Arai RX-7 Corsair

[Type_Mo]

im tempted to buy one. Just wanted to know how good or bad you rate them.


Thanks
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[angryjonny]

If they fit you Arais are as good as you can buy. If they don't fit you they're rubbish. Try it on - do you have an Arai shaped head?

I understand the side-pods around the visor on Arai helmets make them noisier than some others. I've not really found it a problem on mine.

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[dainesefreak]

On my second.

[MattEMulsion]

Well the main thing to consider is whether it is a good fit on your head. If it is then I don't think you can go far wrong with an Arai, they only make decent helmets. I don't actually use an Arai myself as I am a Shoei fan and Arai's just don't seem to fit me quite as well as a Shoei.
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[crm250]

Actually the shape of the RX7 is slightly different to other arai's.
Normally you either have a shoei or arai head. mine was always a shoei.
I was running AGV X-vents for around 7 years as i found them by far the best fit for my head. once i couldnt get another i hunted high and low for another lid that fitted properly. didnt matter if it was a £40 helmet or a £500 pound one, if it fits properly then it will do a job. sadly the only one that came close was the corsair and its wasnt to expensive as i always like the plain black.
Cracking helmets, and when the chinstrap fuzzes after rubbing on velcro they replace FOC the first time and give the helmet a service too

[Philwild]

Richard Hammond was wearing an Arai lid when he crashed........

Makes me glad that I have one!

[angryjonny]

[Lee_367]

I've had my RX7 for nearly 2 years now, i wouldn't have anything else now, very light and comfortable but can be a little noisy and the visor change mechanism isn't brilliant.
Those niggles are both outweighed by the comfort and quality though.
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[Project9928]

If you do get one, don't let your friend bung crisps into the air vent near the mouth

Its happened to mine and the vent won't stay closed any more it is a bit annoying for winter riding.

[Finglonga]

On my second, wouldn't go for anything else now. They are noisy due to all the vents on them but earplugs are a must with all helmets nowadays so not a problem. Never had problems changing visors...10second job.
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[owdamer]

I've had an RX7RR for years now, quality piece of kit. Its not the quietest helmet on the market, but its mega comfy. Like some others have said, Arai's dont suit all heads.

[BigChris]

Just bought me an arai today. I have to admit, it is the most comfortable helmet i've ever tried, and its bloody quiet in comparison to my agv it replaces.
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[Type_Mo]

ok, i tried on the arai today and it was fecking great!!!!

Gonna be going to my mate to see what price e can do me one for

Just not sure what visor to get, fully tinted black to show off, or light tint and be able to see at night with no probs?
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[Syx]

I'd definitely recommend one, as I love mine. The only downside is that it can be pretty noisy, but if you're wearing plugs it's not a problem.
I got mine on offer for £350

[Type_Mo]

wont be as noisy then my nitro will it?
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[bunglehaze]

Quite funny you should say that, my KBC I bought to replace my first nitro lid is actually noisier in a lot of ways. It fits soooo much better though which outweighs the noise.

cheers

leigh
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[craigT19]

ive had an rx7 corsair for 2 years now, bloody good lid.... cant knock the actual lid, my only problem with it really is i bought a £500 helmet.....and its fairly obvious to me that fisher price made the visor mechanism ive broken 2 side pods just trying to change my visor....but they were replaced free.
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