Shoei rf1100

[JEEPRUSTY]

I got over my sticker shock and dropped $450 on one of these today.
It was the only helmet I tired that was comfortable on my XXL skull.
Everything else seems to have been made for a person with a tiny shoebox shaped head. You knew the cheap ones were garbage before trying them so I an my sore ears gave up.

I have a round skull and this thing fits perfectly no uncomfortable pressure points. Finish is superb like all things Japanese.

Nice lining and weird vent things which I never had before.
I was driving a long time before I put down the visor.
I grew accustomed to not using my old one because it was scratched. Force of habit is strong yes?

Anyways what they say about getting what you pay for is true about this helemet. I was getting scared that only the 7-800 price range would suit my princess and the pea cranium.

Oh and new helmet smell is fabulous. it is so much nicer than the death smell of an old helmet.

 

[Guest]

I got my RF1100 last summer , and I love it, great helmet

 

[Charlie G]

I picked up one just before Christmas. Only have used it on a few short rides but will put it to the test tomarrow. I like so far.

cg

 

[gs scott]

After 26 years with my trusty Vetter helmet, I finally broke down and bought a RF-1000 last year. Amazing - what a difference.

 

[bluewool]

I looked at the RF1100 and liked it very much, it fit me better than the QWEST, but still knocked my forehead a bit. I think either way I would have had to order thinner cheek pads. My current Shoei is 17, so it's time to go. Oh and the fabulous world of pinlock visors, who knew!?

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

I looked at the RF1100 and liked it very much, it fit me better than the QWEST, but still knocked my forehead a bit. I think either way I would have had to order thinner cheek pads. My current Shoei is 17, so it's time to go. Oh and the fabulous world of pinlock visors, who knew!?

What is a pinlock visor?

I am trying to read the manual and figure this locking mechanism. The translation is beautiful like the japanese of old.

 

[bluewool]

I thought they came standard on the RF1100, but I may be looking at a euro site. Anyway here is a pinlock usa site. http://www.pinlockusa.net/

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

nary a pinlock to be seen.
Interesting double shield though.
Now I'm sad.

 

[bluewool]

ha. I wouldn't be sad with that helmet pinlock or not. Perhaps when the visor scratches and you wish to not simply ride with it open (ha) a pinlock replacement would be in order?

What colour did you pick up?

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

ha. I wouldn't be sad with that helmet pinlock or not. Perhaps when the visor scratches and you wish to not simply ride with it open (ha) a pinlock replacement would be in order?

What colour did you pick up?

Went with the matte black. They did not have any nice solids that would fit me and I refuse to wear a clown helmet on anything but a clown painted bike.