Happy B-day to me... got a new helmet

thirdgenlxi · 12-20-2009, 03:07 PM

Yup... I was due. Got this the day before my B-day as a lil gift to myself, hahah. Got to wear it for a whole 2 days before I went down the other day, lol. Luckily though my head never touched the ground so it didn't get a scratch on it, thank god, lol. My beloved Shoei RF-1000, which I still loved to death, after 4 years and 147,000 miles of use, it was just plain wore out. The cheek pads were compressed, the upper liner was coming apart, vents were starting to stick, rear spoiler was coming off (had to epoxy it back on awhile back, lol), seal around the visor leaked when it rained, not to mention both original visors had their fair share of scratches and rock dings, haha. Still though it held up fantastic given the amount of use it got. I didn't even realize how much mine had worn until I went and tried on a brand new RF-1000 of the same size and it was a night and day difference.

I was going back and forth between another RF or trying something else. I had originally decided to just get another RF-1000 since they're all on clearance now for a pretty good price, and went to buy the one I wanted and it had sold already, and no more. So I went with this one instead, as they were about the same price: Scorpion EXO-1000 RPM

One of the many very cool features of this helmet... inflatable cheek pads. It's like a custom fit no matter what you're wearing on your head

Another very cool feature.... built in internal tinted flip down visor. There's a little lever on the left side you just bump it and it flips right down or back up. Works very well too!

It doesn't go all the way down, but it's plenty to keep the sun out of your eyes, and you can still see your gauges clearly

It also has the Everclear fog free visor which works quite well, although I will say even though it doesn't fog at all, it does get moisture buildup and just turns wet, which isn't always much better, lol. The flip down visor is also fog free as well. I also like the permanent cloth chin guard to keep the cold air from going up onto my face. Works alot better than the mesh one on the Shoei's

Overall, I really like it!! Only got to wear it for 2 days, but it's very snug yet still very comfortable, and believe it or not, ALOT quieter than my RF-1000 was. Not the lightest there is but definitely not terrible either. I think I'll be happy with it

tached1000rr · 12-20-2009, 04:54 PM

I like it, nice looking helmet.

Cutty72 · 12-20-2009, 05:09 PM

Is the fit the same as the RF-1000? I'm about due for a new one myself.

thirdgenlxi · 12-20-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Is the fit the same as the RF-1000? I'm about due for a new one myself.

Yea they're pretty close... I know with my head shape most helmets either fit great or they don't fit at all. It may just be because this one is still new, but it feels a tiny bit tighter around the forehead area, but not much.... nothing that causes any discomfort or anything. One of the biggest differences I've noticed between the two is the Scorpion is more narrow towards the bottom, around your neck area. It's great once it's on cuz it makes for a more snug fit and quieter with windnoise and whatnot, but getting it on and off can be a chore over the ears, whereas the Shoei would just slip right on and off. That very well may have been because it was so worn too, though... who knows. I've only had this one for 2 days so I'm sure it'll break in some in that area and feel better soon

Gas Man · 12-20-2009, 08:59 PM

That is badass man!

But why did you buy the kph version?

thirdgenlxi · 12-20-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

That is badass man!

But why did you buy the kph version?

Thanks!!

As far as I know, that's the only version there is. Kinda struck me as a little odd too, but I never saw one that was any different

HurricaneHeather · 12-21-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenlxi

Yea they're pretty close... ]

That's weird. My husband claims that the RF-1000 fits him horribly, but he says that the EXO 1000 will be his next lid because he loved the way it fit.

I think it's too heavy, but has some cool features in it for sure.

racedoll · 12-21-2009, 10:01 PM

Very nice. Pretty cool that they make "pump" helmets. Now we just need to get you the shoes to match.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

marko138 · 12-24-2009, 10:48 AM

I can't see that picture, but Happy Birthday.

12-20-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
thirdgenlxi They call me a ride whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mills River, NC Moto: 2004 CBR 600 F4i Posts: 353	Happy B-day to me... got a new helmet Yup... I was due. Got this the day before my B-day as a lil gift to myself, hahah. Got to wear it for a whole 2 days before I went down the other day, lol. Luckily though my head never touched the ground so it didn't get a scratch on it, thank god, lol. My beloved Shoei RF-1000, which I still loved to death, after 4 years and 147,000 miles of use, it was just plain wore out. The cheek pads were compressed, the upper liner was coming apart, vents were starting to stick, rear spoiler was coming off (had to epoxy it back on awhile back, lol), seal around the visor leaked when it rained, not to mention both original visors had their fair share of scratches and rock dings, haha. Still though it held up fantastic given the amount of use it got. I didn't even realize how much mine had worn until I went and tried on a brand new RF-1000 of the same size and it was a night and day difference. I was going back and forth between another RF or trying something else. I had originally decided to just get another RF-1000 since they're all on clearance now for a pretty good price, and went to buy the one I wanted and it had sold already, and no more. So I went with this one instead, as they were about the same price: Scorpion EXO-1000 RPM One of the many very cool features of this helmet... inflatable cheek pads. It's like a custom fit no matter what you're wearing on your head Another very cool feature.... built in internal tinted flip down visor. There's a little lever on the left side you just bump it and it flips right down or back up. Works very well too! It doesn't go all the way down, but it's plenty to keep the sun out of your eyes, and you can still see your gauges clearly It also has the Everclear fog free visor which works quite well, although I will say even though it doesn't fog at all, it does get moisture buildup and just turns wet, which isn't always much better, lol. The flip down visor is also fog free as well. I also like the permanent cloth chin guard to keep the cold air from going up onto my face. Works alot better than the mesh one on the Shoei's Overall, I really like it!! Only got to wear it for 2 days, but it's very snug yet still very comfortable, and believe it or not, ALOT quieter than my RF-1000 was. Not the lightest there is but definitely not terrible either. I think I'll be happy with it __________________ *-Jared* Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 253,500 miles and counting Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 435,200 miles still going strong States visited on my F4i facebook.com/thirdgenlxi

12-20-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	That is badass man! But why did you buy the kph version? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

12-20-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I like it, nice looking helmet.

12-21-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Very nice. Pretty cool that they make "pump" helmets. Now we just need to get you the shoes to match. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!