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Shoei Hornet DS helmet = Want

Started by Monsterlover, October 07, 2008, 07:21:55 PM

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professor_pro

#15
October 10, 2008, 10:20:00 AM
Best helmet prices I've come across are at motodepot.com where I recently bought my RF-1000. 

use the discount code 'motodepot' for the outstanding price. I see the Hornet DS for $369.95 + S&H   [thumbsup]

http://www.motodepot.com/index.php
"Life is for having fun, not propping up emotional cripples!"


Current stable: '08 S4RS Tricolore;  '07 DR-Z400SM;  '04 MINI Cooper S; 

Past stablemates: '02 620ie dark; '06 Yamaha TW200;  '76 Volvo 242

hbliam

#16
October 10, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
Quote from: professor_pro on October 10, 2008, 10:20:00 AM
Best helmet prices I've come across are at motodepot.com where I recently bought my RF-1000. 

use the discount code 'motodepot' for the outstanding price. I see the Hornet DS for $369.95 + S&H   [thumbsup]

http://www.motodepot.com/index.php

I can get the XD 3 from ebay for about $60 less.

Monsterlover

#17
October 10, 2008, 12:45:58 PM
How do you know if you have a Shoei head, or an Arai head?

I mean, since I can't try these on without ordering them both. . .
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Triple J

#18
October 10, 2008, 12:54:39 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on October 10, 2008, 12:45:58 PM
How do you know if you have a Shoei head, or an Arai head?

I mean, since I can't try these on without ordering them both. . .

You just have to try them on. Got a dealer close by (althogh i prefer to buy local, not just use them for fit)?

I'm not sure anyone has an "Arai head". Their helmet shapes differ within the lines. Arai Vectors (used to be Astral-X) fit my head perfectly, but the Arai Quantum (I think) is horrible. Only 2 of the Arai models work for me...the rest fit so bad I can hardly stand them.

professor_pro

#19
October 10, 2008, 01:02:57 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on October 10, 2008, 12:45:58 PM
How do you know if you have a Shoei head, or an Arai head?

I mean, since I can't try these on without ordering them both. . .

My suggestion is to go to a shop that you don't particularly like but one that happens to have a selection of helmets available & try a bunch on. This is not cool to do with a shop that you actually appreciate & frequent, and I may get poo-pooed upon for even suggesting...  A better opportunity would be if a motorcycle show comes to your area. That's a great place to try a bunch of stuff on without feeling too weird about it.

Luckily we have a couple of shops in my area that are ripe for this type of abuse. I do support local businesses that are actually making an effort to support local riders, but I'm sure many of us have encountered less 'interested' retailers from time to time.

After trying on a bunch of Arais and Shoeis over the years I know that I have one of them Shoei RF-1000 size L shaped heads & definitely not an X-11 or Arai (those that I tried) head. Made the online shopping experience much more predictable.
"Life is for having fun, not propping up emotional cripples!"


Current stable: '08 S4RS Tricolore;  '07 DR-Z400SM;  '04 MINI Cooper S; 

Past stablemates: '02 620ie dark; '06 Yamaha TW200;  '76 Volvo 242

Monsterlover

#20
October 10, 2008, 01:26:47 PM
Good idea :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

DucHead

#21
October 10, 2008, 01:48:56 PM
Huh?

Why is the big ass duck bill desirable?  Are you getting a dirtbike?
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

superjohn

#22
October 10, 2008, 02:32:39 PM
Quote from: pompetta on October 10, 2008, 01:48:56 PM
Huh?

Why is the big ass duck bill desirable?  Are you getting a dirtbike?


Because it tells everyone at the Starbucks that if Ewan were to call and want to go ride to Mongolia or something, you'd be right there with him.

Just Kidding  ;D

I guess it's just a styling thing like cool boy racer graphics and naked ladies adorning your lid.

Monsterlover

#23
October 11, 2008, 12:21:00 PM
Not quite a dirt bike.

Supermoto

It keeps the sun out of my eyes
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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