Show us your Lid!

[srob]

I really like that Premier, how do you find it? I've looked at the AGV helicopter pilot style one before but thought I'd look a bit daft on vintage bikes with a modern style helmet like that!

[rat840771]

I love it, really comfortable, removable lining ( i washed it as i got it second hand off ebay for £50)

I believe it is a Premier vintage, look them up on ebay, i think there are some for about £70 in different colours etc.

It has an internal visor that you just pull down and it works well where you could cope with max speeds on thee old classic I generally use it on the scooter as i am behind a screen but i do also use it on the GSXR for trips to work ( 6 miles) but you have to be carful with thee odd bug/stone in the face!

[srob]

Cheers, may have to look In to it. Would the visor clear glasses do you reckon/know?

I wear goggles at the moment but fancy a change for a while and like the idea of a dark visor too

[wiffmaster]

Nexx XR1R and Shark Evoline 3:





The Shark get much more wear as it's incredibly comfortable and the flipfront and sun visor are particularly useful in Central London. The Nexx is incredibly light and quiet, but I only really seem to use it in winter.

[rat840771]

Well i have just put sunglasses on, and yes the visor still moves down over the glasses, as it is not sprung you can move the visor down to your desired position, at the lowest level it is just above the bridge of my nose.

The brother in law has a 'bobber' and wears the piss pot ( viper for £5 from BMF) and goggles with bandana - i guess thats the 'look' and to him the internal visor is 'Uncool'

Last week at Krazy horse, he was 'uncool' when the AA van pulled up to pick up his Bobber

[carmadgaz]

CaptainMorgan said:

My new one

I nearly bought that style when I went in the other week but I chickened out!

Went for one in this style

[julian64]

clen666 said:

Rhino911 said:

Just ordered this

I like the look of these, came across them on a website but hadn't heard of the brand before.

Interested to hear what you think of it, one of these would help to feed my carbon obsession!

What helmet is this?

[clen666]

julian64 said:

What helmet is this?

NEXX XR1R

[dannyintenerife]

Arrived today. Fits ok - was worried about that. Has a small dent at back near bottom. Gonna get a smile painted on it ; )

[smilo996]

Arai RX7-GP. best lid I have ever had. From Japan and 1/2 the price of a UK lid plus temporary British Stds sticker for trackdays.

[TL1000R]

smilo996 said:

Arai RX7-GP. best lid I have ever had. From Japan and 1/2 the price of a UK lid plus temporary British Stds sticker for trackdays.

Is there any particular companies you'd recommend when buying from Japan? Am I right in saying there's no duty on lids too? I'm not too bothered if it's got the right sticker or not as I assume the helmet is just as good?

[Rawwr]

Spot the difference. As a clue, one of them hasn't headbutted a Fiesta.

[gwm]

My orange and black Shark Speed-R clashed with my new jacket, so I too have joined the Marquez brigade. Love the design, so light barely notice it's on; and seems a lot more aerodynamic than my Shark helmet. Even got a discount

[Rawwr]

STOP BUYING THAT DAMN HELMET.

[steve954]

I'm not a fan of race replicas but I do like that.

[j00pY]

How long have you been using the K3-SV. I love the look of the lid but have heard such mixed reviews I am a bit worried about not getting on with it. It's a toss up between one of these or a Shark Speed R. And I prefer the look of the K3.

[j00pY]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to try one on at the NEC and see how it feels.

[srob]

srob said:

Cheers, may have to look In to it. Would the visor clear glasses do you reckon/know?

I wear goggles at the moment but fancy a change for a while and like the idea of a dark visor too

Just to update this, I bought one of the Premier open face/sliding visor jobs a couple of weeks ago and after a week of solid riding in absolutely appalling weather I can confirm it's a bloody good bit of kit!

The visor clears my glasses and most importantly comes down low enough to stop water/bugs/st flying up inside it. But not so low you get any condensation or steaming up.

It's really light too and comfortable for 10 hours a day

[j00pY]

NEC is the venu which holds motorcycle live. This is a big motorcycle show. Worth a visit if you want to pick yourself up a bargain minus cost of entrance and travel of course.

[Rawwr]

j00pY said:

NEC is the venu which holds motorcycle live. This is a big motorcycle show. Worth a visit if you want to pick yourself up a bargain minus cost of entrance and travel of course.

I'm yet to find a deal at the NEC which beats what you can easily find online or just plain, good, old-fashioned haggling with your local gear supplier.