Anyone out there an AGV helmet wearer? I've been wearing AGVs for twenty years, ever since Bell folded up. Just bought a new V-Flyer and the thing is made in China. Couldn't believe it. And it has the fit and finish you'd expect from China: $h1t. The thing is noisy and fits some species other than human. The interior is cheap. The question is, are any of the AGV models still made in Italy? I don't want to have to change brands again!

I dont think it's just helmets. Clothing etc is being made in China and the quality is going down the pan. I liked Belstaff clothing that was made in Britain, then was made in the far east and was rubbish. Now they just make fashion cloths.

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Don't know about your helmet mate but I too mourn the passing of Belstaff. Fortunately I have an old jacket and trousers that I keep going. Re-stitched seams and currently tying the zip up with a shoelace - looking into a replacement zip. I like this kit and I can't find anything else that does it all.

Also it goes well with having a Triumph but not wanting to wear uniform kit like the BMW crowd do

Lil

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On 2006-10-11 02:00, TigerLilly wrote: not wanting to wear uniform kit like the BMW crowd do Lil

Don't mention the war, I did it once but I think I got away with it !

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The whole riding gear industry is a mess. It seems that if you want a quality product made by your countrymen, you're talking custom like Vanson, Z or Bates (in the US). There's a shrinking industry in Italy. Everything else comes from The Third World. Not really limited to riding apparel I suppose. We're all being outsourced. I'm pissed.

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On 2006-10-11 02:00, TigerLilly wrote: Don't know about your helmet mate but I too mourn the passing of Belstaff. Fortunately I have an old jacket and trousers that I keep going. Re-stitched seams and currently tying the zip up with a shoelace - looking into a replacement zip. I like this kit and I can't find anything else that does it all.

I use a Belstaff Explorer jacket in winter, it's the warmest and best jacket I have ever owned. Dont know what I will replace it with when it's worn out.

Have some Hein Gericke gear that's very good, they look like the only good replacement for Belstaff gear.

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i have all hein gerick gear and i find it very good,and they have a 2 year no quibble guarantee on all the stitching,i dont know where its made but the quality seems good.

I hate China and everything that comes from there!
I've told everyone to only buy me a Christmas pressie if it's got MADE IN ENGLAND stamped on it...

Oh no, did i mention Christmas... :hammer:

Never the less, I don't expect to be up early opening boxes on the 25th this year.

Chris. :???:

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