Arai shape head

SW Motech Shop UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

I've always been an arai shape head. For 10 years i've had Arai's but it would appear that will no longer be the case.

I've now tried on all the different shells they do including the direct replacement for my Quantumn F and none of them fit me.

Maybe as i've got older my head is becoming a Shoei shape. Which is a shame as i really wanted a Haga replica.

Has anyone else had this problem???
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

nope.. cos I buy HJC, which offers similar performance and functionality ( as well as safety) for a fraction of the price Wink

pointless and unhelpful I know, but there you go..

I've tried on both Shoei and Arai, and didn't feel either were a particulalry good fit..

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Shoei Raid helmets are a very good fit for me.
Shoei Raid II helmets aren't nearly as good a fit (though still a lot better than most.)

At some point I'll try on more of the Shoei range, but wandering around Ally Pally a couple of years ago nothing from other makes really came close to the original Shoei Raid.

crm250 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Karma :

did you try the RX7 corsair ?
i always found my head only fitted in the old AGV x-vent, but now these are gone i struggled to find anything that fitted. the only one was the corsair. got a nice plain back one in L for a bargain £300

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short1uk · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Karma :

Neither Shoei nor the Arai fit me but AGV fit sung and are sooo comfy. I have the AGV Stealth

the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

I've always had an Arai shaped head but I've recently found that Shoeis are becoming more suitedto my head, while Arai still fit fine. So, I might even venture over to the dark side when I next change my lid. Which, looking at my finances, should be in 2028 sometime Rolling Eyes

Cheers

Grim
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Psychonaut · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Karma :

AGV stealth for me too + I have an AGV longway for work (flip type)
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the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

I bought an Arai and I won an HJC for writing a star letter to Superbike. The HJC is a poorly made piece of shite compared to the arai. I have worn Shark, AGV, HJC and Arai lids and the Arai is the best by far.

If I can afford a Shoei next time and I find one to fit, I might go for it as their graphics are far better than Arai's.

Cheers

Grim
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Arai build quality I found to be quite poor on my top of the range lid I had a few years ago; shoei was definitely better compared to that one.

the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

My Arai's (Quantum f) have been faultless but I am after a quieter lid next time. I always use earplugs and always will but the Arai is just too noisy.

I reckon only Shoei will satisfy my requirements though.

Cheers

Grim
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I've found my Shoeis to be quite noisey - but the good fit makes up for it, so I use ear plugs.

Psychonaut · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Karma :

I've noticed that everyone says their lid is noisy and will get a quieter one in future, so where are these magical quiet lids.
Both my AGV are noisy the stealth being a little quieter than the longway. Now I've never seen a pole on quiet lids before and the trouble is its subjective as some lids wont fit some people and a reletivly quiet lid to someone may be another mans noisy.
So whats the criteria for a quiet lid? no vents I'd guess and pointed like a dart (giger's alien shape) so looking in your mirror would snap your neck.
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Slickfish · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 May 2005 Karma :

I've had Arai's from almost day one(couldn't afford one as my first lid), Im now on my third one.
I find Arai fit my head well, no other make seems to fit as well, but I suppose if they change the shape or you change so will the helmet for you.

feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :