New lid advice

Started by Druid, April 17, 2018, 08:28:16 PM

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Druid

So I think i'm gonna buy this lid. Comes in two versions-
Carbon with a dark visor at £670-https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/264046
or standard with a visor for £300-http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/bell-star-solid-matt-black-sale-visor-offer/
Is the extra cost of the Carbon one really worth the cost although it wins the style battle?
Cymru am byth.

Carbon_ZX6R

depends on what you mean by worth it , i have a carbon BELL m5X and its just over a kg , i notice a massive difference in weight , and strain on my neck , would i pay double the price possibly not but a full carbon helmet is worth a bit extra
2004 ZX-6R B1H    
- Full Akra Titanium System                
- Gilles rear sets                     
- R&G Crash Bungs
- Hyperpro Rsc Damper
- Many other mods

Alzo

If you like it then it's worth it.
Would I pay that for a Carbon helmet. No

Carbon_ZX6R

If you want a carbon helmet I'd look at another one
2004 ZX-6R B1H    
- Full Akra Titanium System                
- Gilles rear sets                     
- R&G Crash Bungs
- Hyperpro Rsc Damper
- Many other mods

Carbon_ZX6R

2004 ZX-6R B1H    
- Full Akra Titanium System                
- Gilles rear sets                     
- R&G Crash Bungs
- Hyperpro Rsc Damper
- Many other mods

Phil_8

the matt black is awesom! Im tempted to buy that myself seeing as my current hemlet is around 10 years old...

Kitb4460

And the benefit of a carbon is helmet is what compared to another similar priced lid ?

A little weight loss. I find that as you move and the wind hits. The weight is never and issue with any lid i have had

They all have to pass standards , the interior feel and fit in my opinion is the main thing after " make " .

We tend to stick to what suits us.

I do not have a Shoe or Arai head. Cost me a few pounds to find that out.
Retired Rozzer and loving it.

Carbon_ZX6R

Quote from: Kitb4460 on April 18, 2018, 04:47:00 PM
And the benefit of a carbon is helmet is what compared to another similar priced lid ?

A little weight loss. I find that as you move and the wind hits. The weight is never and issue with any lid i have had

They all have to pass standards , the interior feel and fit in my opinion is the main thing after " make " .

We tend to stick to what suits us.

I do not have a Shoe or Arai head. Cost me a few pounds to find that out.
I notice the weight difference big difference between 1050g and 1500g
2004 ZX-6R B1H    
- Full Akra Titanium System                
- Gilles rear sets                     
- R&G Crash Bungs
- Hyperpro Rsc Damper
- Many other mods

Carbon_ZX6R

2004 ZX-6R B1H    
- Full Akra Titanium System                
- Gilles rear sets                     
- R&G Crash Bungs
- Hyperpro Rsc Damper
- Many other mods

MOzZereLLa

Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on April 18, 2018, 05:13:44 PM
Quote from: Kitb4460 on April 18, 2018, 04:47:00 PM
And the benefit of a carbon is helmet is what compared to another similar priced lid ?

A little weight loss. I find that as you move and the wind hits. The weight is never and issue with any lid i have had

They all have to pass standards , the interior feel and fit in my opinion is the main thing after " make " .

We tend to stick to what suits us.

I do not have a Shoe or Arai head. Cost me a few pounds to find that out.
I notice the weight difference big difference between 1050g and 1500g

Most girls would......
Significantly faster than you.....

Carbon_ZX6R

2004 ZX-6R B1H    
- Full Akra Titanium System                
- Gilles rear sets                     
- R&G Crash Bungs
- Hyperpro Rsc Damper
- Many other mods