Some of my riding buddies acuseme of being anal about driving with a clean windshield and riding  with a clean face shield. 

I probably am to be sure.  But, I know there are others out there like me so here is some good info to file away.

 

I started using the S100 Special Surfaces cleaner a couple of years ago for keeping a slippery shine on the front of my Cagiva Gran Canyon

fairing and it really works well.  I also found out the another "special surface" is the helmet and more importantly the face shield. 

It keeps it very clean and reduces the magnetic that always draws dust on both inside and outside of the shield.  Better yet, it wipes clean

 and leaves no film.  Looks a little milky when you put it on..but wipes right off.  In fact when using it on the dreaded glasses I must wear

it actually gets squeaky clean so to speak with same benefits.  Give it a try.. and let me know your thoughts as well.  Most dealers or from

S100.com I believe.

 

Ride Safe and enjoy all the color if you happen to be in the states that have it.  No better way than on a bike.

 

Bill Kniegge

I had the chance to snag a new Scorpion EXO 1000 helmet just before our trip to Indy 2 weeks ago... and I was really glad I did.

 

For me ...trying new helmets is always fun... many years ago... "back in the day" when I was the product guru at Bell Helmets... I enjoyed doing all the real road testing for our new ideas... I rode a lot then as I do now.. so learned quickly what separates a good helmet from a not so good helmet.

 

The new Scorpion EXO 1000 is definitely high on the list of not only good... but GREAT helmets.  Why would that be??  Here's my impression of it..

 

Terrific fit.. Especially with the new pump system for tightening up the cheek pads.  Everyone's face is different when it comes to the cheek area... and this feature now gives you a custom fit... just like the racing guys get when they get the personal treatment from the big helmet race shops.  Inflates and deflates quickly for getting on and off...

It Breathes!.. Yes... this new hat has so many controllable vents that you can manage just how much air you want to have coming into the helmet... nice feature for hot and or damp weather.. and it seems to close up good for riding in the cold as well.

 

Face Shield.. There face shield may be the best on the market... but I haven't tried them all for sure.  but I can tell you that it does not fog.. and is optically very clear.  I am told that the shields are made by the same folks that make the Oakley shields used in the NFL.  God knows they don't fog up... Check it out some time.  How those big guys breathing right into the shield with no 45 mph wind going by... can see at all is a miracle !

 

Tinted Drop-Down.. Very Cool feature... You now never need to worry about getting caught out with you tinted shield on ... You don't need one!!  Even if you wear regular prescription glasses like I do... when the sun gets in the way... just reach up with your right hand and rotate the new tinted shield down in front of your eyes...  It's clear... and works great... sun goes away... or you turn away fro the sun... just reach up and put it away.  Introduced in the Schuberth helmets back in year 2K or so... it is now in this great hat... You'll love it and wonder how you got along with out it... or at least I did.

 

D Rings.. are still used for the chin strap... they are safe and have the famous little pull-tab to loosen them for removal... (brought to you back in 1980 by yours truly) but with today's saftey belt type of quick release being so improved ... there is no reason for any helmet builder not to use them.. just my opinion.  But after having them on my Schuberth.. I would never go back to D Rings.  Years ago DOT would not allow them to be used in USA.  No longer the case.

 

Comfort.. yes... They did a great job on comfort in all areas... material choices for the liners... the pump system for the cheek pads.. and great venting...it's top notch for sure... No question that the combination of Kevlar and glass make the shell really light... and you notice it when on your head..  Yes... Snell certified for sure.

 

Cost... Well good helmets are not cheap for sure.. and you won't see anybody putting drug store DOT stickers on the back before they ride into Myrtle Beach so they don't get a ticket.  We coined the phrase... If you have a $10 head...Wear a $10 helmet!  This won't qualify.. but at just a bit over $300 you would be hard pressed to find an equal amount of helmet for that or even another $100 in my opinion.  Keep up the good work Scorpion... You nailed it on this one.. except for the D Rings of course.  check 'em out a www.scorpionusa.com