vroomvroom Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 SHOEI RF-12HUNNIT How many of you would rather deal with a little fog instead of using the pinlock? How many are using a breath guard? I haven't used the pinlock yet..only fogging is at a stop, I just crack the visor at these times by 1 click. Breathing guard and chin curtain work well in motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member KamelReds Posted November 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted November 21, 2016 I use all three -- pinlock, breathing guard, and chin curtain. I didn't use the pinlock at first because I felt it was unnecessary when it only fogged up at stops, which I would just 1 click up at that point. Then I had a 35 degree, humid morning and that changed my mind. It's all about keeping that rubber side down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I use all three -- pinlock, breathing guard, and chin curtain. I didn't use the pinlock at first because I felt it was unnecessary when it only fogged up at stops, which I would just 1 click up at that point. Then I had a 35 degree, humid morning and that changed my mind. Yep, pinlock all the way, all year. Breathing guard too - it doesn't really interfere with the sight. Safe riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member phyciocc Posted November 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted November 21, 2016 I too do not use pinlock. And since I will not ride in 35 degree no matter what, humid or dry, one click open and I am good. Marco I am a crazy Physics Prof. Beware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 On a tangent note: How do you like the RF-1200? Looking to pick one up soon if I can find a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 On a tangent note: How do you like the RF-1200? Looking to pick one up soon if I can find a good deal. I love it! I have the GT-Air, because I liked the graphics and had a great deal, but was originally looking into the RF-1200 as it is sportier (designed more for tucking). It is a nice fibre helmet with the typical shoei quality. Safe riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ngzer0 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Dual pane with rain guard is the way to go for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd5 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On a tangent note: How do you like the RF-1200? Looking to pick one up soon if I can find a good deal. This is my first helmet so I have nothing to compare it to. I picked it up because it was smaller than the Shoei Qwest, it was listed as one of the quietest helmets and it came in brilliant yellow. I still use earplugs on long rides though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azt33 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 As my instructor (in Switzerland) bumped my helmet off my bike and broke the visor, I decided to take the opportunity to pick up a new helmet - I had an AGV K3 Rossi replica, with a donkey on my helmet... Don't ask, I didn't pay for it and it did the job fine. So I picked up an X-lite 802RR Ultra Carbon - man this thing is light! And super comfortable on the inside! I just need to finish moving the Sena SMH-10R to it, and this will be my riding in the city helmet! I still would want to try out an Arai RX-7 GP, as I like the shape of it, but I'm pretty happy with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Arai defiant pro cruise ordered!! Hoping for delivery Friday from Revzilla. Excited and nervous, that's a lot of $ for a helmet. Will eventually have to drop more for a mirrored visor and a proper blue tooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ngzer0 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Arai defiant pro cruise ordered!! Hoping for delivery Friday from Revzilla. Excited and nervous, that's a lot of $ for a helmet. Will eventually have to drop more for a mirrored visor and a proper blue tooth You will definitely love the ventilation and upright aerodynamics. The brow vents and shade system is definitely a plus. As far as Bluetooth, there is a thread on this somewhere here already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Arai defiant pro cruise ordered!! Hoping for delivery Friday from Revzilla. Excited and nervous, that's a lot of $ for a helmet. Will eventually have to drop more for a mirrored visor and a proper blue toothYou will definitely love the ventilation and upright aerodynamics. The Brownvents and shade system is definitely a plus. Huge upgrade over my scorpion exo1100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 You will definitely love the ventilation and upright aerodynamics. The Brownvents and shade system is definitely a plus.Huge upgrade over my scorpion exo1100. Haha, got the reply in before your edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ngzer0 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I guarantee that you will never go back, if....you're an "Arai head." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I guarantee that you will never go back, if....you're an "Arai head." That's the hope. If it doesn't fit right I'll be trying the shoei gt air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ngzer0 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I guarantee that you will never go back, if....you're an "Arai head."That's the hope. If it doesn't fit right I'll be trying the shoei gt air ??, I'm actually opposite, tried the whole Shoei lineup...all nope tried Arai, like pillow heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Out for delivery!!!! 8D Love Revzilla! Couple hours more.. Pics and initial impressions will be up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 It arrived! But of coarse I have a meeting to go into ;-| . Did slip it on though. The cheek pads are scratchy... wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Came with silicone lubricant. What's that for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Came with silicone lubricant. What's that for?? Oh, you know what it's for. Lol JK I have no idea. Maybe to lub the hinges? Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 So chatting with customer service at revzilla, the lube is for the visor gasket. He said it should be applied once a season. He said the cheek pads should be super soft and not scratchy, and I could return it if Im not happy with it.... Not helpful whaaaaaa!!! :'( I should be through the roof while joy!!! not wondering if I should have just gotten the shoei gt air instead. Cant test it, or break it in as it cant be returned at that point. Makes this quite difficult especially since I cant try them on side by side. But I do remember when I tried the shoei I thought its super comfy, this arai not so much.. I dont know what to do... HELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ngzer0 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Sorry to hear that, man. Scratchy and Arai don't go together. All my helmets have been Arai, this is the first time hearing about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I have decided the arai defiant pro cruise is going back. Unfortunately. I really wanted to love this helmet. But it didn't wow me. And for that amount of money I should be wowed. When I tried on a shoei gt air I was amazed at how comfortable it was. This arai doest feel that way. Starting with scratchy cheek pads. Then lifting the back it rotates "up/forward" too easily, and pushing on the chin it moved too easily to my face. So the fitment isn't right either. Also I feel it takes too much force to unlock and lift the visor, if i was racing this would be a fantastic feature. But as a daily driver not so much. I was looking forward to their pressure system instead of the detents. That is not to say it is a bad helmet, just not right for me. Great disappointment as I really wanted the 2015 snell rating with all the comforts this helmet offers. I will have to "settle" for a shoei gt air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ngzer0 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 You, my friend is a "Shoei Head." That GT-Air is Sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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