I need a new lid...

TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Only catch is, i want it to be sporty styled and actually quite well built, also White.

I what it to be white so its half ready for paint as i want my own custom lid, the Shoei XR-1000 seems to fit the bill, any feed back? concerns with that lid? Or do you know of any alternatives?
Thanks guys.
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Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

Ive been using the XR1000's for a few years, 2 of which have ended up with the strap cut and thrown into a skip after crashes.

I like them but I think the newer model Shoeis might be worth a look. The last 2 of my XR's needed the visor mechanism adjusted as it let in a breeze at speed and although they are quieter than the AGV I had they could still be improved.

Seem to work well in an off however and are fairly light. I seem to have a good Shoei shaped head though. Oh and pinlock is effin fantastic!
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Paulington · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Karma :

XR-1000s are great, I used to wear my Mum's.

XR-1000s or Arai GPRs is it? Both excellent lids. Thumbs Up

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vt6 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Karma :

Had an xr1000 first, thought it was fine until I got an Arai Condor, in comparison the xr was noisy as not as snug fitting etc.

Knacker · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Karma :

+1 for the condor

If had a shark,airoh,tackachi,nitro had an AGV for a while tested schubergs (quietest lid iv ever used) but compared to the arai condor none came close.

If I didn't get my arai I would of got a schuberth purely for quietness.
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

XR1000's are good. It's the most commonly used lid in the bike club at uni. I've got mine as a spare, mate has a his and hers. They're quite popular, but you may have to change the cheekpads mind. The non-removable skullcap is a no-no for me. A helmet at THAT pricepoint, you'd expect a fully removable lining. They're very light and aerodynamically stable, but I found that not having a snug skullcap was a bit disconcerting.

That said, people say you're either a shoei or an arai head Rolling Eyes

and not surprisingly, the Corsair fit like a glove. In which case, if your budget extends, get a Viper because they're MUCH quieter than the corsair. Even the chaser is a bloody good road lid; doesn't have a fully removable lining (pretty much same in the product line as a XR1000) but I've always liked arais because their chin guards extend further down than the shoei so i feel more protected. Visor changes take something to get used to, but plenty of vids on youtube (i've got a couple myself). I'm tempted to get a Chaser for next season because I feel that i WILL go deaf with my corsair (despite using earplugs) - bearing in mind it's a race helmet, intended for 45min sprint sessions and NOT 4-6 hour rides!

I personally believe nothing comes close to arai for comfort and fit.
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