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Zayn
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 07:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thought this was hilarious


weird helmet position
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Hogzilla
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maybe it fit best this way?! ; )
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Dosmie
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Had to protect that nose.
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Illbuell
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





As far as new helmets heres a nice one. Ordered mine yesterday.
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Zayn
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

really nice, me likes!!
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Illbuell
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 09:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://rideicon.com/variant.jsp
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 09:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Won't the visor make a lot of turbulence at speed?
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Illbuell
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 09:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ill let you know but a wouldn't think so.
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Thereconscout
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 09:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

look like a euro bubble with a moto cross visor
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Lastonetherebuys
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I saw that helmet on their website when it first came out, I think once it comes time to replace mine I might be looking at Icon I have come to love most of their product
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Carbonbigfoot
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

SUOMY all the way. Best helmet ever.

R
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Redliner172
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Some people buy helmets for the graphics, I buy Icon cause it saved my noggin once already in a high side. Can't think of a better reason not to go back. Insurance replaced my helmet with the Domain Decay. If you decide to go Icon, the higher end helmet liners fit 7,000% better than than the alliance series.

Suomy, Shoei and ARAI = AWESOME but can get really pricey.
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Redliner172
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not saying that you bought helmet for graphics....just a general statement.
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Lastonetherebuys
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

suomy are great helmets but my head won't fit them one size hurts as soon as i get it on and the next size up is way to big
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Everybody has a different shaped head bone. That's a fact. You can stuff a square peg into an oval hole. Well you can...but either the peg or the hole is going to be complaining : D

Arai fits me and HJC fits me so I keep going back to what I know. I like the Icon styling...would be perfect for some Cosplay at a Manga festival.

JK. Look forward to your review Ill.
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Rockstarblast1
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I saw that and thought it was a dirt helmet with a face shield that's cool
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Kaotikevo
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 02:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

lol, complaining hole,...............••••
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



I kind of like the Robot Skeleton Army look.


But the voracious alien look isn't too bad.
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Buellblastrider
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my new one. $450 for $220


has pinlocks. amazing wind protection. very light. i now have a dark shield on it
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Illbuell
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Carbon nice and light
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Sportbikermed
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I haven't tried many different helmets but I have a Scorpion EXO400 and it's really comfortable on my head and it held up well in my recent crash. If my insurance will replace it I will go back with another Scorpion. Anyone know if insurance covers leather jackets too?
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Hogzilla
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am guessing it would depend on your policy, but it could fall under "accessories?" If you have a good agent, they could give you tips on how to bury it in the coverage.

What kind of jacket did you have? Always like to see what works (or doesn't) in an accident.
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Froggy
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

Anyone know if insurance covers leather jackets too?




Progressive comes with $3000 standard in coverage for your gear + accessories. You would have to check the details of your coverage to see what you got.
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Justa4banger
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Progressive comes with $3000 standard in coverage for your gear + accessories. You would have to check the details of your coverage to see what you got."

I imagine they should. when i got a quote from progressive that wanted just over 3k/yr for full maxxed coverage... for me and the 1125..

Geico was more reasonable..

Back to the thread......... i had a Army buddy that was called dark helmet since he put his helmet on backwards and then spent 30 mins trying to find the NVG mount... When the other crew member couldn't find it either, they turned the lights on (were flying at night), fell down laughin, corrected the helmet mistake, installed the NVG's and have been teasing him ever since...He's an E-7 now i believe, maybe E-8 and his nickname is Dark helmet
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Hogzilla
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 08:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good nicknames come earned. That's a damn good one.
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Redliner172
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Only covers helmets cause they are meant for one time use only. Not jackets. I just got State Farm to get me a new helmet after the wreck and they would not cover the jacket. I dont know about progressive.

What I do know about progressive is they wanted to charge me 900 a month. Yes, thats 14,400 a year for full coverage. State Farm full coverage for me is 80 a month with a now 500 deductible.

Maybe they do cover jackets but I wasnt about to pay their premiums to find out.
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Westmoorenerd
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

More like $10,800 for a year?
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Sportbikermed
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hogzilla: It's a full leather jacket from "6th Gear". Extremely comfortable jacket. Has a zip-out liner, vented sleeves and sides, padded elbows, shoulders, chest, abdomen, and back, and reflective piping on chest and back. Best of all it was only $200. Will definitely buy another one like it. Haven't seen it yet so don't know how it held up but it sure saved me. Will let you know how much damage it suffered tomorrow.
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Illbuell
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My newest helmet. ICON Infernal


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Hogzilla
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sportbikermed, good to know. Glad to see it did it's job. Get to feeling better quick!
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