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I'm not sure any places offer this, unless you possibly rent a helmet to try it out? I myself just picked up the RF-1100, upgrading from an ICON Alliance SSR. Big difference in any category I can think of (quieter - yet way better venting, the optics are a massive improvement, comfortable and...

I wore an Alliance SSR for the first few months of riding, just switched to a SHOEI RF-1100. Big price jump, but definitely a noticeable difference in some of the features. Much quieter, and better venting. That being said, the ICON is comfortable and they have some great looking designs. I'm...

No kidding! Not the best place to be practicing the cross over...

Hey all, Question, based on what I've read its OK to mix brands of oil assuming that you maintain the type (semi or full synthetic) and weight (eg both are 10w-40). Would most agree with that? I don't know what brand the oil is in mine right now but want to top it off.

As a follow up, I contacted ICON about it (that was the helmet I was wearing at the time) "Thank you for your inquiry. While I cannot guarantee the helmet is safe without actually doing an x-ray, it shouldn't have been damaged by a fall from such a short height. As long as there was no weight...

Thanks a lot for all the input, and the video too. Its one of those things that being new to riding that you don't think about too much. I'm used to helmets that are designed for multiple impacts (like a football one) so you wouldn't normally think twice but I know that motorcycle helmets are...

Hey guys, So I remember hearing something at the course I took about replacing a helmet if you drop it... Wanted to verify that with people as I had a moment of butterfingers this evening and while holding it at waist height let it slip and contact pavement. Thoughts?

sunnyCBR - my nickname and the kind of bike I'm on! Haven't nicknamed the bike yet though

Welcome, and good luck with the course. That's what got me really into biking. I took one with Rider Training Institute and had a great experience there.

Welcome to the site! Good looking bike, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

Thanks very much everyone! bww77 - Riding safe is part of why I'm here, there is so much to learn and it seems like people here are really helpful. Every little bit helps out there!

Hey everyone, Just joined the forum here, have come by a few times reading some of the amazing advice people offer and now that I finally have a bike I joined up! Look forward to learning from and chatting with all.