Gear

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Before i get my new bike i think its time for some new gear:

i was thinking of a new helmet but im undecided on which one to get im currently looking at Arai rx-7 or a shoei raid in matt black.

Of the two which are better the shoei:
https://www.shop2.biz/secure/bikersbargains/images/thumbnails/t_82.jpg

or the arai:
https://www.jb-moto.de/img_products/arai/arai_rx7corsair_black_big.jpg

now te shoei is only £174.99 compared to the arai at £329.99 does that mean the arai is higher quality??

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Possibly, but Shoei Raids are fookin top lids man. Thumbs Up

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

You own one flip Question

beasty1711 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

personally i find shoie's to be a tad heavier but a lot more comfy... but thats on my noodle...

its a bit like shoes... just cus they are the same size dosnt mean they will fit the same....

best bet is to try them on and go for the comfiest
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chinupkneedow... · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I personally say that price does not matter. If it fits like it should, then it will save your life (here's hoping it doesn't need to).

I have a nightmare when buying lids, as I have an unusally small head (bet that conjures up some images!! Shocked

) but I have to have an XXS but most helmet makers do not go that small. So I have the choice of an Arai Signet GT in ... wait for it... Black or White! Great! Crying or Very sad

I can order helmets in the colours that I want, but have to add more money to do it - and seeing as I paid £379 for my black lid, it seems silly to pay more for colour and have to wait for it to be made and shipped in!!

So - all in all - my advise is to go for the one that fits, and you like the look of.

Good luck in choosing! Wink

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Russ · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Karma :

The only advice that I would give is that a matt black helmet really shows up any scratches on the lid.

chinupkneedow... · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Oooh yeah - I bet flies are a bugger to get off too!

Shocked

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JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

my other half has a matt black shark lid, looks really nice, does shows scratches really easy, flies are not too bad to remove, just some elbow grease and soapy water!

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Damn, I thought this was a thread about weed Mr. Green

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

My matt black Shoei doesn't show any scratches at all, you'd never think it was 2 years old.

The paint seems ever so slightly rubbery and thus I don't seem to have got any stone chips at all.

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Thanks again guy's and gal's. You people are really helpful on here.

Hennessy · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Karma :

I've got the Shoei RAID shogun and its a really nice lid, but then again Arai lids are really nice too... Depends on the individual and what helmet feels more comfortable!

The Arai in the pic is looks a bit better in appearance wise, but the difference of £155 its your choice... I prefer a nice lovely looking design Mr. Green

Best thing to do is to go out and try some on, see how it goes from there.

-Hennessy
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Been to a bike shop here in U.S and tired them on i think the shoei is gonna win.