Anyone have any experience with KBC Force RR Helmet?

[Mr Nice Guy]

Well I need a new lid. The one I'm using now is a bit big and moves around a lot at highway speeds which is pretty unnerving Anywhoo I'm currently using a KBC VR-1 Euro. I like this helmet but they don't make em any more besides I kinda want a different color and a newer style. I found the KBC Force RR http://www.kbc-helmet.com/kbcbbs/zbo...desc=asc&no=11

Does any one know anything about this helmet. Seems pretty nice for the price, about $140 shipped (best price I could find by at least 15 bux). Anywhooo let me know what y'all think. Later......

[Junior]

Never seen one... but it looks pretty sweet! Lots of padding and vents!

Personally, I wouldn't buy a helmet online unless I've already tried the same model on in a store.
Every models fits a little different.

Let us know what you get!

[KatDan]

i have the Force S and so far i like it. it actually fit me better than the Shoei that i originally wanted. looks like the RR has a couple extra vents. the only thing i'm not crazy about is the visor attachment, kind of a PITA until you're used to it. also the smoked shields aren't out yet, and i hate wearing sunglasses with it.

[Mr Nice Guy]

I wonder if the visor attachment is the same as the VR-1 cause 'm pretty used to that? Also I don't ever use my tinted shield cause I ride to work and it's dark when I leave so I just wear sunglasses. Sounds like this one will by next. I'll probably go ahead and order it tomorrow. I'll post some pics when i get it.....Later

[WildKat]

My former riding partner ( I say former because the tard sold his bike recently, but thats another story) has this lid, and he always said he liked it. Very lightweight and comfortable.

[Grimmy]

I have a Force RR... a Silver/Black razor type graphic on it. Matches the bike.

Ventilation... its pretty good. Even with the 30 Degree days we've been having up here, with the visor open a crack even at city speeds, my head doesnt get too hot.

Only complaint... the vents and the like are not extremely aerodynamic, and as such, wind noise is a bit of a problem. Further, if I am riding with the visor Fully open) it clicks) there is a high pitched whistling noise, so I usually bring it down one click so I do not get the whistle.

Lastly, the Side plates that hold on the visor broke on my helmet within 3 days, of just regular opening and closing. The visor is still on there, its just a little loose sometime if I open and close often - so I have to push both sides of the visor back into the clips from time to time.

-Grimmy

[WildKat]

Ive gotten that same whistle on other helmets Ive owned as well... Vega, Shoei, & HJC .

[KnightRider]

I have a Force S. GO FOR IT. They DO have tinted/smoked, mirrored visors for the Force series....but KBC calls them VR-2,3,4's not by the Force nameplate.

I know this, becuase thats how I ordered mine.
As for the visor attachment, it couldn't be easier.....want to switch from clear to smoked....takes about 15 seconds total. It is HELLLLLA easy to swap visors.

I would say my only complaint......I want more air up top on my head...not directly on top, but more towards my forehead. Fogging is not and issue, pleany of air-flow......the mouth area is almost replica to a motocross type helmet.....but doesn't offer any problems.

As for windnoise....its a lil whislter with the visor up....but you get used to it. Highway noise is tollerable and the helmet padding is very nice and comfortable, on 90+ days, I may sweat, but the padding stays comfortable and is removable. It also has a mesh-type covering.

I would recommend it. Here is mine.




That last picture was for comedy, I actually have no beef with anyone accept Duff, because he doesn't change is online status to away when he's on MSN.......damn you Duff.....Damn you.

[Mr Nice Guy]

Thanks for the replys guys. I got my Forcee RR a few weeks ago. It's been pretty nice. Not quite as nice as the VR1 I was using but great for the price. Much nicer than my friend's HJC AC-11 though. I don't really have too much problem with noise. I don't seem to get that whistling with the shield open but I close it after about 50-55 mph so??? It's a great looking and functioning helmet and a great deal IMHO. Check em out if you're looking for a nice new lid but don't want to spend a lot. Later