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

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:

Link to original page on YouTube.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

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.

August 23rd, 2009, 03:46 PM	#1
travis5018 ninjette.org member Name: Travis Location: Tallahassee Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 43	Shoei RF-1000 rant...... 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

August 23rd, 2009, 03:46 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	you looked online? __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 23rd, 2009, 04:58 PM	#4
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	haha the cats meow thats unfortunate about the lack of green though __________________________________________________

August 23rd, 2009, 05:31 PM	#5
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	go with the grey star __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

August 23rd, 2009, 05:57 PM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	what about previous year close-outs that might be on e-bay? __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 23rd, 2009, 03:59 PM	#3
travis5018 ninjette.org member Name: Travis Location: Tallahassee Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 43

August 23rd, 2009, 07:09 PM	#8
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	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: Link to original page on YouTube. 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.

August 27th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#12
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	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).

August 27th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#13
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	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).

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