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Re: Helmet recommendations

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Rossgo wrote: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!
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infamyinfamy wrote:Just had an email they're having a clearance.... HJC R-pha 10 in plain colours, £100........ last years model but a great helmet (I have one) and good price.

Lots of other stuff as well.
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StMarks wrote:
infamyinfamy wrote:Just had an email they're having a clearance.... HJC R-pha 10 in plain colours, £100........ last years model but a great helmet (I have one) and good price.

Lots of other stuff as well.
What company are having a clearance?

Also are the 10 and 11 the same fittings as each other? I would guess they would be the same sizing and shape as each other.
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Think it's Lidsdirect. https://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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DaytonAndy wrote:Think it's Lidsdirect. https://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sorry Rossgo, I forgot to put a link in my post.Image

As Andy quite correctly pointed out for us, it is indeed Lids Direct.
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Good luck finding something that fits, their stock seems to be very limited
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Cheers guys. I'm unsure when to do this yet. Seems very good deals at the moment though
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Rossgo wrote:Cheers guys. I'm unsure when to do this yet. Seems very good deals at the moment though
Yep, the Lids Direct sale seems to be attracting a LOT of attention.:
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I think I've missed out on Lid Direct sale seems to only have big sizes or out of stock on the item!!

And I'm in love with this HJC RHPA 11

So with that in mind I am really liking these 2 lids

1st one (favourite)

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291798843980" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

2nd one (very plain though)

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231994243643" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Both come with Pinlock and a dark smoke visor.
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Lorenzo rep. I'm biased but defo the rep for me and you don't see that many around either so a little different.
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The white one is far too plain.
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So I took a look at the white RPHA 11 and the Rep RPHA 10, they are both stonking lids!! I orginally thought the white was plain and boring but when I saw it actually looks pretty good...HOWEVER and it's a big HOWEVER it does sort of scream out old man must be seen at any costs Image other than that I actually quite like it. Oh and another thing was even my dad said it was boring and he is usually the type of guy to say 'that makes you stand out buy that one!!' Image maybe I'm getting old dam!!

I asked my GF what she thought out of the two and she said the white one because I've currently got a green and white lid and she says don't go for the same colours I fought my case saying but it's a Rep and different design but she was so sure with the white...so there's only one option really....I definitely can't go for the white now Image Image Image

Oh I also saw this one at a Infinity Clearance Warehouse

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which I quite liked too.

I popped into J&S where they have a few of the Rep RPHA 10s which was lovely but there's no chin piece which I sort of want so I asked about getting in the 11. They found only 1 in the whole company but it was a large!! I said that I've found it online so the guy gave me the shops card and said I'm going to be ringing Head Office on Monday they usually have more than what the systems show but it's limited number so if you are still interested give us a call and we're see if we can get it in and potentially price match whatever I've seen online as he said he would rather his store get the custom rather than anyone else!! To be honest I felt pretty good in the shop and talking to the staff certainly a nice environment, I'm sort of hoping they do have one in my size as I'd love to give them the business
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The plain white makes you look like a wannabe copper.

That black and yellow one is nice.
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must admit I didn't even think of that....hmmmmm maybe I don't like it now!!

I really do like this black and yellow also, my dad pointed out very quickly that it's the same colour scheme as his full face flip up one that he was wearing today...never thought I'd say this but my dad got taste
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That yellow and black looks good.

Take your time, rossgo. You will know when its the right helmet and deal for you.
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In the HJC RHPA 11 range the blue Darter is nice imo.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/29198046 ... 0280103925" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Cheers Duke definitely still keeping my eye out
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Cheers Blade. I saw this one online. I'm not crazy on the look for my tastes. I'm still undecided at the moment i like the Rep but also quite like this black and yellow. It's a hard choice as I'll have to live with it for upto 5 years!
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I vote for the black and yellow as well. I like the CF detail in it too.
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I think the black and yellow is my second favourite to be honest I would say the Rep is still my favourite like Blade says it's not like they are everywhere even a shop are finding it difficult to get their hands on one!!
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