helmets

Arai Corsair

I voted Arai(current) and KBC(prolly my next helmet). I would love to have another Arai, but more than likely, I won't be able to afford it. I think I've found a good deal on a KBC, so more than likely, that's what I will be going with.

I have quite a collection of helmets - for bikes, boats, cars.

I mainly use a Shoei X-11, or my favorite a KBC VR-1 (kevlar, comfortable for my big grape, and light). SO these are the ones I voted.

If any of you guys need helmets I can get them for a decent price in Japan. I bought a Hayden rep. Arai for about $360. The price is a little higher right now but still pretty reasonable. The X-11's aren't bad either but the fit is slightly different for the US model, but it still fits me good.

I own an Arai Astral. and a Scorpion. My first season with the ARAI, had a corsair for a bit but that seemed to fall apart on me so it went back the Astral shape fits better anyhow.. :beer:

I've have my Corsair for a year ($280 brand new, thanks Ebay.) Oddly enough my roommate picked upa 675 last weekend and The Motorcycle Shop was having a 50% sale on their Arai's. We picked up two more.

Those of you using KBC.....what do you think? Price, quality, fit, etc.....

APtech77 said:

Those of you using KBC.....what do you think? Price, quality, fit, etc.....

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Great helmets.They were the best prices when they came on the scene,but their popularity has hiked up what you`ll pay now.

APtech77 said:

Those of you using KBC.....what do you think? Price, quality, fit, etc.....

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I have a round head, so the KBCs fit me better than other helmets - especially Arai.

My favorite helmet ever is the KBC VR-1 (in smoked chrome). It is light Kevlar, fits well, decently quiet, good airflow, cheap, and looks good. So they quit making it. :violent1:

I actually like it better than my Shoei X-11.

The latest KBCs fit even better. I just bought a FFR (flip front) and I'm impressed with it so far - the airflow seems even better than the VR-1. But there is no under-chin block for cold weather riding (due to the flip front), but I have other helmets for that.

I also had a VR-1 and Liked it... even had a spare lens or 2 problem was the interior didn't take a wash so well and disintegrated...


Devi want a light smoked shield for a VR-1?

Found the KBC Airborne 2 cheep and I do like it. Now, I have a plane old HJC CS-12. Figured I did not need to drop $300-600 on a new bucket.. :-\

Catahoulabulldog said:

Devi want a light smoked shield for a VR-1?

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SURE!

Mine washes fine. Just don't tumble dry.

Just to stir the pot, though I'm sure most everyone has read this.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/

For the record I'm wearing a Scorpion EXO 700. Not because I think it's the best helmet available (it is pretty good) but because my local track requires Snell 2005 or better.

I really want one of those US Military Helicopter helmets they're talking about. :horse:

Icon Domain Decay in Gray

KBC Wolf in Smoked Chrome

Scorpion EXO1000 matte black
Think I found my new helmet. Scorpion guys, what do you think of your buckets and which model do you have?

old one is HJC CL-12....just won the Shoei RF Diabolic 2 opcorn: