stable helmet suggestion

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  1. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

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    Ended up with HJC RPH70. which I got for £250 (sportsbikeshop).
    The fit is excellent (for my head!)
    I like the drop down visor
    Even though it is a sport touring helmet, peripheral vision through the visor on extreme lean is very good
    MY only issue is the wingelets and vent openings which can create turbulence noise; despite this, it is a very quite quiet
    Even though I have taped over the offending openings, ventilation is very good I have very little fogging on my glasses and non on the visor (so far)
    I would prefer the chinstrap to be a little thicked and more woven as it is a little difficult to feel it with thegloves on
    Last but not least; it is a very stable helmet at high speed in traffic & windy conditions:)
     
  2. Connor Parkes

    Connor Parkes Active Member

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    I cannot believe how good my Shoei GT Air is after the HJC RPHA10+ I had before. Quiet stable, with sunvisor (actually works really well, plus you feel like a fighter pilot!)
     
  3. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    Anyone tried the new x lite? They look great and know a few on here like their helmets.

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  4. Lozzy

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    A friends hubby has just bought one....he can't find fault with it and prefers it now to his Shoei.
    I tried it on its super comfy and the carbon looks amazing....beautiful lid all around
     
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  5. Mr_Chin_LK

    Mr_Chin_LK Well-Known Member

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    That is one sexy helmet, but then so is that carbon x lite!

    Not enough White and Blue on in for a Power Ranger like me. I do love the rear aerodynamic profiling.

    I've no carbon on my bike either (it's all got to be matching innit!)

    Chin
     
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  6. raphael

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    If it’s anything like the previous carbon model I use mate then I say it’s a great lid.
     
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  7. tuktuk

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    I really want an agv pista but I'm not paying 1k for one. Vowed I'd never spend big money on a helmet again after the rx7v.

    These x lite have a similar look for half the price!
     
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    Recently bought a few helmets but not had chance to try them all yet. My X spirit 3 however is extremely stable at speed and fairly quiet as well. Tried out my Rpha 11 a couple of weeks ago and is right up there with the shoei for comfort looks and stability. Cannot fault any HJC I've had!!
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  9. PauloHRC

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    I too had been thinking about a Pista but the price tag is ridiculous..... Plus I like a bargain!! Having read some reviews on them, some say they wish they'd saved the money and bought a K1...... So that's exactly what I did. Always wanted a Rossi replica and Sports bike shop were doing these at a really good price, seriously impressed with the quality and the styling is extremely aggressive...... Of course I had to give it the the Monster decal treatment as well as some carbon..... A la Rossi ;)
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  10. Shutty

    Shutty Well-Known Member

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    Im a Xlite convert. Still have a Shoei NXR after a xspirit ll, however the x803 XLite is simply a keeper. Super light carbon and fit is awesome for me.

    i had a x802 and a small bit of lacquer peeled from the edge.. 3 weeks later ( and the reason i bought the Shoei as spare) they offered me a free upgrade to a 803, couldnt ask for more

    similar head shape to Shoei half the price

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  11. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    Crazy isn't it. Imagine dropping a 1k helmet :eek:

    My mate has a k1 and loves it. Brilliant value for the money!

    I shouldn't even be looking at helmets, stop posting nice helmet pics everyone :mad::p Might have a quick look at helmet city o_O
     
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  12. Philip

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    Just a quick question,how many years is a helmet good for before you should change it?
     
  13. raphael

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    I managed to break off the little aero wing on the back of mine, are they adjustable? I'm sure they tilt? Mine just came straight off lol.
     
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    To find it stable at speed first you have to ride Faasssstttttt :D:D:D:D:p:p:p;)
     
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  16. raphael

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    yeah they are adjustable mate but I know now that you don’t really want to do it to many times as mine came off also.
    We aren’t selling that top end lid very well mate, are we?:D:D
     
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  17. Alan Devon

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    Looks pretty amazing.
     
  18. Wozza

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    As for time of lid most are 5 yrs although had my shark pro for 7 years need a new one...,like the shoei but don't want to drop 600 quid plus when I think they will update the x spirit 3 shortly as that was out in 2014... Like the pista but not 1k find Arai feels bulky and enclosed in but great and have saved me before,
     
  19. DazK

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    yes they do. Had the same issue with my x lite 802rr ultra carbon. got on to helmet city and a free new one was couriered up, still in its packet as I repaired the 1st one. Total x lite convert now, the detail and quality are fantastic.
     

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