1. Fantastic Helmet
I’m getting back into riding streetbikes after raising kids. My previous helmets were Shoeis (X8 and X9). I worked at a shop when I was a kid and the rep would always give us a great deal on various brands and the Shoei X-series was always a good fit. I recently got a deal I couldn’t turn down on an Arai Regent X. It fit ok, but after break-in it was loud, and felt cheap when compared to my memory of the Shoeis. I ordered tighter fitting cheek pads for the Arai, and while it was better, it wasn’t great. I like a very snug fit. When STG offered the deal on the X14 I watched some reviews, as I wanted to see if the RF may be better for street riding. Ultimately I decided I probably couldn’t go wrong with the X (especially at the closeout price). No comparison to the Arai. The X does everything well. I couldn’t be happier with my choice.