Helmet Dilemma - Arai Race Reps I'm due a new helmet... I've always worn Arai because they fit, are good quality and last long enough. I've tested them on track (like, *really* tested them!) and the after-sales service is second to none; they replaced a chin vent at WDW during a service free of charge without even asking. So I am definitely having another Arai... My dilemma is that all the paint schemes at the moment are a bit ... dull! My previous two have been the John Reynolds / Union Flag design because I really liked it. Before that I had a Simon Crafar rep because that too had the Union Flag on it as part of the NZ flag design. Call me patriotic... But there's nothing in the current range that I like. The nearest thing that looks any good to me is the Arai Chaser V "flag" like this... This is now discontinued so I'm looking at old stock through ebay or being lucky to find one in store. I've not got a problem with this. I do like the Lorenzo reps, especially now he's at Ducati, or maybe even a Dovi rep, but I just can't convince myself to move away from Arai. Am I right? :confused: |
gotta be a good DUcati colour: Chaser-X Tough Red Dont Ducati themselves also sell Arai helmets? |
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Does that finish date (Dec 2016) still stand or have they extended it?? |
Buy a plain white version of your choice and have it painted in a rep of your choice, probably will cost less than buying an overpriced Ducati logo'd version. |
You're not convincing me on the other designs, and I don't want to get £100 off a helmet that's already £300 more because it has "Ducati" on it ;) I think I'm just going to go with the Chaser V "flag" design... |
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It's this for me. Classy.. |
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I also have this helmet, bought it from Chris Walkers just over a year ago, thought it apropriate as I was retiring my Chris Walker rep Arai. |
2 Attachment(s) My new helmet has arrived and I'm actually really pleased with it! Although I've always had Arai, the quality has improved again since my last one (an Astro-R) and justifies the expense, even though I managed to get it for just £249 :D Already fitted my DSC sticker too! :lol: |
Good choice... and a bargain! |
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Yes, I'm happy to pay for good kit but this one was definitely a bargain which helped my decision! I have had to pay £50 for a dark visor but at that price it didn't matter. Off to Italy in a couple of weeks for ten days of riding so it'll get a good test :p |
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