New CF lid - Sportbike Addicts

SPL170db · 01-09-2010, 09:05 PM

Inspired by you know who.......

Very nice lid actually, and JR gives you a real deal helmet bag with it too, not just a big sock with a draw string like I've got before from Arai, Shoei and KBC.

IrocRob · 01-10-2010, 02:50 PM

Nice Kaz. Where'd you get it?

SPL170db · 01-10-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IrocRob

Nice Kaz. Where'd you get it?

I got it from Bike Bandit. It was the cheapest I could find it. $260 shipped.

JimRBlue · 01-10-2010, 09:15 PM

Cool lid Kaz!

Looks like your all set for the track this year..

NYCSTRIPES · 01-11-2010, 08:26 PM

nice!

**FigNewTon** · 01-12-2010, 10:52 PM

Looks good. Is it more of a round or oval fit?

SPL170db · 01-13-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WSprtuaL

Looks good. Is it more of a round or oval fit?

I'm not sure. I'm typically an Arai person if that helps. The helmet is actually manufactured by HJC, so I would imagine that it fits similarly to them as well (I've never owned an HJC and only borrowed one for a quick 15 minute jaunt).

SlowSteve · 01-20-2010, 09:22 PM

taken w/my phone

SPL170db · 01-20-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowSteve

taken w/my phone

Interesting? I can't tell from the print but is that only for certain sizes or all of them?

I checked their website and it still lists the RKT101 carbon as $399

Interestingly, Sullivans are advertising what I assume is the next model up, the RKT201 carbon.......and it's not even on Joe Rocket's own site yet.

MarioB · 01-21-2010, 12:20 AM

Nice lid kaz, let us know when you plan on hitting the track.

SPL170db · 01-21-2010, 12:51 AM

springtime if all goes according to plan........oh, and I can find someone's trailer to stowaway on

landshark · 01-27-2010, 07:06 PM

I had the Spies rep carbon and it was my favorite. Was.......

You'll love it.

Lazarus · 02-16-2010, 10:34 AM

Kaz is this helmet lighter because of the CF or is it just CF look?

SPL170db · 02-16-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

Kaz is this helmet lighter because of the CF or is it just CF look?

It's basically the same helmet as the HJC FS-15 Carbon (the RKT101 is manufactured by HJC):

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor...met/hjc/fs-15/

Helmet Weight

The main benefit of carbon fiber is the weight reduction, and the HJC FS-15 Carbon doesn't disappoint. This size XL weighs in at only 1514 grams (3 lbs., 5-3/8 oz.), which puts it way down at number 16 of the 102 full-face and flip-up helmets we've reviewed as of this date.

The FS-15 Carbon definitely feels light; I could tell as soon as the FedEx guy handed over the box. 1514 grams puts the helmet in some excellent company -- there are only 5 full-face, size XL helmets lighter than the FS-15 out of the 102 we reviewed.

The next lightest full-face helmet in size XL is the "full race" Nolan N94 Casey Stoner Replica at 1499 grams (3 lbs. 4-7/8 oz.), and the next heaviest is the AGV Stealth we reviewed not long ago at 1536 grams (3 lbs. 6-1/4 oz.).

So the carbon fiber really does the job here, although the FS-15 is 47 grams (2 oz.) heavier than the HJC AC-12 Carbon in size XL at 1489 grams (3 lbs. 4-1/2 oz.). The AC-12 Carbon may have sacrificed a bit of carbon fiber and clearcoat though, so if the FS-15 stays healthy, the extra couple of ounces you can't notice won't matter.

What weight there is in the FS-15 Carbon is very nicely balanced, giving me that "where's the helmet" feeling when I'm riding with it that only a super-lightweight helmet can provide. Anyone who thinks weight doesn't matter in a motorcycle helmet should try one of these -- you'll be amazed!

Webbike World's helmet weight's page,

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...et-weights.htm

It ranks 19th (they added a few more helmets since that review up there I guess). Higher than the Suomy Extreme, AGV Ti-Tech, Arai Corsair/Corsair V and Shoei X-11/X-12 and quite a few other well knowns.