Stupid helmet question time....

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Yep, you're right. This is also bad news for me too.........It would appear that I have two very nice, very expensive (at one time), very comfy and much enjoyed...........paper weights. The two Shoei's that I have are RF-800's, and they were built in the last part of '97. This really sux, as I very much like the fit and feel of these helmets and was glad that I had two identical in case of an accident. I guess it's back to my Fulmer which is only about 5 months old, but simply doesn't feel the way these do.

Ha I had an X-8 (I think) and my GF had the RF-800 with Odie from Garfield on it... It always gave me headaches and I gave it away or something...anyway,I'm not sure I understand the problem,why can't you use the helmets?

[ZUKIMON]

Everything that I have heard over the years, and a few posts that I have read say to replace helmets after 5 years of use due to aging styrofoam and deteriorating shells due to UV rays. ???

I'd very much like to prove this myth busted, as I LOVE these helmets and they are like new. I got them from a one owner and he took very good care of them and rarely had them out/on.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Everything that I have heard over the years, and a few posts that I have read say to replace helmets after 5 years of use due to aging styrofoam and deteriorating shells due to UV rays. ???

I'd very much like to prove this myth busted, as I LOVE these helmets and they are like new. I got them from a one owner and he took very good care of them and rarely had them out/on.

Well...you can ship them to Shoei for a free inspection,if I'm not mistaken. They'll let you know if they are ok to use,heck they may offer to refurbish them for you for a fee. I don't know if any company does that anymore though...

[ZUKIMON]

Yeah, I thought about that. I would love for them to tell me that the helmet is OK, or at least the shell is and they could refurb the liner for little $$. I'm up against it right now with work being slow and bills keep coming in, but I'm not compromising my safety either. I may be able to swing a little cash towards a new helmet when I get my taxes back, but I wouldn't have too much to spend and would like a nice looking helmet that is quality too. What would you suggest in a lower price range?

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Yeah, I thought about that. I would love for them to tell me that the helmet is OK, or at least the shell is and they could refurb the liner for little $$. I'm up against it right now with work being slow and bills keep coming in, but I'm not compromising my safety either. I may be able to swing a little cash towards a new helmet when I get my taxes back, but I wouldn't have too much to spend and would like a nice looking helmet that is quality too. What would you suggest in a lower price range?

Well.....

I can find you a Shark RSR2 for about $250 or I posted a sale on Arai helmets that puts a couple model under $300. A lot of people love Scorpion and they go for under $200. If you were a GSXR /Ben Spies fan I'd steer you to the HJC AC12 Carbon "Elbowz" edition for about $200... heck,just check with Competition Accessories they are having a huge blow out sale,I'm sure they can help you out!

http://www.compacc.com/s/Bargains_Sp..._Full_Face.cfm

BTW what size do you wear?

[Corey]

Man, I know where you're coming from, having an RF800 from '99, but seriously, if your helmets are from '97, it's time to retire them. Unless you're storing them under some seriously optimal conditions, the years of build up and disipation of sweat in the liner as well as environmental wear is probably starting to comprimise the safety off your helmets. I loved the way my RF800 fit. It was like wrapping my head in a pillow. But through the years of wearing it, the padding has gotten less resilient and the fit isn't as good as it used to be. It may protect you in an accident, but for 12 years your helmet has more than done its job.

[ZUKIMON]

Thanks for the links Tigger. I wear an XL. I know, I know......I've got the "Big Head!!"

You're right Corey, they do feel like a pillow next to anything else that I have ever put on. They are quite too.


While we are talking about helmet, and I don't care to make another thread about this if need be, has anyone ever made their own homebrew speaker setup for an MP3/4 player? I can't justify the cost of an aftermarket setup, but I can't figure out what speakers would work well and mounting for them. ??

[Corey]

Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Thanks for the links Tigger. I wear an XL. I know, I know......I've got the "Big Head!!"

You're right Corey, they do feel like a pillow next to anything else that I have ever put on. They are quite too.


While we are talking about helmet, and I don't care to make another thread about this if need be, has anyone ever made their own homebrew speaker setup for an MP3/4 player? I can't justify the cost of an aftermarket setup, but I can't figure out what speakers would work well and mounting for them. ??

Are speakers a requirement for you? There are quite a few simple and relatively cheap setups for some earbud setups. I used to ride around with the Koss/Foam earplug setup that made its way around the various forums. It was $10 for the earbuds and under two bucks for the foam ear plugs. with a little patience and a little bit of work you could have the combination of noise isolation from the foam ear plugs with the option for music. And the whole mess fit under a helmet without any problems. There are quite a few noise isolation earbuds on the market that can help to eliminate wind noise and give you nice clear sound while fitting under a helmet without having to trim away foam or rig up some speakers.