parting of the sensory
For future reference, if you've got a Shoei head, then the Arai Corsair helmet shell shape should fit - it's basically the same shape as the XR-1000. However (but!) it's much dearer, although it does have removable lining. On the other hand, the Arai shield fastening system is crap compared to the Shoei.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Should be out riding
Cheerz dude, i was told that about the corsair but the ticket price did steer me away!
The boyd special made the helmet with the pinlock and antifog around $820... was a hard deal to pass.
Originally Posted by Mully
You can't save the fallen, direct the lost or motivate the lazy.
The TV collector.
I whole heartedly disagree, I reckon it's one the very best systems on a helmet but hey.... what ever I guess.
ZZZZZZZZZZ
I struggled with mine for some time! Pissed me off watching some dude on Youtube clip it on and off easy as. After watching Pauly at Manfeild, I've finally got it sussed.
Glad you're all sorted mister.koz!
Nunquam Non Paratus
parting of the sensory
....and so easy, that in Mrka they have a video for Arai owners to show them how to replace visors, as they were having so many riders having to buy new side pods.
Have you seen the Shoei system? No extra covers, pods, or whatever. I thought the various AGV systems were good; one has a cover each side, kinda like the Arai, that unclips; the other has a lever that you push in with your fingertip. However, the Shoei one is SO easy to use: just open the visor wide, flick a lever on each side, and off it comes. Put the tabs of the visor in the socket with the lever depressed, let the lever go, and you're done.
It takes me les than 5 seconds to take off one visor and put the other on, which is good, because I usually have to wear a tinted visor on the way to work, and a clear one on the way home. I attempted to steal my wife's iridium visor, as it's a lighter tint, but it wouldn't fit
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Should be out riding
The Shoei is definately easy to get he visor on and offI struggled with mine for some time! Pissed me off watching some dude on Youtube clip it on and off easy as
Glad you're all sorted mister.koz!not that i do that a whole lot
I am stoked with my new buy, tiz a great helmet.
You can't save the fallen, direct the lost or motivate the lazy.
Grumpy Old Bastard
Tell me about it!!!
. “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis
parting of the sensory
No, you tell me about it. I've never owned an Arai (can't afford one).
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
The TV collector.
Pauly said he know someone (in the racing scene) that changes his visor on his Arai without taking his helmet off at all, once you get the hang of it I reckon it would'nt be that hard, must give it a go sometime, might pay to buy more side pods first though.I struggled with mine for some time! Pissed me off watching some dude on Youtube clip it on and off easy as
I will admit it takes a little time to sort out how to change the visor on an Arai easily and properly and the system is'nt faultless as I myself have broken a side pod when I was being careless (thanks again Owl for your spares) but once you get the hang of it it's that easy it's laughable. I actually picked up some critical tips watching Colin Edwards change his visor while watching the build up to a Moto GP race once... Difficult to explain but really easy once you understand how to do it.....and so easy, that in Mrka they have a video for Arai owners to show them how to replace visors, as they were having so many riders having to buy new side pods.
Have you seen the Shoei system? No extra covers, pods, or whatever. I thought the various AGV systems were good; one has a cover each side, kinda like the Arai, that unclips; the other has a lever that you push in with your fingertip. However, the Shoei one is SO easy to use: just open the visor wide, flick a lever on each side, and off it comes. Put the tabs of the visor in the socket with the lever depressed, let the lever go, and you're done.
It takes me les than 5 seconds to take off one visor and put the other on, which is good, because I usually have to wear a tinted visor on the way to work, and a clear one on the way home. I attempted to steal my wife's iridium visor, as it's a lighter tint, but it wouldn't fit
The TV collector.
You don't have to buy the Corsair to own one dude, cheaper Arai's are comparable to the average Shoei. When I bought my patterned Arai Chaser it cost me $800 and at that point a patterned equivalent Shoei was only $50 cheaper.
"channellling the Pleideans"
Ive finally seen an Arai I must own. its dark blue metalflake, new this year.
HAWT.
if only they did gold with heavy metalflake and a black stripe (yeah Im serious).
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
The TV collector.
Please elaborate, model, did you see it in the flesh here in NZ etc...
Hardcore Biker
Exactly. It takes a few goes at first to get it right, but I can change my visor on my RX-7 Corsair in a few seconds. It is a very good system.
RIP Phil (Pinky) SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND.
parting of the sensory
The Arai I tried on was the only one that fitted me. The 'special' price I was given was around $800 (IIRC - it was some time ago now). About 20 minutes later, I went to the Motomail sale, and the Shoei I tried on was just as comfy, and only $449. Yes, they're not comparable helmets (the Arai had removable linings, the Shoei doesn't), but the build quality seems comparable, and is SO much better than all the AGVs I've owned (and the two I've pwnd).
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
The TV collector.
Yes, fair point.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks