My New AKUMA PHANTOM II Helmet!!!

untdavid · March 30th, 2010, 04:31 PM

So my wife was nice enough to allow me to purchase a new helmet before the nice weather kicks in. When I purchased the bike, it came with a helmet that I wasn't to fond of and didn't seem to fit me correctly. I weighed in the pro's and con's to my wife (Protect my head or to not protect my head) and she agree'd.

The helmet Looks amazing from a distance, but on closer inspection the clear coat seems like it could use some wet sanding. The weave pattern is nice and even. The Transition shield that comes with it is KICK ASS!!!

Oh!!! and the weight of the helmet is amazing...I can't even feel it on. Reviews, on the web, have the helmet weighing 3 lbs. 0-1/8 oz in a XL. I assume that this would weigh slightly less since it's a L. Venting seems pretty good and much better than the Fullmer helmet that it replaces. Noise level is also better than the Fullmer. This was all done at 70mph. Its DOT and ECE certified, but I'm hoping that it protects my noggin just as well as a SNELL helmet.

Helmet:

Transition Shield: It takes about 30 seconds to full tint. And about 1-3 minutes to revert back to clear. The pictures you see are on a cloudy day and 6:00 pm sunset.

Clear:

Tinted:

BTW, Sorry for the larg pictures. I forgot to scale them down on the DSLR.

David

Snake · March 30th, 2010, 04:47 PM

That is just too cool. I have heard of transition lenses for glasses but did not know they made them for helmet shields also. BTW Great looking helmet.

JokerSeven · March 30th, 2010, 05:42 PM

Awsome !!
I love the look of carbon fiber helmets.

So whats the deal on the transitions visor. Never seen or heard of it.

Shano22 · March 30th, 2010, 05:47 PM

That helmet is amazing!! Do they sell replacement transition shields for other helmets??

CC Cowboy · March 30th, 2010, 06:36 PM

Beautiful

untdavid · March 30th, 2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shano22

That helmet is amazing!! Do they sell replacement transition shields for other helmets??

I know they are making them for all the major brands and should be out by mid to late 2010. The company that makes them is S.H.I.E.L.D. Tech. You can check their website for updates. As far as I know, the phantom helmet is the only one in production. The shields though are not cheap. They also make a transition visor that is 90% clear and turns to mirror.

David

JokerSeven · March 30th, 2010, 07:23 PM

Awsome, Thanks.

So about $100, better price than I thought it be be.

riiken · April 1st, 2010, 01:17 PM

Wow I can't wait til they make one for Suomy helmets

March 30th, 2010, 04:31 PM	#1
untdavid ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Candy Plasma Blue 250r Posts: 79	My New AKUMA PHANTOM II Helmet!!! So my wife was nice enough to allow me to purchase a new helmet before the nice weather kicks in. When I purchased the bike, it came with a helmet that I wasn't to fond of and didn't seem to fit me correctly. I weighed in the pro's and con's to my wife (Protect my head or to not protect my head) and she agree'd. The helmet Looks amazing from a distance, but on closer inspection the clear coat seems like it could use some wet sanding. The weave pattern is nice and even. The Transition shield that comes with it is KICK ASS!!! Oh!!! and the weight of the helmet is amazing...I can't even feel it on. Reviews, on the web, have the helmet weighing 3 lbs. 0-1/8 oz in a XL. I assume that this would weigh slightly less since it's a L. Venting seems pretty good and much better than the Fullmer helmet that it replaces. Noise level is also better than the Fullmer. This was all done at 70mph. Its DOT and ECE certified, but I'm hoping that it protects my noggin just as well as a SNELL helmet. Helmet: Transition Shield: It takes about 30 seconds to full tint. And about 1-3 minutes to revert back to clear. The pictures you see are on a cloudy day and 6:00 pm sunset. Clear: Tinted: BTW, Sorry for the larg pictures. I forgot to scale them down on the DSLR. David

March 30th, 2010, 05:47 PM	#4
Shano22 ninjette.org member Name: Shane Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawi Ninja 250, 2004 Honda CBR600 F4I, 1999 Yamaha TTR225(dirtbike) Posts: 103	That helmet is amazing!! Do they sell replacement transition shields for other helmets?? __________________________________________________ Sportbike riding, because activities like football, baseball, and basketball require only one ball.

March 30th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Beautiful __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	That is just too cool. I have heard of transition lenses for glasses but did not know they made them for helmet shields also. BTW Great looking helmet.

March 30th, 2010, 05:42 PM	#3
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