Just orderd this now helmet
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Topic: Just orderd this now helmet
Posted By: daz1
Subject: Just orderd this now helmet
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 10:27
Never paid this much for an helmet before rx7 evo anybody got one what is it like
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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 11:37
Jumped the gun a bit there?  Seriously though, an Arai helmet is never going to be a duffer but sadly they don't fit my head shape
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daz1 wrote:Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 11:46
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Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 14:30
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I had one that passed away in a racing high side. I replaced it with two more! Only because i couldn’t decide on the design I wanted so brought both. Excellent helmets. Had a few others like Shoei and Shark, again liked them, but the Arai has the edge even if the visor still seems a faff by comparison to other brands. As mentioned previously it all depends on your head shape! The helmet however is excellent
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Posted By: Stevex
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 16:55
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I've worn Arais for longer than I remember. Got a Chaser V atm, but just worked out it's over 6 years in use now, so time for a replacement. Next spring I'm going for an RX7 with a visor/flip up sun visor. Not bothered too much with fancy colours, hope to pick one up with the visor for about £600 or less. ------------- People say I don't know Jack Sh1t; but I do, he lives next door. |
Posted By: davidrsurfer
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 19:54
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Nice. I do like the Arai graphics but I don’t have a Arai shaped head! ------------- Motorcycle friendly self catering holiday apartment Acorn Studio. See us at Air bnb. |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 20:01
| What is the aria shaped head |
Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 20:30
Oh, I thought you were joking earlier! Arai helmets are more of an oval, egg shape whereas Shoei (That I have worn for years) are more rounded. Generally, most people fall into one type or another and aren't comfortable in the other (Whichever that one is). |
Posted By: ajaycad
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 06:42
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I bought my first Arai back in 1989, a blue and white Rapide and if I recall bought from Teign Valley Motorcycles in Newton Abbot, Devon who ceased trading many years ago. I recall the salesman saying "You've either got an Arai shaped head, or a Shoei shaped head" Now on my fifth - Chaser V Doohan TT, and craving for a Rx7 Hayden WSB Helmet City seem to be having some good deals on at the moment.
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Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 08:16
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Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 08:19
A good price
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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 09:24
When buying 'Bargain price helmets' always check the manufacturing date. A helmet manufactured this year at £500 is better value than one made three years ago for £400 as it has three years more life left in it.
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Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 09:59
I bought this late last year, first arai I’ve ever had and it’s a nice comfortable lid. Hayden’s rx7v Laguna seca, I’d love the nori haga rep as well. |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 13:42
| Its arrived and I'm realy happy with the fit |
Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 13:50
Glad to hear your pleased with your new purchase, now for the road test 
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Posted By: cwp
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 13:57
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It won't disappoint, great lids. I bought the tt22 one this year, didn't really need it as i bought the limited edition joey dunlop one last year. Had a weak moment watching the live tt stream 🤣. Can't fault them personally. Love the hayden rep. Enjoy buddy ------------- born ugly what's your excuse!! |
Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:16
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Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:36
Been out for a quick ride very happy fits better than my shark
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Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:37
| Pict |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:38
Helmet
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Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:39
Helmet 2
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Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:47
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Fantastic match with your bike
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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 14:49
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And at least you now know you have an Arai shaped head |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 15:22
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Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 15:34
I have this helmet mate it's nice, I wear a Pista GP RR 2020 daily though I can't remember what I paid for it around £1200 or so, can't put a price on your nut  |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 15:47
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Sweet ride jim
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Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 13:43
| thanks, have you got your rx7 yet? i just got a new visor for my Arai for track only though i would imagine. |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 13:49
| Yes mate thats it in photos |
Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 14:29
| silly git scrolled past, bloody lovely dez. |
Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 14:47
| Lol |
Posted By: MikeyR
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2022 at 19:07
| There's lots of helmets discounted at the moment as I believe many won't comply with the new regs coming in. I was looking originally at an Arai Debut ( nice fit on my round noggin) only to find Arai had suddenly withdrawn them from sale. Settled on a custom fitted Shoei from Helmet City in Cheddar, guy spent 30 mins swapping pads until it was spot on, well chuffed with the lid and service there. |
Posted By: Stevex
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 14:33
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Just bought two Quantics for £495 each, this one is mine; wifey went for a red / white one. Had to travel 120 miles to the only ones we could find available to try on. We 'traded' in the free tinted visors that came with the helmets for two Sun Shade visors. Saved about £300 on the deal all in. Quality as always is excellent and it feels brilliant to wear. New VAS-V visor is much easier to remove / refit and it's also easier to open with the new latch mechanism. https://ibb.co/fd1hdf1" rel="nofollow">  ------------- People say I don't know Jack Sh1t; but I do, he lives next door. |
Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 16:10
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