04-27-2015, 07:47 AM
I'm happy that there's a segment of motorcycling in which I can lead the charge on this site!
As far as price is concerned, it hurt. I have a perfectly fine Shoei RF-1100, and it was another $300 for (a pair of) Bluetooth audio, and I had intended on buying an external clip-on HUD for it (the Nuviz, which seems dead in the water after many months of silence).
I'll find out the reality of the matter in July, but as far as fit is concerned they use Shoei as their comparison for how to order the correct size. Similarly to the RF-1100 it's a single-size shell with different foam inserts available.
In terms of buying a helmet instead of farkles, I'm too OCD to modify anything. I added obligatory RLETs (I think I was even the first on here to call them by their acronym) and for a few weeks I had 2014 side panels on, but aside from that my bike is 100% stock.
I think the white helmet was the right choice. I wonder if it will feel at all cooler than my black Shoei.
JustPassinThru, you nailed my biggest concern right on the head. Only the severe sun/heat bit applies to me really, and I don't see replacing it any more often than every 4 or maybe 3 years, but it could get pricey. If I get 36 months out of it I'll have spent about $42/month.
I'll definitely be giving it a thorough write-up on here so the curious can live vicariously through my impulsive retail therapy!
As far as price is concerned, it hurt. I have a perfectly fine Shoei RF-1100, and it was another $300 for (a pair of) Bluetooth audio, and I had intended on buying an external clip-on HUD for it (the Nuviz, which seems dead in the water after many months of silence).
I'll find out the reality of the matter in July, but as far as fit is concerned they use Shoei as their comparison for how to order the correct size. Similarly to the RF-1100 it's a single-size shell with different foam inserts available.
In terms of buying a helmet instead of farkles, I'm too OCD to modify anything. I added obligatory RLETs (I think I was even the first on here to call them by their acronym) and for a few weeks I had 2014 side panels on, but aside from that my bike is 100% stock.
I think the white helmet was the right choice. I wonder if it will feel at all cooler than my black Shoei.
JustPassinThru, you nailed my biggest concern right on the head. Only the severe sun/heat bit applies to me really, and I don't see replacing it any more often than every 4 or maybe 3 years, but it could get pricey. If I get 36 months out of it I'll have spent about $42/month.
I'll definitely be giving it a thorough write-up on here so the curious can live vicariously through my impulsive retail therapy!