View Full Version : Shoei RF-1000 rant......


travis5018
August 23rd, 2009, 03:46 PM
So i hear this helmet is the cats meow, and I go to check it out now that I have the funds and they don't have any designs in green...........

grr

noche_caliente
August 23rd, 2009, 03:46 PM
you looked online?

travis5018
August 23rd, 2009, 03:59 PM
http://i30.tinypic.com/ejfltk.png

DarkNinja52
August 23rd, 2009, 04:58 PM
haha the cats meow
thats unfortunate about the lack of green though

dimeified
August 23rd, 2009, 05:31 PM
go with the grey star

noche_caliente
August 23rd, 2009, 05:57 PM
what about previous year close-outs that might be on e-bay?

HKr1
August 23rd, 2009, 06:57 PM
Guess they stopped the rf-1000 camber line up.... it came in a few colors, green was one(pic).

The TZ-R comes green, I wonder how they differ from the rf-1000. < other than $30 less.

Sound Wave
August 23rd, 2009, 07:09 PM
i heard that the rf-1000 is being replaced. if you really want one, why don't you just get one in black? that way, it will match whatever you are wearing.

here is shoei's new helmet. not sure if this is the one replacing the rf-1000 though:
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the bad thing about the rf-1000 is that only the cheek pads are changable. if they are being phased out though, then you should be able to get one at a great price soon.

Sound Wave
August 23rd, 2009, 07:10 PM
Guess they stopped the rf-1000 camber line up.... it came in a few colors, green was one(pic).

The TZ-R comes green, I wonder how they differ from the rf-1000. < other than $30 less.

i know one of the main differences is that there are no rear vents.

ASecretNinja
August 25th, 2009, 01:44 PM
Guess they stopped the rf-1000 camber line up.... it came in a few colors, green was one(pic).

The TZ-R comes green, I wonder how they differ from the rf-1000. < other than $30 less.

i know one of the main differences is that there are no rear vents.

This, and venting is worse over all. I have a TZ-R, and while I love it and am a Shoei man for life, the venting leads something to be desired.

I tried on an RF-1000, and it was like wearing a pillow. God I love these god damn helmets.

Green just makes me think of slime, or snot, or mold, or anything else disgusting. I'd never own a green helmet, much less a green bike. Apparently I am an RF-1000 designer in a parallel universe. True story.

b534202
August 25th, 2009, 02:50 PM
i heard that the rf-1000 is being replaced. if you really want one, why don't you just get one in black? that way, it will match whatever you are wearing.


M2010 helmets come out in October. There'll be a bunch of helmets being replaced.

muffinman
August 27th, 2009, 03:26 PM
Forget the RF-1000, for a similar price you can pick up Shark's top of the line (for now) RSR2.

I've had both and while their both quality lids, the RSR2 *blows* the Shoei out of the water (comfort, ECE > Snell, ventilation, weight, and Shark's 3mm thick visor).

muffinman
August 27th, 2009, 03:34 PM
Forget the RF-1000, for a similar price you can pick up Shark's top of the line (for now) RSR2.

I've had both and while their both quality lids, the RSR2 *blows* the Shoei out of the water (comfort, ECE > Snell, ventilation, weight, and Shark's 3mm thick visor).

travis5018
August 28th, 2009, 09:20 AM
Forget the RF-1000, for a similar price you can pick up Shark's top of the line (for now) RSR2.

I've had both and while their both quality lids, the RSR2 *blows* the Shoei out of the water (comfort, ECE > Snell, ventilation, weight, and Shark's 3mm thick visor).

helmet looks legit, but I dont see any in green....and that was kinda my rant about the rf......so yea

cochraneap
September 12th, 2009, 04:53 AM
Forget the RF-1000, for a similar price you can pick up Shark's top of the line (for now) RSR2.

I've had both and while their both quality lids, the RSR2 *blows* the Shoei out of the water (comfort, ECE > Snell, ventilation, weight, and Shark's 3mm thick visor).

you forgot to mention the Shark RSR 2's tiny visor and dangerously poor field of vision. you have to turn your whole body around just to see what's in the lane beside you. no thanks.