Helmet Identification

**cbr_chick_nh** · 12-14-12, 02:15 AM

Does anyone know what this helmet is called? I'm trying to figure out how old it is and what MSRP is/was... Google is failing me tonight!
Any help would be great, thanks!

**OreoGaborio** · 12-14-12, 02:19 AM

That an RF1000? Don't recognize the paint scheme but that shape & diffuser look familiar.

**OreoGaborio** · 12-14-12, 02:21 AM

BOOYA!

https://www.leatherup.com/p/SHOEI-He...TC3/58195.html

Circa 2009.

Damn I'm good

**Drewski** · 12-14-12, 02:22 AM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/3388550175.html

This listed on EBay, no original sticker price though

**cbr_chick_nh** · 12-14-12, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

BOOYA!

https://www.leatherup.com/p/SHOEI-He...TC3/58195.html

Circa 2009.

Damn I'm good

WOW!
Amazing...

**cbr_chick_nh** · 12-14-12, 02:28 AM

So ... Would you buy a helmet from Craigslist? ... :/

**Drewski** · 12-14-12, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by cbr_chick_nh

So ... Would you buy a helmet from Craigslist? ... :/

No. A helmet is a pretty personal item in my opinion, for me it would be like buying used underwear off of Craigslist.

**cbr_chick_nh** · 12-14-12, 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by Drewski

No. A helmet is a pretty personal item in my opinion, for me it would be like buying used underwear off of Craigslist.

What if its fairly cheap - you're on an island... And you want to ride, have the opportunity, but no helmet... Does that change anything?
Besides - I'm sure people wear used underwear

**OreoGaborio** · 12-14-12, 02:34 AM

Eh... if it's in super good condition and very lightly worn, I MAY consider it, but only if it's a smokin deal.

**Drewski** · 12-14-12, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by cbr_chick_nh

What if its fairly cheap - you're on an island... And you want to ride, have the opportunity, but no helmet... Does that change anything?
Besides - I'm sure people wear used underwear

Still not enough to get me to buy something that someone else has sweated in for who only knows how many hours and put it on my head. If I'm on an island, I can probably find something else to do that would be just as much fun as riding in a used helmet

**OreoGaborio** · 12-14-12, 02:52 AM

Coconut

**DucDave** · 12-14-12, 05:56 AM

Aside from the size question (A poorly fitting helmet is better than no helmet at all. But a properly fitting helmet is far more effective) the question of age is also important. I would insist the seller disclose the date of manufacture. For track days and racing it must be no more than 5 years old. The belief is the expanded poly stirene begins to break down is is less effective. So, if it was manufactured in Jan of 2009 you'll only get 2 'legitimate' years out of it.

Other than that....what they said

**csmutty** · 12-14-12, 09:02 AM

I'd buy a new one. There must be a shop on said island.

**G21forme** · 12-14-12, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by cbr_chick_nh

I'm sure people wear used underwear

I do it all the time, I have a medium rf1000 and a rf1100 if you want yup try them on.

**obsolete** · 12-14-12, 09:19 AM

Aside from the other persons head issue, not knowing how they cared for it is an issue for me.

**SRTie4k** · 12-14-12, 09:27 AM

How do you care for a helmet, other than not dropping it? I assume a good washing of the pads is all that is needed to remove any stink that a helmet might have, but what else could you possibly take care of?

**csmutty** · 12-14-12, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by SRTie4k

How do you care for a helmet, other than not dropping it? I assume a good washing of the pads is all that is needed to remove any stink that a helmet might have, but what else could you possibly take care of?

I think dropping is what they are referring to.

**GingahNinjah** · 12-14-12, 09:34 AM

I just picked up a barely used (seller said it didnt fit well) Vector 2 off of ebay for $165 shipped id call that a WIN!!!

**Garandman** · 12-14-12, 09:40 AM

The manufacturing date is on the helmet - on Arai it's on the chin strap. On the Shoei I have it's on a label inside the helmet.

**obsolete** · 12-14-12, 09:46 AM

Dropping it, washing it, modifications, using harsh chemicals to clean it... lots of unknown things.

Originally Posted by SRTie4k

How do you care for a helmet, other than not dropping it? I assume a good washing of the pads is all that is needed to remove any stink that a helmet might have, but what else could you possibly take care of?

**cbr_chick_nh** · 12-14-12, 10:11 AM

Yea - it was just a thought - now it's passed --- lol no helmet!

Thanks everyone!

**Awesome** · 12-14-12, 11:31 AM

In Japan, creepy dudes will pay huge money to have your used underwear. Maybe you could sell them some to cover the cost of the helmet?

I've bought some lightly used after a good inspection and more heavily used for some lady friends. Most can be hand washed or dishwasher washed if the helmet if the helmet is structurally good.

**GingahNinjah** · 12-14-12, 11:56 AM

i am not too concerned cuz after i get this helm in im gonna bring it to work with me, throw on a lead apron and check the whole thing out in the Flouroscopy xray room here at work. perks of working on medical equipment and xray rooms. lol

**cbr_chick_nh** · 12-14-12, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Awesome

I've bought some lightly used after a good inspection and more heavily used for some lady friends. Most can be hand washed or dishwasher washed if the helmet if the helmet is structurally good.

Not gonna lie - when I read this - I seriously thought you were talking about underwear. Thanks for the laugh

In regards to the helmet - I'm not buying one here. I'm looking into a new one though

it's time.

**DZircher** · 12-15-12, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by cbr_chick_nh

Not gonna lie - when I read this - I seriously thought you were talking about underwear. Thanks for the laugh

In regards to the helmet - I'm not buying one here. I'm looking into a new one though

it's time.

Me too, I had to read it a few times before I was absolutely certain. Then I just laughed my ass off!

-Diz

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