Why we switched helmet brands , the Good & the Bad

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Why we switched helmet brands , the Good & the Bad
This a Motorcycle helmet review for Harly Davidson street riding of the Simpson Carbon Fiber Outlaw Bandit 3, Simpson Mod Bandit versus the AGV K6
In this video we share why we went from AGV motorcycle helmets to Simpson after all this time.
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@leftymike8730 16 күн бұрын

I started with a Simpson but the Shoei best it in every possible way for me. Good luck, helmets are a totally personal preference

@TheDankh 16 күн бұрын

My Shoei GT Air 2 has the worst aero I've ever experienced, my Bell Broozer has better aero (and it's shit as well).

@HamishBrown3 16 күн бұрын

Found the mod bandit good for cruising around town but at highway speeds they buffet alot and are really noisy. Did a 4000km (2500mile) trip last month and didn't want to put up with the wind drag so bought a Shoei neotec. bloody expensive helmet but It was so comfortable and quiet it was worth it.

@MrBpritch100 16 күн бұрын

Scheuberth also makes an absolutely incredible modular that the mod bandit couldn't even dream of comparing to.

@Mr_TimeMachine_Too 16 күн бұрын

Dude, you are exactly right! I thought it was just me and my big ass head haha!

@tylerhubbell6410 15 күн бұрын

I have both the simpson street bandit and biltwell lane splitter.I was starting to think it was just a helmet thing with the wind drag so I stopped wearinf helmets for a bit.I'm glad I stopped by here to read your comment now I'll be buying my third street helmet lol.

@MegaCusco 15 күн бұрын

Someone gave me a Simpson ghost bandit, I thinks that's what they call it . Back and white stars/stripes. Non modular. Peripheral vision was horrible. I noticeably had to turn my head a lot more to make lane changes etc.. Wore it once .never again. Shoei neotech way better helmet.

@royjames196 2 күн бұрын

I have a Simpson Mod Bandit (carbon) and a Speed Bandit (non carbon) both are outstanding and look great

@gabebelunza4396 14 күн бұрын

“Paid promotion from Simpson” is what he should have said . I own one and it’s by far the worst helmet I’ve owned . Wind noise is absolutely crazy loud and after 3 months of wheelies the visor comes down . Bell and Shoei are on top of

@WEPACVO 16 күн бұрын

I bought that carbon fiber mod bandit, and improved the quality of my bike life as a daily. Ie…Light weight / pin lock / smoke visor / pilot shade iinside decent air flow & lifting the face up where more aair flow is needed, or at stopped in traffic communication is required…priceless!

@gamebreak81 16 күн бұрын

Is the carbon fiber noticeably lighter? I have an outlaw bandit and thinking about getting the new carbon fiber bandit

@user-ph2bb6np9g 11 күн бұрын

Been riding with an outlaw bandit for a few years now and love it. I just wish they could figure out a transition visor for it!

@darladuchesscontadour5380 13 күн бұрын

Stsrted with an HJC modular, then Shoei and now Arai. Love my Arai the best - minimal noise compared to the others. Probably helps that I got a fitting for the Arai, as I went down a size.

@jamescampbell4334 6 күн бұрын

Arai XD-4 in Diamond White. I ride in Texas (115deg "feels like' on my 2.5 hr ride yesterday). This helmet flows air better than everything else out there. Color matches the Star Silk White on my Ducati DesertX really well.

@Ms-nc3eh 15 күн бұрын

Bell race star flex dlx was solid, used the mx version too for mx riding. The race star flex was light and came with transitions shield. Tonight I saw that ghost bandit were on clearance for $150 directly from them so I scooped another one up.

@chadmartin3423 9 күн бұрын

I have an og Simpson Bandit from '89 still going strong to this day, no tears in the padding. Also have a Simpson M30 and a Ghost Bandit

@s30xmischief 16 күн бұрын

I loved my AGV but i agree, once really broken in and used for a while, kinda feels worn out. Have a mod bandit and i like it for a modular. Just recently got an Arai, and it’s my new favorite helmet. Very comfortable, pretty light, and safety wise it’s solid.

@kashanimous1711 16 күн бұрын

It's cool that you guys are particular and appreciate the small details of things like helmet build quality and bike parts. I remember one time I was talking about how stiff the clutch was on my bike and my uncle told me I was a pussy lmao. Then I saw one of your videos talking about how clutches should be extremely light and it just made me feel good knowing the entire culture isn't totally perpetuated in hell yeah brothers and macho bs. Nowadays I'm really into the fine details of stuff and it's cool that there's likeminded people in the community.

@Dom829 16 күн бұрын

I love how the excuse on a bell is always “Walmart” helmet yet..they only sell bicycle helmets from there which is completely different from motorcycle helmets, I’ve rode bell since my motocross days and the amount of times I’ve racked my head in a bell and walked away with just a few scratches on the helmet with no cracks or anything is pretty high. Yes I’m sponsored by bell but even if i had to buy helmets. I’d still buy a bell over any other helmet on the market.

@atrain882 15 күн бұрын

Bell helmets are not trash. That’s all opinion like an asshole. Everybody has them. I rock Bell on the Harley and when I raced 13 years of motocross, and I’ve had a Fox helmet fly all the top brands Bell has been around forever I don’t think they’re bad helmets, but like I said isn’t an opinion like an asshole

@cuzimaluzer777 15 күн бұрын

Bell race star dlx is a great helmet. Really flows a lot of air without being loud and the materials used on the interior breaks in very well.

@MrBpritch100 15 күн бұрын

Bell modular helmets are garbage.

@Dom829 15 күн бұрын

@@MrBpritch100 lol

@atrain882 15 күн бұрын

@@MrBpritch100 I’ve never owned a modular type helmet in my life, so I can’t speak on that part

@MrMorepower71 16 күн бұрын

I switched to adjustable tension on visors years go. Game changer.

@rzonly1 14 күн бұрын

Yup AGV makes harder tension inserts

@handlebarlife 16 күн бұрын

I used to have an AGV corsa. Over time the visor latch stopped functioning and I found that out when I turned my head at highway speeds and the visor ripped off haha. Using Shark for racing and Simpson for the road for the past few years. I still have the Simpson that keep my head together going under a truck. That was fun

@foxb2022 11 күн бұрын

I paint helmets! Just putting that out there!! Shooting my shot!! Haha

@bravo6601 16 күн бұрын

Now we gotta update the logo with a bandit 🤙

@donaldpeck3192 16 күн бұрын

My ghost bandit I love and comfy it's a tad loud but it works great. And I'd buy another any time

@Dexatron 16 күн бұрын

I got a Simpson and I’ll get another when this one is done. The outlaw bandit is by far the best looking and simple helmet that does what it is supposed to

@PitbullSoco 10 күн бұрын

Bell eliminator carbon weighs less than 3 lbs. Has their awesome pro vision visor which is double pane and never fogs up, its like a permanent pin lock. Awesome awesome helmet

@pmdinaz 16 күн бұрын

Happy you found a lid you like. I can't find anything more comfortable than my Arai. Long oval shape is only made well by Arai that I have found in my 40+ years of riding. Had a couple of Shark RSI's many years ago, but they don't seem to make the same shape any longer.

@kruesioriginals 15 күн бұрын

AGV is a good oval shaped long head style. That’s also why I’ve been wearing them for so many years.

@JorgeIsHappy 16 күн бұрын

I rode with AGV for years too. I have neck and back issues too and the way they float at speed on the highway was always awesome for me and the visor was great too. But the newest line doesn't do much for me either. I also moved to Simpson this year and grabbed a Speed Bandit. So far I love everything about it except it has a bit too much lift at highway speed feels like it's trying to tear itself off my head at 90mph+. But I don't go that fast for long and it could just be my giant noggin anyway. 🤣

@gilligansfishingadventures614 15 күн бұрын

Im rockin the l6s now and love it! Except the visor coming down lmao 😂 i did put a st fairing on my lowrider s and that solved it tho

@cj6982 16 күн бұрын

I switched from a Bell Qualifier to a Simpson Speed Bandit this year, I now understand all the hype from Dyna bros over the years 😜

@fraserst1 16 күн бұрын

What are your thoughts on the Ruroc helmets ? They look decent but seen mixed reviews. I had one of their snowboard helmets for years and it served me well.

@TheCuttz1984 16 күн бұрын

I'm from Australia. I've been looking for the Simpson mod to try on. Not many stock them here. I totally agree that bell helmets are a great bang for buck. But damn they are heavy. I currently use a Shoei gt air 2. And after a year or two. I feel they break in the same way you describe the AVG. I'm glad I saw this as AVG was on my list. Cheers for the upload

@HamishBrown3 16 күн бұрын

Australia has recently changes helmet regs so there is limited choices out there while manufacturers get thier helmets certified.

@spoom937 16 күн бұрын

I've got a mod bandit and I love it! Hella comfortable, nice cooling vents, look super badass! The only complaint I have about it is that it's LOUD as hell! If you do alot of highway miles... earplugs might be a good choice lol!

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

That’s what I’ve heard

@carlbruhn1772 13 күн бұрын

My fat head limits helmet choices to nearly zero. Convince a company to make lids for sasquach heads.

@jeremygentry7287 16 күн бұрын

I have the same visor issue with my Biltwell gringo s. Like my icon but visibility not so great. Keep us posted on the Simpson, dope looking helmet

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

Will do!

@robbarnes3680 14 күн бұрын

I love my Shoei for touring but I am afraid they have priced me out of the market . The Simpson Mod Bandit will be my next helmet. Thanks for the sharing guys!

@emiller2236 11 күн бұрын

I had the MOD, was run off the road and thrown into a telephone pole head first. The MOD held. The carbon cracked on the side and the visor brackets were broken. But that helmet saved my melon. Will buy another

@Grizzlydonzac 11 күн бұрын

I've had them all, but simpson carbon m30 is my favorite

@brianapare4665 14 күн бұрын

I’m running the Mod bandit and the visor does the same thing. Flops down all the time, need the air in Phoenix with the heat and won’t stay up. Let me know if you have same problem but throwing in trash if I can’t solve the problem! I also enjoy the Simpson look

@Dan-rc4cx 16 күн бұрын

Simpsons are bad when you’re ripping fast. When you’re ripping long sweepers or on the freeway over 80 mph if you turn your head, the shape of the Simpson catches the wind and yanks your head to the side. Period. Best aerodynamic helmet for cruisers and best noise suppression is the Shoei RF1400

@STAYHUMBLE302 16 күн бұрын

Agreed on the Shoei !!!

@tommys2979 16 күн бұрын

My $100 hjc csr3 works mint. $30 visor and some 3m vinyl tape and it matches my bike pretty good. Classic simple helmet that works.

@stuartstogdill2406 16 күн бұрын

Arai or Shoei is the best you can get.

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

I would agree with that. I just don’t like the way they look.

@jon20683 15 күн бұрын

Speed bandit fits tight, but the Outlaw is 🔥

@bigpondbashers 14 күн бұрын

My Shoei is ready for replacement and I absolutely love the look of the Simpson helmets but I can’t get past the wind noise testimonials. I do too much highway riding to ignore it.

@countersteer713 5 күн бұрын

I’m wearing an AGV K1 (the first generation) but I’m going to upgrade to a Suomy Sr-GP

@codybell87 15 күн бұрын

I bought a Simpson Mod Bandit a little over a year ago. Got it in. Put it on. Rode to work. On my way home got ran over. Smacked the side of a truck with my head. Busted up everywhere except my noggin. Immediately ordered another, I will be hard pressed to get another brand now.

@kruesioriginals 15 күн бұрын

That’s what matters

@redbeardfred8561 16 күн бұрын

Did you by chance try any of the Ruroc helmets when you were hanging out at Blockheads shop? I’ve always wondered about them but never put my hands on one.

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

They might be great helmets, I don’t know. I’m not really a fan of how they look though.

@andybyrne3542 16 күн бұрын

6:07 “I’ve bought a lot of them they’re expensive”….From the childhood and crazy younger years of all the things you’ve shared(following from the beginning), I wondered how you managed to keep a nice grill.

@ericnay7733 16 күн бұрын

Idk why but I’ve always resisted the Simpson just so I’m not rocking what everyone else has. I currently wear a scorpion exo and about to switch to the scorpion exo covert fx (pretty much a Simpson). I’ve just always had the best fit for the buck with scorpion. And it looks pretty dope too.

@devildog3125 10 күн бұрын

I tried the Simpson Mod and I love the look but my head hated wearing that helmet cause it just wouldn’t fit no matter the size so I ended rolling with a Shoei Neotec 2 on sale which was one of only two helmets that fit my irregular head Lol but I’m a happy camper! 😁

@MikeHawk-xt7vd 8 күн бұрын

I went to adventure helmets (Klim, and Aria) for lightweight and breathability, it’s hot here in Texas too. But always ran shoe before, still rotate my x14 and now the 15. Best helmet IMO. I only purchase helmets that I can get transition shields for so that’s a big factor for me. I dislike the need to switch back and forth and I don’t like the flip down sunglasses. Personally I didn’t like the Simpson helmets. They are 15 minutes from where I live in Texas and do my best to support local shops. I have tried several Simpsons and spent 1000’s just to give them to employees. Glad they work well for you and your crew.

@RobbieCampbellTattoos 16 күн бұрын

Simpson makes the mod for other countries without the DOT sticker. It’s called “The Darksome” and they’re like $300 online. Same exact helmet, just no sticker.

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

That’s a good tip, but pretty much everything that we do has to have a dot sticker or Snell most of our shows have to have Snell improved helmets

@lifeofadrenaline1469 10 күн бұрын

Love my Simpson helmets. But gotta say I was super disappointed with the Mod Bandit from Simpson. It is such a load helmet when riding without a windshield. My Bell mod is quiet and comfortable so wear that over the Simpson Mod

@seanmcnulty6952 16 күн бұрын

Mod bandit is where it’s at!

@Kentz-go2jj 14 күн бұрын

Got a simpson bandit wore it twice thing looks sick but its very windy inside i dont wear helmets often so maybe thats jus how they are

@Quickestdrawintown 16 күн бұрын

I’m in the same boat with Simpson. These things fuck HARD

@anthonycirino37 16 күн бұрын

You guys should check out 6D.. have had both agv and Simpson, after a while seems like the Simpson loses its integrity after break in and long rides.

@jackcampbell4631 16 күн бұрын

My K6 fell apart also. All of the moving plastid parts fell apart.

@andrewl9203 14 күн бұрын

Are yall going to get more of LRK shirts made up? Theyre sick and i need a couple ❤

@DynamicVlogs69 16 күн бұрын

I got a Simpson ghost bandit and it sucks. The visor keeps falling down I've had to change the padding. Add a quick buckle and they don't have tansiton visors. My next helmet will be a bell like Brian636 wears. Fuck simpson.

@shawnmacwhinnie4481 12 күн бұрын

My Hjc i70 has the flimsy shield notch also

@tex9280 16 күн бұрын

Big G'day Kruesi & Trent from Down Under 🇦🇺 I wear a Biltwell Lane Splitter helmet, I have 2... One is the Rusty Butcher & the other a Gloss Black. May all your days be Harley days Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺 #kruesi #getvertical #lawtigers

@versacefew36 16 күн бұрын

Been rocking the mod bandit and bell srt mod lid for a while and both are comfortable and lightweight but my visor on my bell stays open way more then my Simpson. This is my second Simpson mod bandit and the visor on both of mine just fall closed on me so easily so my bell srt is my long trip go to lid.

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

Have you adjusted the visor at all? I know you can tighten them and stop that. I’d like to know if that works.

@versacefew36 14 күн бұрын

@@kruesioriginals I tightened mine on both simpons, it slightly helped but once I’m doing highway speeds it’s up and down for me. My mod bandits fit so nice so I use them for around town with the bros but all my long distance traveling I use my bell srt as I cross country a lot.

@joshuaweston9338 3 күн бұрын

The check from Simpson finally cleared I take it

@kruesioriginals 3 күн бұрын

I wish

@mikedent8873 13 күн бұрын

Arai makes their helmets so round to prevent an edge from grabbing at twisting your head when sliding. Can't get behind the look myself

@deadben5938 15 күн бұрын

I've had 3 different simpsonsthr visor always falls like ur old 1 but u can just replace the visor and good to go

@TheImtoomuch 16 күн бұрын

Did they quiet their helmets? They were loud as hell from the wind noise on motorcycles.

@TheDankh 16 күн бұрын

Would love to know about the aero on the Simpsons, specifically the modbandit. The turbulent air at the top of a flare windshield kicks my shoei and bell around like crazy.

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

That could be your windshield set up as well. Have you tried the klockworks with the kick up?

@TheDankh 16 күн бұрын

@@kruesioriginals I’m on a new 24 RG now, and have the KW atm. Enough dirty air that I literally can’t see anything clearly… like sitting in a competition bass truck lol. Had the same issue with the same helmet on my Victory.

@GoD_Quake 15 күн бұрын

I’ve had three K6 helmets, and none of them have had that visor problem. I think the mechanism needs adjusting on yours or something. My first k6 saved my life in an accident 2 years ago.

@Kajemyster 16 күн бұрын

I run the bandit. My only annoyance is I had to buy an aftermarket insert to remedy the lense fogging. Other than that, it reminded me of halo. Lol

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

They have their own insert for that now. I don’t really have to worry about fog much in Arizona though.

@fighter7029 16 күн бұрын

Kruesi, you’re the OG king of the dyna bros man! 😂 it’s only right to rock a Simpson. And I’m not talking shit I have a Simpson too… I told myself I’d never be the guy on a built dyna and a Simpson and here I am lol they do make some good shit. I grew up racing sprint cars and drag racing and then grew out of that for off road racing and only ever wore a Simpson racing they do make good shit

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

I have a racequip helmet for my drift car is the road race helmet is a sister company of Simpson. That’s also a push me towards them. It’s one of the nicest helmets I’ve ever ever worn.

@Mikey_556 15 күн бұрын

Mod bandit is great, gonna be noisier than a non mod helmet but u cant beat the vents and visibility out of em

@glennthompson4166 16 күн бұрын

Not a fan of modulars and as far as sloppy visors go , i gota lane splitter that had a visor that didnt stay up so i put rubber o rings where it attaches which made it lock up better ..

@AlexMunnDesignz 16 күн бұрын

About dam time you crossed over lol. West coast trends always take forever to cross over

@Ridehighfxdb 15 күн бұрын

Arai saved my life last year so I stuck with them, but it’s true the shape is ugly but the shape is made for deflection during a crash so your neck doesn’t get torqued in any which way. Similar to how a football helmet is engineered

@goatkiller6295 14 күн бұрын

Ive swore by simpson for awhile i love my simoson outlaw!

@bigfatbobsimpson4166 16 күн бұрын

Once you wear it and keep opening and closing the visor the plastic teeth that hold the visor open will start deteriorating and the same thing occurs.

@Jonny_Salami 16 күн бұрын

Have a Shoei Glamster (awful name) and the Simpson Ghost Bandit. Simpson def more comfy in my opinion but Shoei is better at higher speeds

@joeschneider1409 4 күн бұрын

Simpson does it too. Give it time. Can't go over 70mph with mine. Sheild flops dpwn

@waydel1 15 күн бұрын

I bought a white Simpson mod helmet after my bandit was stolen off my bike. Best helmet I have owned

@LJSiar 16 күн бұрын

I run a Carbon Bell myself, Looking at a Simpson GHOST BANDIT CARBON FIBER . According to AGV the Corsa made in China

@AdrenalineJunky17 16 күн бұрын

I'll be replacing my Mod Bandit with a carbon Bandit. Love em. Great air flow, great fit, I've ridden in rain, shine, 110+ degrees and 17 degrees. Awesome lids.

@cjsmith Күн бұрын

I just went half helmet, full face puts too much pressure on my spinal cord and neck.

@brentharrington9235 16 күн бұрын

I GT Air. on my 3rd one and won't switch.

@Weout77 16 күн бұрын

SIMPSONS M30!!!!!!! Best lightest helmet and there on sale!!!!!!!!

@stanliterman24 14 күн бұрын

I like the 509 helmets

@narule2695 15 күн бұрын

Overpriced Biltwell Simpson … Bells and Shoei Have always been good Been in the industry forever at least in the Moto world but everybody likes different. Stuff 🤘

@clarktferrill 15 күн бұрын

Wow!! No curse woods?? WTF?

@_All_Might_Is_Here 15 күн бұрын

Honestly I’m just stoked you didn’t drink the Ruroc kool aid. The Bell Race star flex dlx kicks ass, guarantee you didn’t try that helmet or you would double think the Simpson. Simpsons look cool but they’re so damn loud.

@Samsonfxdi 14 күн бұрын

I thought the simpsons were all hype but I got a mod bandit and I fucking love it lol

@stephananstey2522 16 күн бұрын

Regret buying my simpson, looks great but the wind buffeting is brutal on the highway, especially for the cost..

@Bajadave760 16 күн бұрын

Did you guys drop the super bombshell news yet? Or was this it?

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

July 11

@rzonly1 14 күн бұрын

AGV makes harder clip inserts

@Jerm-the_worm 16 күн бұрын

I love my simpson speed bandit.

@tjmcelhaney3685 16 күн бұрын

why my pista sitssss and collects dussst lol

@Sendheal 13 күн бұрын

AGV K3 visor has never fell down on me would never trade for a noise wind tunnel Simpson or maybe i just dont know something

@DHdave510 16 күн бұрын

Did you guys get your official dyna bro stickers with those helmets?

@micahclifton2465 12 күн бұрын

I want a mod Simpson so bad!!!!

@Kornpop45 16 күн бұрын

Look like a damn storm trooper helmet

@brookcampbell2940 16 күн бұрын

Ist helmet 30 yrs ago was a Simpson. Just got another one 3 months ago. Love them!

@harryballsnack7297 16 күн бұрын

TBH, not every model of Bell helmets were sold in WalMart.

@kruesioriginals 16 күн бұрын

😂😂 I know, it’s just where they came from.

@R3N1R3N 16 күн бұрын

Well it's understandable switch, it's not like you said you're switching from Arai or Shoei to Simpson. Or my personal favorite "rUrOk is an amazing helmet"... 🥴

@Lance1311-Omegon 18 күн бұрын

Always liked the Simpsons. My thoughts aren't really worth a damn though, I had a Sena helmet for awhile before it was stolen, and now I'm regretfully rocking a Ruroc...they got me. I'd like to get a different one, but money is tight for now.

@kruesioriginals 17 күн бұрын

Helmets are definitely expensive, but they do save your life. I personally will only run the good stuff.

@Lance1311-Omegon 17 күн бұрын

@kruesioriginals 💯 heard nothing but good about Ruroc, but I'm not impressed, with any of it really. Was sold on the built in Bluetooth, but the control set up is awful. It's in the worst spot possible for trying to do anything on the move.

@Lance1311-Omegon 17 күн бұрын

@kruesioriginals and it just feels cheap overall. The little chin part fell out and won't stay in, the pads feel loose, it's just not great. Plus the helmet is huge.

@michaelhostetler4245 16 күн бұрын

@@Lance1311-Omegon unfortunately Ruroc has a good marketing team made them sound really good(I do think they look good) and paid all them KZfaqrs to say that their stuff was dope and like a lot of people, I feel for it to and for how expensive they are, they suck. Super noisy, cheap feeling etc.

@scotty7663 15 күн бұрын

Those Simpson helmets might be comfortable but they are LOUD af. So loud I couldn't take it more that a few miles. Trust me they are LOUD with wind noise. It could be the only helmet that is louder than not wearing a helmet at all. Shoei is tons better in every way.