...and this is why I reckon Arai are the best in the business...

i've got an Astro-R too, and i've always experienced the same fantastic service. one of the vents broke on the top of the lid, and Arai sent me a fresh one within 2 days! And again, that was free of charge.
not only that, but it just fits me so perfectly. I wouldnt wear another brand now

If you guys ever need advice on a arai, pm me, i work for hg Northampton

We sell more arais then anything else, and highly recommend them, my partner has one (Astro J) and im looking at replacing my shoei x-sprit with a arai rx7 this year

Originally Posted by adamfool

.....one of the vents broke on the top of the lid, and Arai sent me a fresh one within 2 days! And again, that was free of charge.....

Whaaaa?!?! I went throught the hassle of getting a mate to buy some spare genuine parts from the U.S via e-bay when my locking pin mechanism broke on my visor

Also, while we're on the subject; Can one purchase a new plain/clear visor from Arai direct? As HG in Stockwell want about 45 odd pounds for a new one. Is this about right or overpriced? It's for a Condor model btw.

[northwind]

You need an L-type, they're expensive because of the abovementioned irritating eyebrow vent though. Visorshop can do them for £38. When you consider you can get a whole Arai helmet with the same visor for under £200 (in fact, you can get a Condor in plain for £200) that's quite pricey. I'm guessing Arai must kill anyone making pattern ones...

Edit- Ebay! Some good prices, make sure you get an L in the Arai packaging though

Originally Posted by lucky strike

Whaaaa?!?! I went throught the hassle of getting a mate to buy some spare genuine parts from the U.S via e-bay when my locking pin mechanism broke on my visor

Also, while we're on the subject; Can one purchase a new plain/clear visor from Arai direct? As HG in Stockwell want about 45 odd pounds for a new one. Is this about right or overpriced? It's for a Condor model btw.

Thats the correct price huni im afraid.

Originally Posted by northwind

3 years ago I bought a discounted Condor.......

did you buy the helmet@ HG ? & did you need to show a recipt?

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by on yer bike

my arai is in bad shape, I'm afriad of sending it back to them as It will probably be deemed unsafe, lol..

Its top air vents have came off, been glued back on, then came off again (after being dropped a load of times onto the road). It has little dents all over for the same reason. Its tinted visor (that came with it) is broken at the side fitting bit after being removed and re-fitted too many times. And yes, I'll still go for an Arai every time.

Obligatory Princess Leia quote *points at lid* "You came in that thing - you're braver than I thought".

Seriously tho, you doubt it will pass a manufacturers safety test, yet you still wear it?

Hmmmm Leia's use of bravery may not be the correct word.

[northwind]

Originally Posted by hovis

did you buy the helmet@ HG ? & did you need to show a recipt?

Nope and nope... Bought it from a now closed shop in Edinburgh. They never asked, but to be fair they know me there and they've had a fair bit of business off me so I can't guarantee everyone else would get the same service... The guy from Arai pretty much took it for granted that any Arai dealer would take care of it as part of the whole dealer service.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Obligatory Princess Leia quote *points at lid* "You came in that thing - you're braver than I thought".

Seriously tho, you doubt it will pass a manufacturers safety test, yet you still wear it?

Hmmmm Leia's use of bravery may not be the correct word.

I think it probably would, I'm just worried that it wouldn't, lol.

Originally Posted by Paws

Thats the correct price huni im afraid.

Oh ok, I was just wondering that the helmet itself cost £200 two and a half years ago, I may just buy a new one soon. Thanks for the reply!