (wind blocker) to mine and it helped a lot.
First, I bought some velcrow that comes in rolls and a half yard of some felt type material. I cut(split) the 'hook' part of the velcrow so it wasn't very wide and would just fit on the underside of my helmet, all the way around the chin area. I then cut the felt to fit and stuck it onto the velcrow. This blocked quite a bit of the wind that bounces up off my chest and into the underside of the helmet. I doesn't look 'factory' but its not too bad.
But before you go out and spend another $300 plus on a helmet, you might try what I did on my modular. Now modular's are NEVER going to be quiet because of their design with all the extra cracks and crevices, but I added a chin skirt (wind blocker) to mine and it helped a lot.
First, I bought some velcrow that comes in rolls and a half yard of some felt type material. I cut(split) the 'hook' part of the velcrow so it wasn't very wide and would just fit on the underside of my helmet, all the way around the chin area. I then cut the felt to fit and stuck it onto the velcrow. This blocked quite a bit of the wind that bounces up off my chest and into the underside of the helmet. I doesn't look 'factory' but its not too bad.
Does your Scorpion EXO-1000 helmet "whistle" at all?
Im in the process of exchanging the EXO-1000 Apollo I rec'd from Comp Acc, because (a) it was an open box item- ie tags were cut, stickers removed when i got it, (b) it might be slightly too big for me according to their sizing test- ie I can insert a pinky above my forehead with it strapped on, and (c) since it was clearly "open box" already i decided to test it out just up/ down my street once and immediately noticed that the thing whistles like a boiling tea pot at 30+mph, which is probably why whoever bought it before returned it after using it.
i asked for a Medium in exchange, and hope this one is new and fits. I also contacted Scorpion and they said it shouldn't whistle and they will exchange it as a warranty defect if it does.
Im in the process of exchanging the EXO-1000 Apollo I rec'd from Comp Acc, because (a) it was an open box item- ie tags were cut, stickers removed when i got it, (b) it might be slightly too big for me according to their sizing test- ie I can insert a pinky above my forehead with it strapped on, and (c) since it was clearly "open box" already i decided to test it out just up/ down my street once and immediately noticed that the thing whistles like a boiling tea pot at 30+mph, which is probably why whoever bought it before returned it after using it.
i asked for a Medium in exchange, and hope this one is new and fits. I also contacted Scorpion and they said it shouldn't whistle and they will exchange it as a warranty defect if it does.
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Insure Gal
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Don't know if this is a re post or not (I am still a forum noob )
but this is a great vid from Jay Leno with the Helmet Man on how to fit a helmet properly. Alot of people do not buy the proper size helmet.
Soup :: Jay Leno Meets The Helmet Man :: 10-16-2008
Very snug is best! :thumbup:
) but this is a great vid from Jay Leno with the Helmet Man on how to fit a helmet properly. Alot of people do not buy the proper size helmet.
Soup :: Jay Leno Meets The Helmet Man :: 10-16-2008
Very snug is best! :thumbup:
Excellent post and video. Thank you.Don't know if this is a re post or not (I am still a forum noob
but this is a great vid from Jay Leno with the Helmet Man on how to fit a helmet properly. Alot of people do not buy the proper size helmet.
Soup :: Jay Leno Meets The Helmet Man :: 10-16-2008
Very snug is best! :thumbup:
It whistles some but it isn't too loud or too high pitched. It doesn't really bother me.
Well since I have been in Washington state the past 2 weeks for work, I have had the time to drop by the cycle gear shops out here, which are the tits by the way, you west coasters have it made with aftermarket and gear shops. I was able to try on the shoei rf-1000 and the rf-1100 and found a few things about them and a few things about my HJC cl-15. First off, I tried out my girlfriends small hjc cl-15 which fits snug and rode with it on the highway and guess what! No dragging of the head by the wind so my medium HJC helmet is going to have to go, as it isnt snug enough on my head. Now here is the fun part. I tried to put my knoggin in a small shoei rf-1000 and rf-1100 and there was no way of getting it off almost. It almost popped one of my contacts out of my eye. Tried on the medium in a shoei and OMG, greatest fit ever, it wasnt loose but wasnt overly snug like the small shoei. So the virdict is in, HJC's run a little bit bigger than the Shoei's and I find the shoei's run on the perfect size end of the spectrum. I guess thats what you are also paying for when you are looking at sticker cost! I wasnt able to buy either helmet out here on the west coast as I am sure I would have an absolute time trying to get through the airport with it. Thought I would have to wear it on the plane because I have a carry on and a laptop bag and delta seems to be dropping the righteous hammor on people with more than 2 bags!