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posted April 21, 2003 04:06 PM
Best Helmet out there...
WOW - I just checked out my old beat helmet and realized its about 6 years old!!! Time for a new lid  . What is the best, bar none - money no option I like to protect my mellon and don't care how much it costs damnit - helmet available? I have an oval head (usually fit nice in an arai signet) but I want the BEST, QUIETEST, LIGHTEST, MOST PROTECTIONIST (LOL made up word) HELMET IN THE WORLD. What do you guys think?
  
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WrenisPinkle
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posted April 21, 2003 04:28 PM
Arai RX7 IMHO
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zxguy2
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posted April 21, 2003 04:46 PM
 Edited By: zxguy2 on 21 Apr 2003 19:25
Arai and Shoei are two of the very best. I have had em both.
they fit different.. depends on your head which you will like better so try before ya buy
people who have never had the other will always say the one they have is better.. funny how that works
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posted April 21, 2003 05:32 PM
I have the Arai RX7 and a Quantum. I think the Quantum is a little more quiet.
Shoei is nice too but I have an "Arai" head.
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posted April 21, 2003 05:32 PM
I vote Arai. The product is fantastic and their service is great.
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posted April 21, 2003 05:45 PM
RX7RR Arai, best venting, lightest, ans a removable lining. The thing oozes quality.
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posted April 21, 2003 06:06 PM
Yep RX7RR4, wrecked with one 120mph, jacked up the back of it on the pavement pretty good; needless to say I bought another one just like it! 
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Ballisticzx12r
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posted April 21, 2003 08:25 PM
Depending on the size of your noddle you should run some dry fits.
I was a long time shoei fan until I tried on an Arai.
The RX and the Quantom are light well vented and offer a great fit.
I at DG3 went down at 135 on foothills parkway, the helmet took the beating. I woke up with out a headache or anything.
It's your brian don't go cheap.
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jonwright
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posted April 21, 2003 09:07 PM
I hear the Shoei's are quieter from those who have had both. And the shields are a bit easier to change out as well.
But the Arai's are more comfortable.
The new Shoei is supposed to be superior at venting - something us Southern boys really need.
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posted April 21, 2003 10:51 PM
My nod has to go with the RX7RR4, of course I'm kinda partial.
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TurboBlew
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posted April 22, 2003 04:02 AM
The RX7 is nice, but the Quantums/Signets are slightly quieter, noisewise.
Ventilationi is 2nd to none.
Like Bart said..its your head...dont risk it with a plastic shell!
Soumy makes nice helmets too, but parts availability sucks! (visors, etc)
Shoei is nice too, just dont fit my head.
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DaveInDaytona
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posted April 22, 2003 05:52 AM
I have a couple Shoei's. Currently the X-SPII. Shields swap easy, removable washable liner, chin curtain included (good to have when you ride in a sandy place), first rate quality.
I'll probably be getting the X-11 soon, it's the latest and greatest from Shoei http://www.shoei-helmets.com/2003/home/home.html and is supposed to be the coolest (temperature).
I like the Arai but doesn't fit me as well, must be the square head in the round helmet thing.
Now when you decide what you want and are ready to buy check out The Helmet Shop. It's local to me so I can see and try on all the helmets but their pricing usually beats anyone else. If it doesn't let them know and they will beat it. Find their site at http://www.helmetshop.com/
Have fun shopping.
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posted April 22, 2003 06:05 AM
I love my Arai Quantum /f. The only aspects I don't like is that changing the visor is more complex the the Shoei (still easier then my old HJC) and the fact mine is a Chandler replica. They no longer stock the green side plates for it (had to get black and use green vinyl). Beside those two very minor points, it's a great helmet with a great fit.
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REDRIDER
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posted April 22, 2003 10:39 AM
Arai, RX7RR anything 3,4 in racing red.
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tbbt
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posted April 22, 2003 11:36 AM
Edited By: tbbt on 22 Apr 2003 12:41
I think the first thing you have to consider is what type of head that you have. Do you got an "Arai Head" or "Shoei Head". These two makers cater to different head shapes.
If you determine that you don't have a Shoei head, and you want to look into Arai, then you got to determine which of the 4 Arai shapes is appropriate for you.
Arai shapes:
Long Oval: Signet
Round Oval: Quantum
Relaxed Round Oval: RX-7
Intermediate Oval: Astral
I don't know if Shoei makes more than one shape.
Proper fit is the most important consideration and will limit your choice of makers. After you've got that down, then you can consider the secondary issues like, fit and finish, features, ventilations, colors etc.
It's hard to beat Arai and Shoei for both primary and secondary considerations.
After getting a good fit, I look at weight, ventilation, and aerodynamics. Weight and ventilation are obvious. What I mean by aerodynamics, I mean does the helmet tend to catch the wind and cause fatigue?
After that I look at how the shield attaches/detaches and if it has removable check pads (removeable liners is even more of a plus). And last but not least there is noise. Is the helmet unusually noisy?
I've got an Arai Head. Specifically, I've got a Quantum head. I give my Quantum excellent scores in fit and finish, weight, ventilation, areodynamics, and features. It doesn't have a removeable liner, but it is still easy to clean. Again ventilation is great. I experience no fatigue from the helmet in terms of wind resistance and the helmet is light weight. Some complain about the shield mounting system, but I've never had a problem with it. The shield come off and get put on easy enough for me. Lately, I've been using a Polar-Optic lens so I no longer need to switch shields out anymore, so the mounting system is even less relevant to me now.
I can't really tell how noisy the Arai is in comparison to others because I havn't worn another makers helmet is such a long time (a couple years). It's hard to remember how other performed, so it's difficult to compare. That being said, I've heard that Shoei's may be a little quieter. Doesn't help me any, I don't have a Shoei head.
There are other makers out there of course. The most common ones that I come across are HJC, Suomy, KBC and AGV. You may find that one of these makers make a helmet in a shape that is better suited to your head than an Arai or Shoei. I can't really comment on the secondary consideration in regards to these makers because I don't have any experience with them. I may not gain experience with them in the near future either, because it will take a bit to sway me from buying another Arai. I've seen post where some owners of these helmets have raved about them, and others have had nothing good to say about them. The same can be said about Arai and Shoei.
Oh, the one thing I don't really consider is price. I go with the ol' adage: Got a $5 brain, then buy a $5 helmet. Got no brains? Well then....
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