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Shoei helmet Q...
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:56 pm
by Felix
Mrs Felix has a Shoei head.
So, what is the difference between an RF900 Blade and a TZ-1. It isn't price, so any real dif' or just go for the prettiest one?
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:54 pm
by ttc
rf900 is discontinued
does that help?
check the manufacture date on the helmet
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:12 pm
by Felix
Well not really. I figured they are either discontinued or run-out models. MAW or MCAS or one of them has both those models for $399.
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:41 pm
by Damon Z1000
I bought my RF900 Blade (in green!) 2 years ago from Parra Kawa and they were on runout then, $399.
Mate great helmet, visors aint cheap, but good quality all round.
If it's straight out the box and hasn't been bounced around the shop floor, snap it up
Get a set of earplugs for the lady as they can be a little noisy though.
All the best
Ps I know Hoffy was in the market for a Blade helmet in green XL, PM him if ya find one
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:43 pm
by Gosling1
My RF-800 is the best lid I have ever owned......its really comfy and still quiet at speed, even after 5 years of ownership......
the new XR1000 is lighter, but much noiser......
not sure what the TZ-1 is like, but recommend you do a test ride if possible......
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:45 pm
by Damon Z1000
but recommend you do a test ride if possible
Ya could always test ride it and keep riding
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:13 pm
by rtyuiop
I thought the TZ-R replaced the TZ-1 ? Mind you all that really means is that there's some cheap TZ-1s around!
I like my TZ-1. Only thing I wish it had (apart from a full set of visor baseplate clips!) is a removable liner.
Danny
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:25 am
by Tex Warren
I have a RF900 (Blade - Green) as my everyday lid... comfy as all get out and have had it about 3 1/2 Years.... Then I got a nice new RF900 (Chicane - Green White with black & purple highlights, Iridium visor etc)... which was then stolen whilst still new (ish).
Replaced stolen RF900 with new Shoei X11 (Akira Yanagawa replica in black, Green Flames and a shark on sides....Gawdy but I like it)
The fit and the finish is bloody magnificent and I do NOT regret shelling out the extra hard-earned $$$.
I will probably get a nice Eddie Lawson Replica too... the fit is that bloody good, I am wrapt.
PS: The Helmet (X11) will run to about $1150 here but I managed to land one from a dealer in Japan for $800. My savings will mean extra bling...
Its a Shoei without an AS1680 sticker.... as if that worries me!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:52 am
by ttc
Tex, the cops here check for the Aus sticker and fine ppl who don't have them.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:29 am
by Tex Warren
tanyathecheeky wrote:Tex, the cops here check for the Aus sticker and fine ppl who don't have them.
Thanx for the warning.... I won't ride to Brisneyland this holiday...
