Gotta love ICON

adouglas · September 3rd, 2010, 11:02 AM

If you're going to look like a clown, you should go all the way and get clown-themed gear.

I hope they produce clown-themed boots. I'd love to see that.

TenaciousD · September 3rd, 2010, 12:37 PM

Good lord...

want1sobad · September 3rd, 2010, 12:45 PM

imo icon gear is HIDEOUS!!!, although i do have their field armor knee/shin guards (great product). they cater to the stunter/outlaw demographic. pretty lame if you ask me. i'm more of a fieldsheer, cortech, tourmaster kinda guy. to each their own i guess.....

dubojr1 · September 3rd, 2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

imo icon gear is HIDEOUS!!!, although i do have their field armor knee/shin guards (great product). they cater to the stunter/outlaw demographic. pretty lame if you ask me. i'm more of a fieldsheer, cortech, tourmaster kinda guy. to each their own i guess.....

preffered helmet brand?

want1sobad · September 3rd, 2010, 01:00 PM

i love my scorpion exo-700

i have no complaints about it at all, plus i like how scorpion slashes the price on previous year's graphics when they release new ones. i got mine from newenough.com for 89.99!! (normally 249.99).

i did a ton of research before choosing the exo-700, all the reviews said for $200-$300 it was the best value by far, and that it had similar quality/features of helmets that run $500+. the fact that i got it for less than $100 was just the icing on the cake.

Snake · September 3rd, 2010, 01:03 PM

So is that a mans helmet or is it a girls helmet.

Oops sorry that's another thread.

Big_Guy · September 3rd, 2010, 01:18 PM

i would never.. lol

adouglas · September 3rd, 2010, 02:05 PM

I've slagged ICON before too, got zinged for being a hater and in the same thread said that sooner or later they'd probably produce something that really appeals to me just to prove me wrong.

Sure enough, only a few weeks later this came out:

Hi-viz yellow plus lots of reflectivity plus good looking graphic accents. I'd buy this if it fit well.

welcome2thedawn · September 3rd, 2010, 02:25 PM

although the first one is the most gawd-awful helmet ever, there is no denying it also being hi-viz

bdavison · September 3rd, 2010, 02:28 PM

You can laugh and joke about Icon all you want....but when you put an Icon Speedfreak helmet on for the first time, and take a ride and realize the 8 vents they put on that helmet, and the quickdry liner make it as comfortable as a 8000 thread count feather pillow, and HVAC.....you will buy it.

austexjg · September 3rd, 2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

I'll wear something ridiculous once I move up to a 600, possibly next summer.

I was thinking the same thing... crazy helmet needs a fast bike.

Daeldren · September 3rd, 2010, 03:09 PM

Not a huge fan of icon either but I assume their helmets are of decent quality, never got the chance to put one on yet though.

Gary Jaehne wears one of the speedfreak helmets if I remember, I would laugh till he blew by me.

Flashmonkey · September 3rd, 2010, 05:04 PM

I'm in no position to criticize...this is my current helmet

BLING SON!

Big_Guy · September 4th, 2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashmonkey

i'm in no position to criticize...this is my current helmet

bling son!

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

dude that f*cking helmet is sick....

+1!

AndyRavag3 · September 4th, 2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I'm in no position to criticize...this is my current helmet

BLING SON!

Awesome

I actually quite like the more crazy icon helmets (without the stupid horn things though) as long as they are good quality ofc which I have heard they are.

GeneJunkie · September 4th, 2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I'm in no position to criticize...this is my current helmet

BLING SON!

Suomy does it with class tho. I love Suomy helmets <3

want1sobad · September 4th, 2010, 10:13 AM

nice lid

that's not gaudy, it's PIMP!

Flashmonkey · September 5th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Oh it's a lovely helmet! I love this thing to death. It's blingy as hell, though haha.

I've seen some of those Icon lids with the horns on them and they definitely get attention. They don't look as horrible in real life.

ScorpionNinja · September 5th, 2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

imo icon gear is HIDEOUS!!!, although i do have their field armor knee/shin guards (great product). they cater to the stunter/outlaw demographic. pretty lame if you ask me. i'm more of a fieldsheer, cortech, tourmaster kinda guy. to each their own i guess.....

I cant confirm this, but a guy at a local motogear shop was telling me that Jason Britton, fell during a stunt show and his Icon Field knee armor and gear DIDNT hold up! The ground ATE through it and messed up his one foot.

IMO, i like icons helmets. They make some Cool looking stuff, but too pricey for me.

I own a pair of Icon Accelerant Waterproof Boots. First of all, they were "waterproof" for the first month, then after that when i ride in the rain the first thing my feet get wet was the Toes! They suck ass in the waterproof department.
(rain pants were pulled over and worn properly so water WASNT getting into the boot that way, if ya thought that)

I really like how comfy they are to walk around bike nights and im able to wear them all day. Well, maybe like straight 13-15 hours, but you get the idea.

I also feel the level of protection they offer would hold up Ok in a crash and slide, but i havent had the chance to do so! Thank God!!!

fujimumu · September 5th, 2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

I cant confirm this, but a guy at a local motogear shop was telling me that Jason Britton, fell during a stunt show and his Icon Field knee armor and gear DIDNT hold up! The ground ATE through it and messed up his one foot.

I don't understand how an injured foot can say anything about the Icon's Field Armor knee/shin guards.

00NissanNinja · September 5th, 2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fujimumu

I don't understand how an injured foot can say anything about the Icon's Field Armor knee/shin guards.

I second the motion...
Mine protected my knees just as I expected them to, but they do not protect your foot somehow magically lol, guess that is what boots are for

ScorpionNinja · September 6th, 2010, 07:59 AM

sorry, i left out that supposly jasons knee got ripped up also. like i said though, its just hear-say.

i wear knox knee armor guards and love them. i have no idea if they will help out in a fall, but i hope i never find out.

KTRacing38 · September 6th, 2010, 10:09 AM

Icon lost me (and any money I might have spent on their products) when they came out with the bombshell boots.

bikeguy57 · September 8th, 2010, 02:56 PM

This is America...you have the constitutional right to look like a dipshit. I say buy and wear it proudly. With shorts and a tee shirt.

tjkamper · September 8th, 2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I've slagged ICON before too, got zinged for being a hater and in the same thread said that sooner or later they'd probably produce something that really appeals to me just to prove me wrong.

Sure enough, only a few weeks later this came out:

Hi-viz yellow plus lots of reflectivity plus good looking graphic accents. I'd buy this if it fit well.

That is a damn sexy helmet there. Beats the clown crap to bits.

Blackwidow · September 8th, 2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTRacing38

Icon lost me (and any money I might have spent on their products) when they came out with the bombshell boots.

aww that totally sucks, i have them and I absolutely LOVE them. Super comfy and stylish.

I personally love ICON, i'm hoping to get the Icon crossbone helmet that matches my jacket. I love how they fit and personally, i think i look cool. lol

Snake · September 8th, 2010, 04:27 PM

We are not above flattering oneself now are we? lol

welcome2thedawn · September 8th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

nice lid

that's not gaudy, it's PIMP!

EXACTLY what i was thinking

welcome2thedawn · September 8th, 2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

aww that totally sucks, i have them and I absolutely LOVE them. Super comfy and stylish.

I personally love ICON, i'm hoping to get the Icon crossbone helmet that matches my jacket. I love how they fit and personally, i think i look cool. lol

agree...i have these boots too...they really are comfortable, and functional....maybe not for racing, but that's not what they are for...as for protection, i'd put my money on them over tennis shoes

00NissanNinja · September 8th, 2010, 09:58 PM

I like some of icons stuff. I really like the new overlord jacket they came out with it looks awesome. If I didn't have what I got now I more than likely would have the overlord jacket. I don't see why some people despise them cause stunters buy the stuff (normal riders get the gear too). Its just like hatting all honda's cause ricers buy old civics and accords them and stick fart cans on them. Might be getting there new overlord gloves since icon gloves seem to be the only ones that have enough room for my long narrow hands from the pairs I tried (your fingers shouldn't be touching the tips of the gloves right?).

But that clown helmet looks absolutely retarded to me. to each his own though, rock it if you like it

Rayme · September 8th, 2010, 10:21 PM

Icon has a lot of very normal looking gear, and good quality too. They only offer extravagant graphics to whoever want's to buy it (its only a vinyl wrap anyway..)..I don't know why people like to slag on diversity. That clown helmet comes in plain colors and without those spikes.

demp · September 9th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I'm in no position to criticize...this is my current helmet

BLING SON!

How much did that thing cost you?

bungeejump · September 9th, 2010, 07:25 AM

+1 on Suomy - IMHO they are the best helmets on the market for numerous reasons, the primary one being that they ARE NOT Snell certified. Most of them come in 3 shell sizes, and most of them have hot graphics.

Icon - makes me laugh; I have the Kitty jacket just to clown myself; it makes me smile to think of myself crusing down the road in a lavender jacket with stars on the sleeves..... Hilarious for sure!

Blackwidow · September 9th, 2010, 09:48 AM

everyone has their own personality...obviously, and everyone has their own image of how they want to look and feel while riding.

but the clown helmet is stupid looking, mainly because I don't like clowns. lol but my sister LOVES clowns so she would be all over that, not sure about the horns though...although, i did see a rider on my way to Laughlin with that helmet on, and I admit, it did grab my attention and it was pretty cool. as stated earlier by others, to each their own.

Blackwidow · September 9th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

We are not above flattering oneself now are we? lol

if I don't flatter myself, who will? lol

bman · September 9th, 2010, 04:16 PM

*shudders* clowns....*shudders more ..curling up in a ball and rocking back and forth*

wellcraft · September 10th, 2010, 07:26 AM

I really like Icon, this is what I have now and love it. Airframe carbon plus Icon TiMax 2 leather jacket

onetruevibe · September 10th, 2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

I really like Icon, this is what I have now and love it. Airframe carbon plus Icon TiMax 2 leather jacket

I like-y.

Godzilla35 · September 30th, 2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

imo icon gear is HIDEOUS!!!, although i do have their field armor knee/shin guards (great product). they cater to the stunter/outlaw demographic. pretty lame if you ask me. i'm more of a fieldsheer, cortech, tourmaster kinda guy. to each their own i guess.....

have the same armor... great piece...
i'm just a TAD too skinny for them... wish the straps were more adjustable.

and wish it was CE rated.

Skoopi · November 29th, 2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

I really like Icon, this is what I have now and love it. Airframe carbon plus Icon TiMax 2 leather jacket

Hey Wellcraft, I ran across that TiMax 2 jacket online (as well as the mesh version they offer) and wondered what you thought about its ventilation, fit, and armor situation. As for the ventilation, I saw you're from GA, so I'd assume you're familiar with hot and humid riding; and as for the armor, do you think that the layering on the spine segments would cause problems in a feet first slide scenario?

September 3rd, 2010, 11:02 AM	#1
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Gotta love ICON If you're going to look like a clown, you should go all the way and get clown-themed gear. I hope they produce clown-themed boots. I'd love to see that. Last futzed with by adouglas; September 3rd, 2010 at 02:07 PM.

September 3rd, 2010, 12:37 PM	#2
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	Good lord... __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

September 3rd, 2010, 01:18 PM	#7
Big_Guy The New Big Guy Name: Hakam Location: SoCal, CA Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Not YET! Posts: 35	i would never.. lol __________________________________________________ <--- The effect of seeing others ride the bike you REALLY REALLY want.

September 3rd, 2010, 03:09 PM	#12
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Not a huge fan of icon either but I assume their helmets are of decent quality, never got the chance to put one on yet though. Gary Jaehne wears one of the speedfreak helmets if I remember, I would laugh till he blew by me. __________________________________________________ The M endorsement on my license stands for mental.

September 8th, 2010, 09:58 PM	#30
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I like some of icons stuff. I really like the new overlord jacket they came out with it looks awesome. If I didn't have what I got now I more than likely would have the overlord jacket. I don't see why some people despise them cause stunters buy the stuff (normal riders get the gear too). Its just like hatting all honda's cause ricers buy old civics and accords them and stick fart cans on them. Might be getting there new overlord gloves since icon gloves seem to be the only ones that have enough room for my long narrow hands from the pairs I tried (your fingers shouldn't be touching the tips of the gloves right?). But that clown helmet looks absolutely retarded to me. to each his own though, rock it if you like it __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

September 3rd, 2010, 12:45 PM	#3
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	imo icon gear is HIDEOUS!!!, although i do have their field armor knee/shin guards (great product). they cater to the stunter/outlaw demographic. pretty lame if you ask me. i'm more of a fieldsheer, cortech, tourmaster kinda guy. to each their own i guess.....

September 3rd, 2010, 01:00 PM	#5
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	i love my scorpion exo-700 i have no complaints about it at all, plus i like how scorpion slashes the price on previous year's graphics when they release new ones. i got mine from newenough.com for 89.99!! (normally 249.99). i did a ton of research before choosing the exo-700, all the reviews said for $200-$300 it was the best value by far, and that it had similar quality/features of helmets that run $500+. the fact that i got it for less than $100 was just the icing on the cake.

September 3rd, 2010, 01:03 PM	#6
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	So is that a mans helmet or is it a girls helmet. Oops sorry that's another thread.

September 3rd, 2010, 02:05 PM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I've slagged ICON before too, got zinged for being a hater and in the same thread said that sooner or later they'd probably produce something that really appeals to me just to prove me wrong. Sure enough, only a few weeks later this came out: Hi-viz yellow plus lots of reflectivity plus good looking graphic accents. I'd buy this if it fit well.

September 3rd, 2010, 02:25 PM	#9
welcome2thedawn ninjette.org guru Name: dawn Location: portland, or Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r modded, 73 honda cl200, 74 kawasaki 400 triple Posts: 255	although the first one is the most gawd-awful helmet ever, there is no denying it also being hi-viz

September 3rd, 2010, 02:28 PM	#10
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	You can laugh and joke about Icon all you want....but when you put an Icon Speedfreak helmet on for the first time, and take a ride and realize the 8 vents they put on that helmet, and the quickdry liner make it as comfortable as a 8000 thread count feather pillow, and HVAC.....you will buy it.

September 3rd, 2010, 05:04 PM	#13
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I'm in no position to criticize...this is my current helmet BLING SON!

September 4th, 2010, 10:13 AM	#17
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	nice lid that's not gaudy, it's PIMP!

September 5th, 2010, 05:16 PM	#18
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Oh it's a lovely helmet! I love this thing to death. It's blingy as hell, though haha. I've seen some of those Icon lids with the horns on them and they definitely get attention. They don't look as horrible in real life.

September 6th, 2010, 07:59 AM	#22
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	sorry, i left out that supposly jasons knee got ripped up also. like i said though, its just hear-say. i wear knox knee armor guards and love them. i have no idea if they will help out in a fall, but i hope i never find out.

September 6th, 2010, 10:09 AM	#23
KTRacing38 2010 250 Cup Champion Name: Kristy Location: Port Perry, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R and 2007 Honda CR150F Posts: 168	Icon lost me (and any money I might have spent on their products) when they came out with the bombshell boots.

September 8th, 2010, 02:56 PM	#24
bikeguy57 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Asheville NC Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1974 CB360 2008 Black 250 Ninja Posts: 65	This is America...you have the constitutional right to look like a dipshit. I say buy and wear it proudly. With shorts and a tee shirt.

September 8th, 2010, 04:27 PM	#27
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	We are not above flattering oneself now are we? lol

September 8th, 2010, 10:21 PM	#31
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	Icon has a lot of very normal looking gear, and good quality too. They only offer extravagant graphics to whoever want's to buy it (its only a vinyl wrap anyway..)..I don't know why people like to slag on diversity. That clown helmet comes in plain colors and without those spikes. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

September 9th, 2010, 07:25 AM	#33
bungeejump ninjette.org newbie Name: Katie Location: Johnson City, TN Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250; 2008 Harley Nightster; 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	+1 on Suomy lids..... +1 on Suomy - IMHO they are the best helmets on the market for numerous reasons, the primary one being that they ARE NOT Snell certified. Most of them come in 3 shell sizes, and most of them have hot graphics. Icon - makes me laugh; I have the Kitty jacket just to clown myself; it makes me smile to think of myself crusing down the road in a lavender jacket with stars on the sleeves..... Hilarious for sure!

September 9th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#34
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	everyone has their own personality...obviously, and everyone has their own image of how they want to look and feel while riding. but the clown helmet is stupid looking, mainly because I don't like clowns. lol but my sister LOVES clowns so she would be all over that, not sure about the horns though...although, i did see a rider on my way to Laughlin with that helmet on, and I admit, it did grab my attention and it was pretty cool. as stated earlier by others, to each their own. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

September 9th, 2010, 04:16 PM	#36
bman ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Carbondale, IL Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): None Yet (will be getting the Ninja 250R soon) Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1	shudders clowns....shudders more ..curling up in a ball and rocking back and forth

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