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Old 03-12-2008, 12:24 PM   #21
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just found an interesting link
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...lmet-noise.htm

about halfway down they have mp3's of the different helmets. I listened to the AGV then the Suomy, both seemed like alot, then the Icon Mainframe...it seemed whisper quiet in comparison
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Old 03-12-2008, 12:27 PM   #22
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just found an interesting link
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...lmet-noise.htm

about halfway down they have mp3's of the different helmets. I listened to the AGV then the Suomy, both seemed like alot, then the Icon Mainframe...it seemed whisper quiet in comparison
my gf's helmet was the Icon Mainframe and she seemed happy with it. At least as happy as a bitch like that can be!
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Old 03-12-2008, 12:28 PM   #23
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my gf's helmet was the Icon Mainframe and she seemed happy with it. At least as happy as a bitch like that can be!
Hey, if they aren't bitching I'm assuming they are happy
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Old 03-12-2008, 12:42 PM   #24
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Hey, if they aren't bitching I'm assuming they are happy
Truth! FYI in the past,I've heard that Icon has had some quality issues, things falling off etc. I think that they've addressed then now and I haven't had any probs with this helmet but admittantly,it hasn't been used much. Just FYI. Oh and to ad to the mix,I bought one of those Sparx helmets before I left Mi. My buddy at the dealership sold it to me with a 2nd shield for $80 so I figured why not? It's actually not bad,it's comfortable for me anyway, light and resonably quiet,although I'm afraid that peace will come with a cost this Summer when it's hotter. I'll always be an Arai fan but these new "cheapo" helmet companys (Scorpion,Sparx,AFX,etc) have definitely come a long way imho!
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Old 03-12-2008, 01:48 PM   #25
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In the past year ICON gear has really stepped up their quality and protection levels. I did some work with Parts Unlimited last spring and learned quite a bit about them, past and present. While they still put alot of emphasis on looks, they are def moving fast as far as catching up quality wise.

On that note, my ICON Mainframe Legion helmet held up remarkably well when I went down. The witness to my head hitting the pavement swore my helmet should have been cracked right down the middle, but other than a slight concussion from the sheer force of impact, I had no injuries and the helmet was rashed to hell and back but no cracks at all. I would def rec. an ICON in the future.
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Old 03-12-2008, 03:00 PM   #26
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In the past year ICON gear has really stepped up their quality and protection levels. I did some work with Parts Unlimited last spring and learned quite a bit about them, past and present. While they still put alot of emphasis on looks, they are def moving fast as far as catching up quality wise.

On that note, my ICON Mainframe Legion helmet held up remarkably well when I went down. The witness to my head hitting the pavement swore my helmet should have been cracked right down the middle, but other than a slight concussion from the sheer force of impact, I had no injuries and the helmet was rashed to hell and back but no cracks at all. I would def rec. an ICON in the future.
Well there ya go!
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Old 03-12-2008, 03:40 PM   #27
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Had an avg 3 years ago!! It was nice until it got ran over by a truck!!
~But I still say ICON FTW!!!
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Old 03-12-2008, 03:42 PM   #28
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Had an avg 3 years ago!! It was nice until it got ran over by a truck!!
~But I still say ICON FTW!!!
Doesn't surprise me......
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Old 03-12-2008, 03:55 PM   #29
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In the past year ICON gear has really stepped up their quality and protection levels. I did some work with Parts Unlimited last spring and learned quite a bit about them, past and present. While they still put alot of emphasis on looks, they are def moving fast as far as catching up quality wise.

On that note, my ICON Mainframe Legion helmet held up remarkably well when I went down. The witness to my head hitting the pavement swore my helmet should have been cracked right down the middle, but other than a slight concussion from the sheer force of impact, I had no injuries and the helmet was rashed to hell and back but no cracks at all. I would def rec. an ICON in the future.
So Icon vs Scorpion you vote Icon, huh?
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So Icon vs Scorpion you vote Icon, huh?
hmmm, well, I cant say I have a preference for one over the other honestly...

I KNOW for a fact ICON held up well when I wrecked...i LOVED the design on it, because while it was a lil busy, it was perfect for my style...

I have no experience on how the Scorpion will hold up in a wreck (and hopefully never will ), but for my everyday needs so far it has been fantastic.

I would go either way...
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