[PinkEagles]

So I’m trying to purchase an X-11 Shoei, but no dealer in my area or that I can find online has the size/color I’m looking for. I found one on ebay, but I’ve read about people selling fakes. The company that is selling it on ebay is Motosport. Has anyone bought a helmet through ebay or has anybody heard about these guys and know if they’re legit? Here’s the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHOEI-X-11-HELMET-X-Small-Black-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439c0949d4QQitemZ290380663252QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

Thanks again guys! This site is so awesome and it’s all you really helpful guys/girls out there that make it possible!

[ranette]

I would check out Competition Accessories, http://www.compacc.com, they are a very large Shoei dealer and the prices can’t be beat. Not sure about the X-11 but for the RF-1100 you can “Click for a Special Price” which ended up being $309 for the solids, $359 for the graphics which is by far the lowest I’ve seen them. I’ve bought a bunch of stuff from them and have always had a good experience.

[WeaponZero]

Motosport is a very reputable, very large place. Good stuff. As far as the X-11 goes, it was discontinued which is why they’re hard to come by. Replaced by the X-12.

For the street I’d strongly recommend the RF series over the X series. It’s designed for street riding whereas the X is designed for track riding. Just as safe, but quieter and ventilation is better when sitting in an upright position.

[CrankyHippo]

i just bought a RF1000 from competition accessories for $270 and love it, has sweet graphics and very comfy.

[WeaponZero]

hows the airflow on it?

[ranette]

I just picked up a Suomy Spec 1R. A beautiful helmet and so far the airflow is exceptional. In the hot muggy weather last week my head stayed cool and the thing did not fog at all. My Nolan, even with the anti fog insert, would definitely have steamed up.
http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0011/2286/Suomy_Spec_1R_Gadea_Helmet_Yellow_zoom.jpg

[CrankyHippo]

The airflow is decent, above 15mph you can have the face shield down no problem. If it’s a warm day (75*-85*) i usually pop it open if i’m puttering around town. Freeway or anything else where you’re moving along no problem.

[WeaponZero]

I like those Suomys a lot but heard bad things about how loud they are.

[ranette]

I had read that also. Last night was the first time I wore it at highway speeds and it didn’t seem exceptionally noisy. Then again, the only thing I can compare it to is a Nolan N 102 modular which also has a reputation for being noisy. It certainly wasn’t like riding in a Crown Vic, but it seems reasonable to me. What I loved was how aerodynamic it is. Turn your head for a lane change and you don’t get a blast of wind and noise.

The other thing I had read is that they run very small and that is absolutely true. I’m usually a medium, but ordered a large in the Suomy. It fits well but even the large is tight in the cheeks. Suomy is letting me swap out the cheek pads for XL’s; small company, excellent customer service. The idea of me needing anything in an XL leaves me wondering if anyone who normally wears an XL could even fit their largest size, which I believe is an XXL.

The other thing that you read about them is that fit an finish are superb, and that is also 100% true.

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