Anyone got a Shoei X-11 in Austin?

[skiergirl]

I just bought an X-11 and love it but mine's and XS so there's no way it will fit you though...

Have you stopped or talked to Cycle gear, I wore the darn thing around the store taking it on/off for like 20 minutes, even went outside, etc...

They may require a deposit or something in case you wreck with it on but I'd bet if you're serious about getting one they would let you test one out.

[pdog]

Originally Posted by skiergirl

Have you stopped or talked to Cycle gear, I wore the darn thing around the store taking it on/off for like 20 minutes, even went outside, etc...

The showroom doesn't tell you about venting or noise. I'm mostly concerned about noise because the RF-1000 I had was deafening at highway speeds even with ear plugs in.

They may require a deposit or something in case you wreck with it on but I'd bet if you're serious about getting one they would let you test one out.

The guy I talked to two years ago wouldn't. Once the film has been removed from the visor, it's yours.

[skiergirl]

I rode with mine Sunday, I wear earplugs but it was plenty quiet. My earplugs weren't in the whole way when I first went out and it was maybe a tad louder than my previous Arai Q2, but not by much, on the way home I got my ear plugs in better and it was 10 x's more quiet.

I also love that the viewing area is greater, you can see to the sides much better and the chin guard is further from your chin. I could stick out my chin and touch with my Arai, there's no way I'm touching with this one so I assume in a crash it wouldn't hit my mouth as easily.

I understand the hesitation though, it's a lot of money and I wear mine all the time so I need it to be comfortable and fit right.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Mike, fwiw, Helmet Harbor ranks it:

Wind Noise Rating: 7 out of 10
Ventilation Rating: 10 out of 10
Overall Rating: 10 out of 10


How you get "10 out of 10" with a 7 in Wind Noise, I dunno... apparently the noise is worth it for the overall experience?

[pdog]

Interesting, didn't know about Helmet Harbor.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by pdog

Interesting, didn't know about Helmet Harbor.

They used to be *the* web storefront most people would recommend.
They've gone to a registration system now, but I went ahead and signed up because I like their information and selection.
Good for research, if nothing else.

[pdog]

webbikeworld seems to be the best out there for helmets right now. Their helmet weight/shape page is pretty useful for seeing if a helmet will fit right. I've learned that I'm an Oval and need to avoid Round.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...et-weights.htm

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

They used to be *the* web storefront most people would recommend.
They've gone to a registration system now, but I went ahead and signed up because I like their information and selection.
Good for research, if nothing else.