Re: off list(Re: [ST] Winter Storage)

["el donut _" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ahhhh, it was a creative taunt tho', no?  :]

Yep, go on down to Motoliberty and get one of the salespeople to help you 
with sizing/style of helmet.  Arai has about 4 different head shapes 
available these days.  You should be able to find one that fits.  You might 
even take the Shoei with you, they may be willing to do some type of trade, 
if you don't want to keep it, that is.  I would not mention the "trade" idea 
until you find an Arai you like and they are closing in on the sale.  Make 
sure and take all the original packing, and receipts with you too.

One thing I know now, is that a proper fit will feel too tight in the store, 
comfortable all around your head, but ~tight~.  Make sure and leave each on 
for a few minutes, and ask lot's of questions.  Mention my name and get a 
10% SURCHARGE !  :]

One other thing, most all the helmet mfg's will be at the MC show this 
weekend (Arai for sure).  Might be a good place to try on a wide variety of 
helmets, and maybe get a good deal.  I paid $380.00 for the Signet-GT (solid 
color) at motoliberty, just for a baseline comparison.  Retail is $469.95

Good Luck Bro'!  A properly fitting helmet is probably the most important 
piece of equipment you will buy.  Do it right, both for safety's sake and 
the fatigue factor.

steve






>From: Brian D <brd@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: off list(Re: [ST] Winter Storage)
>Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 02:29:55 -0600
>
>On Wed, Nov 20, 2002 at 03:26:59PM -0600, el donut _ wrote:
> >
> >
> > Here is my normal Winter regimen:
> >
> > Make sure the tires are properly inflated.  Make sure the oil is at the
> > correct level, hook-up the "Battery Tender" to insure the battery stays
> > charged while all alone in the garage.  Then I make sure my Gerbings 
>jacket
> > liner is functional, close the vents on the Arai, and go ride the piss 
>out
> > of it all week-end.  YMMV
>
>Now, STeve, it's not polite to taunt the northerners.  :b
>
>BTW, I may have to go to Motoliberty and check out their Arai selection.  I 
>like the shoei, and it fits great ... as long as I don't get to highway 
>speeds.  Then, the wind pressure causes it to rotate back a little, and the 
>chinbar hits my nose.  :*(
>
>Places that stock helmets should have a wind tunnel you can try them out 
>in.
>
>Laters,
>Brian
>
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