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fatburg 09-06-2008 03:13 PM

rf-1000 vs x-11
 
Needing a new lid, cyclegear has 10% off right now which is about best I can find for the x-11.

Is the x-11 really $200 better then the rf? Fit was great, and read great reviews but thought I would ask here.

thnx

DLIT 09-06-2008 03:55 PM

I've had both, I currently have the X11 now. The RF fit me good when it was new but when it got broke in, it was a little too big, so I figured I'd try to find a X11 for cheap in a size medium. I lucked out and found one on Ebay for $480, used but in excellent condition. I posted up on the WERA forums if anybody could get them cheap and the cheapest I found new was around $530 or so. Not too bad for a Kagayama replica.

The vents do work a bit better and at high speeds the helmet is stable as fuck, like when I come out a tuck from a straightaway to brake. Aren't they made of different materials though?

Amber Lamps 09-06-2008 07:45 PM

For the record someone will be selling at least one Shark helmet in an XL which fits like an L....

fatburg 09-06-2008 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 69214)
For the record someone will be selling at least one Shark helmet in an XL which fits like an L....

which one? i wear a medium shoei but heard sharks run really small

Amber Lamps 09-06-2008 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatburg (Post 69215)
which one? i wear a medium shoei but heard sharks run really small


Nah they don't run THAT small!

fatburg 09-06-2008 08:21 PM

unfortunately there is no one around that carries the Sharks to try on

Cutty72 09-06-2008 08:55 PM

If i remember correctly, the X-11 and RF-1000 fit different head shapes.

could be wrong though.

fatburg 09-06-2008 08:56 PM

Vermeulen
http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphi...%20TC-1_lg.jpg

or
Kagayama
http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphi...yamatc1_lg.jpg

or
Tamada
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/product...tamada_tc5.jpg
or the white one
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/product...tamada_tc6.jpg

I like all of them honestly. My wife prefers the Vermeulen, but they don't have it or the Tamada in stock so I can't see it side by side.

DLIT 09-06-2008 09:40 PM

Tamada.

Trip 09-06-2008 10:56 PM

X-11 and RF1000s are two different head shapes, if you fit one you shouldn't wear the other if you are looking for max protection, if you want to find a helmet that fits your head correctly, you need to take a trip with me to meet the god of helmet fitting.

fatburg 09-06-2008 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip (Post 69244)
X-11 and RF1000s are two different head shapes, if you want to find a helmet that fits your head correctly, you need to take a trip with me to meet the god of helmet fitting.

who is this "god of helmet fitting" you speak of?

Trip 09-06-2008 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatburg (Post 69245)
who is this "god of helmet fitting" you speak of?

pm you in a second

JoJoYZF 09-07-2008 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip (Post 69244)
X-11 and RF1000s are two different head shapes, if you fit one you shouldn't wear the other if you are looking for max protection, if you want to find a helmet that fits your head correctly, you need to take a trip with me to meet the god of helmet fitting.

Exactly what I ran into. I wanted a rf1000 caster but it didnt fit. My x11 kagayama is perfect. And the best I found brand new was about $495 which the rep on the old twf said was around cost.

Slick 09-14-2008 08:25 AM

I have the RF1000 and find it a bit loose and VERY noisy. :idk:

JoJoYZF 09-14-2008 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick (Post 70602)
I have the RF1000 and find it a bit loose and VERY noisy. :idk:

The x11 is kind of loud too, but the venting is damn good. Its a trade off in my eyes.

Amber Lamps 09-14-2008 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF (Post 70656)
The x11 is kind of loud too, but the venting is damn good. Its a trade off in my eyes.

:iagree: That's always been the case.

Cutty72 09-15-2008 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick (Post 70602)
I have the RF1000 and find it a bit loose and VERY noisy. :idk:

Is it too big? :idk:
Mine fits well, but is a bit loud. that's why I wear earplugs.

jtemple 09-19-2008 10:23 AM

RF1000 & earplug wearer here, too. I have a huge melon, the RF is about all I could find that fit me right. With the right earplugs, it's almost as quiet as being in my cage.

Amber Lamps 09-19-2008 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtemple (Post 72124)
RF1000 & earplug wearer here, too. I have a huge melon, the RF is about all I could find that fit me right. With the right earplugs, it's almost as quiet as being in my cage.

You know what? I have never worn earplugs at the track or on the street. Never.

dReWpY 09-19-2008 10:34 PM

i wear mp3 buds and its about a must with a loud pig

Yamerhaw 11-21-2008 12:49 PM

i have a shoei RF 800, RF 900 and and an X 11, and they all fit me great, i dont really like one better than the other

Trip 11-21-2008 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yamerhaw (Post 105245)
i have a shoei RF 800, RF 900 and and an X 11, and they all fit me great, i dont really like one better than the other

just to update the thread, he got a shark foggy.

Yamerhaw 11-21-2008 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip (Post 105251)
just to update the thread, he got a shark foggy.

knew i should have read page 2:whistle:

Homeslice 11-28-2008 06:34 PM

Those two helmets fit differently. The RF-1000 has a rounder fit than the X-11, and it also doesn't go down as low over the chin.


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