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« on: June 14, 2009, 09:43:58 PM »



I tried one on at the D-Store yesterday and new I had to have one. It's the lightest helmet I've ever owned...very comfortable, the anti-microbial/Coolmax liner is wonderful, and the faceshield is thick and feels pretty strong. Tons of vents on this thing, and it actually does a good job of holding out the noise...surprising, given how light it is.

Looking forward to putting it through its paces, but so far so good for city riding. I need to get some clear plastic film to protect the back of it before I get it on to the twisties...the tail-chopped Monster kicks up a lot of stones Grin
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 11:34:07 AM »

i hear ya man.. i tried on a rossi-replica gp-tech at a bike show... they were trying to unload them for $499... size M fit me like a damn glove. shoulda bought it on the spot...

legendary helmets indeeds.
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2009, 12:12:58 PM »

UPDATE

One ride under my belt, and the GP Tech worked like a charm. It's quiet, doesn't fog, and is light as a feather (< 2lb).

And did I mention that it comes with tear-offs?
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2009, 07:22:01 PM »

i hear ya man.. i tried on a rossi-replica gp-tech at a bike show... they were trying to unload them for $499... size M fit me like a damn glove. shoulda bought it on the spot...

legendary helmets indeeds.
  $499 ! Seems to me the last time I saw one of those it was $999. That's a decent price if it's comparable to a Shoei X-11 or an Arai Corsair V.      Dolph    Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 07:20:44 AM »

DQ, what helmet did you have before the AGV?
I'd like to try one on, but don't have a local dealer. I wear an Arai Q2 right now.
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2009, 07:32:38 AM »

DQ, what helmet did you have before the AGV?
I'd like to try one on, but don't have a local dealer. I wear an Arai Q2 right now.

I came from an Arai Q2. The AGV seems lighter and better-built. My Arai had a lot of complicated and flimsy parts that broke frequently and easily. But they supported the helmet well, and whenever something broke they'd send me a new part. The AGV just feels more solid. And the interior of the GP Tech is a spare-no-expense item.

Where are you at? I can have BikerGoddess check for local retailers.
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2009, 10:19:35 AM »

  $499 ! Seems to me the last time I saw one of those it was $999. That's a decent price if it's comparable to a Shoei X-11 or an Arai Corsair V.      Dolph    Smiley

Tell me about it dude..
I would have bought it had i not dropped $600 on rearsets 2 days before i went to the show..
Sweet f'in helmet.
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 12:39:39 PM »



I tried one on at the D-Store yesterday and new I had to have one. It's the lightest helmet I've ever owned...very comfortable, the anti-microbial/Coolmax liner is wonderful, and the faceshield is thick and feels pretty strong. Tons of vents on this thing, and it actually does a good job of holding out the noise...surprising, given how light it is.

Looking forward to putting it through its paces, but so far so good for city riding. I need to get some clear plastic film to protect the back of it before I get it on to the twisties...the tail-chopped Monster kicks up a lot of stones Grin

Great find! I like your salt and peper shakers that look like exhaust tips!!  waytogo
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 05:43:54 PM »

I came from an Arai Q2. The AGV seems lighter and better-built. My Arai had a lot of complicated and flimsy parts that broke frequently and easily. But they supported the helmet well, and whenever something broke they'd send me a new part. The AGV just feels more solid. And the interior of the GP Tech is a spare-no-expense item.

Where are you at? I can have BikerGoddess check for local retailers.
I'm near New Orleans, but I go into Houston and Austin fairly regularly. Thanks for the feedback.
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2009, 03:36:12 PM »

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« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2009, 01:47:54 AM »

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