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marko138
10-18-2008, 04:36 PM
I went to try on some lids today before work. I planned on buying online. I found a good price and wanted to verify sizing. I'm glad I did b/c Suomy changed their sizing a little bit. I woulda bought the wrong size.


Anyway...I went to the local Ducati shop. They sell Suomy and Arai. Well...the were having a massive sale on Suomy lids. So I walked out with a new one.

Suomy Vandal 155. I like it. Bought a mirrored shield too. They didn't have dark smoke in stock. I like mirror better but they scratch super easy.


Enough blabbing...on with the pics:
Dnyce
10-18-2008, 04:46 PM
nice



actually-on second look, it looks kinda "famous stars and straps"-y

how much ?
Mrs. Colleen
10-18-2008, 04:47 PM
Can't go wrong with stars! :dthumb:
marko138
10-18-2008, 04:50 PM
Can't go wrong with stars! :dthumb:
Nope, you sure can't.
Cutty72
10-18-2008, 08:10 PM
nice buy marko
Amber Lamps
10-18-2008, 08:30 PM
Brother that is one crazy,cool looking helmet! Nice lid! Um being nosey but how much?
marko138
10-18-2008, 08:59 PM
Brother that is one crazy,cool looking helmet! Nice lid! Um being nosey but how much?
I got it for $250
Amber Lamps
10-18-2008, 09:19 PM
I got it for $250

Get the FUCK out of here!!! Good deal!
marko138
10-18-2008, 09:23 PM
Get the FUCK out of here!!! Good deal!
Seriously. They were 30% off. He gave me 30% off the mirror shield too. I had to buy it at that price.
Antwanny
10-18-2008, 10:20 PM
nice helmet
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marko138
10-18-2008, 10:22 PM
nice helmet
Thanks man.
PiZdETS
10-18-2008, 11:25 PM
Hell of a good deal and a badass lid to boot. Nicely done sir.
dReWpY
10-18-2008, 11:54 PM
how does it compare to the other suomy you had? did you have a spec 1 ?
marko138
10-19-2008, 12:01 AM
how does it compare to the other suomy you had? did you have a spec 1 ?
I had the 'old' Vandal...the Ventura. I think the Ventura was actually more comfortable. But the shield sucked. Didn't lock. Venting looks better on this one.
azoomm
10-19-2008, 12:20 AM
I had the 'old' Vandal...the Ventura. I think the Ventura was actually more comfortable. But the shield sucked. Didn't lock. Venting looks better on this one.

Venting is a TON better - we were laughing about the fact that my eyelashes move with the shield down :lol: I love the dzus-like connectors for the shield though!!! You know the entire interior comes out :)
DLIT
10-19-2008, 05:29 AM
Solid.
Gas Man
10-19-2008, 08:40 AM
Nice looking for sure and great price.

Hows it handle at highway speed?
Amber Lamps
10-19-2008, 12:29 PM
Nice looking for sure and great price.

Hows it handle at highway speed?

I was wondering that too looking at those "spoilers"....I bet that it's wicked stable at speed!
JoJoYZF
10-19-2008, 12:48 PM
Thats a sick helmet man. I love the look and the price is awesome.
NEW469
10-19-2008, 01:49 PM
:drool: nice lid
t-homo
10-19-2008, 01:54 PM
Looks nice man. Pretty interesting design.
marko138
10-19-2008, 04:07 PM
Venting is a TON better - we were laughing about the fact that my eyelashes move with the shield down :lol: I love the dzus-like connectors for the shield though!!! You know the entire interior comes out :)

Yeah I just read the book that came with it. Alot of nice features on it.

Nice looking for sure and great price.

Hows it handle at highway speed?

No clue...haven't had it on the bike yet. Waiting for new shift lever to come.
jeeps84
10-19-2008, 04:15 PM
:dthumb:Looks good.
marko138
10-19-2008, 04:20 PM
Thanks brutha. Here's a sweet HDR pic Ebbs did of it:
DLIT
10-19-2008, 05:12 PM
Nice looking for sure and great price.

Hows it handle at highway speed?

That's a good question. I can come out of a tuck at 140 and my X11 stays put! There's no shaking around or anything, as long as it's not a real windy day. How's the Suomy?
marko138
10-19-2008, 05:19 PM
The old one was fine...hopefully this will be the same.
jalaan1
10-19-2008, 08:49 PM
nice lid, and even nicer price.
Trip
10-19-2008, 08:50 PM
I like that lid, pretty sweet design.
marko138
10-19-2008, 08:51 PM
I like that lid, pretty sweet design.
The Vandal doesn't have the selection of graphics that the Spec 1R's have...I liked this one and the Bayliss. The Bayliss they didn't have...so the choice was easy.
Mr Lefty
10-19-2008, 09:31 PM
I like that lid, pretty sweet design.

ya know... I've always liked the more subtle designs... but more and more I like the crazy shit...
marko138
10-19-2008, 09:38 PM
ya know... I've always liked the more subtle designs... but more and more I like the crazy shit...
I'm into the wild shit. I always wanted this:


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2007_Suomy_Extreme_Gambler_Replica_Helmet_Gambler. jpg
Mr Lefty
10-19-2008, 10:28 PM
yeah more and more i'm getting into those helmets...
JoJoYZF
10-19-2008, 10:33 PM
I'm into the wild shit. I always wanted this:


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2007_Suomy_Extreme_Gambler_Replica_Helmet_Gambler. jpg

Thats a bad ass helmet. Im like ebbs, my first 2 were pretty tame designs but I think the next ones gonna have to be crazier.
marko138
10-19-2008, 10:34 PM
Get after it.
Amber Lamps
10-20-2008, 12:17 AM
What the fuck?!? Now we're into Suomy? Dammit,I'm off to EBay!!!
JoJoYZF
10-20-2008, 01:33 AM
What the fuck?!? Now we're into Suomy? Dammit,I'm off to EBay!!!

Man, youre definitely a helmet whore.
Rider
10-20-2008, 08:47 AM
Sweet lid Marko and that's one hell of a price.
marko138
10-20-2008, 09:30 AM
Sweet lid Marko and that's one hell of a price.
I like it alot. Thanks man.

What the fuck?!? Now we're into Suomy? Dammit,I'm off to EBay!!!
I tried eBay...found a sweet Spec 1 R gamble...but it wasn't prepared to buy just yet. Suomy's don't get quite the deals on eBay...at least not that I've seen.
Rider
10-20-2008, 09:34 AM
I tried eBay...found a sweet Spec 1 R gamble...but it wasn't prepared to buy just yet. Suomy's don't get quite the deals on eBay...at least not that I've seen.

Nope not yet anyway. I love the Spec 1 R Extreme Chief but there is no way in hell I'm spending nearly 700 bones on a lid.
marko138
10-20-2008, 09:35 AM
Nope not yet anyway. I love the Spec 1 R Extreme Chief but there is no way in hell I'm spending nearly 700 bones on a lid.
Exactly...thats why I have the Vandal and not the Extreme. Actually I'd love to spend 7 bills...but I just can't do it right now.
jalaan1
10-20-2008, 07:45 PM
same here Ebbs, i like the wild bright colored lid designs.
marko138
11-04-2008, 12:40 PM
Took the Buell out today. It was the first time since I low sided a few weeks ago. The last of the parts came in on Friday...installed yesterday...ride today.

This was also the first time I've had a chance to wear the new helmet on the bike.


I'm VERY impressed. This Suomy is INSANELY comfortable. Feels great. Air flow is EXCELLENT. With great air flow comes noise. This helmet is no exception. It's not bad when looking straight ahead. But when I turn my head I hear some whistling through the vents. No big deal really. I really like the air flow across the top of the head. In warm weather it'll feel great.

Now, I stopped and closed all the vents. Once moving again, the airflow was still substantial. I could still feel air going through the helmet...but the noise was gone.

Overall, I love the new lid. It feels great. It's well ventilated and weighs next to nothing. Love it.
t-homo
11-04-2008, 01:13 PM
That's awesome. Looks sick too.
marko138
11-04-2008, 01:31 PM
That's awesome. Looks sick too.
I like the looks alot. The theme goes good with the American made Buell.
jalaan1
11-04-2008, 09:48 PM
for the review.
marko138
11-05-2008, 08:53 AM
for the review.
Thanks man. I was really impressed with the feel of the helmet on the bike. And it looks awesome...way better than those shitty Shoei's.
JoJoYZF
11-05-2008, 09:44 AM
Thanks man. I was really impressed with the feel of the helmet on the bike. And it looks awesome...way better than those shitty Shoei's.

I do like a lot of the suomys look wise, especially compared to the 09 shoei design. I wish I would of found a suomy dealer before I bought my x11, Ive never tried one on before.
marko138
11-05-2008, 10:09 AM
I do like a lot of the suomys look wise, especially compared to the 09 shoei design. I wish I would of found a suomy dealer before I bought my x11, Ive never tried one on before.
You can probly find a killer deal on Suomy's if you're looking. I got this guy at 30% off.
JoJoYZF
11-05-2008, 11:22 AM
You can probly find a killer deal on Suomy's if you're looking. I got this guy at 30% off.

My next one wont be for at least another year or two. Ive only had my x11 since about april of this year.