Helmet options for the naked riders

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Re: Helmet options for the naked riders

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What are we talkin about this for? I too have a Shoei Qwest and it's amazing. It's hands down the quietest helmet on the market, comfortable too. Arai can't hang simply because the visor mechanism is on the outside of the helmet instead of the inside like the Shoei.
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Re: Helmet options for the naked riders

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creamora wrote: Wow, sounds like an oil-thread now… #-o
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I think we need one thread to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. So I will state that beyond a doubt, the best combination is an Arai and synthetic oil.
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I think we need one thread to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. So I will state that beyond a doubt, the best combination is an Arai and synthetic oil..
Add windshields and it will be the most destructive thread in the galaxy. 8-[ insert Darth Vader sound bed here

Maybe another ride report to lighten things up - We now have 4 feet of snow here... #-o
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creamora wrote: Maybe another ride report to lighten things up - We now have 4 feet of snow here... #-o




How about a R1200R crash photo! (and a good photo of an Arai Helmet doing it's primary function) :lol:

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But MOST importantly...is your camera OK? :lol:
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ChiTown wrote:
creamora wrote: Maybe another ride report to lighten things up - We now have 4 feet of snow here... #-o




How about a R1200R crash photo! (and a good photo of an Arai Helmet doing it's primary function) :lol:

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Staying on topic,.... yes, the Arai helmet was quiet and comfortable, and protected me. :lol:


Seriously though everything is fine, especially my camera, which is located on top of my tank in the pic.

I'll add some photos and the story to my RR soon.
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I just purchased a Shoei Qwest helmet to replace my 5 year old HJC. I read lots of reviews about the Shoei helmet and they were all positive. The Qwest fit me much better than the RF-1100 did and the Qwest is supposed to be quieter than the RF-1000 and the RF-1100. I paid $298.00 plus tax at my local dealer so I did not pay a lot of money for a quality helmet. Now if it will ever stop SNOWING and get warm I will be able to give it a try.

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Joe,

Is there any connection between this hill climbing tip over and your JB Weld plug listed on another thread?

As you may recall, I'm very sensitive to valve cover holes.

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ChiTown wrote:Staying on topic,.... yes, the Arai helmet was quiet and comfortable, and protected me. :lol:
Seriously though everything is fine, especially my camera, which is located on top of my tank in the pic.
I'll add some photos and the story to my RR soon.
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By the photo, have you considered upgrading your engine guards? It's an old thread but I think you bring new meaning to the 'need' for them. :-k
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Just received a Shoei RF-1100 from Cycle Gear in the mail today. Great fit on my head. Will provide a review in the next couple of days. I'm coming off two Scorpion helmets that fit well but fell apart after a couple of years. I've had Shoei's in the past (X-9) and was happy with them.
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