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13aines said:
Got this a couple of weeks ago for £180, with pinlock and slight smoke visor. Pretty chuffed with it. Light, quiet, very quiet with the vents closed, easy to use vent controls, and the smoked visor and pinlock is a revelation. I don't think the build quality is good enough for a £330 RRP, but it's pretty well made, and was a good buy for £180.
It just doesn't feel as good as my old AGV which was only £130, and had an RRP of just £230. The paint isn't quite as good either, you can see the outline around the clear-coated over decals, and the corner of the rear vent is missing a pin head of clear coat on the corner, meaning the paint has chipped back a little.
Having said this, the HJC interior is nicer than the AGV, the vent operation is far better thought out, and it's lighter, quieter and cooler.
Bought another one of these a couple of weeks ago after writing this one off (still smelled new!) in my accident in November. I already have three visors and a set of pads, so it seemed mad not to buy another. It just doesn't feel as good as my old AGV which was only £130, and had an RRP of just £230. The paint isn't quite as good either, you can see the outline around the clear-coated over decals, and the corner of the rear vent is missing a pin head of clear coat on the corner, meaning the paint has chipped back a little.
Having said this, the HJC interior is nicer than the AGV, the vent operation is far better thought out, and it's lighter, quieter and cooler.
£162 well spent. I may have broken my neck in my accident, but it protected my bonce well!
clen666 said:
hebegb494 said:
Bought one today lad.... Super light weight , quality feel all round, very good removable washable padding, quick release visors and good venting with nose mist guard.....very happy indeed with it .see you next year!!
If my bike survives the winter haha. What colour scheme did you go for?
Forgot to answer question, Gra. (Clen666)! And Sat. telly if not out is prime visor fitting time...
hebegb said:
Forgot to answer question, Gra. (Clen666)! And Sat. telly if not out is prime visor fitting time...
No problem mate, looks lovely. I initially wanted the black and white version but don't want another matte finish helmet. I'm quite tempted by the new Guintoli rep, just trying to justify the cost
Edited by clen666 on Sunday 8th February 10:56
I really really rate it , as far as quality feel , features, lightweight and comfort go, so far, sat on the sofa ! I think it will be great in use and the Guintoli rep colours are lovely, I just don't do race rep ones, always been a white with a twist man ...so far, got a good deal at Bike Show, very impressed with the proper 4mm visors , including the proper Shark dark one, worth the extra to avoid poorer manufacturing quality and inherent distortion , vision is perfect out of this, and God knows I need every bit I can get with my old corrected wonky eyes !!
hebegb said:
clen666 said:
hebegb494 said:
Bought one today lad.... Super light weight , quality feel all round, very good removable washable padding, quick release visors and good venting with nose mist guard.....very happy indeed with it .see you next year!!
If my bike survives the winter haha. What colour scheme did you go for?
Forgot to answer question, Gra. (Clen666)! And Sat. telly if not out is prime visor fitting time...
A really nice helmet, on part with the best of the Jap brands for hundreds less
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