Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
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re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
I saw the camo one at MCA's today...
The prices on the KBC's were higher than I expected, not much change from $500 for the top of the range one, putting it up there with the AGV's and such. The HJC's were a bit cheaper
I saw the new Nitro helmet and it looked great, I think the top of the range one was about $350... The vents loked very trick, the only problem was I tried on the M (my usual size) and I was swimming in it, so I then tried the S and that felt a little big too, dunno whats going on there... Does alchohol shrink your head.??
http://www.nitro-helmets.com/product_de ... duct_id=36
The prices on the KBC's were higher than I expected, not much change from $500 for the top of the range one, putting it up there with the AGV's and such. The HJC's were a bit cheaper
I saw the new Nitro helmet and it looked great, I think the top of the range one was about $350... The vents loked very trick, the only problem was I tried on the M (my usual size) and I was swimming in it, so I then tried the S and that felt a little big too, dunno whats going on there... Does alchohol shrink your head.??
http://www.nitro-helmets.com/product_de ... duct_id=36
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re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
A personal thing I think.
I run a Shark RSF, great lid, only a little noisy.
My other lid, an ARAI 2004, was the the best of all taking into consideration noise, venting, looks etc. Problem is the front chin vent fell out and I couldn't find the bludger.
Anyone know where I can get it fixed??
PC
I run a Shark RSF, great lid, only a little noisy.
My other lid, an ARAI 2004, was the the best of all taking into consideration noise, venting, looks etc. Problem is the front chin vent fell out and I couldn't find the bludger.
Anyone know where I can get it fixed??
PC
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Re: re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
MadKaw wrote:
Does alchohol shrink your head.??




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ronster wrote:
Anyone know where I can get it fixed??
PC
Try contacting the Arai distributor here, or Arai themself. Tell them you've been an Arai buyer for a long, long time, and explain what happened. Let them know you're a little bit dissapointed with the build quality and put your name and address at the bottom of the email.
Normally works for me.

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I have never been a big fan of the stupid eyes Nakano has on the top of his helmet, buthis new rep job from Arai looks pretty cool...
They're only $1150 to!
http://www.mcas.com.au/product.php?sect ... rodid=2978
They're only $1150 to!
http://www.mcas.com.au/product.php?sect ... rodid=2978
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Yeah that's the helmet I want... *sobs* I think it looks cool.. Has the Kwaka Green, but also the Blue to go with my bike, and gear..
But no way I'm paying $1,150.. bugger that.. $700 maybe..
But no way I'm paying $1,150.. bugger that.. $700 maybe..
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icebreaker wrote:Yeah that's the helmet I want... *sobs* I think it looks cool.. Has the Kwaka Green, but also the Blue to go with my bike, and gear..
But no way I'm paying $1,150.. bugger that.. $700 maybe..
Green and blue now thats nice


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Re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
mate, i can say the AXO is a great lid, light,comfy, and crashes well (u
need to kno this being a racer)...id reccomend it....the XLITE (nolan) so
far seems ok, bit heavier, bit quiter, dunno how it crashes tho...
the AXO is a bit noisy, but if ur wearing earplugs, then u should b right...
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need to kno this being a racer)...id reccomend it....the XLITE (nolan) so
far seems ok, bit heavier, bit quiter, dunno how it crashes tho...
the AXO is a bit noisy, but if ur wearing earplugs, then u should b right...
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ive seen the camo one in adelaide abt 15 times...it looks AWSUM IMO, but ive
seen it at 2 dealers, and on abt 10 riders...
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seen it at 2 dealers, and on abt 10 riders...
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yup..i like it so far...the visor recesses and i get very good aerodynamics
(none of that head buffetting)..tho i still prefer my old axo...xlite comes
stock with anti fog thing too...as yankee said, their made by nolan, and if
they did the stoner rep in aus i woulda bought that , the only stoner rep
they do is the $250 version, he wears a $700 version which is stronger &
better, i couldnt get that so i went xlite..yep they r italan
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(none of that head buffetting)..tho i still prefer my old axo...xlite comes
stock with anti fog thing too...as yankee said, their made by nolan, and if
they did the stoner rep in aus i woulda bought that , the only stoner rep
they do is the $250 version, he wears a $700 version which is stronger &
better, i couldnt get that so i went xlite..yep they r italan
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so does half of asia.....oops..bad taste...
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Re: re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
MadKaw wrote:I saw the camo one at MCA's today...
The prices on the KBC's were higher than I expected, not much change from $500 for the top of the range one, putting it up there with the AGV's and such. The HJC's were a bit cheaper
I saw the new Nitro helmet and it looked great, I think the top of the range one was about $350... The vents loked very trick, the only problem was I tried on the M (my usual size) and I was swimming in it, so I then tried the S and that felt a little big too, dunno whats going on there... Does alchohol shrink your head.??
http://www.nitro-helmets.com/product_de ... duct_id=36
they have got those nitro's at my mates shop, they look pretty cool - although i havent tried one on.
as i said on the phone mate, dont buy one before we see what the boys can do


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re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
I'm pretty much settled on the Nitro, as I read it comes with adjustable cheek padding, which should fix up the fitting issue.
I'll try it on again and make sure its ok first..
The top of the range is $330 at MCA's so a better price than that would be good.
Looks like the misses has just decided what she is getting me for my birthday..
I'll try it on again and make sure its ok first..
The top of the range is $330 at MCA's so a better price than that would be good.
Looks like the misses has just decided what she is getting me for my birthday..

Dave
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I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol
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05 ZX-10R Race Bike - No.77
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98 ZX9R Race Bike - No. 000
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Re: re: Helmets..?? Whats Hot.?
MadKaw wrote:I'm pretty much settled on the Nitro, as I read it comes with adjustable cheek padding, which should fix up the fitting issue.
I'll try it on again and make sure its ok first..
The top of the range is $330 at MCA's so a better price than that would be good.
Looks like the misses has just decided what she is getting me for my birthday..
ring me on monday and remind me to ring shane

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