KBC vs HJC

[James Deuce]

Lol you nana.

Oh, I see you've already realised that.

[Eddieb]

Go on tell us, how, when, why?

[dhunt]

Go on tell us, how, when, why?

Yeah. For those of us at work with nothing better to do that wonder what you have. Don't leave us in suspense.

[vifferman]

... but leave you in suspenders, I must.
All I can tell you is that I am either buying one tonight, or if not, then I am buying an HJC AC-11 or CL-14. Depending.:spudwhat:

What it does not depend on is the accountant/wife, who has sanctioned the replacement of the AGV I punished the asphalt with last week.

[Fryin Finn]

I have an HJC helmet - can't remember the model number but the graphics say Mingus on the back (some kind of Irish). It's a good fit and leaves marks all over my face in warm weather when I take it off (puffy face?) It has removable bits and I may take the cheek pads off as they stop you from eating chocolate bars with the helmet on.
Today I took on 04 R1 for a ride and found at 180kph or so there was a noticible wailing sound coming from the helmet. A quick scan in the mirrors confirmed it wasn't bad boys in blue.
Bloody nice bike - helmets good too.

[ching_ching]

OK, I'm looking at a HJC AC11 or a KBC VR1, anyone have a preference or any feedback? They look pretty similiar and look to be about the same price (around $450)

Have had my VR-1 since beginning of the year... I think.
Anyways, tis one of the most comfortable helmets I've ever worn. Good padding, removable, washable and all that. Relatively light. My melon never fit right in Shoei's and other brands I was looking at were a bit out of my price range. Got the VR-1 for just over $400- 'cause I was buying some other stuff as well. Whistling and wind roar start to become noticable at about 130kph.

Happy helmet hunting.

ching_ching

[gav]

hmmm, cheapest in NZ, eh?
Trade Me KBC VR1

[vifferman]

Go on tell us, how, when, why?

Yeah. For those of us at work with nothing better to do that wonder what you have. Don't leave us in suspense.

OK, I can tell you now.
Last week when I was ... ahem... bedding in my new brake pads, and fell on my head (there's a thread about this sordid tale somewhere), Yamahamaman kindly offered to sell me his ex-girlfriend's helmet, an AGV X-Vent. So last night, I went to see him, and it fit, and it's great, and he sold it to me for a VERY good price. Thanx, Yamahamaman - you rock!
I feel guilty actually, as it's a very nice helmet, much better than any I've had before, and it came complete with a helmet bag and a spare tinted/mirrored visor. There's no way I could have found such a good helmet anywhere else for the money, unless I stole it (which I practically did). So I'm really thrilled about it, and the wife's pleased, and wants a new helmet of her own. Thanx to Yamahamaman's generosity, that's no longer out of the question.
Anyway, here's a picture of it:

[James Deuce]

Kudos to Yamahaman!

[vifferman]

Kudos to Yamahaman!

Indeed! he's a Top Bloke, that Yamahamaman.

[gav]

ebay, ya gotta love it!

Always thought these were so cool, on ebay a guy has one for sale that he bought brand new in 1993 as a collectors item, its brand new and has never been worn, now wants to sell it
BUT for racing can't have a helmet over 10 years old, if its brand new its still not eligble?

[Marmoot]

Im having an orgasm just looking at that arai....

[Badcat]

Im having an orgasm just looking at that arai....

yes - it truly is a beautiful hat.
pity it would be a HUGE risk in an accident.
i have a great racevent R i just can't use anymore as it's 10 years old.
perfect condition - but too old...
can't sell it either - don't want to risk someone else's life.
personally - i can't understand how anyone would buy a used helmet.
i always cringe when i see them in cash converters and on trademe.
i'm sure a virtually new one is much less risky.

also - does anyone on the list list own BOTH a KBC and an HJC?
surely only that person is qualified to say what is better?

"WHY YES - THERE IS A HYPHEN IN ANALLY-RETENTIVE, WHY DO YOU ASK?"

[gav]

OK, a month later looks like I'm gonna buy a HJC CL14 at the bargain of $240. Same as this

Why the HJC? Fits OK, way better than the Shoei Raid which is a real base model and is nothing like my current Shoei (RF200V) Incidently Eric Wood M/Cs has a black Shoei Raid on the shelf for $399!!
HJC you certainly need to try them on, they seem a small fit , my current Shoei is a Large but looks like I'll need a XXL in the HJC !!
Apparently the CL14 has the same shell as the AC10/11, but is a superceded model hence sharp price. Oh yeah, looks like Trevor Pearce M/Cs will get my hard earned bucks. May still use my Shoei for the road and keep HJC for track days, we'll see. Got a price to paint my CBR too, $1000 + gst

[dangerous]

Oh yeah, looks like Trevor Pearce M/Cs will get my hard earned bucks.
Got a price to paint my CBR too, $1000 + gst

Never thought about going in there, what other lid brands does he carry?
Whos price is that? I looked at K14's repair work the other day done by Muzzabikes and was very impressed.