Arai Helmets

SuzukiGirl1 · Oct 25, 2004

While I was at the motorcycle shop on Saturday getting my fan switch fixed, I was trying on helmets to kill time.

I tried on an Arai RX7 - Corsair racing helmet...OH MY! It felt like my head was surrounded by a pillow...it was very comfortable.

Of course it was also $600!!! :shock:

Had to put it back on the shelf...but now I want a new helmet!!

[edit] removed evidence of my robbery!!

FIVEINCH · Oct 25, 2004

DOH! You got BUSTED SG. Smiley Thief.

Arai is one the top rated helmet brands. Very nice products.

Freakinout · Oct 25, 2004

I think during the winter I will have to invest in a newer helmet. My current one seems to weight a pound more than any other helmet I've seen, which kinda sucks when its on your head for hours at a time.

SuzukiGirl1 · Oct 25, 2004

Freakinout said:
I think during the winter I will have to invest in a newer helmet. My current one seems to weight a pound more than any other helmet I've seen, which kinda sucks when its on your head for hours at a time.

What kind is it?

themeatmanlandry · Oct 25, 2004

I have 2 helmets, a Vega and an HJC Cirrus.

The Vega is okay, but it has a lot of padding, so my neck protection won't fit.

The HJC Cirrus is a little noisy, and they tell me it makes my neck sore to go over a hundred or so.

Freakinout · Oct 25, 2004

SuzukiGirl1 said:
Freakinout said:

I think during the winter I will have to invest in a newer helmet. My current one seems to weight a pound more than any other helmet I've seen, which kinda sucks when its on your head for hours at a time.

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What kind is it?

HJC CL-12

Couple of years old, my buddies shoei is soooooo much lighter, as is my roomate's HJC ac-11

inspiron · Oct 25, 2004

Arai and Shoei are pretty much top-of-the-line.
BMW has some very expensive models, and lots of innovation (integrated Bluetooth, etc.).
And Schuberth is also popular (my dealer didn't recommend them, though).

I would check some of the reliable motorcycle magazines for product reviews, and also would recommend taking one for a test drive (if your dealer allows that). Each manufacturer uses a slightly different form, so some models may fit you better or more comfortably than others, depending on the shape of your skull. Find one that fits - your head, your budget and your imagination!

Janis · Oct 26, 2004

SuzukiGirl1 said:
While I was at the motorcycle shop on Saturday getting my fan switch fixed, I was trying on helmets to kill time.
I tried on an Arai RX7 - Corsair racing helmet...OH MY! It felt like my head was surrounded by a pillow...it was very comfortable.
Of course it was also $600!!! :shock:
Had to put it back on the shelf...but now I want a new helmet!!

Arai, along with Shoei are the best helmets, or at least the ones that proved to be the best up to now.
I've just bought the one you tried on

but, going at the tracks I really think I needed one of the top ones.
I've got it with the Nicky Hayden graphics

Too bad it didn't arrive on time to bring it with me in California. I will post some pics as soon as I get a good one wearing my new helmet.

Hardware · Oct 27, 2004

I love my Arai RX-7 RIV. (McCoy Slide King replica).

I might have to get a second one as a spare...and to use with a dark visor... 8)

GIXXER-Mike · Oct 27, 2004

I know 4 certain that my "Shoei" is NICE!!!!!

LayinLo · Oct 27, 2004

There was a small article in the first 20 pages of American Iron that listed the top helmets.
Arai was #1 followed by Shoei, Shuberth, and KBC

Louis · Oct 27, 2004

The most important thing for a safe helmet is how it fit YOUR head!

A Arai may not fit your head as well as a Shoei or a HJC or <you get the idea>

LayinLo · Oct 27, 2004

I guess I should have qualified my statement better: It listed the top helmets in terms of customer satisfaction. I don't remember reading anything about safety. 8)

Louis · Oct 27, 2004

LayinLo_usmc said:
I guess I should have qualified my statement better: It listed the top helmets in terms of customer satisfaction. I don't remember reading anything about safety. 8)

And you tell us just now?? :wink:

LayinLo · Oct 27, 2004

Yeah, you know me, always late to the party...

Louis · Oct 27, 2004

Yeah, a whole 6 Minutes late. Will you ever learn? :lol:

LayinLo · Oct 27, 2004

Learn what?

J/K

Hardware · Oct 28, 2004

SuzukiGirl1 said:
...I tried on an Arai RX7 - Corsair racing helmet...OH MY! It felt like my head was surrounded by a pillow...it was very comfortable.

Of course it was also $600!!! :shock:

Had to put it back on the shelf...but now I want a new helmet!! ...

Well there the old adage; if you try on an Arai helmet you better be able to afford it because you won't want to wear anything else afterwards.

There's another saying about Arai helmets, but I'll spare you - you being a lady and all...

LayinLo · Oct 28, 2004

Do tell, Hardware, do tell.....

SuzukiGirl1 · Oct 28, 2004

Yeah, you big tease! You can't say that and then just leave!!!! :x

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