Brands to stay away from??

[bikegirl88]

Also pricier helmets not counting graphics really are smaller on the outside for a given size and I presume equal protection, lighter, more aero dynamic, quieter though the RF1000 sounds like there is a whiny helicopter right above your head, though it is the only noise I hear, more airtight when the vents are shut, and breezier when they are open.

The bieffe I have will kick the shoei into the end zone except for weight and possibly size, the bieffe is an extra large though, and my shoei is a large.

Cool.
Buddha.

you may want to check out the sound you hear with a Dr.   

My RF1000 is very quiet with vents open or closed.  Equal or better than my  RX7 Arai at 1/2 the cost.  Regarding Bieffe I can not comment - I have never owned one.

Helmets are a personal item.    Buy what suits you best - not really the area to cheap out on however.  Get the best protection you can afford.

[tt_four]

Another thing to consider, which I forgot to mention, is that all of the pads pop out of an arai helmet so you can wash them. They say that any helmet should be replaced after 5 years(maybe shorter, I can't remember), but one of the main reasons for that is because your sweat will eventually wear away at the styrofoam. You can extend the life/usefulness of your helmet if you're able to wash the insides.

All of that might not be completely right, as far as the dates or the sweat/foam issued, but the general idea is that if you can clean the insides, it'll last longer.

[Bluesmudge]

Most helmets have removable liners, even my cheap Sparx helmet does. I never get around to actually washing the inside of my helmets though, but I guess I should. 

[Roadstergal]

Noise shouldn't be an issue, because y'all don't want tinnitus and are wearing earplugs - ja?   

[dgyver]

Noise shouldn't be an issue, because y'all don't want tinnitus and are wearing earplugs - ja?   

Of course we all wear ear plugs... well at least I do. They really do make a difference with reducing fatigue.

[Bluesmudge]

...right...ear plugs...all the time...
of course 

[JStrube]

Now, everyone says, check out Arai, or the Shoei...  Too bad they don't fit me worth a crap.   Tried on an Arai, my nose stuck out the front.  Didn't matter what size...  Shoei, well, it is for a round head.  My head is oval.  It just feel slike it is going to rock off the side.  I know that isn't right...  Should fit snug all around...  Dealers don't know any details about modifying fit.  I've asked...  Tried the Nolan N103, fit my oval head, but my chin was 1/4" from the front, if I talk, or open my mouth, it touches...

I ended up buying a Scorpion 1000.  Fits nice, a bit rounder than I'd like, but better than most...  I like the shade, though it could be darker.

I'd love to buy a Shoei or Arai...  It isn't dollars stopping me, it's fit.  Maybe a rep could fit me better, but those are hard to come by.

John.

[Roadstergal]

Even among the different models, fit varies.  The RF-1000 was too round for my head.  My Hornet fits perfectly.  And it is a stinkin' nice helmet.

[homeyjosey]

I bought a HJC CL-15 mainly because of price($126), snell and DOT, and its my first helmet...didnt know any better but i like it....i dont have anything to compare it to(while riding)

[bikegirl88]

I know several people with the same experience.  A poor fitting helmet is, beyond a doubt, the worst helmet that you can buy!

Now, everyone says, check out Arai, or the Shoei...  Too bad they don't fit me worth a crap.   Tried on an Arai, my nose stuck out the front.  Didn't matter what size...  Shoei, well, it is for a round head.  My head is oval.  It just feel slike it is going to rock off the side.  I know that isn't right...  Should fit snug all around...  Dealers don't know any details about modifying fit.  I've asked...  Tried the Nolan N103, fit my oval head, but my chin was 1/4" from the front, if I talk, or open my mouth, it touches...

I ended up buying a Scorpion 1000.  Fits nice, a bit rounder than I'd like, but better than most...  I like the shade, though it could be darker.

I'd love to buy a Shoei or Arai...  It isn't dollars stopping me, it's fit.  Maybe a rep could fit me better, but those are hard to come by.

John.

[The Buddha]

Also pricier helmets not counting graphics really are smaller on the outside for a given size and I presume equal protection, lighter, more aero dynamic, quieter though the RF1000 sounds like there is a whiny helicopter right above your head, though it is the only noise I hear, more airtight when the vents are shut, and breezier when they are open.

The bieffe I have will kick the shoei into the end zone except for weight and possibly size, the bieffe is an extra large though, and my shoei is a large.

Cool.
Buddha.

you may want to check out the sound you hear with a Dr.   

My RF1000 is very quiet with vents open or closed.  Equal or better than my  RX7 Arai at 1/2 the cost.  Regarding Bieffe I can not comment - I have never owned one.

Helmets are a personal item.    Buy what suits you best - not really the area to cheap out on however.  Get the best protection you can afford.

Baaaaaaaaaahhahahahahaha ...
Its from the vents, I put my hand on it, it goes away.
Maybe I do a extra tilt forward on my head ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[bikegirl88]

are you wearing it backwards?

[The Buddha]

are you wearing it backwards?

Nope perfectly straightly, there is these 2 small holes that exactly match my eyes, then they also have sliding closures for when it rains. They also have a sunshade on top. Perfectly straightly.
Cool.
Buddha.