CRAFTy lids are coming... **UPDATE 18 OCT**

[qickdraw]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/33637686781091.JPG
OK ladies!! It's taken a while - but finally they're on their way!
We're in the process of having a complete manufacture run (hundreds!) of CRAFT RX-6 EVOLUTION lids made to AS 1698 & AS 1609 standards - all just for you lot!!:D
There will be black, matt black & chrome available as well as tinted & chrome visors. For all the technical details have a squizz here -
http://ausfr.com.au/craft.asp
RRP is $549 for the 2 blacks & $599 for the chrome. The first 50 buyers will also receive 10% off the above prices!;)
Sizing is all standard sizes - as per info at the link above.
Quality is top drawer - as anyone who saw mine on the April Fools Run can attest to! These lids are dead comfy and all soft n snuggly inside!![^][^]
Do yourself a huge favour & support the business that's trying to grow Streetfighters in Oz! This & Straightliners has cost me a packet, so make sure you get behind it or we won't be here to organise this sort of thing![8D][8D][8D]

[hooligan]

What's the fit like? I tried on the AGV stealth helmet, but the cheek pads just weren't right, but shoei's have always been fairly comfy for my head. And how soon, 'cause I'm looking for a new lid to go with my (almost)newly returned licence.

[BOHEMION]

hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmm yes please

[Big Daddy]

Hi Quickdraw.

Just a suggestion, if you have a helmet some of us can try, it would help. Helmets vary from person to person and different manufacturers have differnt fits. For instacne, Suomoy and Shrk fit nicely for me..... Anyway, just a thought.

Oh, by the way, VERY VERY interested in 1 x chrome... Just need to know how it fits...

[qickdraw]

We're looking into having 1 retail outlet (bike shop) in Sydney (ben?), Brisbane (we've got a couple of options..)& Melbourne (?) where guys can go & try/buy from - but we do realise that not everyone is in one of the cities, are they[?][V]
Because of this, on the web the lids will be offered on a 100% satisfaction guarantee [^] - that is, if you get one & it's the wrong size :( then you can send it back & we'll send you the correct one free of charge [:0](obviously pending stock..), or if you get it & find your hideously deformed head simply won't fit into it or don't like it for any other reason you can send it back for a full refund. Obviously the lid will need to be in an as new, re-saleable condition (no nits or scabs left inside [xx(] & all plastic/tags still on please!), so people aren't going to be able buy one, wear it for a few days & then send it back - that'd just be stupid!:(
I genuinely believe in the quality, finsh, comfort & looks of these helmets & I reckon that the guys that have had a good look at one will agree...[^][^]
Oh, and as for fitting various peoples heads - has anyone actually asked the Simpson owners on this forum how comfy THEY are?!?! I think most of those fall into the 'suffering for their sport' catagory!! The RX-6 has been designed as a genuine road helmet that can be worn for hours in comfort - not a minimal drag helmet with next to no padding.....;)
The manufacture time is 16 - 20 weeks, so we're hoping to have them here by the start of October...[8]
I reckon I could've fit a few more smilies in there somewhere, too, if I really tried!:D:D:D

[fimpBIKES]

hi stu,

im definitely keen
but need to make sure that they are snell approved etc
im looking to do some trackdays in jap-land (if all goes well)
and they need that certification from what i understand

so can we come to sydney and try some on one day
im kicking myself for not asking to try your on at the fools run

[devo]

Good lookin Brain Bin bit like the old Simpson Helmet.
Don't suppose you would supply me with one for racing if
they are approved for it so that people get to see it around the
race track and I'll put ya stickers on the Race Bike:D
No seriously very good helmet how do they fair up in cold
conditions in regards to fogging.[?]

[ozkat]

Nothing wrong with my Simpson Bandit. NICE AND QUIET !!! [}:)] Doesnt leak cause i dont ride in the rain ;). Doesnt fog up cause i dont ride if its less than 20 deg :D Has wonderful ventilation [xx(] the tinted visor provides amazing perifial vision [8D] But it does fit my melon head perfectly.

[pt]

i'm interested if i can try it on before i buy it. i'm in sydney so i guess thats not a problem? probably a shiney black one[:o)]

[devo]

What happened Davo[?]

sorry again mate,ive been deleted

[ozkat]

not deleted just moved

;)

[fimpBIKES]

like i said somewhere else, keen
but need to try one on

here is a review in-case anyone was wondering
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/craft-helmets/

[qickdraw]

Thanks for that FIMP. I don't know about the bit about the long oval head bit, though - I've got a 'long oval' head (no jokes, ya scunners!) & mine fits me just fine!! But anyway, there ya go - from an independant source - low noise, good fit, good build quality - what more can I say?!?!
And all you guys who keep repeating that you're keen to try one on first - there's no need to panic - I KNOW YOU NEED TO TRY IT ON TO FEEL SECURE ABOUT FORKING OUT FIVE HUNDRED SQUIDS!! RE-READ THE POST!!! YOU GET A SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!!!

[BOHEMION]

Stu Mate did you get my Email about Extreme Performance in Brissy being interested in the Crafts? Have you got an ETA on delivery mate?????

Stu let me try on his Chrome Craft Lid at Bike Mania here in Brissy. It was fukin tops! I went and bought (dont worry Stu ive still got the Craft fund to one side My Nitro is Buggered) a KBC VR2 last week and the Crafty is very similar fit but the Crafty felt more cushion like in the padding quality - VERY comfortable. Awesome padding and shape - Very solid lid

[fimpBIKES]

good shit boh,
i wear a VR1 7 days a week so thats promising
what size KBC are u versus stu's size?

web bike world do some good reviews stu
the one that they did about the icon mainframe is the major reason why im steering clear

[BOHEMION]

I wear a large VR2. I think Stu's was a large aswell??? Might need to jump in Stu cause i'll be asking this again really soon

[hooligan]

Thanks for that bit about the kbc vr2, Boh. I've tried one of those too, and found it similar to the shoei's and my current hjc (all the same company i think). Can't wait to try a craft, stu.

[pt]

are these still on time to be here by the beginning of october? gotta start saving now thats all:(

[qickdraw]

We're still looking at early October for the lids guys!!

[BOHEMION]

Mate what size is ur chrome crafty ?

[evad]

Stu, any news on when these helmets are aariving?:D

[qickdraw]

Sorry it's been a bit quiet this last month - the lids are now due here around Xmas. There is a sample batch at Bens joint (Extreme Creations for the uninitiated!) so anyone in the Sydney area can pop down there and try one on. He's got all sizes except XXL there.....

[fimpBIKES]

i'll be down in the start of dec

i've been waiting for an excuse to visit bens shop :D

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

i'll be down in the start of dec

i've been waiting for an excuse to visit bens shop :D


Ring him first and make sure Frankie's Spondon is gone...or you might develop a serious desire for handmade frame porn:D

[BillyWhizz888]

Simpson... Noisy :D Draughty :D illegal [8D]

but wont be without it

ANYONE GOT A NICE NEW AS STICKER I CAN PUT ON IT [:p]

[evad]

Thanks Stu, will there be any in Brisbane to check sizes etc and will the dark visors be here at the same time as the lids.? Also wanted to ask how the finish on your chrome one is holding up?

[evad]

Stu, can yoou also let me know which visors will be available?
Cheers

[Jockney Rebel]

quote:Originally posted by qickdraw

We're still looking at early October for the lids guys!!
just put me 2 bob in ive had one of the early crafts couriored in it for 10 hours a day it is as good as they say nice lid and its the only one i could have a fag in

[fimpBIKES]

i really hope u are taking about tabacco.....

[qickdraw]

quote:Originally posted by evad

Stu, can yoou also let me know which visors will be available?
Cheers


Black tint[8D] and silver mirror[:p] visors will be available.

[fimpBIKES]

what u doing next friday?

[evad]

Hey Stu, when do we get to check out these helmats in Brissy? :D
Are they still due before christmas?
Cheers

[BOHEMION]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

i really hope u are taking about tabacco.....


HAHAHA gave me a good laugh

[qickdraw]

UPDATE!
Alright guys n girls - it's been a long time coming but the CRAFT RX-6's have passed all Australian Standards testing and the main batch is now in full production. This means we should be seeing the first lot of 400 lids in Oz in around 12-14 weeks time.
I will post further updates as information becomes available.

[BANDITROD]

ill be taking one of those off your hands thanks stu :D:D
p.s ill take one with a mirror lense and would like it ASF black

[alfiestorm]

I will be having one of them in a nice matt black with a silver mirror visor please.
Thats a definate as well.

Stu

[fimpBIKES]

ditto (in your size stu, think it was medium?)

[pt]

FUCK YEAH! almost perfect timing to take one as a christmas pressie[8D]

[Ditto]

Count me in too XL (boofhead)

[WHO-NIN]

i've been waiting for this, any chance of gold iridium visors??!!

Will take one anyway, matt black medium with a tinted visor of some description.

[wackyrider]

Hey quickdraw, is there anywhere in Melbourne where we can go and check the lids out?? I sshould be down in Melbourne around Xmas looking for a lid and a bike to go with it :D:D

[WHO-NIN]

Update needed!
Stu have you got an ETA??

[BANDITROD]

after talking with stu it will be early december

[oldskool]

Nar!!!!!! It'll have to be a Simpson for me oldskool .yaknow

[qickdraw]

***UPDATE***

I have spoken to the guys doing the manufacture and they have given me an approximate completion date of 01-15 Dec. This means that if it is near the '01 Dec' side of things I may have them here for Xmas (yay!), and if it's nearer to the '15 dec' end then they'll be ready for first thing in the New Year.

[fimpBIKES]

if thats the case, give me a bell mid-way through january when i regain conciousness [XX(]


:D

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

if thats the case, give me a bell mid-way through january when i regain conciousness [XX(]


:D
X 2

[Slain]

hey stu, got the money ready for when they arrive, just a q. are you able to supply tinted visors and if somethign happened spare parts like side pods etc (i ride with road trains and had rocks smash visors/pods before)