04-30-2016, 11:42 AM
I've worn my share of cheap helmets in the past. The AFX was ill fitting and noisy. I had an HJC Dieter Def design. It was pretty good. Then I found a screamin' deal on a Shoei RF-1200 lid with "cruiser" graphics. Wow! I didn't know how much better a quality helmet could be. With all the vents open, it's a bit noisy. But airflow is really good, and I ride with earplugs if I'm leaving the city, anyway. I ordered thinner cheek pads, and now the helmet fits like a glove 
The biggest improvement is in aerodynamics. There must have been a lot of wind tunnel testing. At 80 mph, there's little buffeting. Peripheral vision seems wider than I'm used to. Plus, the black and silver graphics seem to match my black bike really well. Shoei also makes a red one.
The biggest improvement is in aerodynamics. There must have been a lot of wind tunnel testing. At 80 mph, there's little buffeting. Peripheral vision seems wider than I'm used to. Plus, the black and silver graphics seem to match my black bike really well. Shoei also makes a red one.