new: Arai RX-7 GP

RACER X · 09-01-2009, 10:50 AM

http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/rx7...page=technical

my next lid

all the paint schemes

http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/rx7...p?page=designs

Cutty72 · 09-01-2009, 11:03 AM

Me like. Wish there was a place I could try on arai to see how they fit and size.

RACER X · 09-01-2009, 11:06 AM

pitfalls of living in "tha stixs"

there's used to be a vendor at all the AMA races that would size you.

Homeslice · 09-01-2009, 12:23 PM

Looks the same as any other Arai, frankly.

Personally earpods will always be inferior to earpod-less designs. They usually make more whistling noise, and sometimes the earpods even fall off.

Cutty72 · 09-01-2009, 12:35 PM

They may be the same, but I have never tried on an arai. Only shoei and hjc

Homeslice · 09-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutty72

They may be the same, but I have never tried on an arai. Only shoei and hjc

Shoei FTW......same quality as Arai but like $100 less, and better visor system

Kerry_129 · 09-01-2009, 05:35 PM

I picked up a Corsair V in brand-new condition a few months ago.
It's (relatively) loud as hell, the visor fogs in a heartbeat, and the venting is only so-so. I just dumped it for a Scorpion EXO-1000 which I like FAR better, except for being a bit heavier.

Years ago, top of the line Arai's & Shoei's were the way to go since there weren't high-quality cost-effective alternatives, but now I think they are just spending extra money for the sake of a name.

Apoc · 09-02-2009, 06:56 PM

I love the look of arai helmets, but for fit, nothing beats a shoei. When I get a busa, i'll have another. My rf900 picotte replica was the most comfy helmet i've ever worn. Arai's just dont feel right.

Kerry_129 · 09-02-2009, 10:43 PM

Different people have differently shaped skulls, and therefore different helmet brands/models fit (or don't) based on the individual. I wish the Shark RS2R I got a great deal on earlier this year fit my head, but no dice - wrong head shape.

marko138 · 09-03-2009, 07:45 AM

Great looking lid.

09-01-2009, 10:50 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	new: Arai RX-7 GP http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/rx7...page=technical my next lid all the paint schemes http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/rx7...p?page=designs __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

09-01-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	pitfalls of living in "tha stixs" there's used to be a vendor at all the AMA races that would size you. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

09-01-2009, 11:03 AM	#2
Cutty72 Ride Naked. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flat and Straight ND Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S Posts: 7,916	Me like. Wish there was a place I could try on arai to see how they fit and size.

09-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Looks the same as any other Arai, frankly. Personally earpods will always be inferior to earpod-less designs. They usually make more whistling noise, and sometimes the earpods even fall off.

09-01-2009, 12:35 PM	#5
Cutty72 Ride Naked. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flat and Straight ND Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S Posts: 7,916	They may be the same, but I have never tried on an arai. Only shoei and hjc

09-01-2009, 05:35 PM	#7
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I picked up a Corsair V in brand-new condition a few months ago. It's (relatively) loud as hell, the visor fogs in a heartbeat, and the venting is only so-so. I just dumped it for a Scorpion EXO-1000 which I like FAR better, except for being a bit heavier. Years ago, top of the line Arai's & Shoei's were the way to go since there weren't high-quality cost-effective alternatives, but now I think they are just spending extra money for the sake of a name.

09-02-2009, 06:56 PM	#8
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	I love the look of arai helmets, but for fit, nothing beats a shoei. When I get a busa, i'll have another. My rf900 picotte replica was the most comfy helmet i've ever worn. Arai's just dont feel right.

09-02-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Different people have differently shaped skulls, and therefore different helmet brands/models fit (or don't) based on the individual. I wish the Shark RS2R I got a great deal on earlier this year fit my head, but no dice - wrong head shape.