Stupid helmet question time....

ZUKIMON · 02-09-2009, 04:28 PM

I've got two Shoei's and I am curious how to tell what model they are. I've looked almost everywhere on them short of pulling the damn liner out. I simply don't see a model number on it, but all the DOT/Snell stickers are there.

Trip · 02-09-2009, 04:33 PM

post pictures of them and we will tell you

Mr Lefty · 02-09-2009, 04:35 PM

or pull the lining out... probably behind a cheek pad if the full liner isn't removeable.

buzzcutt2 · 02-09-2009, 05:26 PM

Mine is on the strap.

ZUKIMON · 02-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Here's the sheild that it takes:

http://www.amazon.com/SHOEI-SYNCROTE.../dp/B000JCSF3S

I looked at the sheild just now, and I looked in the helmet again, and I cannot find any number on it anywhere. It looks as if all the original stickers are still there too. I'll try to post a pic when I get home.

azoomm · 02-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Shoei has it stamped on the leather on the strap...

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Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Here's the sheild that it takes:

http://www.amazon.com/SHOEI-SYNCROTE.../dp/B000JCSF3S

I looked at the sheild just now, and I looked in the helmet again, and I cannot find any number on it anywhere. It looks as if all the original stickers are still there too. I'll try to post a pic when I get home.

Sorry, but all Shoei I've ever owned have taken the same shield... from RF700 to today...

JoJoYZF · 02-09-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

Shoei has it stamped on the leather on the strap...

Sorry, but all Shoei I've ever owned have taken the same shield... from RF700 to today...

I was gonna say, I think theres only one or two kinds of shields that shoeis use.

ZUKIMON · 02-09-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

Shoei has it stamped on the leather on the strap...

to today...

Yep, you're right. This is also bad news for me too.........It would appear that I have two very nice, very expensive (at one time), very comfy and much enjoyed...........paper weights.

The two Shoei's that I have are RF-800's, and they were built in the last part of '97.

This really sux, as I very much like the fit and feel of these helmets and was glad that I had two identical in case of an accident. I guess it's back to my Fulmer which is only about 5 months old, but simply doesn't feel the way these do.

Amber Lamps · 02-10-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

Yep, you're right. This is also bad news for me too.........It would appear that I have two very nice, very expensive (at one time), very comfy and much enjoyed...........paper weights.

The two Shoei's that I have are RF-800's, and they were built in the last part of '97.

This really sux, as I very much like the fit and feel of these helmets and was glad that I had two identical in case of an accident. I guess it's back to my Fulmer which is only about 5 months old, but simply doesn't feel the way these do.

Ha I had an X-8 (I think) and my GF had the RF-800 with Odie from Garfield on it... It always gave me headaches and I gave it away or something...anyway,I'm not sure I understand the problem,why can't you use the helmets?

ZUKIMON · 02-10-2009, 12:22 AM

Everything that I have heard over the years, and a few posts that I have read say to replace helmets after 5 years of use due to aging styrofoam and deteriorating shells due to UV rays. ???

I'd very much like to prove this myth busted, as I LOVE these helmets and they are like new. I got them from a one owner and he took very good care of them and rarely had them out/on.

02-09-2009, 04:28 PM	#1
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Stupid helmet question time.... I've got two Shoei's and I am curious how to tell what model they are. I've looked almost everywhere on them short of pulling the damn liner out. I simply don't see a model number on it, but all the DOT/Snell stickers are there.

02-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	or pull the lining out... probably behind a cheek pad if the full liner isn't removeable.

02-09-2009, 05:26 PM	#4
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	Mine is on the strap.

02-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#5
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Here's the sheild that it takes: http://www.amazon.com/SHOEI-SYNCROTE.../dp/B000JCSF3S I looked at the sheild just now, and I looked in the helmet again, and I cannot find any number on it anywhere. It looks as if all the original stickers are still there too. I'll try to post a pic when I get home.

02-10-2009, 12:22 AM	#10
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Everything that I have heard over the years, and a few posts that I have read say to replace helmets after 5 years of use due to aging styrofoam and deteriorating shells due to UV rays. ??? I'd very much like to prove this myth busted, as I LOVE these helmets and they are like new. I got them from a one owner and he took very good care of them and rarely had them out/on.