What do you think of this lid?

Paracaine · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

It's a KBC lid, what do you think of the design? (The graphics, not the shape).

https://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/2f/c8/12_1_b.JPG

https://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/2f/cc/e3_1_b.JPG

https://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/3f/c3/dd_1_b.JPG
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muddycoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Karma :

Looks a bit too "American" for my liking with the US Army stars on it. Looks like the kind of thing that McDonalds would sponsor!

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Zen Dog · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Karma :

I'm definately a big fan of that helmet! Is it a custom paintjob?

I thought this one was cool too:

https://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/usrimage/cat56.jpg

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Depends what bike you wear it on. Stretfighter or a Buell of any sort then Thumbs Up

Might look a bit too 'wannabe' on a supersports.
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muddycoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Karma :

Is it a KBC Faser helmet. As that's what I have and to be honest I am not that impressed. The vents on the top and visor look exactly the same as mine.

The lining is starting to deteriorate after only 3 months of use at the bottom of the helmet and the vents on the top whistle loudly in the wind when you are riding.

They are being sold for £70 at CMC and they are cheap and budget you get what you pay for. I intend to buy a better quality helmet when I have the funds. Then this one can be a spare for occasional pillions.

Another thing is the front vent, which doesn't stay open on it's own, I have had to tape mine open.
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Paracaine · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

It's not a custom, one of KBC's great helmets.

Do you think it would look good with my Bandit then?
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muddycoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Karma :

My main problem with helmets is that my head is quite large, and I have real trouble getting one to fit. My KBC fitted like a glove so I bought it. I had been into several shops and tried helmets on up to £200 but found none which were big enough or the correct shape for my head, despite lots of help from several knowlegeable staff.

But meanwhile the KBC is ok for me, although I can't see it being in good nick for more than 12 months of riding.
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

As said I think it would depend on the bike being ridden for it to have the right look. Having said that my lad saw one and loved it (but he's 10 and likes military styled stuff). Would have got him one for pillion use but the one I saw was a bit pricy to justify the odd occasional use and he'll probably outgrow it in one summer anyhow.
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Dan 4RR · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Karma :

I think they look pretty cool. Would have to agree though, they look like a US fighter pilots helmet.

Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

dont like it it looks like ww2 helmet. Smile

but i am very piccy

Nolongerhere · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

not a fan sorry!

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Paracaine · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

kb-zxr · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Agree it would look cool on a naked / streetfighter bike.

akaDAVE · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

I think the concept is pretty cool but the 'intake' etc text maybe a bit OTT.
Anything that reminds me of an F15 fighter is cool in my book.

Definately a streetfighter style.

If the lid fits......

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I like it cheap here as well and come in loads of colours but a bit to popular. Some guy on ebay a while ago had a stunt bike painted in the same style as the helmet looked ace. Thumbs Up

The colour is a mat colour and looks good but try getting bug splats off is hell also comes in a green:

https://www.mxdirtrider.com/i-products/helmets-KBC-VR-1-Combat-Green.jpg

My fav though:
https://www.brocktoncycle.com/images/brocktoncycle/VR2%20ASSASIN400.jpg
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

its not bad, cant say id buy one as it would'nt really suit my bike.

Heres my lid Thumbs Up

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

My lid:

https://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2526/55hi1.jpg
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

bazza · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

Or, for the full Memphis Belle effect...

https://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/usrimage/cat62.jpg
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Paracaine · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

Bought it anyway, got it for £50, what a bargain Very Happy

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Nice mate mind uploading some good pics Question

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Paracaine · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

Yep, it's off the net so I should receive it Tuesday or Wednesday.
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Nice good price to Thumbs Up

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Wooly R6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2005 Karma :

i have a kbc helmet and its way better than the AGV i had before - better visibility, vents that you can actually tell that work and i also managed to get a replacement road legal tinted visor off ebay for £8 brand new.