Helmet Advice

My first consideration. I don't look at lids that don't have them.

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Nidge fascinated us all by saying...

It's not just your Gemma's AGV. When I was managing HG in Harrow I sent
back all 40 of the latest and greatest top-of-the-range AGV Ti-Techs[1]
I'd just had delivered. Every single one of them had a paintwork defect
of some kind, two had linings falling apart, another had a crack in the
outer shell when it came out of the box. AGV build quality and quality
control are a fucking disgrace. The cracked lid was one of the most
expensive they make, yet the shell was less than 1mm thick around the
area where the chinbar meets the main part of the lid, you could almost
push your thumbs through the helmet. An Arai is at least 3.2 mm thick at
any point of the shell.

In contrast, I sold 5 times more Arais than AGVs over the time I worked
for HG, and never had to return any for a warranty problem of any kind.

[1] 379-99ukp to you sir, which is more expensive than most Arais.

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Bear fascinated us all by saying...

You just can't beat Arai for quality, but it comes at a price.

If you want excellent value for money, get an HJC AC10. If it fits you
properly, you'll have a helmet that is just short of Arai top of the
range spec and quality for less than half the price.

I really rate HJC as the best VFM lids out there.

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YTC#1 fascinated us all by saying...

FM are cheap and nasty shite, don't expect it to last. Pay a little more
for an HJC and it'll outlast the FM by quite a margin.

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fascinated us all by saying...

Arai RV recommended list price is 209-99ukp. That's a hell of a good lid
for the money.

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I am biased, last 2 have ben FM. Comfy etc. Agree that falling apart is a
problem though, hat is why I am after a new lid. Starting to fancy a Uvex
if I can find a price.

But according to the website they only do black in a flip up.

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What is your opinion on the budget Arai ?

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"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
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YTC#1 fascinated us all by saying...

HG have a full size range of AC-10 HJCs in black. Very good value for
moeny lid.

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Ok, so I am looking at HJC AC10(black, end of line according to the korean
website) or a Uvex then.

Or blindly go with FM :=}


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"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

Noted, so its HJC, Uvex or Arai then.

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"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

Hey, why not.

Heh, soft target.

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Anyone know the nearest HG to manc/Liverpool ? The web site doesn't want
to say.


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POTM#1(KoTL), WUSS#1 , YTC#1(bar), OSOS#2(KoTL) , DS#3 , IbW#18 ,Apostle#8
"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

YTC#1 wrote:

well Iknow there is one in Preston, if that's any use - about 5 mins off
J 31 M6

 

^^^^

Orange Brillo Pad.

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Cool, I am in Manchester tomorrow.


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"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

Ta, but manc is nearer

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POTM#1(KoTL), WUSS#1 , YTC#1(bar), OSOS#2(KoTL) , DS#3 , IbW#18 ,Apostle#8
"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

'Tis only a 61 - I normally (!) take a XXL or 62/3 depending on
manufacturer.

Like wire wool after it has been out in the rain for a while.

Wise.

 

And a jolly nice town it is too. Pity I am not due up that way soon . I
went through there t'other week.

Is it black ? :=}

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Bruce Porter
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POTM#1(KoTL), WUSS#1 , YTC#1(bar), OSOS#2(KoTL) , DS#3 , IbW#18 ,Apostle#8
"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

Any idea of price ?

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XJR1300SP, XJ900F, GSX750W, GS550, GSX250
POTM#1(KoTL), WUSS#1 , YTC#1(bar), OSOS#2(KoTL) , DS#3 , IbW#18 ,Apostle#8
"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/

 

That wil explain it, I *never* buy from the upper end :=}


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Bruce Porter
XJR1300SP, XJ900F, GSX750W, GS550, GSX250
POTM#1(KoTL), WUSS#1 , YTC#1(bar), OSOS#2(KoTL) , DS#3 , IbW#18 ,Apostle#8
"The internet is a huge and diverse community and not every one is friendly"
http://www.ytc1.co.uk There *is* an alternative! http://www.openoffice.org/