Thread: Newbie helmet help! IS-16 or EXO-700? And other gear ?'s

Exo 700 for me. Great helmet. In fact, I was in the Iron Pony in Columbus this past weekend and saw that they have them on sale for $89.00. Edit..... Actually they have some on sale for $79 on the website http://www.ironpony.com

Quote: Originally Posted by geetarhero The IS-16 is garbage. Its market are newbies coming into the scene who are mesmerized by the pop down sun-glasses. I was bit by it too. the sunguard visor doesnt block out anything, it fogs to all hell, your hands have to come off the bars to make a quick adjustment. the IS-16 was heavier, less balanced and far more moisy than the BARELY more expensive FS-15; which I absolutly love. Buy a dark tinted...

The IS-16 is garbage. Its market are newbies coming into the scene who are mesmerized by the pop down sun-glasses. I was bit by it too. the sunguard visor doesnt block out anything, it fogs to all hell, your hands have to come off the bars to make a quick adjustment. the IS-16 was heavier, less balanced and far more moisy than the BARELY more expensive FS-15; which I absolutly love. Buy a dark tinted visor and it works beautifully Overall,...

Yet another vote for the exo-700 from me. I wear glasses, it isn't an issue at all. As stated if you're stopping a lot it's a tiny bit annoying, but no big deal. My only complaint is after long trips, I start to get a pressure point right at the top front of my head. But by long I mean 15+ hours, so doesn't happen too often, and is probably bound to happen with almost any helmet. I used to get fog on cold days, but now I...

i love my exo-400 which is similar to the 700. I almost went with the HJC with the internal sunshade but i rode with it since my friend had it and i hated it solely for the internal visor. The tint is so light is useless to me. Plus they dont have replacement internal shields. If i get an internal shield, i dont want to have to buy a dark outer shield. I also own a Nolan N103 flip up and the internal shield is dark enough and even offers...

I've had the EXO-700 for 3 years now. I am new to the world of motorcycles too. My FZ6 is my first bike. I really like the EXO-700. I think it's very comfortable. I like that I can pop out the liner to wash it, and I can change out my faceshield quickly. I've worn an HJC helmet a few times. Not sure what model it was, but I didn't like it at all. As far as your $50 budges for gloves. I spent $50 on the Joe Rocket Highside...

Quote: Originally Posted by C-bus Biker Exo 700 for me. Great helmet. In fact, I was in the Iron Pony in Columbus this past weekend and saw that they have them on sale for $89.00. Edit..... Actually they have some on sale for $79 on the website Get Your Motorcycle Accessories , Motorcycle Helmets , and Motorcross GEAR at The Iron Pony! Picked up and EXO-700 (Matte finish Crackhead) for $139.99 shipped (free shipping on orders over $100) from...

Here is a cheap EXO-700 Scorpion EXO-700 Rivet Matte Helmets - Closeout - Size Small Only Scorpion Helmets Competition Accessories and one for IS-16 HJC IS-16 Solid Color Full-Face Helmets HJC Competition Accessories

Get O'Neal Fastrack Element instead! You'll get very nice helmet with fully integrated Bluetooth. I used it and it's great and sounds great. Listened my iPhone all the way. You can also get phone calls, GPS turn by turn announcements, talk helmet to helmet and more... We will be selling that helmet soon ... waiting for stock. Zack

I used the EXO 700 for 2 years and really liked it. I wear glasses so I have to use the tinted visor during the day. The only draw back was having to bring a clear shield with me if I planned on being out after dark. I solved that problem with EXO 1000, which I love. Putting glasses on through the helmet is a pain at first but you get used to it. If you have the cash I would get a helmet with the intergrated visor, its worth it.