Favourite lids?

[Kawikyle]

Hi guys just wanting to know what people have tried and like or what to avoid, price range irrelevant. I like the look of HJC's FG-15 anyone have anything to say about this? Or maybe AGV's S4SV, or even a Shoei XR1100 (if you have the £). Thanks..
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[Nick 50]

I would stay away from the AGV S4SV to be honest. It has a bit of a design flaw in it. With mine any speed over 45 and it starts whistling and is pretty noisy. In a moment of genius, AGV decided not to bother to use a wind-tunnel the lid.
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[Kawikyle]

Ah lifesaver, I was really wanting one too. Thanks for the tip!
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[Nick 50]

[GREENI3]

My KBC VR.
It was the only lid in the shop that fit my head and I like the design.
Cheek pads are really thick which makes it feel more secure.
Has Double D ring instead of those crappy quick release seat belt type fasteners, and pinlock ready although I use a fogcity instead.

https://www.motocentral.co.uk/KBC-VR-Black_700_600_3TZ44.jpg

[Kawikyle]

Thanks Nick please do!
How much did the KBC set you back? My first helmet was a KBC it seemed solid enough.
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[ElliotReidMD]

I've got a HJC FG-15 and it's a great fit. I also have a HJC IS-MAX Raptor and that's a great fit as well. I think HJC use a model of my head for designing their helmets.
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[Derivative]

Have you tried them on in shops?

Fit is generally more important than anything else, whether or not the visor opens easily or noise is cut down will be irrelevant if it's tight in the wrong places or your head wobbles about in it.

[UKRedwing]

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[Michael47]

I am really happy with my new xr-1100 as I wrote in this thread:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=245677&highlight=
- but buy the the one that fits the best and after that the one that matches what you'll be using it for
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[Nick 50]

[GREENI3]

[TUG]

XR1100 is shit, my head hit the floor and i was knocked out cold for a while, the best lid i've ever worn is the Arai Chaser, feels so comfy and safe.
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[GrumpyGuts]

Get a DIY helmet?

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[bunglebubs]

I bought an HJC R-PHA10, its a great helmet and fits me perfectly. Its my 2nd HJC and have no complaints about either. So if you have tried the helmet your talking about and it fits you well I would get it.
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[bikertomm]

Shoei XR-1100 +1

If it fits, buy it.
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[Sam_Y_93]

I've also got an hjc r-pha 10, its a great lid and would recommend it if it's a good fit.
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[Sam_Y_93]

I've also got an hjc r-pha 10, its a great lid and would recommend it if it's a good fit.
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[Maruchino]

Anything Arai, because I have the roundest head in the world.

[Moo.]

I've got the HJC IS-16, really comfy helmet! Bit noisy, but it has an internal sun visor and is pinlock ready, feels well built and comes in some good colours
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[blurredman]

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[daffy]

I'm looking at either the hjc r-pha 10 or arai chaser v. Ben spies rep or speed racer irrc does any one have anything usefull to say bout them?