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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 00:02 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: My First Lid Reply with quote
Well. For Christmas i've asked for a lid so me and my dad went to the local bike shop and there was some proper nice lids there, i gotta say. But i immediately saw this one and i like fell for it. even though i was looking around at different ones, i liked this the most. Well i didn't want to spend too much on a lid because my bikes a lil pricey so yeah. I thought i'd tell you cus i'm really excited! Very Happy Very Happy

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Bike Bunker
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PostPosted: 00:12 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks nice take care of it my first lid got stolen off me when i left it on the footpeg off my bike and they tried to take my bike too (lil shits)
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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 00:24 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ash Mash wrote:
Looks nice take care of it my first lid got stolen off me when i left it on the footpeg off my bike and they tried to take my bike too (lil shits)


that sucks man... i see you had a Gilera DNA 50. was it any good?
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PostPosted: 02:31 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Might sound silly, but did you pick it purely on looks or was it a good fit too?
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PostPosted: 06:29 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bought a box lid last december (avatar pic), started falling apart by July Laughing Congrats on your first lid though, hope it fairs better than mine did Thumbs Up Smile
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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 08:02 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
c_dug wrote:
Might sound silly, but did you pick it purely on looks or was it a good fit too?


Both. They had like every size in so i tried like each one on. This one turned out the most secure
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PostPosted: 10:36 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
my mates got 2 box lids and also a arai and a nolan.. he cant fault the box ones and uses them for day to day riding.the only thing he like more about the more pricey ones he has is the padding is softer/comfortable..
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PostPosted: 12:09 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I had a box for my first lid and can't fault it. Got a Caberg now which suites my needs for the daily commute as the flip up makes life easier.

Cant see myself ever shelling out for a 300-400 lid.
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andym
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PostPosted: 12:38 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do people really get excited over them? Damn

I took about 20 seconds choosing mine.... 'I'll try this one.... it fits..... I'll take it....'
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PostPosted: 12:39 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've had a BX-1 since I started riding in March. I've managed to scuff up the really thin paint (mine is black) from general school-boy errors, but it's not been dropped so I'm happy to keep using it. I can't compare it to anything else, but other than the loud wind noise and the fact the visor steams up very easily it's been pretty solid. I also much prefer the chin strap 'clip' thing over the double-loop arrangement you get on more expensive lids.
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calyx
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
andym wrote:
Do people really get excited over them? Damn

I took about 20 seconds choosing mine.... 'I'll try this one.... it fits..... I'll take it....'


Same here. Well, almost.

Let's try this one... it fits... lets buy this on ebay Laughing
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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 13:07 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds like i made a wise decision then... i love doing that Very Happy

what do you think to a backup helmet? like a spare... or waste of money?
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PostPosted: 13:52 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
WillSwain95 wrote:
Ash Mash wrote:
Looks nice take care of it my first lid got stolen off me when i left it on the footpeg off my bike and they tried to take my bike too (lil shits)


that sucks man... i see you had a Gilera DNA 50. was it any good?


My old Gilera, speedo didn't work, barely pushed 40, milage stopped at 7k so god knows how much it had done.

But it never stopped, was like a tank, just kept going.
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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 14:02 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Redoko wrote:


My old Gilera, speedo didn't work, barely pushed 40, milage stopped at 7k so god knows how much it had done.

But it never stopped, was like a tank, just kept going.


as long as its reliable i'm not too bothered... i'm not gonna get one thats proper battered though. when i get it i'll look after it
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
WillSwain95 wrote:
Ash Mash wrote:
Looks nice take care of it my first lid got stolen off me when i left it on the footpeg off my bike and they tried to take my bike too (lil shits)


that sucks man... i see you had a Gilera DNA 50. was it any good?


My dna was a monster did about 55 down hill tops ....when it got wet it was really slow and acceleration was poor...once i even got stuck at lights and nearly rolled backwards...had to pull to the side and get max rev's preparing for when the lights changed again but when its a nice hot day it ran like a treat tbh like really well....it never broke down once! only probly was my area isnt very good and it got stolen i then got it back and it got stolen when it was chained tp a post! with a very good chain....so i dont ave much hope of seeing it again but i would recomend the bike looks better than a moped and will beat most of them in a race ....gives you that bit more experience on corners too...honestly though it never broke never stopped working not once. plus i used to drive it as fast as i could allllll the time never gave it a break used it everyday for more han two hours easily
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PostPosted: 14:40 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
WillSwain95 wrote:
Redoko wrote:


My old Gilera, speedo didn't work, barely pushed 40, milage stopped at 7k so god knows how much it had done.

But it never stopped, was like a tank, just kept going.


as long as its reliable i'm not too bothered... i'm not gonna get one thats proper battered though. when i get it i'll look after it


Good sensible option. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 14:45 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
WillSwain95 wrote:
Sounds like i made a wise decision then... i love doing that Very Happy

what do you think to a backup helmet? like a spare... or waste of money?


Good idea to have a spare, my spare are due to being given to me or falling in love with a leather matching beaut ... when you have a fall its good to be able to grab another on the fly.
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PostPosted: 17:40 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
calyx wrote:
Let's try this one... it fits... lets buy this on ebay Laughing


Great plan - just be sure to have a good moan when your local bike shop closes down due to lack of sales.
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
calyx wrote:
Let's try this one... it fits... lets buy this on ebay Laughing


Great plan - just be sure to have a good moan when your local bike shop closes down due to lack of sales.


I know I (all of us) should support local shops but the price difference was huge.
They want £120, ebay wants 75 pounds posted.
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PostPosted: 19:13 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Well i didn't want to spend too much on a lid because my bikes a lil pricey so yeah. I thought i'd tell you cus i'm really excited


Your head is worth £30-£50?

blimey you've got some self-esteem issues there mate.
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Well i didn't want to spend too much on a lid because my bikes a lil pricey so yeah. I thought i'd tell you cus i'm really excited


Your head is worth £30-£50?

blimey you've got some self-esteem issues there mate.


It has 4 sharp stars, it's a solid full face (no flip nonsense to break) and it apparently fits properly.

If it fits properly then I don't see the issue.
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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 21:40 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Helmet's rated 4 stars like someone said and it fits good so yeah. i'd say my head is worth about £50 lol.. i can't afford a HJC Full carbon for £300...
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PostPosted: 22:27 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Anyone spend money on cups?

They are important too.
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WillSwain95
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PostPosted: 22:37 - 16 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
MinhDinh wrote:
Anyone spend money on cups?

They are important too.


Cups?
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