found the helmet I want (have questions)

[musclestang89]

I found me the Arai helmet I have been wanting. Problem is I have no idea on how hte Arai helmets fit. Its a pretty good deal and I really don't want to pass it up. It is on Ebay. Do the Arai helmets run smaller than most helmets or bigger?

[stunter bob]

arai helmets fit awesome..i have an arai too...i love it

[musclestang89]

hmmm I might have to buy it, its brand new and its only $295 and I don't think they make them anymore of that style

[musclestang89]

well I did think about this one
its a shoei

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRAND-NEW-IN-BOX-SUZUKI-GSXR-HELMET-BLACK-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ8047045707QQcategoryZ6749QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem


or this one the Arai. I'm leaning more towards this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRAND-NEW-IN-BOX-ARAI-ASTRAL-STAR-FLAG-LARGE_W0QQitemZ8043112746QQcategoryZ6749QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

[stunter bob]

ehh..i dont like either one
get a suomy...they are badass

[musclestang89]

ehh..i dont like either one
get a suomy...they are badass



lol, suomy are always to wild on there designs. i think I will get the Arai one :p

[stunter bob]

lemme find you a nice one to match your bike

[musclestang89]

you do that and post it up.

[stunter bob]

this one is kool
http://cgi.ebay.com/Arai-Quantum-2-Motorcycle-Helmet-Twisted-Yellow-Blue_W0QQitemZ8061457370QQcategoryZ6749QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
so is this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Arai-Profile-helmet-Carr-Freedom-yellow-large_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6749QQitemZ806118 0507QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

[musclestang89]

this one is kool
http://cgi.ebay.com/Arai-Quantum-2-Motorcycle-Helmet-Twisted-Yellow-Blue_W0QQitemZ8061457370QQcategoryZ6749QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
so is this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Arai-Profile-helmet-Carr-Freedom-yellow-large_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6749QQitemZ806118 0507QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V



those are pretty sweet. I like the 2nd one better. I think that the new one that took over the one I posted up.

[stunter bob]

yea i like it too
DO IT

[musclestang89]

yea i like it too
DO IT


yea but I'm not ready to fork out $500 for a helmet just yet. Heck I'm having a hard time just spending $300 for one. :(


Well the good thing is I have the cash money for them, I just sold my jetski today :D , but i need to pay off a CC when that comes in. hmmmm

[stunter bob]

i paid like 160 for my scorpion exo....not a bad helmet at all..breaths great and fits good

[musclestang89]

i paid like 160 for my scorpion exo....not a bad helmet at all..breaths great and fits good


yea I looked at those to, hmmm to many helmets out there to choose from

[stunter bob]

yep there are alot of em out there to choose from

[Super Coupe]

Id just wear an Arai baseball cap. I heard those are good. :D

[ThreeFingerPete]

Buy a helmet based on fit, there are many shell shapes because there are many head shapes, and *I* think that buying one that you've never stuck your noggin in is absurd.

If you find one you like on the web, go test fit the size and shell model at a local store.

[LS10]

I'll answer your question about fitting. On my head, a Shoei X-11 I wear a S, Shoei RF-1000 a M, Arai Corsair an XS, Scorpion M, HJC M. I do have a Scorpion and Arai Tommy Gun for sale for a good price. Both used for approx a month.

[evil jose]

I found me the Arai helmet I have been wanting. Problem is I have no idea on how hte Arai helmets fit. Its a pretty good deal and I really don't want to pass it up. It is on Ebay. Do the Arai helmets run smaller than most helmets or bigger?

Motor Liberty and Cycle Gear both stock Arai helmets. I'd suggest going down there and trying one on because they do have different shell shapes that can fit your head differently even on the same size helmet.

[red dragon]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUOMY-VENTURA-TEAM-YELLOW-MOTORCYCLE-HELMET-NEW_W0QQitemZ8061101818QQcategoryZ6749QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

What about this one? only $199

http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/86/6a/a0_1_b.JPG

[kc50lx]

Buy a helmet based on fit, there are many shell shapes because there are many head shapes, and *I* think that buying one that you've never stuck your noggin in is absurd.

If you find one you like on the web, go test fit the size and shell model at a local store.
this is great advice. its exactly what i did for my last purchase.

[perezsteveo]

Deffinetly try them on first and also if your buying from ebay make sure you find out the "born on date"... Helmets do expire

[musclestang89]

thanks for the advice guys. I will prolly go down to Cycle gear on Sunday then to try them on to see how they fit.

[stunter bob]

thanks for the advice guys. I will prolly go down to Cycle gear on Sunday then to try them on to see how they fit.
sweet....lemme borrow your bike..i miss mine....i promise ill only do a few wheelies

[LS10]

I had to go to the Suzuki/Yamaha dealership on HWY 10 in Hurst to try on a S and XS Arai and a S Shoei X-11. TheCycleGear in Bedford doesn't carry and Corsairs smaller than a M. I didn't look at the other Arai's, and M is the smallest Shoei I found in X-11 or RF1000. Try them on with your gear, strapped down, and in a bike riding and tucked position. Simulate looking over your shoulder at traffic. A helmet may seem to fit fine looking forward, but then spins on your head, etc during the little things you do.

[stunter bob]

cycle gear in plano has A TON of helmets to try on

[musclestang89]

sweet....lemme borrow your bike..i miss mine....i promise ill only do a few wheelies



lol, shit you have the stunt bike now. My bike only does the small power wheelies and nothing else. :eek:

[musclestang89]

cycle gear in plano has A TON of helmets to try on

I'm not drving over an hour to try on a helmet :p

[stunter bob]

lol, shit you have the stunt bike now. My bike only does the small power wheelies and nothing else. :eek:

its down for the count right now...gotta rebuild the motor..fried the rings
and your bike will do great wheelies....like a dis...just gotta learn bro

[musclestang89]

its down for the count right now...gotta rebuild the motor..fried the rings
and your bike will do great wheelies....like a dis...just gotta learn bro


lol i know maybe one of these days i will learn

[stunter bob]

just took these pics
how you like this beast...nice stance right lol

[musclestang89]

lol, when is it going to be up and running again?

[stunter bob]

lol, when is it going to be up and running again?
soon as i get about 250 bux for rings and bearings and gaskets