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07-14-2009, 05:30 PM | #1 |
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webbikeworld seems to be the best out there for helmets right now. Their helmet weight/shape page is pretty useful for seeing if a helmet will fit right. I've learned that I'm an Oval and need to avoid Round.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...et-weights.htm |
07-14-2009, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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I just bought an X-11 at CycleGear. They told me I can ride with the helmet for 7 days and return it as long as it's in new condition. I'll go for a ride later tonight and see how it goes.
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07-14-2009, 08:00 PM | #3 | |
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It's odd really, I've been thinking I was more of an oval fit all this time and from the look of how they're classifying most of the helmets that have fit me, I'm actually a round?!
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07-14-2009, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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I've always thought HJC helmets fitted me pretty well until I started trying on a bunch at CycleGear and realized just how loose the HJC was around my cheeks and firm against my forehead. They are round and that's exactly how you'd expect an oval head to feel.
I can confirm that my old RF-1000 was defective. This X-11 is no louder at city street speeds than my HJC and around 40 mph it's noticeably quieter (this is WITH all the vents open). I'll get it on the highway tomorrow and see how the venting and noise is at 70. |
07-14-2009, 10:05 PM | #5 | |
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It does press a bit on my forehead... not really uncomfortably, but it leaves pressure marks (thanks receding hairline). I'm not looking to replace it just yet, but I'll definitely shop around and try some other shell types when I get ready to.
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07-14-2009, 10:53 PM | #6 | |
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07-14-2009, 11:04 PM | #7 |
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That is a really cool site! It also explains why my Arai fit but was never tight around my face really. The Q2 is Round and the Shoei X-11 is oval. I never knew this was how they classified helmets I hate to admit....
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07-15-2009, 10:03 AM | #8 |
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07-15-2009, 09:10 PM | #9 |
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My findings:
Having ridden a few miles in the X-11, I can say it's about as quiet as my HJC. The fit, of course, is much better. I didn't notice the venting even though I made it a point to open every vent. The aerodynamics at freeway speeds are awesome. The weight is reasonably light. The shield changing system is a million times better than the crappy HJC system. It's definitely better than my HJC but is it 3x better ($200 vs $600)... That is the question. |
07-16-2009, 12:41 AM | #10 | |
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Just FYI if you're looking to save a few bucks. |
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