Shoei Duotech Helmet....anyone?
Dan Vitous
Show last year, but here was nobody actually selling them their.
They are available mail order - Motorcycle Accessory Whse has them - they
are on the web.
Another "convertable" helmet that's been getting some good press was the
Nolan N-100... and it can be had for around $180 on the web - don't remember
where I saw it. I've never seen one of these live and in person tho.
Personally, I like tryin before buyin'... makes mail order kinda tough.
DV
Scott wrote in message <780rp2$q...@bgtnsc02.worldnet.att.net>...
>Anyone out there own or use a Shoei Duotech helmet? I am considering one
but
>I cannot find a dealer in my area that stocks them....I really want to try
>one on before I buy. Hoping that someone can give me their opinions of this
>helmet.
>
>Scott
>
>
Scott
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concept comes from BMW, I think. But we need 2 fingers to open this
helmet whilst the BMW System4 uses one hand only. Sorry to say that
the BMW helmet is not available in my country. Funny, cos the BMW
agent said the Transport Dept does not approve this helmet. Thought
BMW stands for quality and safety?
James Woodman
yeah dont laugh> makes one called the rf 200 I think. A few people I know
have them and swear by them. I'll be buying one this year as well. And to
top it off its cheap as hell. Although I wouldn't normaly ride a Nolan ,
this one is built better than both of the others on the market. Deffinetly
worth a look.
James
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chuck...@gville.mindspring.com
bought the Duotec to officiate bike races. It is a neat helmet to wear,
but is a bit noisy for "normal" wear. but the most important thing is that
they seem to fit smaller than other helmets. I ordered mine the same size
as my other Shoei and is a bit tight to be comfortable. I think I am going
to try the Nolan next.
PS: If you want a large that fits like a medium let me know!
George Guillory
Sounds like a troll to me.
I don't which country you come from but in the United States BMWNA does not
import the System IV here because of the runaway litigation.
If you are not going to import then why submit to the Department of
Transportation (DOT) for the sticker?
I wish I had a System VI. Maybe I will get one next time I am in Europe. For
now I will have to make due to a Shoei Duotech.
It really is a nice helmet but a little close. (Buy a bigger size.) Being
used to a System 2 for many years the two handed approach to open is no big
deal.
George Guillory, '87 BMW K75T
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Doug Goglia
Duotec is due out in June. He stated that it has a one-finger
lock/unlock mechanism, will make use of standard Shoei shields -- like
these used on the RF 700/800s, and it's supposed to be quieter than
the current model -- though still not as quiet as standard full face
models.
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Sam Belinoski
chuck...@gville.mindspring.com wrote in message ...
>I bought a Duotec earlier this year. I normally wear a Shoei RF-700 >
John Haverland
Christmas gift. My daily commute is about an hour each way, but I have not
yet pulled a long trip to really see how comfortable it is.
My impressions of the helmet are quite positive. I like it better than the
RF800 I formerly used. The RF800 was a bit tight in the jaw area (mike in
my helmet rubbed on my chin). The Duotec does not have this problem.
Really like being able to pull over and talk to someone without having to
take the helmet off. Also, I wear glasses and it is nice to be able to put
the helmet on without having to take my glasses off. Noisewise (on the
interstate) it seems a bit louder than the RF800. Contrary to some of the
other comments, I've found the XXL Duotec to be slightly *larger* than the
XXL RF800. Not a major difference, but I wonder if the XL Duotec might be a
better fit after it was broken in.
A must have accessory is the dual pane shields. I used the Fog City plastic
appliques in my RF800 and they worked well. However, the dual pane shields
work even better - I never have seen fog in my Duotec riding with a dual
pane shield. Note that the dual pane shield does not come in a dark tint -
small problem for me since my commute both ways is into the rising/setting
sun.
The only downside I've found in the helmet so far is that the way the
interior is constructed, it is not possible to mount speakers in the helmet.
Color me a very satisfied with the Duotec. Expensive but worth it IMHO.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me.
Regards . . . John Haverland
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Sugardoo
RF-700 which he was used to wearing. So, the former statements are true and I
havent tested the Nolan, but it seems like a better design, just not sure of
its quality.
Steve Melander
>
> I've been riding for the last couple of
>weeks with a Duotech
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> A must have accessory is the dual pane
> shields. I used the Fog City plastic
> appliques in my RF800 and they worked
> well. However, the dual pane shields
> work even better - I never have seen
> fog in my Duotec riding with a dual
> pane shield.
Does the Doutech use the same standard
shield as the RF700 and RF800?
Steve (wouldn't mind that "dual
pane" on my 700) 65
Dave Green
: Does the Doutech use the same standard
nope.
: Steve (wouldn't mind that "dual
: pane" on my 700) 65
me too. Perhaps it will be available on the new model.
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JWGilmer
btw, BMW is supposed to be bringing the new System 4 helmets to the USA when
the K1200LT is released in/around March. They are supposedly going to offer
the full 'authority' Euro version of the helmet because it's wired in Europe
for police radios and they want to offer the speakers and microphone for use
with the electronics in the K1200LT.
J.W. Gilmer
Jacksonville, FL
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Greg Wilhelm
>I've had my eye out for one too... Shoei had them at the Int. Motorcycle
>Show last year, but here was nobody actually selling them their.
>They are available mail order - Motorcycle Accessory Whse has them - they
>are on the web.
The DuoTech is rather large in the lower jaw region. I tried one on, but
felt like a stormtrooper from Star Wars. YMMV.
>Another "convertable" helmet that's been getting some good press was the
>Nolan N-100... and it can be had for around $180 on the web - don't
remember
>where I saw it. I've never seen one of these live and in person tho.
[...snip]
I've had a Bieffe Mod4 (poorly constructed substitute for System 2) and
presently a Nolan N100. I really like the N100. It's fit and finish is
surprisingly good for Nolan - on par with cheaper Shoei's such as the RFs.
The spring-loaded chin bar is a nice feature. I can flip it up to scratch my
nose at a light, then nod my head vigorously to close it. The chin strap is
somewhat bulky ratcheting seat-belt jobbie, but is VERY easy to latch.
Unlike the Bieffe's, and like the Shoei Duotech, raising the front is a
two-handed job. The spring-loaded latches work very well. It is slightly
heavier than your typical full-face helmet, but not terribly so. The hinges
are not flush like an Arai ADSIS or Shoei, so it is probably not as quiet.
However, it is not really "loud" either. It is NOT a full-face (Snell-type)
helmet, so it only carries a DOT sticker as an open-face helmet. I believe
the actual protection provided in a face-plant would be somewhere between a
full-face and an open-face helmet.
The N100 helmet uses a head form similar to that used by most Shoei's. If
you have a Shoei -shaped head it should fit you fairly well. I personally
have an Arai -shaped head so out came the rounded broom handle and rubber
mallet to make it fit better in the forehead. I always took a L in Shoei,
and XL in Arai, and take a L in an N100. A top-line Shoei or Arai full-face
will give better protection, will be quieter, and wil probably be more
comfortable. If you have to have a flip-front, the N100 is the way to go,
IMO. I paid $190 for one at Donelson Cycle in St Louis. They also do mail
order.
regards,
Greg Wilhelm DoD#905, COG, BMWMOA
Dan Nitschke
> The spring-loaded chin bar is a nice feature. I can flip it up to scratch my
> nose at a light, then nod my head vigorously to close it.
Do you charge for entertaining those in adjoining
lanes?
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