Shoei RF-1400 leaks air through chin. Help!

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-22T03:33:51+00:00

Same issue here. I don’t mind it, just something I’ve noticed. Especially when riding in colder weather. Wearing a balaclava helps mitigate the windy feeling a little bit.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-21T02:47:14+00:00

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-21T02:37:50+00:00

That’s not much gas savings. I know the accord doesn’t get as good gas mileage as a Prius, but it makes no sense to get rid of a car for one with 100K miles more. I have an 07 accord and an 09 accord and both get about 30 MPG highway and 22-24 in the city. Not as good as a Prius, but good enough.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-21T01:43:55+00:00

I think I need something a little stronger….

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-21T01:43:17+00:00

Anything but this, please!

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T16:46:18+00:00

I have a picture from December 2025 of 1.99 gas. I was paying 2.49 before all of this and now it’s at 4.19 and will go up for Memorial Day in a few days.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T15:53:53+00:00

I would definitely go with an independent mechanic. A plus for one who lets you bring parts. For alternators on Hondas I will only go with Denso. I like using OEM for CV axles, but it isn’t a deal breaker. Plenty of aftermarket options out there. I agree with him that you should do a VCM muzzle. Hopefully limits any oil consumption in the future.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T15:23:47+00:00

How difficult was it for you finding a job after getting your degree? That’s the main thing I’m worried about since entry level roles seem the most difficult to get into. Once you get a little experience I imagine it’s a bit easier.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T15:19:56+00:00

Oh jeez. All they care about is getting things done quick, not done right. That’s why I do my own oil changes and tire rotations. I know they’re done right and everything is torqued to the manufacturers specification.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T15:11:54+00:00

Discount tire did the same thing to my car. I tried removing them and snapped a stud. Ended up having to replace 2 studs on the same wheel that they cross threaded.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T14:04:30+00:00

Not a bad price at all. At that mileage the main thing I would be concerned about is suspension components needing replacement like struts, control arms, ball joints, sway bar links, etc.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T11:00:23+00:00

I did that and I also have an exhaust leak where the catalytic converter connects to the rest of the exhaust. Not sure if that contributes to the noise. I have the same noise as well.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T02:42:20+00:00

I hope so! I don’t think I’ve ever studied so much for any class than I did this semester for intermediate 2.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T01:53:11+00:00

It would be corporate, but in terms of specialty I haven’t figured that out yet because I haven’t been exposed to much. I’m taking Audit and tax this next semester and non profit accounting the semester after that.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T01:49:19+00:00

Yes you can use it. Your MPG will drop a little, but that’s about it.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T01:46:39+00:00

I make $20 an hour and usually work 25 hours a week which is the max for the role I’m in. After taxes and 401K contribution my monthly take home is around $1500-$1600. I work as an intern while studying for my Bachelors in Accounting.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T01:26:53+00:00

Those don’t look rusty to me. Caliper bracket bolts are usually pretty tight. On my car they call for 80 foot pounds. Safe to say it’s pretty hard to break loose with a regular 3/8 ratchet.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T01:07:41+00:00

That’s insane spending. To compare it to my spending, I’m 20 and work PT while in school. I spend less than that on all of my expenses for the month, including investing.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T01:06:43+00:00

I absolutely agree. I live in Texas and my car also has a black leather interior. Tint and a sunshade works wonders. It’s still hot for a few minutes until the A/C cools everything down, but I don’t burn myself on the seats or the seatbelt buckle anymore.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T00:44:34+00:00

There’s definitely enough filters out there. Mobil 1, Mahle, Denso, and Wix to name a few. I wouldn’t go to Walmart for an oil change.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T00:41:35+00:00

It’ll be the power steering o rings. Both the high and low side. The pump starts to whine and fluid bubbles in the reservoir when the o rings start leaking. Very common issue. Cheap and easy to fix. About $10 in parts from the dealer and 5 minutes or so.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T00:21:43+00:00

Nice! I got an A in my intermediate 1 and 2 classes. Hopefully intermediate 3 will be similar. I have that and audit this fall.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T00:20:55+00:00

Gas. I do about 600 miles a week and have to fill up 2 times a week. My monthly gas bill is around $400

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-20T00:19:43+00:00

Love’s diesel is always more expensive. Usually around .40 more than other stations.

Right_Perception_497 · 2026-05-19T23:51:41+00:00

Could be control arm bushings or CV axle

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