WANTED: Arai RX-7 Corsair Panther helmet, size M

felyn3 · 03-29-2008, 04:30 PM

I recently saw this helmet and fell in love with it.......there are absolutely no cat helmet designs out there, till I spotted this one. But of course (I'm admitting....) I don't want to pay $600+ for a helmet! If anyone sees a good deal on one, let me know. I know it's a long shot- I think it may be last year's design.

JoJoYZF · 03-29-2008, 10:19 PM

First place Id check would be ebay, esp if it is last years design. I just saw one at a local ducati dealer but I think it was still full price. I can probably find the number if you need it to find the price and see if they can ship it to you or something.

felyn3 · 03-30-2008, 12:25 AM

There is one on e-bay. It's an '05/'06 model and I asked if it was ever a display model. They said it was, and it's still about $625. I don't think I'd want one that was sitting out for goodness knows how long.

neebelung · 03-30-2008, 11:06 AM

The Arais are pricey, for sure, but WELL worth it. Being a recent Arai convert myself, I can say there's probably no other lid I'd be comfortable in.

First off, have you tried the RX-7 on yet (to know if it fits your head properly)?

If it does, as said, I'd check Ebay, and I'd also call The Helmet Shop in Daytona Beach, FL. They have a website, but the prices on their website aren't nearly as good as what they'll quote you by phone or in person, so just call em.

Rider · 03-31-2008, 09:40 AM

Make sure the Arai brand fits your head shape. Arai is for a completely different shaped head than Shoei or Suomy.

JoJoYZF · 04-01-2008, 02:40 PM

Very true. I was going to buy an arai, until I tried it on. I now have a shoei in my room.

felyn3 · 04-01-2008, 05:52 PM

I do plan to try one on this weekend. My husband has an Arai size S that doesn't fit me too badly, but I know I'd need a M.

JoJoYZF · 04-01-2008, 06:11 PM

If the shape of his fits you well then it should be fine. The shape wont change much and the medium will probably feel a lot like his broken in small since its still new.

03-29-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
felyn3 Purrrrrrrrrs! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northeast PA Moto: '02 Ninja ZX6R, '02 ZR7S, '03 XT 225, '01 DR200SE Posts: 44	WANTED: Arai RX-7 Corsair Panther helmet, size M I recently saw this helmet and fell in love with it.......there are absolutely no cat helmet designs out there, till I spotted this one. But of course (I'm admitting....) I don't want to pay $600+ for a helmet! If anyone sees a good deal on one, let me know. I know it's a long shot- I think it may be last year's design.

03-30-2008, 12:25 AM	#3
felyn3 Purrrrrrrrrs! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northeast PA Moto: '02 Ninja ZX6R, '02 ZR7S, '03 XT 225, '01 DR200SE Posts: 44	There is one on e-bay. It's an '05/'06 model and I asked if it was ever a display model. They said it was, and it's still about $625. I don't think I'd want one that was sitting out for goodness knows how long. __________________ Roll me away.........

04-01-2008, 05:52 PM	#7
felyn3 Purrrrrrrrrs! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northeast PA Moto: '02 Ninja ZX6R, '02 ZR7S, '03 XT 225, '01 DR200SE Posts: 44	I do plan to try one on this weekend. My husband has an Arai size S that doesn't fit me too badly, but I know I'd need a M. __________________ Roll me away.........

03-29-2008, 10:19 PM	#2
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	First place Id check would be ebay, esp if it is last years design. I just saw one at a local ducati dealer but I think it was still full price. I can probably find the number if you need it to find the price and see if they can ship it to you or something.

03-30-2008, 11:06 AM	#4
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	The Arais are pricey, for sure, but WELL worth it. Being a recent Arai convert myself, I can say there's probably no other lid I'd be comfortable in. First off, have you tried the RX-7 on yet (to know if it fits your head properly)? If it does, as said, I'd check Ebay, and I'd also call The Helmet Shop in Daytona Beach, FL. They have a website, but the prices on their website aren't nearly as good as what they'll quote you by phone or in person, so just call em.

03-31-2008, 09:40 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Make sure the Arai brand fits your head shape. Arai is for a completely different shaped head than Shoei or Suomy.

04-01-2008, 02:40 PM	#6
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Very true. I was going to buy an arai, until I tried it on. I now have a shoei in my room.

04-01-2008, 06:11 PM	#8
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	If the shape of his fits you well then it should be fine. The shape wont change much and the medium will probably feel a lot like his broken in small since its still new.