Arai and shoei - SV650.org

28-02-05, 06:07 PM

need a new helmet, have narrowed it down to an astro J or a XR-1000.
the astro is slightly more comfy when on, but when putting on and taking off i get a bad rubbing, almost like a friction burn, on the side of my face between my eyes and ears. was just wondering if anyone on here had the same thing with a new arai, or have i just got an odd head

? it's just one of those things that'd wind me up enough not to buy it.
personal opnions on both would be greately appreciated

28-02-05, 06:28 PM

I have an Arai Quantium f and it fits like a glove, i dont have any complaints, I know it is not an astro J but the build quality will be the same. I will not buy anyother make of helmet now (apart from offroading)

Only thing that scared me was the loud click of the visor opening! but there is a knack to it and very easy to learn.
The helmet is the quietest i have ever had.
The arai helmets are designed for the european head shape (long vertically) and most other makes are designed for 'other continent' shapes eg longer horizontally. If that makes any sence

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There are different linings you can get for most arai's which accomodate for most head shapes and sizes

Hope this helps

SPeeeeDY

28-02-05, 06:57 PM

arai have 5 shell sizes, if you go to dealer you should be able to find a good fit.

Mark

28-02-05, 07:45 PM

HG Mark... Why did HG stop stocking Shoei

28-02-05, 07:46 PM

I've gor a shoei xr1000 and it's brill, quiet, comfy, and u can get different thicknesses of cheek pads, plus the visor is a doddle to swop, also comes with a pinlock system for anti fog inserts to stop misting. can't really fault it apart from the fact it wasn't cheap. Daryl

Sid Squid · 28-02-05, 08:00 PM

I prefer Arai, but they're both excellent lids, get the one that fits best, every other consideration should be secondary to that.

28-02-05, 08:13 PM

basically shoei pulled the plug when hein gericke changed from a german company to a american company for fear of problems. (not really shoei but feridax, which is why hein gericke no longer do sidi boots). Now no one at HO will approach feridax and ask for shoei lids back and feridax wont say sorry. so no one will back down which means no more shoei.

BUT WE ARE GOING TO DO SHARK HELMETS THIS YEAR!!

Are they any good? honestly have no idea????

Mark

01-03-05, 09:44 PM

I just got my new lid, an agv demon v top at hein gericke in luton, good time of year to buy with the sale, down from 130 to 99

02-03-05, 10:09 AM

I have the xr1000. Best lid I have ever bought. best vents as well, they work very well in the hot summer. the glasses i wear went straight on with the arai, slighty more difficult twith the shoei but no real problem.

02-03-05, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlVal

I just got my new lid, an agv demon v top at hein gericke in luton, good time of year to buy with the sale, down from 130 to 99

these are decent for the cash. Think the xr1000 was 300.

28-02-05, 06:07 PM	#1
adamfool Guest Posts: n/a	Arai and shoei need a new helmet, have narrowed it down to an astro J or a XR-1000. the astro is slightly more comfy when on, but when putting on and taking off i get a bad rubbing, almost like a friction burn, on the side of my face between my eyes and ears. was just wondering if anyone on here had the same thing with a new arai, or have i just got an odd head ? it's just one of those things that'd wind me up enough not to buy it. personal opnions on both would be greately appreciated

28-02-05, 08:00 PM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	I prefer Arai, but they're both excellent lids, get the one that fits best, every other consideration should be secondary to that. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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28-02-05, 06:28 PM	#2
SPeeeeDY Guest Posts: n/a	I have an Arai Quantium f and it fits like a glove, i dont have any complaints, I know it is not an astro J but the build quality will be the same. I will not buy anyother make of helmet now (apart from offroading) Only thing that scared me was the loud click of the visor opening! but there is a knack to it and very easy to learn. The helmet is the quietest i have ever had. The arai helmets are designed for the european head shape (long vertically) and most other makes are designed for 'other continent' shapes eg longer horizontally. If that makes any sence . There are different linings you can get for most arai's which accomodate for most head shapes and sizes Hope this helps SPeeeeDY

28-02-05, 06:57 PM	#3
H-Gerickemark Guest Posts: n/a	arai have 5 shell sizes, if you go to dealer you should be able to find a good fit. Mark

28-02-05, 07:45 PM	#4
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	HG Mark... Why did HG stop stocking Shoei

28-02-05, 07:46 PM	#5
darylB Guest Posts: n/a	I've gor a shoei xr1000 and it's brill, quiet, comfy, and u can get different thicknesses of cheek pads, plus the visor is a doddle to swop, also comes with a pinlock system for anti fog inserts to stop misting. can't really fault it apart from the fact it wasn't cheap. Daryl

28-02-05, 08:13 PM	#7
H-Gerickemark Guest Posts: n/a	basically shoei pulled the plug when hein gericke changed from a german company to a american company for fear of problems. (not really shoei but feridax, which is why hein gericke no longer do sidi boots). Now no one at HO will approach feridax and ask for shoei lids back and feridax wont say sorry. so no one will back down which means no more shoei. BUT WE ARE GOING TO DO SHARK HELMETS THIS YEAR!! Are they any good? honestly have no idea???? Mark

01-03-05, 09:44 PM	#8
AlVal Guest Posts: n/a	I just got my new lid, an agv demon v top at hein gericke in luton, good time of year to buy with the sale, down from 130 to 99

02-03-05, 10:09 AM	#9
zx6man Guest Posts: n/a	I have the xr1000. Best lid I have ever bought. best vents as well, they work very well in the hot summer. the glasses i wear went straight on with the arai, slighty more difficult twith the shoei but no real problem.