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Seth
08-12-2007, 01:57 AM
Yay. It's that time of the year where you get free things from your parents. :keke:

First off I plan on getting the Alpinestar stunt shoes, because I need some foot protection. :nod:

Secondly, and the reason I made this thread was because I plan on getting a new helmet.

I've been trying to lean towards Shoei, Arai, or Suomy but I found this Icon helmet that I really like.

http://www.cyclegear.com/images/StreetHelmets/ICON%20Alliance%20SS%20Battlecry%20Full-Face%20Motorcycle%20Helmet%20SIL_310x310.jpg

Do you guys think this would be a good helmet? I've heard that Icons are heavy and what not but other than that does anyone own it?

:icon_thum
whosthis
08-12-2007, 02:03 AM
i like looks nice
ar1300
08-12-2007, 02:15 AM
6150
i own this helmet. its an icon mainframe. i like the fit. i wear it every other day. cant complain
Seth
08-12-2007, 03:12 AM
Sweet. I should probably go try it on before I buy it though.
Blue91
08-12-2007, 07:43 AM
Get one of the big 3 if someone else is buying it for you. My shoei RF-1000 is like a night and day diff vs my KBC VR1, which was rated as a good helmet. It's soooo much lighter, ventilation is better, and wind buffeting is non-existant.
BigComfy
08-12-2007, 08:17 AM
Icon is Junk.
rob78
08-12-2007, 08:42 AM
Suomy:icon_thum
hotnanas
08-12-2007, 11:05 AM
i have a icon mainframe, and it's heavy as hell compared to my vr-1 and my older shoei z-ii, i just have it cuz i got it for $30 and know it will see pavement.
bumblebee
08-12-2007, 11:24 AM
Get one of the big 3 if someone else is buying it for you. My shoei RF-1000 is like a night and day diff vs my KBC VR1, which was rated as a good helmet. It's soooo much lighter, ventilation is better, and wind buffeting is non-existant.


Which one has better ventilation, weight etc?
I have a KBC VR2 and it feel great to me. It fits well, the lining is nice, it's lighter and compared to my Shoei it seems to have less buffeting and drag.
Of course this is gonna vary from rider and bike. It's all opinion, but the main thing is comfort, then style. All the rest is opinion since they ALL have to meet the same specs.
hotnanas
08-12-2007, 11:42 AM
also, features....like removeable liners, easy to replace face shields, and so on and so forth...
Seth
08-12-2007, 01:03 PM
I'm gonna go try them on right now. :icon_thum
Seth
08-12-2007, 05:33 PM
Ok so I ended up putting this helmet on hold;

http://www.shoei-helmets.com/products/x11/x11_kayagama_tc5.jpg

It's the X-eleven Kagayama TC-5
bumblebee
08-12-2007, 05:41 PM
Very nice choice.
Seth
08-12-2007, 06:48 PM
Thanks :icon_bigg
kraelo
08-12-2007, 06:50 PM
What are you doing with your old gear ? sell it cheap ? donate ? let me know ..

-daniel
NO MORE F4I
08-12-2007, 06:51 PM
What are you doing with your old gear ? sell it cheap ? donate ? let me know ..

-daniel

sell me your front end
kraelo
08-12-2007, 06:51 PM
haha, sell me your subframe ...

-daniel
Seth
08-12-2007, 06:53 PM
Well the helmet I'm using right now isn't mine. I've basically been bumming helmets for the past 4 months. :eh:
kraelo
08-12-2007, 06:56 PM
yah i think you're too scrawny for me anyways, if it's anything else ... except boots ...

-daniel
NO MORE F4I
08-12-2007, 06:58 PM
haha, sell me your subframe ...

-daniel

i got a spare one, its slightly tweeked
GABRIEL
08-12-2007, 07:03 PM
sell me your front end

I told you I have the lower tripple. Free bu you have to use it if not I will keep it and us it later myself.
Seth
08-13-2007, 12:59 AM
yah i think you're too scrawny for me anyways, if it's anything else ... except boots ...

-daniel

:laughing6 I don't own any boots, yet.
Seth
08-14-2007, 03:38 AM
Anyone heard of OGK helmets? Supposedly popular in Japan.

...and I seriously can't find a good picture of the Aeroblade 2. :angry7: