my head is worth 1000 times more than i paid for the helmet. cost should never be a decider when buying a helmet.

Arai 100%

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Totally agree... I use top shelf OGK.:flex:

 

i bought a simpson street bandit because it looks awesome. only thing i dont like about it is its noisy.

 

Shark RSR2 :rock

loved my old euro OGK FF4 DJ rep, she's history thou after double dribbling my melon on the blacktop :lol

 

Shark RSR2 :rock

+1

Shark just plain rules..Lightest helmet made and thickest shield of them all..

Get one on Ebay new for $300...Sizes run the same as Shoei..

 

I had an Arai Quantum that saved my head and now I have an Arai Corsair RX-7

Well worth the money :thumbup

 

when I go down, no point in trying to save money.

 

Arai Rx-7.

 

Arai Astral as well...

 

Arai Corsair RX-7

 

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I used to have Shoei RF-1000. I crashed with that helmet, my head landed first. Honestly I don't feel a thing except my neck a bit sore.
Since it's time for new helmet, I decided to try Arai Quantum 2. A bit lighter than my previous Shoei, but a lot of noise when riding.
Overall, I still like my previous Shoei better though.

 

Arai Corsair RX-7 is the best on the market IMO.

 

Shark ALL THE WAY. Its amazing what you get for a helmet and what little you pay.

 

arai coarsair.... It really depends on the shape of your head but thats what works for me.

 

I completely agree.

I ride almost every day.
Here's how I see it:

My Arai Corsair costed about $500

I use a helmet for about three years (36 months)

So my Arai costs me less than $15 a month.



Compare that to a lesser helmet at say, half the price.
I could save $7 a month.

For me, $7 a month is a small price to pay for superior protection and comfort.

 

Not trying to hijack the thread but I think it's of relevance. I've been using KBC's for a while now. I notice not many of you guys do. Any reasoning behind it? Are they not good quality or just a fitting preference?

 

I have a KBC but rarely wear it. Nothing wrong with it, I just feel like my other helmets fit my head better. I think the best choice for a helmet is one that fits your head, so as long as it is DOT or Snell approved I would have no problem wearing a helmet that fits good on my head.

 

my Shoei and Arai are both great helmet.

 

I picked SHOEI because it already saved my life plus I like the way the SHOEI fit

 

Just went helmet shopping, the Arai and Shoei are both awesome helmets. However, the Shoei seems to be shaped for someone with a relatively round head and the Arai for someone with more of an ovel/egg shaped head. Have a Corsair on order.

 

The above two posts are correct. It's all about how it fits your head. And safety, of course.

 

went from Shoei (which saved my mellon) to a Suomy which I really like so far. Both great - get the one that fits best.

 

i like the suomy's personally, great for the track. i use a cheapie (sorta) icon for everyday riding.

 

Voted for Shoei...I have had 2 Rf-1000's and i think they are the best helmet i have ever owned...They fit like a dream, cut the outside noise out like you couldn't even imagine. I mean i was running D&D's on my last bike (05 600RR) and they didn't bother me at all... Not to mention i have already put them to the test...High sided and the first thing to hit was my head. Couldn't hear out of my left ear for 4 days I slammed myhead so hard but it saved my life and my health from ending up a vegetable. So i will run one for good.:rock

 

I've got three Shoei's. Need I say more

 

:rock Nuff Said !!!

 

agv's. cheap and proven

 

Suomy... BSI Standard... I like Arai but they don't fit well. Shoei are too heavy feeling...

 

Shoei x 3

Why ? It's light weight and best fit for my nut and IMO the best quality :fact







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