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    Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 10:27
Never paid this much for an helmet before rx7 evo anybody got one what is it like
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Originally posted by daz1 daz1 wrote:

Never paid this much for an helmet before rx7 evo anybody got one what is it like


Jumped the gun a bit there?  Big smile

Seriously though, an Arai helmet is never going to be a duffer but sadly they don't fit my head shape
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Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Originally posted by daz1 daz1 wrote:

Never paid this much for an helmet before rx7 evo anybody got one what is it like


Jumped the gun a bit there?  Big smile

Seriously though, an Arai helmet is never going to be a duffer but sadly they don't fit my head shape
what shaped head have you got lol I've always had shark but fancy a change I've got about 4 helmets so this will be 5 lol
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I had one that passed away in a racing high side. 

I replaced it with two more! Only because i couldn’t decide on the design I wanted so brought both. 

Excellent helmets. Had a few others like Shoei and Shark, again liked them, but the Arai has the edge even if the visor still seems a faff by comparison to other brands. 

As mentioned previously it all depends on your head shape! The helmet however is excellent 
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I've worn Arais for longer than I remember.
Got a Chaser V atm, but just worked out it's over 6 years in use now, so time for a replacement.
Next spring I'm going for an RX7 with a visor/flip up sun visor.
Not bothered too much with fancy colours, hope to pick one up with the visor for about £600 or less.
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Nice. I do like the Arai graphics but I don’t have a Arai shaped head!
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What is the aria shaped head
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Originally posted by daz1 daz1 wrote:

What is the aria shaped head

Oh, I thought you were joking earlier!

Arai helmets are more of an oval, egg shape whereas Shoei (That I have worn for years) are more rounded. Generally, most people fall into one type or another and aren't comfortable in the other (Whichever that one is).


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I bought my first Arai back in 1989, a blue and white Rapide and if I recall bought from Teign Valley Motorcycles in Newton Abbot, Devon who ceased trading many years ago. I recall the salesman saying "You've either got an Arai shaped head, or a Shoei shaped head" 
Now on my fifth - Chaser V Doohan TT, and craving for a Rx7 Hayden WSB
Helmet City seem to be having some good deals on at the moment.
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Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

I bought my first Arai back in 1989, a blue and white Rapide and if I recall bought from Teign Valley Motorcycles in Newton Abbot, Devon who ceased trading many years ago. I recall the salesman saying "You've either got an Arai shaped head, or a Shoei shaped head" 
Now on my fifth - Chaser V Doohan TT, and craving for a Rx7 Hayden WSB
Helmet City seem to be having some good deals on at the moment.
I got mine from sportsbikeshop Ltd every were else were asking between £750/799 sports bike have it on sale for £599 so thats were I got it
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A good price
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Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

Helmet City seem to be having some good deals on at the moment.


When buying 'Bargain price helmets' always check the manufacturing date. A helmet manufactured this year at £500 is better value than one made three years ago for £400 as it has three years more life left in it.
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I bought this late last year, first arai I’ve ever had and it’s a nice comfortable lid.
Hayden’s rx7v Laguna seca, I’d love the nori haga rep as well.
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Its arrived and I'm realy happy with the  fit
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Glad to hear your pleased with your new purchase, now for the road test Clap
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It won't disappoint, great lids. I bought the tt22 one this year, didn't really need it as i bought the limited edition joey dunlop one last year. Had a weak moment watching the live tt stream 🤣. Can't fault them personally. Love the hayden rep. Enjoy buddy 
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Originally posted by cwp cwp wrote:

It won't disappoint, great lids. I bought the tt22 one this year, didn't really need it as i bought the limited edition joey dunlop one last year. Had a weak moment watching the live tt stream �£. Can't fault them personally. Love the hayden rep. Enjoy buddy 
I also had a weak moment last October and let my wife buy me a HJC R pha 70 red arta carbon to replace my old HJC , must try and not have these weak moments LOL
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Been out for a quick ride very happy fits better than my shark
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Fantastic match with your bike Clap
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And at least you now know you have an Arai shaped head  Big smile
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Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

And at least you now know you have an Arai shaped head  Big smile
lol perhaps thats why my shark was not as  Comfortable
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I have this helmet mate it's nice, I wear a Pista GP RR 2020 daily though  I can't remember what I paid for it around £1200 or so, can't put a price on your nut LOL



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thanks, have you got your rx7 yet? i just got a new visor for my Arai for track only though i would imagine.
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Yes mate thats it in photos
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silly git scrolled past, bloody lovely dez.
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