Superdan
2012-07-05 11:13:00 UTC
Had two arai's over my biking years and gone through about 4-5 sets now, got a spare left side pod but its always the right that breaks and its £25 a pop for a set.
POS.
Off to buy a new helmet that ISNT an arai, to be fair I need one as it took a small scrape at Crashfest 2010.
Rant over.
nampus
2012-07-05 11:21:00 UTC
Have to say, when I'm going to replace my current shoei, first helmet I'm gonna try will be a Bell. But that's just because I'm in love with the design.
Superdan
2012-07-05 11:34:00 UTC
Just looking at this made for riders of naked bikes:
http://www.sharkhelmetsuk.com/acatalog/info-483.html
Also fancy this:
http://www.sharkhelmetsuk.com/acatalog/info-450.html
Will take a look at Bell, not really wanting to spend more than £250 ATM.
Jermo
2012-07-05 11:51:00 UTC
The FG-15 (Helmet Ben Spier wore at WSBK) is the only helmet that really fits my head anyway
Blackduke77
2012-07-05 12:35:00 UTC
DukeofCornwall
2012-07-05 13:01:00 UTC
It's for an Astro R/Viper GT type of visor (L type - I think??).
Let me know this afternoon & I can post 1st class tomorrow.
nampus
2012-07-05 13:08:00 UTC
I spent an evening practicing on the Arai and after that I find it to be ok.
Even Nicky can do it
TLS_Russ
2012-07-05 13:25:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-07-05 13:43:00 UTC
TLS_Russ
2012-07-05 14:53:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2012-07-05 15:28:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-07-05 15:50:00 UTC
Just dont think I will get the right one in time for crashfest, needs fixing anyway so may buy a pair of the £6 base plates just to be safe and grab a £10 spare from local shop.
nitrogeoff
2012-07-05 20:04:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-07-05 20:57:00 UTC
I do like the sounds of the shark helmet mentioned before but I haven't found a local place that stocks them. They are about the only ones I haven't tried yet. Anyone else try them and do they work as advertised for the naked bikes?
nitrogeoff
2012-07-05 21:05:00 UTC
AGRO!
2012-07-06 00:30:00 UTC
scamb66
2012-07-06 03:14:00 UTC
I always take the visor off when ever I clean it and have not had a problem.
I've had the RX7 for about 3 years or more and its been great.
This I think is the best video on the Arai visor change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bIY1O2UArg
ktmguy
2012-07-06 10:25:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2012-07-06 10:30:00 UTC
http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?modele=RACE-R PRO STINGER White Black Orange&sous_gamme=RAP&gamme=Sport/route&reference_modele=HE8520EWKO&langue=AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA - English
DukeofCornwall
2012-07-06 10:42:00 UTC
Post missing.
AGRO!
2012-07-06 11:17:00 UTC
Tried to find a youtude link of Phil Macallen during a TT pitstop where the mechanic couldn't get the new visor to fit, the helmet had to be changed and was taken off so quick it looked like Phil had taken a sharp upper cut.
Superdan
2012-07-06 12:34:00 UTC
large the shell looks huge.
CEREC1
2012-07-06 13:23:00 UTC
Mr_Trecolareco
2012-07-06 13:55:00 UTC
Shows its a bit rash buying off the net assuming your choice will fit. I almost bought my GP on eBay. Turns out I would have ended up with the wrong one.
tripoddave
2012-07-06 15:32:00 UTC
Fancy a shark Scott Reading rep myself.
Or maybe a Wayne Gardner replica as we're going to Almeria . . . did I mention some of us are going to Almeria in September?
jambox
2012-07-06 16:36:00 UTC
Got my latest Shoei (XR1100) beginning of last year. Tried on a few Sharks at the time of purchase. Wish I had gone for one of them. Better fit and half the price. I do remember that one of the models requires 1 size smaller (I'm normally a medium, but had to go for a small), but can't remember which it was.
*Edit* It was an RSI that required different size. Believe they don't do that one anymore though.
Found had very good reviews of helmets.
bagsey
2012-07-06 20:56:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2012-07-06 21:07:00 UTC
Hotbrakes
2012-07-07 11:56:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-07-11 20:43:00 UTC
zoddas
2012-07-12 13:47:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-07-12 22:11:00 UTC
CEREC1
2012-07-12 22:18:00 UTC
Mr_Trecolareco
2012-07-12 22:24:00 UTC
Post missing.