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Carbon Fibre Helmet

Discussion in 'Clothing, Gadgets & Equipment' started by ymfb, Jun 11, 2015.

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  1. Currently using the X-Lite 802r ultra carbon nice and light
     
    #21 Cupid Stunt, Jun 21, 2015
  2. If it's got to be carbon this is no use to you but I bought the AGV K5 a few weeks ago
    that has a groove in the lining for glasses it even has a little label saying glasses
    Hitting a pigeon wrote that helmet off so I went for the Pista Carbon
     
    #22 higgy748, Jun 21, 2015
  3. does the Pista have a glasses grove ?
     
    #23 ymfb, Jun 21, 2015
  4. It doesn't and I don't think glasses would fit
    the area where the arms would go is very solid, I wear contacts because I didn't want the hassle of glasses with my helmet. I realise not everybody can wear contacts
     
    #24 higgy748, Jun 21, 2015
  5. I'm going to try an XL XLite X-802R Ultra Carbon SBK Graphics at Smartriders
     
    #25 ymfb, Jun 21, 2015
  6. That's scuppered that one then as I tried one the other week and thought it was great. Looks like I'm looking again myself then!
     
    #26 Stripes1976, Jun 21, 2015
  7. Don't get the Nexx my visor doesn't shut properly with quick release system fitted at £300 I expect better from a lid
     
    #27 Cupid Stunt, Jun 21, 2015
  8. like this

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    #28 ymfb, Jun 21, 2015
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    #29 shakeys dad, Jun 21, 2015
  10. Shakeys dad, what is better about it than the RX7GP, I have two and really like them, just not the price or the wind noise.
     
    #30 ymfb, Jun 22, 2015
  11. it just feels a nicer place to put your head. and feels lighter
     
    #31 shakeys dad, Jun 22, 2015
  12. I considered an x lite but not for long. I have an 801 Ago Rep. After 18 months the paint started peeling off the front above the visor. They had used a basic white helmet and applied the rep paint scheme and never keyed the surface it's still shiny white where the paint came off
    I don't have the confidence an x lite will still look nice after a few months wear whereas I have an old AGV that looks new after 10 years
    You pays your money you take your chance
    I have seen other X lite reps AGO and Hailwood since and they look as crap as mine
     
    #32 higgy748, Jun 22, 2015
  13. I am going to try an X-lite x802r at Moto Central, probably this Saturday. I think they look fab. I intend to go for the basic carbon i.e no race-rep paintwork to fall off :)
    My old Quantum F has served me well all this years but I need a light lid as my neck is knackered + I loathe the Arai visor mechanism.

    RB
     
    #33 Redblur, Jun 22, 2015
  14. Just bought this from smart riders in Christchurch

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    #34 ymfb, Jun 25, 2015
  15. #35 iang27, Jun 26, 2015
  16. That is cheap !
     
    #36 ymfb, Jun 26, 2015
  17. I'm looking for a carbon helmet at the moment and can't choose between; HJC fg-15, HJC RPHA 10 plus or the 802r. Anyone got any opinions?
     
    #37 -J-, Jun 26, 2015
  18. not tried the others but love the 802r
     
    #38 shakeys dad, Jun 26, 2015
  19. I tried numerous CF helmets on, very pleased with the features, fit and weight on the X-Lite
     
    #39 ymfb, Jun 27, 2015
  20. Thanks guys went and tried some on and have ordered the 802r from the site mentioned above, over £100 cheaper!! :upyeah:
     
    #40 -J-, Jun 27, 2015
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