My helmet

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

As per my workshop discussion, I am now in the market for a new helmet, not too fussed about budget withing reason, I would like something really safe obviously. What do you guys recommend?

I had a Chris Walker rep Arai Quantum F. Unfortunately it has had the bottom trim fall off on the motorway somewhere and it looks like Arai can not repair it, which gob smacks me!

Who makes the ones with the goggle style visor? They look quite smart.....

Any advice, pics, etc very welcome.....

Thanks Cool

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Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

the goggle visor may be a Roof

very comfy and very quiet although the little placcy bits break very easily - and the shell is HUUUUUUUGE

I've gone back to Shoei - the Z1 is really comfy and uses the CX1 quick release visor system which is totally without parallel imho Cool

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ProXimaCore · Dougal Joined: 01 May 2003 Karma :

I looked at the Roof ones. A couple of people mentioned to me that a few people had broken their noses when they crashed in one because it sits too close to your face apparently. Also the shell is the same size no matter what lid size you go for, so if you have a small head the lid will look massive. I decided not to bother in the end. Look cool though. Very comfy too!
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Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

What do you think of this?

https://agvshop.com/product_images/TT_3_4dx_gun.jpg
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Shade_BW · I'm better than you Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Go to the biggest helmet shop you can find, and try on as many as you can first.

Fit is one of the most important factors of helmet buying.

Some people say that you either have a Shoei shaped, or Aria shaped head, if one fits well, the other wont.

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Fallen Angel · Franny the Nanny Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

Nice helmet Mr Pants
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Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

I loved the look of that Titanium AGV - it just didn't fit

no size available fitted, wrong shaped head

I can't wear Arai either, they press on my forehead

I have a long thin head - obviously a Shoei head

Shade is totally correct imho
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ProXimaCore · Dougal Joined: 01 May 2003 Karma :

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

Reevo8 · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Check it doesnt press against your chin! My AGV does! so i have to resort to the suomy most of the times! Also, i would check the availability of tinted/iridium visors for the helmets before you buy them! Glare can be a huge problem, and My AGV needs a tinted visor, but it would cost me 60quid!

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hubby just brought an Arai, cost £299 but its so light compaired to mine! He says it is very comfortable and lightweight, doesnt rattle around at 100+ (only on private roads of course officer!) and he wouldnt buy any other one now.

m i k e · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Karma :

Mr Pants, I got that exact same arai RX-7 helmet, i've had it a fair while now as well, and I can do nothing but praise it, even though I did get the helmet dirt cheap compared to the price your looking at! I got mine from the Riossi closing down sale and got it for £334.99! Not to rub it in or anything though mate..... Mr. Green

Cheers

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

If you have an Arai shaped head, and have already got used to having an Airai just bite the bullet and buy another one. It is one of those 'once you've tried it you'll realise why' things, get something else and you will be forever comparing it.
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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Arai RX-7

Was going to get one, but saved about 100 and got Astro-j. A perfect fit. Doesnt have fully removable inners. Only has removable cheek pads. All good though. mine was £250, from J&S when i sale was on.

Ultra comforable, for me, quiet, light. I lurve it. Arai rule. Thumbs Up

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I have one of these Arai RX7 thingies. It's a top lid and I got it from these people https://www.moto-plus-accessories.com/mpa/co_uk/index.htm

Couldn't beat them on price. It did take a couple of weeks to get it because mine is a limited edition Roberts GP and yes I'm a tart and have a small head. My local Arai dealer tells me they couldn't even buy it in for the price I got it and they recon it's 1 of a 250 limited edition run. Laughing

Arai head. Thumbs Up

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

Looks like it is going to be the RX7 then.

Tell me, what makes the RX7 what it is over other Arai's? Is it just the different vents on top?
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

removable lining, and vents designed to a particularly riders tastes

save your money, get the Astro J/R

personally i hate removable anything in motorcycle protective clothing, because that to me means "will move about and piss you off" and in my experience, my hate has been well based

my leathers armour is all removeable, and it feels different everytime to put it on thanks to this, the knee armour has come out altogether as its physically painful to ride with it in, and once you get it comfortable as soon as you straighten your leg again it will move and hurt again

i cant see a need for removable helmet lining, ive never owned a helmet long enough to need to wash it, and they are easy enough to wash leaving the lining in place
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m99dws · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

i bought this one about a year ago:

https://www.edwards-roofing.com/msd/crash1.jpg

https://www.edwards-roofing.com/msd/crash2.jpg

https://www.edwards-roofing.com/msd/crash3.jpg

https://www.edwards-roofing.com/msd/crash4.jpg

Different huh? Laughing

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

i really wanted an arai RX7 corsair...but couldnt afford the £499 Sad

so i got leggy girl to buy me one instead....i mean for my birthday Very Happy

That be the Edwards replica lid....how bloady sexy is that Smile

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m i k e · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Karma :

Does anyone else know where a good place is to get a silver mirrorized visor for the rx-7? So far the site that DF posted earlier is the cheapest at £60! and www.thevisorshop.com want £65 for one of theirs, apart from these ebay's been my best bet! Sad

Cheers,

Mike
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Mr Pants! · I Karma Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

Thanks DF!

Like the mirrored visor, that would go really well with a black lid.
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Sash · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 05 Feb 2004 Karma :

https://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00363032f00000027.jpg

Bought this at the GP this weekend, and I'm lovin it lots!!

Wasnt very sure on the colour at first as i usually go for the 'bling' approach -

exhibit A

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=72278&item=2485716654&rd=1

But The RX - 7 is fab, and the wee Haga PS2 Doggie motif is what made up my mind!
A mate has the AGV with titanium vents and he dislikes it lots! (some people have way to much disposable income!)
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izzi81 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 24 Apr 2004 Karma :

I'm about to start looking for a new helmet as well. Up until now I've had an AGV helmet, but I don't really have an AGV-shaped head. On any trip longer than 20mins I start to feel it pressing on my forehead and I invariably end up with a red mark!
Time for a new one I think... I however am on a budget, so something that fits + something that's quite cheap = perhaps tricky to find Confused

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