What is the best looking all black helmet?

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im after an all black helmet, not sure which to go for, i know i need to get the best fit but also would like opinions on which ones look good with a dark visor

i like the agv stealth:

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7863/stealthblack3745346px2.jpg

any more i should look at?

Thanks

[dex]

HJC FS-10 Carbon

HJC HQ-1 Lordship Carbon

Bell M4R Carbon

Schuberth Carbon

[Guest]

Caberg V2R in matt black.....

Only cos I got one

[Guest]

http://www.kcplus.com/catpix/4697.jpg

[nigelwood1]

I like my Shoei XR1000 and I have a black visor on it....

Also have a ROOF Diversion R010 with a black visor which makes me look like the fly...

Also look at CRAFT, SIMPSON and AGV S4....

[nman1]

Mine is pretty good looking, IMO

[Guest]

the tour x arai helmet looks pretty good in black

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cheers guys

had a look around and found this one:

Shark S500 Air Fusion

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/2818/496217114016rf7.jpg

not exactly what i was after but for £35 (good condition second hand), i cant complain!

now to find a dark visor!

[nigelwood1]

http://www.Racevisors.co.uk

Got my helmet and dark visor, which was free with the helmet, from them...

Visors are about £30 to £40...

[Guest]

cheers guys

had a look around and found this one:

Shark S500 Air Fusion

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/2818/496217114016rf7.jpg

not exactly what i was after but for £35 (good condition second hand), i cant complain!

now to find a dark visor!

hopefully you know the person well that you bought helmet from and that they can guarantee its not been dropped etc

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cheers nige

TimR, one can only hope

[Guest]

cheers nige

TimR, one can only hope

 

one can hope that you never have to find out the hard way ::

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cheers nige

TimR, one can only hope

 

one can hope that you never have to find out the hard way ::

 

If you think about are all helmets guranteed not dropped or abused?

What's to say a brand new helmet hasn't been dropped in transit etc etc

I think every one that wears a lid is taking a risk.

Good thing about the sharks is the 5 year gurantee.

[Guest]

cheers nige

TimR, one can only hope

 

one can hope that you never have to find out the hard way ::

 

If you think about are all helmets guranteed not dropped or abused?

What's to say a brand new helmet hasn't been dropped in transit etc etc

I think every one that wears a lid is taking a risk.

Good thing about the sharks is the 5 year gurantee.

 

which is probably for the original owner...and what does it cover, injury? paint? stick on graphic, the twiddly plastic bits. as long as you know em and they say it hasnt been abused your fine.

I know what you are saying about helmets that have been in transit but i have taken delivery of hundreds...no probably thousands of helmets and can say that ive never had one with a damaged box....even the cheap stuff. If I had i would have refused it and sent it back.

[Guest]

also have you tried the helmet on as remember helmets do form a "mould" of the wearer and if they got lumps and bumps in different places the contact/cushion zone may be greater in some places ..

i personally would not use a secondhand helmet but each to their own

for that price you could have got http://www.bustersclassic.co.uk/proddet ... od=B017101

when i bought my helmet the salesperson tried giving me one that was sat on back of a display bike in window ...... errr no ta one in a box please .... that is the last one we have ...... oh well will go elsewhere then .... was not aking the risk of it being knocked off the display plus u/v exposure even though claims it was only been there a few days ..

next dealer cost me an extra tenner (wouldnt price match) but it was a new in boxhelmet ......

yes i know myself i have knocked it banged it on a doorway etc but i know its history and would never consider selling it to anyone else ...

5 yrg guarantee

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty only covers problems related to materials or manufacturing. SHARK cannot be held liable with regard to the product in the following cases:

Any damage following:

1) a fall or accident

2) a technical modification made by the user or a third party (glue, adhesives, paint, screws, etc.)

3) use of or contact with: harmful chemical products (including methylated spirits on the visor treatments), or an intense heat source

4) incorrect use: abnormal conditions (e.g. underwater), lack of maintenance or care

5) ageing due to normal wear of the inner fabrics or foams, the appearance of the external parts, or the visor (scratches, marks, etc.)

6) abnormal and prolonged exposure to ultra-violet light, in particular for the decorative colours.

In addition, SHARK cannot consider subjective considerations related to use of the helmet as defects covered by the warranty: problems with comfort, size, noise or whistling, aerodynamics, etc.

SHARK cannot be held liable for the temporary non-availability of the helmet while it is being enhanced to satisfy the needs of its owner.

In all cases, the maximum warranty period is 5 years. Replacement of a component during this period does not prolong this period.

taken from http://www.shark-helmets.com/app/garant ... sp?lang=EN

plus most new boxed helmets come in a polysterene cage within the box so that unless it is an impact that is from a severe height or crush then it is that that takes the impact

[Guest]

also have you tried the helmet on as remember helmets do form a "mould" of the wearer and if they got lumps and bumps in different places the contact/cushion zone may be greater in some places ..

i personally would not use a secondhand helmet but each to their own

for that price you could have got http://www.bustersclassic.co.uk/proddet ... od=B017101

when i bought my helmet the salesperson tried giving me one that was sat on back of a display bike in window ...... errr no ta one in a box please .... that is the last one we have ...... oh well will go elsewhere then .... was not aking the risk of it being knocked off the display plus u/v exposure even though claims it was only been there a few days ..

next dealer cost me an extra tenner (wouldnt price match) but it was a new in boxhelmet ......

yes i know myself i have knocked it banged it on a doorway etc but i know its history and would never consider selling it to anyone else ...

5 yrg guarantee

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty only covers problems related to materials or manufacturing. SHARK cannot be held liable with regard to the product in the following cases:

Any damage following:

1) a fall or accident

2) a technical modification made by the user or a third party (glue, adhesives, paint, screws, etc.)

3) use of or contact with: harmful chemical products (including methylated spirits on the visor treatments), or an intense heat source

4) incorrect use: abnormal conditions (e.g. underwater), lack of maintenance or care

5) ageing due to normal wear of the inner fabrics or foams, the appearance of the external parts, or the visor (scratches, marks, etc.)

6) abnormal and prolonged exposure to ultra-violet light, in particular for the decorative colours.

In addition, SHARK cannot consider subjective considerations related to use of the helmet as defects covered by the warranty: problems with comfort, size, noise or whistling, aerodynamics, etc.

SHARK cannot be held liable for the temporary non-availability of the helmet while it is being enhanced to satisfy the needs of its owner.

In all cases, the maximum warranty period is 5 years. Replacement of a component during this period does not prolong this period.

taken from http://www.shark-helmets.com/app/garant ... sp?lang=EN

plus most new boxed helmets come in a polysterene cage within the box so that unless it is an impact that is from a severe height or crush then it is that that takes the impact

 

cheers Tim, thought the guarantee might be as much use as a chocolate fireguard

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hehe, you guys make valid points,

If it don't fit it will go back up for sale. It's a second lid as I already have one. So no loss really.