FabSwingers.com forum: What Helmet choice?.

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

OK so my new lid saga continues I had bought a carbon Scorpion but turns out the from vent is total pants, the glasses steamed up. So have ordered an arai Rx-7v do any of you Fab lot wear one and your thoughts ??.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can’t ever go wrong with Arai, I’ve raced with the road and off road versions for 20 years.

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By *ireblade07Couple
over a year ago

redditch

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By *ireblade07Couple
over a year ago

redditch

My missus always has them, the latest is a Nicky Hayden rep RX-7v.

she says it's a bit noisier than previous ones.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The lid arrived today and not 100% with the fit so getting it custom fitted by a local arai specialist to have it just rite.

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

I loved my Arai. First race at cadwell I threw the bike at the Scenery at cadwell, barn corner and met a few Marshall’s. Helmet was a goner so went out second race in my old AGV. It was then I realised how shit AGV are

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By *rodigalMan
over a year ago

sunderland

Make sure pinlock fitted correctly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's an old saying.

You either have an arai head or a shoei head.

Try before you buy.

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By *appychappy13Man
over a year ago

Addlestone

I got the shoei gt air love it it's a great all round lid

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By *ubbles12312Couple
over a year ago

stockport

hope not just got a scorpion cardon today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we both use shoei nxr marquez reps and we both like them. in fact i have two nxr lids. my last arai was a sensai blue. wasnt impressed at all

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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago

Newport

My head don't fit an Arai but I love my X-lite 802rr.

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By *ableboyMan
over a year ago

Stockton

"There's an old saying.

You either have an arai head or a shoei head.

Try before you buy.

Not heard that in ages, very true...

Cant go wrong with either to be fair, personally I'd go Arai but friends of mine have Shoei HJC and 6D and all are a muchness really, just have to try, it's too personal a thing to generalise.

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By *indkink82Man
over a year ago

Caistor

Expensive arai but amazing lids x

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By *indkink82Man
over a year ago

Caistor

Arai head me shoei ouch that hurts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shoei GT Air, great helmet, love the integral visor as I'm a glasses wearer. Ventilation seems effective too. And my Scala fits and works well

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

hope not just got a scorpion cardon today "

I have since seen a review saying the front vent could be better. Hope you find it ok.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Make sure pinlock fitted correctly"

It couldn't fit any easier

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I loved my Arai. First race at cadwell I threw the bike at the Scenery at cadwell, barn corner and met a few Marshall’s. Helmet was a goner so went out second race in my old AGV. It was then I realised how shit AGV are "

Yeah I absolutely love this arai after the custom fitting it's mega, so plush inside and lots of ventilation for the 3 sunny days a yeah

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By *exy n up 4 itCouple
over a year ago

western isles

Don’t buy a Suomy!!

They are expensive but it is a quality helmet, well put together and quiet.

Here’s the thing,

Their visors are coated to stop fogging on the inside and it bubbles up the minute it gets wet.

Went to dealer who said contact company and did that. Several letters, pics and calls later they basically said tough shit!

It’s all over forums about their poor customer care regarding these visors and they won’t accept any responsibility. They don’t even make uncoated ones to replace them but luckily another supplier does ata price. Not great for a £350/400 helmet to be useless after one wet ride!!

It makes them pretty unusable as it crazes from the bottom up!

Buyer beware!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shoei Neotech2 with lift up visor which is also legal and used by the boys in blue. Good vents on the crown and chin plus internal sun visor. Circa £450 up so not cheap but IMO a damn good helmet

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By *indkink82Man
over a year ago

Caistor

Arai head me but anything that is acu gold as limited funds like top end agv like say k5 however limited funds x had arai once love it x disabled biker here so please don't judge X

biker is a biker and respect! If you are a disabled female biker who is single with tattoos well bucket list is complete

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By *wsw1londonMan
over a year ago

London

Arai RX7-XX - I’ve had a few. Light with lots of venting. I use earplugs on long journeys though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Arai RX7-XX - I’ve had a few. Light with lots of venting. I use earplugs on long journeys though!"

Earplugs on long journeys, good tip. But why do the manufacturers make lids that make noise worse? Need more research which would increase the cost of the lid (sigh)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I believe this to be true... I tried lots of helmets, and no way did Arai fit, but Shoei were spot on...

My tips..

Lid has to fit, so you must try before you buy.

My helmet (gt Air) has recesses for glasses, and a sunvisor built in.

Definitely go for ventilation you can shut off. I think most do these days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had lots of helmets. but after my first ride in a Arai. I wouldn't wear anything else. Guess I just have a Arai shaped head. lol. Current helmet is RX-7 blue ghost colours. Once you arai you dont go back. haha.

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By *orm1Man
over a year ago

White Waltham

I’ve got a Shoei Ryd, but next kid will definitely have a built in sun visor - regretting not getting one with it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've had lots of helmets. but after my first ride in a Arai. I wouldn't wear anything else. Guess I just have a Arai shaped head. lol. Current helmet is RX-7 blue ghost colours. Once you arai you dont go back. haha. "

That's the same as I got the ghost blue love it, what is it they say. The nicest people wear an arai lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Make sure pinlock fitted correctly"

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By *edonistsatplayCouple
over a year ago

Portsmouth, North Brittany, France

"Arai RX7-XX - I’ve had a few. Light with lots of venting. I use earplugs on long journeys though!

Earplugs on long journeys, good tip. But why do the manufacturers make lids that make noise worse? Need more research which would increase the cost of the lid (sigh) "

Unfortunately, the level of noise inside a helmet is governed by the EC22-05 regs. insomuch that you must have clear audability to be able to hear emergency vehicles etc etc.

Most of the noise received inside a helmet is actually generated in the bike/rider interface. i.e. if you have a huge great fairing and a quiet watercooled bike and you sit low in the saddle (us short arses!) the noise will seem quite low.

However, take the same helmet and stick it on someone who's tall, put them onto a H-D with straight through 'leaf-blowers' and the noise will go up a fair ol' bit!! Same helmet though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve got a rx7 maverick replica. At first I wasn’t too with it but it’s broken in now and it’s good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is a question that always gets asked an everyone has a preferred lid they say is best but the truth is everyone's head is different the same as shells, linings and cheek pads vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and even model to model so the top spec Arai may not suit your head in any size. Go to a shop with lots of manufacturers to choose from and try till you get the 1 that's right for you then the best thing to do is ask for feedback on the 1 or 2 lids you narrow it down to. Arai, Shoei, HJC, Shark, AGV and many more great lids out there just don't buy a budget lid.....don't budget when it comes to your head

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By *amamanMan
over a year ago

Inverness and around. ...

There's a saying ...A two dollar lid for a two dollar head ....buy the best leading brand you can afford.....quality counts. .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought a Schuberth a couple years ago after being an avid fan of Arais. It's a flip up so it's a little noisier but I always wear ear plugs anyway.

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By *nrealfeelMan
over a year ago

cork

I’ve always bought arias as I like that you can hear with them and they have a helmet shape that fits all balls out steer from the rear legend only in second gear passion nut that see the vast professional semi professional racer wears one, and it’s not to look cool, there bikers you are cool already....

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By *kbull2000Man
over a year ago

Carluke

"There's an old saying.

You either have an arai head or a shoei head.

If only that was true. The only lid which fits my nut is HJC. I'd willingly pay the extra but nothing fits as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Preferably clean and shaved and cut

Lol

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By *unglebook40Man
over a year ago

hull

"Preferably clean and shaved and cut

Lol "

been waiting for someone to comment as such, took a while lol

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By *heNightKingReturnsMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"OK so my new lid saga continues I had bought a carbon Scorpion but turns out the from vent is total pants, the glasses steamed up. So have ordered an arai Rx-7v do any of you Fab lot wear one and your thoughts ??. "

Did you return the Scorpion helmet or have you still got it?

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By *nrealfeelMan
over a year ago

cork

Quantum range isn’t a bad buy but also shark helmets are actually nice and comfortable and are reasonably priced

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