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Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by TIMMYDUCK View Post
    I feel the Shoei’s are easily worth the money at 600 , justifying the paint job for the 300 extra is up to you .
    The plain is on sale for $700 I guess, no XL

    https://www.motosport.com/shoei-xfourteen-helmet

    So 179 for the pretty colors

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I loved Bell and Nexx when I was racing. Just checked some pricing. Yup. Insane af

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    And I like a tinted shhield so tack another $80 on any one of these fuckers. So much for my 4-500 ish budget

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by TIMMYDUCK View Post
    I feel the Shoei’s are easily worth the money at 600 , justifying the paint job for the 300 extra is up to you .
    my fancy paint job Icon Bug Chucker only cost $225 totalIs it just me or are helmet prices crazy?-icon_variant_pro_bug_chucker_helmet_1__59230-jpg

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by golden chicken View Post
    I imagine they are also not marked DOT, which probably matters unless you're on the track.
    from Shoei's website

    Important Notice Sales and shipping of Shoei® helmets manufactured for markets other than the United States (and thus not satisfying the specific United States Department of Transportation requirements FMVSS-218) into the United States violates applicable United States Federal law and related regulations. For riders in States that have helmet requirements, failure to wear a motorcycle helmet satisfying Federal DOT standards constitutes a violation of applicable State law.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    my fancy paint job Icon Bug Chucker only cost $225 totalIs it just me or are helmet prices crazy?-icon_variant_pro_bug_chucker_helmet_1__59230-jpg
    Lol. Is it any good? I was going to pick it up as my new spare just on looks alone.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I'm leaning toward a plain black Shoei RF-1400 for $579...

    https://www.motosport.com/shoei-rf14...A074-X002-Y005

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by boosten lebaron View Post
    Lol. Is it any good? I was going to pick it up as my new spare just on looks alone.
    a bit on the heavy side, I bought mine as a gag, turned out to be my best fitting and mot importantly best venting helmet I ever had, my eyeglasses do not fog at all, don't have to crack the visor like every other helmet I have when I come to a stop. The peak doesn't catch the wind, helmet is supposedly designed in a wind tunnel

    the only negative is the weight for a long day of riding

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    a bit on the heavy side, I bought mine as a gag, turned out to be my best fitting and mot importantly best venting helmet I ever had, my eyeglasses do not fog at all, don't have to crack the visor like every other helmet I have when I come to a stop. The peak doesn't catch the wind, helmet is supposedly designed in a wind tunnel

    the only negative is the weight for a long day of riding
    Sounds perfect for me. Where did you get it?

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by xrocket21 View Post
    I'm leaning toward a plain black Shoei RF-1400 for $579...
    did you check MotorcycleCloseouts? (this link is filtered to $0 - $400 full face street)

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by boosten lebaron View Post
    Sounds perfect for me. Where did you get it?
    I actually don't remember, one of the on-line sellers, Revzilla maybe, do a search for the Icon Bug Chucker, don't think the make it anymore, limited sizes available now.

    this site comes up for lowest price, don't know if the vendor is trustworthy tho

    https://www.icon-sale.com/icon-varia...hucker-helmet/

    Features:
    Handcrafted composite shell
    Includes Clear and RST Red fog-free Precision Optics Face Shields
    Five-piece moisture-wicking HydraDry liner
    Interchangeable HydraDry liners provide greater amount of fitment combinations
    Low-profile vents throughout the shell
    Sculpted neck roll reduces jacket/suit interference
    Wind tunnel tested and refined anti-lift visor
    Integrated chin EPS air channels reduce shield fogging
    Removable chin curtain
    Internal speaker pockets work with Icon’s R.A.U. Bluetooth device
    World Standard, meets DOT FMVSS 218 (US), ECE 22-05 (EUROPE), & PSC (JAPAN) Helmet Safety Standards
    Does not ship with PSC certification stickers unless purchased from an authorized dealer in that country

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    You’re built like me but bigger, that means you have a Shoei head. Bell and Arai and others all make great helmets, Shoei is what fits me best. I have an RF1400 and an RF1100 before that, great helmets. Wouldn’t recommend the X-Fourteen really, it’s just lighter and has fancier aero…race track stuff.

    If you’re not sure on fitment, go to Seacoast. They’re super good at fitting helmets. Name drop some dudes from here and you’ll probably get a “racer discount.” They took a nice % off the RF-1400 I bought there last year. FWIW, I went there to buy a Bell Race Star…they didn’t fit me right.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by loudbeard View Post
    You’re built like me but bigger, that means you have a Shoei head. Bell and Arai and others all make great helmets, Shoei is what fits me best. I have an RF1400 and an RF1100 before that, great helmets. Wouldn’t recommend the X-Fourteen really, it’s just lighter and has fancier aero…race track stuff.

    If you’re not sure on fitment, go to Seacoast. They’re super good at fitting helmets. Name drop some dudes from here and you’ll probably get a “racer discount.” They took a nice % off the RF-1400 I bought there last year. FWIW, I went there to buy a Bell Race Star…they didn’t fit me right.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I have a big squash and HJCs always do the trick. May not be fancy enough for you..

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by Gixxer View Post
    I have a big squash and HJCs always do the trick. May not be fancy enough for you..
    my fishhead Icon is heavy, but every HJC I've tried on has been even heavier

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    my fishhead Icon is heavy, but every HJC I've tried on has been even heavier
    I literally thought Derry Cycle was going to have to butter my head up like in Full House to get me out of an Icon. So I assumed they’re more oval.

    Never noticed weight on any helmet..

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I swear Ryan is a secret member of this forum.

    https://youtu.be/ecjBtn3Q02g

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by Gixxer View Post
    I literally thought Derry Cycle was going to have to butter my head up like in Full House to get me out of an Icon. So I assumed they’re more oval.

    Never noticed weight on any helmet..
    it is a tight squeeze putting the fishhead on and off, yes they are more oval, one of my past helmets was an Arai Signet, also a Shoei TZR

    weight is really only noticed after a long day of riding

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Ordered an RF-1400 monday and got it thursday for $580!

    Just got an email right now its on sale at revzilla for $522

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...rf-1400-helmet

    God damnit

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    HJC RPHA 11 Pro is $440 in flat colors.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by xrocket21 View Post
    Ordered an RF-1400 monday and got it thursday for $580!

    Just got an email right now its on sale at revzilla for $522

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...rf-1400-helmet

    God damnit
    One thing about RMATV/MC: I’ve purchased stuff from them before and weeks or MONTHS later I’ve gotten refund emails from them because the item went on sale weeks later, so they just forwarded the refund on to me. Pretty legit

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Damn, I got mine from motosport.com

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Technically I should replace my Shoei RF due to it's age. Shoei helmets fit me really well so kind of want to stick with the brand. I also want to get a Cardo Bluetooth device for receiving phone calls while riding. My job has oncall responsibilities and the weekends I'm on call, I don't ride which is bumming me out. Getting a Cardo allows me to ride whenever I want and don't have to worry about missing a call. I could by the Cardo now but the thing is, I don't really want to mount it in my old helmet since the adhesives are a one time use only.

    Little off topic......

    I know the other option would be to mount cell phone to handlebars and just keep an eye out for missed calls on the screen. Yea I know you can get dampeners to prevent damage to the lens stabilization mechanism. The thing is, it's still going to experience some high frequency vibrations, it doesn't 100% eliminate it. For peace of mind, I'd prefer not to mount and keep phone in pocket.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    You can get Sena replacement mount kits pretty cheap, Cardo doesn't have a similar option?

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I’ve only got experience with Sena, but it’s just double-sided tape to mount the unit to the side of the helmet, and adhesive-backed velcro to attach the speakers to the ear pockets. Oh, they are special shapes, big whoop. Just do it already, quit wasting riding time.

    Edit: if you wanted the official Cardo double sided tape, it’s $18 https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...eecom-series-p

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