Im not too helpful.. Ive always had shoei.. never any major drama's.. fits my nut well..
I ride everyday (rain, hail, shine) my 3yr old helmet is on it's second set of cheek pads, 3rd visor, but is starting to whistle and let the rain and the occasional flying critter through the vents .. time for an upgrade..
Hey guys. I recently got a SHOEI 1100 series helmet. Via Rider's Discount for $450ish. Shipping was $90 unfortunately, but you still get a top end helmet for < $550 (the equivalent of the lower end SHOEIs in Aus).
Sure they lack the sticker... but still, protection wise you've got the pinacle of helmets!
shoei x1100 area noisy helmet, the lighter and more ventilated a helmet is the noisier it tends to be.
Mikeman, according to Australian law a helmet without the sticker is equivalent to you not wearing one at all. Voids your insurance and it is a fineable offence and probably points.(don't know your state's fines)