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Re: Helmet preference



Installing speakers in an Arai is very easy. They will fit right in 
from behind..just remove the cheek pads you'll see exactly how and 
where. I'll probably do an Autocom system as a winter project.

Erik

>YES!  I have the same helmet, for the same reason.  Was going to get the
>Shoei synchrotech but it was such a poor fit that after 2 minutes I returned
>it.  Was considering the BMW System IV helmet but having to order it via the
>blackmarket from europe was gonna be strange....  then I saw the Read.
>
>VERY comfortable, though louder than my Shoei RF700.  I haven't figured out
>how to go about installing speakers in it yet but am very happy with it so
>far.  It does seem to be an insect magnet though.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 2:24 PM
>Subject: Re: Helmet preference
>
>
> > I completely agree the Shoei is quieter. I also agree that it is
> > probably the way the visor mounts. BUT on my head the Arai is way
> > more comfy. And in the final analysis I went with comfort. Plus Shoei
> > doesn't have the totally cool Read Replica which is the perfect match
> > for my Black ST :-))
> >
> > Erik
> >
> >
> >
> > >I have the Arai and could not recommend it, at least for noise; the
> > >top-of-range Shoei is much quieter, as it has recessed mounting
> > >points for the visor. Otherwise the venting and comfort on the RX7
> > >are great.  Just a 2nd opinion :)
> > >Jon
> > >
> > > >>> Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 08/10/99 02:39:46 >>>
> > >There are two best helmets: Arai RX7-RR3  Shoei XSP.  I prefer the Arai..
> > >
> > >Erik
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >What is the best helmet? I currently ride with an Arai DS/R, which is a
> > > >unique helmet in that you can make a street helmet w/ face shield, or
>bolt
> > > >on a peak to make it a dirt helmet. It is a great all around helmet,
>but for
> > > >high speed cruising it gets rather noisy, plus if I look over my
>shoulder at
> > > >90+, the face shield tends to open up.
> > > >Stuart Mumford <-- checking my 6 to see where my pal on his ZX-9r went.
> > > >99 Sprint ST
> > > >99 KLR 650
> > > >
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