Got a New Lid

nhgunnut · 01-06-2011, 02:46 PM

The Old reliable HJC I have been using the past 4 years, needed to be replaced. Since I tend to spend my money of go fast parts (this year is no different I am adding a mild stroker crank to the turbo busa) I needed to stay in the lower end of the spectrum dollar wise. After poking around a bit I was just about to go with a HJC when I stumbled across a Joe Rocket Carbon Fiber. Since thy are made by HJC I knew sizing would be about the same. So I risked the 199. plus shipping and ordered one. The fedex man caught me in my jammies this morning, still about 3 cups away from having an IQ. I figured since I was buying a close out it would be stripped down packaging and I had some doubts (this is the first time I have ever ordered a lid. Usually I go try and buy.
To my surprise I open the shipping package to find the full retail box. When I get that open, instead of the usual cheap little green sack I find the "Deluxe Helmet Bag" A water resistant Zippered Helmet bag with a dual zippered gear pocket in front and a Velcro closed Visor? Pocket on the back. I have seen similar items selling between $20 and $50 so it was nice to find it as a freeby on close out.
The Helmet is a full third lighter than any other helmet I have owned (no I have never owned a High end Lid so I have no comparison in that realm. The fit and finish of the helmet appears excellent. It fits me very well internals appear better sorted than the HJCs I have owned with better venting away from the mouth and nose.
I am at least 90 days away from being able test ride it at speed but so far the I like the result of my $199. gamble

Particle Man · 01-06-2011, 02:51 PM

Where'd you order from? Oneida Suzuki was having a sale but I'm too lazy to drive the 10 minutes to get there

shmike · 01-06-2011, 02:52 PM

Good score.

Beautiful view!

tallywacker · 01-06-2011, 02:53 PM

Damn dude post some pics from your deck.

ontwo · 01-06-2011, 03:15 PM

Nice lid. Great price on that one. I like the green one, too.

nhgunnut · 01-06-2011, 03:28 PM

Got it from a ebay store (part of my gamble) I have been here so long that my wife and I seldom notice the view any more.

Amber Lamps · 01-06-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

Got it from a ebay store (part of my gamble) I have been here so long that my wife and I seldom notice the view any more.

Yep, the RKT101 (I think) has been on clearance for a little while now. I've seen it in green cf, blue cf, red cf, bronze cf and the black. Good looking lid. It's basically the cf FS15from HJC. I could have turned you on to an all black Bell Star, or a Shark RSR2 for that money BUT if you are happy with the lid, then that's all that matters!!!

Amber Lamps · 01-06-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Nice lid. Great price on that one. I like the green one, too.

It's $159 at New Enough for the green...

http://www.newenough.com/browse/view...ct_images/2081

z06boy · 01-07-2011, 10:00 AM

Nice find on the lid.

That view is real nice...I've seen it in person.

Rider · 01-07-2011, 10:06 AM

Nice lid.. I want one.

01-06-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Got a New Lid The Old reliable HJC I have been using the past 4 years, needed to be replaced. Since I tend to spend my money of go fast parts (this year is no different I am adding a mild stroker crank to the turbo busa) I needed to stay in the lower end of the spectrum dollar wise. After poking around a bit I was just about to go with a HJC when I stumbled across a Joe Rocket Carbon Fiber. Since thy are made by HJC I knew sizing would be about the same. So I risked the 199. plus shipping and ordered one. The fedex man caught me in my jammies this morning, still about 3 cups away from having an IQ. I figured since I was buying a close out it would be stripped down packaging and I had some doubts (this is the first time I have ever ordered a lid. Usually I go try and buy. To my surprise I open the shipping package to find the full retail box. When I get that open, instead of the usual cheap little green sack I find the "Deluxe Helmet Bag" A water resistant Zippered Helmet bag with a dual zippered gear pocket in front and a Velcro closed Visor? Pocket on the back. I have seen similar items selling between $20 and $50 so it was nice to find it as a freeby on close out. The Helmet is a full third lighter than any other helmet I have owned (no I have never owned a High end Lid so I have no comparison in that realm. The fit and finish of the helmet appears excellent. It fits me very well internals appear better sorted than the HJCs I have owned with better venting away from the mouth and nose. I am at least 90 days away from being able test ride it at speed but so far the I like the result of my $199. gamble __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

01-06-2011, 02:52 PM	#3
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Good score. Beautiful view! __________________ Racing For Smiles

01-06-2011, 02:53 PM	#4
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Damn dude post some pics from your deck. __________________

01-06-2011, 03:15 PM	#5
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Nice lid. Great price on that one. I like the green one, too. __________________

01-06-2011, 03:28 PM	#6
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Got it from a ebay store (part of my gamble) I have been here so long that my wife and I seldom notice the view any more. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

01-06-2011, 02:51 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Where'd you order from? Oneida Suzuki was having a sale but I'm too lazy to drive the 10 minutes to get there

01-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Nice find on the lid. That view is real nice...I've seen it in person.

01-07-2011, 10:06 AM	#10
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Nice lid.. I want one.

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