Page 4 of 10
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 15:23
by Rossgo
StMarks wrote:????? You didn't try any Shark helmets Rossgo.
Fwiw my commute helmet is a Shark with a flip down visor, they're worth a look IMO.
No didn't try any Sharks mate. I can't recall seeing any at the shop to be honest. Don't know enough about them either. But like i say I'm not buying just yet so may try on Shark at some point
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 15:27
by Rossgo
Monty wrote:Rossgo wrote:HJC RPHA 11 - Size Small,good fit, Ears a little tight when getting out. Cheeks tight 1250g £299 vents easy to use - visor locks into place. Comfortable maybe needs a little bedding in - LIKE LIKE LIKE ALOT
That's the one I've got in the same colours as Kwacky. I bought it as a summer/track day helmet but it's that good I use it all year around. Plus a I got a mega deal on it, 180 quid delivered with a spare light tint visor and a pinlock. The visor and pinlock would have cost at least 60 quid.
That is a very good deal for one hell of a lid. I'm glad I tried this on as it does feel good when on and looks awesome. Thanks for your feed back
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 15:44
by Monty
Rossgo wrote:Monty wrote:Rossgo wrote:HJC RPHA 11 - Size Small,good fit, Ears a little tight when getting out. Cheeks tight 1250g £299 vents easy to use - visor locks into place. Comfortable maybe needs a little bedding in - LIKE LIKE LIKE ALOT
That's the one I've got in the same colours as Kwacky. I bought it as a summer/track day helmet but it's that good I use it all year around. Plus a I got a mega deal on it, 180 quid delivered with a spare light tint visor and a pinlock. The visor and pinlock would have cost at least 60 quid.
That is a very good deal for one hell of a lid. I'm glad I tried this on as it does feel good when on and looks awesome. Thanks for your feed back
oops sorry I've got the 10, not the 11
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 15:58
by Rossgo
Monty wrote:Rossgo wrote:Monty wrote:
That's the one I've got in the same colours as Kwacky. I bought it as a summer/track day helmet but it's that good I use it all year around. Plus a I got a mega deal on it, 180 quid delivered with a spare light tint visor and a pinlock. The visor and pinlock would have cost at least 60 quid.
That is a very good deal for one hell of a lid. I'm glad I tried this on as it does feel good when on and looks awesome. Thanks for your feed back
oops sorry I've got the 10, not the 11
Hmmmmm...are they all that different? I really don't know. The 11 seems great.so I guess the 11 is just the next evolution of the 10??
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 20:29
by Rossgo
Monty see what you've done to us
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 20:53
by duke63
A worthwhile read for anyone wanting to buy a new helmet.
http://www.motovudu.com/what-is-the-wor ... ld-happen/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 21:02
by Monty
Rossgo wrote:HJC RPHA 11 - Size Small,good fit, Ears a little tight when getting out. Cheeks tight 1250g £299 vents easy to use - visor locks into place. Comfortable maybe needs a little bedding in - LIKE LIKE LIKE ALOT
Monty wrote:That's the one I've got in the same colours as Kwacky. I bought it as a summer/track day helmet but it's that good I use it all year around. Plus a I got a mega deal on it, 180 quid delivered with a spare light tint visor and a pinlock. The visor and pinlock would have cost at least 60 quid.
Rossgo wrote:That is a very good deal for one hell of a lid. I'm glad I tried this on as it does feel good when on and looks awesome. Thanks for your feed back
Monty wrote:oops sorry I've got the 10, not the 11
Rossgo wrote:Hmmmmm...are they all that different? I really don't know. The 11 seems great.so I guess the 11 is just the next evolution of the 10??
Have you tried Amazon
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 11 Dec 2016, 21:28
by kiwikrasher
Very good link, well worth a read. I must admit I hadn't thought about it like that before.
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 12 Dec 2016, 12:07
by Rossgo
I'll give it a read at some point Duke. Cheers for sharing
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 12 Dec 2016, 12:07
by Rossgo
Monty wrote:Rossgo wrote:HJC RPHA 11 - Size Small,good fit, Ears a little tight when getting out. Cheeks tight 1250g £299 vents easy to use - visor locks into place. Comfortable maybe needs a little bedding in - LIKE LIKE LIKE ALOT
Monty wrote:That's the one I've got in the same colours as Kwacky. I bought it as a summer/track day helmet but it's that good I use it all year around. Plus a I got a mega deal on it, 180 quid delivered with a spare light tint visor and a pinlock. The visor and pinlock would have cost at least 60 quid.
Rossgo wrote:That is a very good deal for one hell of a lid. I'm glad I tried this on as it does feel good when on and looks awesome. Thanks for your feed back
Monty wrote:oops sorry I've got the 10, not the 11
Rossgo wrote:Hmmmmm...are they all that different? I really don't know. The 11 seems great.so I guess the 11 is just the next evolution of the 10??
Have you tried Amazon
certainly will do now!!
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 14 Dec 2016, 12:13
by Kwacky
http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/hjc-fg-15-c ... Xmas_Event" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That any good for you?
Only downside is no drop down sun visor.
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 14 Dec 2016, 12:15
by Kwacky
http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/xmas-sale/s ... rder=price" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
There are loads of bargains there mate.
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 14 Dec 2016, 12:28
by Monty
Lids Direct, that's the one. Couldn't remember to the life of me, but that's where I got mine from.
Bargain in your size Ross if you don't mind having a plain one
http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/helmets/hjc ... plus-plain" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 14 Dec 2016, 13:17
by Rossgo
Thanks guys they are certainly a lot of bargains out there! I am liking the look of the shark race pro lids. Think I need to get out a bit more and try other ones on. But like I say the R-PHA 11 is favourite at the moment!
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 20 Dec 2016, 10:00
by Kwacky
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/225767" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Drop in price to £186 and it's got the sun visor built in.
I'm tempted by this one
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/225825" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 20 Dec 2016, 11:03
by StMarks
Or even
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/194262" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; at just £ 140.99 it seems pretty good value.???
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 20 Dec 2016, 19:07
by Rossgo
I don't really want the in built visor in my lid. I tend to swap visors when I need to for the day. I do like the practicality of having a sun visor as i have got one with this built in on my older lid but I just don't want it, it adds a bit more weight to it and didnt tend to use it in my other lid so don't think I would now
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 20 Dec 2016, 19:12
by Kwacky
Fair enough,. I find them very useful.
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 20 Dec 2016, 19:57
by StMarks
Kwacky wrote:Fair enough,. I find them very useful.
+1
I also find the flip down sun visor very useful indeed for commuting etc...
Re: Helmet recommendations
Posted: 20 Dec 2016, 20:21
by Rossgo
I can see why it is very useful, to be honest it is a great idea but I personally just didn't use it enough to warrant me needing/ wanting another one like it. I do appreciate the recommendations keep them coming!