Shoei RF1100 post accident review
Seeing as I just put my helmet to the ultimate test by going head first into an embankment I though i would share my thought on how its performed.
I've had the helmet for about a year. It has had some small issues since the day I bought it but nothing big enough for me to ask for a replacement.
The issues I speak of are:
1. whistling from the visor. At highway speeds I had a constant whistle coming from right where the finger tab is to close it. If I gave it an extra little push when it whistled it would usually go away. I was never certain if this was caused by the visor itself, the weather stripping or the aerodynamics of the windscreen mixed with my height/riding position. I had a slight suspicion that the wind coming off the screen was hitting right at the bottom of the visor and the small amount of resistance the tab created caused a slight gap between the visor and seal. It was pretty annoying but I rode with earphones a lot so I didn't always notice it.
2. The tabs that hold the padding in the helmet were a bit loose and every time I would put it on I had to reseat one tab. Not a big deal and didn't bother me but it could have been built slightly better in that area.
Those are my only 2 complaints about the helmet. The range of vision was good. It was comfortable, and I didn't mind doing very long rides with it on.
The crash durability of the helmet in my opinion is great. I could have easily died in my accident and the helmet held up great. There are no cracks in the helmet and even though I hit head first my head felt fine. Now I didn't hit anything solid like concrete, I hit a dirt embankment but I hit hard and head first. A crappier helmet probably would have split in half. I've always been one of those people who believes you get what you pay for in a helmet. My first helmet was a joe rocket and it shattered just from me dropping it in a parking lot, but its was a cheap helmet ($200ish) and my shoei was $500 and saved my life. My next helmet will probably be in the $700 range should I decide I want to ride again.
I have no doubt my helmet saved my life. It baffles my mind when people don't ride with one.
So if you're considering getting the RF1100, take it from me. It will do the job and be comfy while doing it.
Seeing as I just put my helmet to the ultimate test by going head first into an embankment I though i would share my thought on how its performed.
I've had the helmet for about a year. It has had some small issues since the day I bought it but nothing big enough for me to ask for a replacement.
The issues I speak of are:
1. whistling from the visor. At highway speeds I had a constant whistle coming from right where the finger tab is to close it. If I gave it an extra little push when it whistled it would usually go away. I was never certain if this was caused by the visor itself, the weather stripping or the aerodynamics of the windscreen mixed with my height/riding position. I had a slight suspicion that the wind coming off the screen was hitting right at the bottom of the visor and the small amount of resistance the tab created caused a slight gap between the visor and seal. It was pretty annoying but I rode with earphones a lot so I didn't always notice it.
2. The tabs that hold the padding in the helmet were a bit loose and every time I would put it on I had to reseat one tab. Not a big deal and didn't bother me but it could have been built slightly better in that area.
Those are my only 2 complaints about the helmet. The range of vision was good. It was comfortable, and I didn't mind doing very long rides with it on.
The crash durability of the helmet in my opinion is great. I could have easily died in my accident and the helmet held up great. There are no cracks in the helmet and even though I hit head first my head felt fine. Now I didn't hit anything solid like concrete, I hit a dirt embankment but I hit hard and head first. A crappier helmet probably would have split in half. I've always been one of those people who believes you get what you pay for in a helmet. My first helmet was a joe rocket and it shattered just from me dropping it in a parking lot, but its was a cheap helmet ($200ish) and my shoei was $500 and saved my life. My next helmet will probably be in the $700 range should I decide I want to ride again.
I have no doubt my helmet saved my life. It baffles my mind when people don't ride with one.
So if you're considering getting the RF1100, take it from me. It will do the job and be comfy while doing it.
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