Thinking about buying a back protector and a new helmet

geeker · February 15th, 2012, 08:29 PM

I'm thinking about ordering a Forcefield Pro Sub 4 back protector and replacing my Exo 700 with and Exo 1100 from RevZilla. I haven't found too much information on the forum about either. Anybody own this stuff and can tell the good, bad, and the ugly?

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 10:51 PM

The EXO1100 from what I've seen and heard is a good helmet to upgrade to.

As for the back protector I have no idea...sorry

SES2009 · February 15th, 2012, 11:00 PM

The forcefield back protector is one of the best available...

alex.s · February 15th, 2012, 11:03 PM

shoei!

setasai · February 15th, 2012, 11:21 PM

The Knox backprotectors are also pretty awesome. Try the EXO1100 on first. Feature wise it's a great helmet to jump to but the headshape may be different and that would suck to find out if you've already ordered it and worn it out on the road.

geeker · February 16th, 2012, 07:18 AM

Unfortunately, I don't have a local place where I can try on either item. RevZilla has been pretty good in the past with sizing. I've read plenty of good about force field stuff but not much on the helmet. I'd really like to have the built-in shades because it's tough to cram my sunglasses inside my Exo 700. At least RevZilla will do returns without restocking fees and the first size exchange is free. I may step down to the Pro L2K back protector to ensure it fits under my jacket. The Pro Sub 4 is thicker and I'm afraid it might be a bit to much to still zip my jacket.

EMSRacer07 · February 16th, 2012, 09:57 AM

get a knox back protector. get their level 2 one.

EthioKnight · February 16th, 2012, 11:18 AM

Get the Icon Field Armor vest. Not only does it provide you with back protection, but also has a hard molded plastic chest protector...plus it's cool looking (no wonder it's the squid's choice of protection

).

geeker · February 18th, 2012, 12:31 PM

I ended up changing my mind on the Exo-1100 and ordered a second Exo-700 in hi-viz instead. I stuck with the Forcefield Pro Sub 4 though. Should be here next week.

February 15th, 2012, 08:29 PM	#1
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Thinking about buying a back protector and a new helmet I'm thinking about ordering a Forcefield Pro Sub 4 back protector and replacing my Exo 700 with and Exo 1100 from RevZilla. I haven't found too much information on the forum about either. Anybody own this stuff and can tell the good, bad, and the ugly?

February 15th, 2012, 11:03 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	shoei! __________________________________________________

February 15th, 2012, 11:21 PM	#5
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	The Knox backprotectors are also pretty awesome. Try the EXO1100 on first. Feature wise it's a great helmet to jump to but the headshape may be different and that would suck to find out if you've already ordered it and worn it out on the road. __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Sport Touring Style: ZG ST; Symtec heated grips; RAM GPS w/ mUSB; DIY reshaped seat; DIY Givi E21 Sidecases; 15T sprocket

February 16th, 2012, 09:57 AM	#7
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	get a knox back protector. get their level 2 one. __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust

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February 15th, 2012, 10:51 PM	#2
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	The EXO1100 from what I've seen and heard is a good helmet to upgrade to. As for the back protector I have no idea...sorry

February 15th, 2012, 11:00 PM	#3
SES2009 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Las Vegas Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 133	The forcefield back protector is one of the best available...

February 16th, 2012, 07:18 AM	#6
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Unfortunately, I don't have a local place where I can try on either item. RevZilla has been pretty good in the past with sizing. I've read plenty of good about force field stuff but not much on the helmet. I'd really like to have the built-in shades because it's tough to cram my sunglasses inside my Exo 700. At least RevZilla will do returns without restocking fees and the first size exchange is free. I may step down to the Pro L2K back protector to ensure it fits under my jacket. The Pro Sub 4 is thicker and I'm afraid it might be a bit to much to still zip my jacket.

February 16th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#8
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Get the Icon Field Armor vest. Not only does it provide you with back protection, but also has a hard molded plastic chest protector...plus it's cool looking (no wonder it's the squid's choice of protection ).

February 18th, 2012, 12:31 PM	#9
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	I ended up changing my mind on the Exo-1100 and ordered a second Exo-700 in hi-viz instead. I stuck with the Forcefield Pro Sub 4 though. Should be here next week.