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Old 06-01-2023, 08:03 AM
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Russ, I've been wearing an older Shoei, I think it's a GT Air, from my sportbike days just to see if I can get used to it on a Road Glide, and I did. So now it's time to replace it since it's almost 9 years old now.

I have been flipping back and forth between the RF-1400 and the NeoTec 2. I bought Gab the Neotec 2 a couple of years ago and would buy one for myself, just having a hard time making the decision.

I told myself I will buy it before we head to New Hampshire - so I have to pick within the next week.
 
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Old 06-01-2023, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BTLorys
Russ, I've been wearing an older Shoei, I think it's a GT Air, from my sportbike days just to see if I can get used to it on a Road Glide, and I did. So now it's time to replace it since it's almost 9 years old now.

I have been flipping back and forth between the RF-1400 and the NeoTec 2. I bought Gab the Neotec 2 a couple of years ago and would buy one for myself, just having a hard time making the decision.

I told myself I will buy it before we head to New Hampshire - so I have to pick within the next week.
I purchased the Shoei helmets because I have used them in the past and they seemed to be one of the lightest out there and offered very good ventilation which is important down here on the surface of the sun.
 
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Old 06-01-2023, 08:10 AM
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The weight is what has me thinking to go full face over modular - but other than half helmets, I've always been a Shoei guy for whatever reason.
 
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
Mornin, Rob. How are things going for your bride?
Things are so so with her. Short term memory is really bad some days. You will here the same thing several times. We now have two new caregivers for her to replace the gal that moved away. Both are very good fit so that helps.
Thanks for asking Mick.
 
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Old 06-01-2023, 08:50 AM
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Morning all. Dang camera on this phone sux!



 
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Morning, Jeff and Rick.
What driver are you using?
The last two have been the same, Cleveland Launcher 10.5 Draw Model. I am thinking about trying a Ping G425 SFT if I can find one priced right.

Jack, glad to hear your friends are okay, considering what could have been.
 

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Greg, time for a meeting?




Most concerned on how to get out of Denver. I-70 is under perpetual repair, I-25 is gridlock. Lots of good roads enroute.

Mick wants to visit Reno so we can ride around there for a bit too. Beautiful area.
 

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Morning gents! 48 degrees and cloudy so far.

Originally Posted by Juan L
Good morning Brian. The missus and I now have our Shoei RF-1400 helmets. It’s been a while for me to wear FF again, since sportbike days, but we will be safer and my nose won’t get nearly as sunburnt.
Originally Posted by Juan L
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Most concerned on how to get out of Denver. I-70 is under perpetual repair, I-25 is gridlock. Lots of good roads enroute.

Mick wants to visit Reno so we can ride around there for a bit too. Beautiful area.
I'm a Shoei guy myself. Currently a GT Air. I'll be due for another in a year or two.

You still have to apply sunblock Russ. Those shields don't have UV protection. At least my clear shield doesn't. I've burnt right through it.

On the trip, and ideas on general route? As in which states after Colorado?
 
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
Mornin, Denny, Russ and Chuck.

Poolside coffee after dog walk. Minor yard shuffle.
ahhhh the life of an aristocrat.
 


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