Is it worth it?

[flyboy1011]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHOEI-Helmet-RF1000-Jester_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ae6b2e7fQQitem Z170429984383QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

I'm in the market for a new lid, and the jester has always been one of my favorites, it's my size, and decently priced. The scratches piss me off though. Should I go for it anyway?

[Dubguy85]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHOEI-Helmet-RF1000-Jester_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ae6b2e7fQQitem Z170429984383QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

I'm in the market for a new lid, and the jester has always been one of my favorites, it's my size, and decently priced. The scratches piss me off though. Should I go for it anyway?

Nope.. Don't buy a scratched helmet...

[InyaAzz]

No damage, no accident huh? Those scratches don't look like it was dropped...it looks like it slid.

It's your dome...but that would be a big red flag for me.

That being said, I have a RF 1000, and it's a nice ass lid. I love it.

[flyboy1011]

Yeah I'm thinkin' if i can't find a jester in good enough condition i wanna go for the caster...or maybe plain...I can't decide :confused:

[flyboy1011]

anyone on here own a agv k3?

[InyaAzz]

Yeah I'm thinkin' if i can't find a jester in good enough condition i wanna go for the caster...or maybe plain...I can't decide :confused:


The RF-1000 was discontinued recently. You can find closeout deals on new lids all over the place. Your problem is going to be size. Whatever is left is most likely the least popular sizes.

The one you're looking at is called the Picotte 3.

[Goldie]

I have the original Picotte and have no complaints about it. I got mine for $50.

I like my Arai better, but that's just my personal preference.

[Radio Flyer]

I don't know if this interests you but if you have looked at the Bell Star they have a select few models on sale now for ~150 dollars brand new online. TFD Bell Helmets or something like that.

Great helmet and if you don't like the graphics on it you can spend a few hundred extra to get it painted.

[RSVDon]

Scratched = bad news usually. Pass.

Many RF1000s are on closeout now for $380 and lower. TZ-Rs are $250 and lower. Just look for the deals.

[ohdaho]

Scratched = bad news usually. Pass.

Many RF1000s are on closeout now for $380 and lower. TZ-Rs are $250 and lower. Just look for the deals.

Most graphic RF1000s are only $299 at IP and even less for solids.

[RSVDon]

Most graphic RF1000s are only $299 at IP and even less for solids.

My bad, they are. I was thinking of the X-elevens. I've been looking at those. :D

[flounder]

I have an RF1000 and an X11.. I love em both.. The RF1000 saved my dome when I crashed at mid ohio

[Monstrosity]

Used helmet is like a used condom...

[flyboy1011]

Used helmet is like a used condom...

hahaha I like that...

...What, if any, are the big differences between the tzr and the rf 1000, I tried both on at the pony the other day and liked 'em both.

[RSVDon]

hahaha I like that...

...What, if any, are the big differences between the tzr and the rf 1000, I tried both on at the pony the other day and liked 'em both.

TZ-R does not include rear vents and as such it does get a little warmer on the hot days around here. I've got a TZ-R and I love it but I will upgrade to an RF-1000 if I get a chance just for the vents. There's also some styling changes between the two for better aero.

My one beef with the Shoeis is anytime it's cold or rainy it ALWAYS fogs up and you have to put it on the vent setting. But from what I hear, they all do it no matter what.

[rusty 848]

bullshit no accident,looks like the helmet see the ground.+ i will never put somebody stinky helmet on my head.

[jfry110]

Seems a little steep to me. I have a solid gloss black RF1000 bought new in 07 and only wore 3 times that I'd get rid of for half that much. Has similar, probably lighter scratching on top, but I'll openly admit I went over with it on. Pulled the liner though and checked the shell and everything is fine... that was first weekend, raced 2 more weekends w/ it after that. It was more like a gentle somersault when I went down- had er down to about 10 mph as I thought I would just ride it out through the gravel trap end of turn 6 at Mid-O. Don't go in there!... I sank like quicksand and fell off!

[alienpi]

I also have a gloss black RF1000. The RF1000 has been great at every speed, unlike my old (undisclosed) cheap helmet, which had problems in the triple digits. :-)