I'm gutted

I went to take up an offer of a few test rides this afternoon only to find my best kit (and fave) is all mould infested.

I've sent the leathers to be cleaned but I have a prob. My RX7 Corsairs' innards come out for cleaning except the very bottom lip of padded material. It looks to be glued in - anyone got any input on its removal for cleaning or renewal ?

The next downer is that my all time fave lid that I've had for the last 18 years (Arai F1 in Randy Mamola colours) needs new innards.
Anyone suggest where you can get the innards for classic Arai ?
Yeah I know it's old and probably dangerous but for the kind of crash that will happen when I'm using it, it will be ok.
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Binka wrote:

I went to take up an offer of a few test rides this afternoon only to find my best kit (and fave) is all mould infested.

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN KEEPING YOUR STUFF FOR IT TO GET IN THAT STATE YOU DIRTY BOY

My RX7 Corsairs' innards come out for cleaning except the very bottom lip of padded material. It looks to be glued in - anyone got any input on its removal for cleaning or renewal ?

As it happens i have just had my Astro J in bits for cleaning as all the winter riding has taken its toll ,The best thing for cleaning the fabrics is Johnsons Baby Shampoo (No tears formula is the best) also the fabric at the rear of the helmet is not removeable so has to be washed in situe.
The lip on the bottom just peels out (there is a barbed tab that has to be pulled out this is about 20mm deep) SEE PICCIE

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/DSC01893.jpg

PLEASE NOTE KOGEPAN BAG IS NOT MINE

The advice on cleaning came from a friend of mine who was an ex ARAI service technician ,I have allways cleaned my ARAI lids in this way for the last 8 years or so now with no problems.
The only thing i must warn you is HAND WASH using luke warm water and then leave to air dry.
If there are really that bad and you do not want to reuse them you can allways replace them ,Spares are available from any authorised ARAI service centre.

The next downer is that my all time fave lid that I've had for the last 18 years (Arai F1 in Randy Mamola colours) needs new innards.
Anyone suggest where you can get the innards for classic Arai ?


I would be very suprised if you got any parts for this as ARAI recomend that you replace there helmets after 5-6 years any way 'So i cant see them supplying parts for an 18 year old lid.


Yeah I know it's old and probably dangerous but for the kind of crash that will happen when I'm using it, it will be ok.[/quote]


Also check here :


http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/site/manuals/Manual_ENG.pdf

http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/site/site2/araitecs/AraiTecsIII.pdf

If you are having problems stripping/finding parts P.M me as i have an instruction manual and parts list as all the Asro/j ,astral ,Quantum/f RX-7RR4 and NR-5 are basically the same.
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Yes, its not just the quality of the innards that reduce and fail over time.
Sun and atmosphere can take its toll on the plastic outer, causing it to be brittle and shatter, failing to provide any abrasive protection in a crash.


And there are some horriffic bike crashes at 20-30mph, speeds which I am sure you will be doing.

I've seen it

Please don't put a price on your head or compromise on your safety.
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Last edited by Binka on Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:00 pm; edited 1 time in total

Don't look if you not squeamish! putting stuff like that on the net is just sick

Mmm, having thought about it - you are probably right.

It was an Arai though.. a new one too.
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These aren't the droids you're looking for.

As far as I'm concerned, all lids which have passed the 'Gold' standard will offer the same protection. All you get for the extra money is better quality fit and finish, with a possible after-sales service.

My heads fits a Shoei shape, I don't seem to fit Arai's as well. My OGK protected my bonse when I bounced off the tyre wall and and I've not suffered any long term illness. (shut it Monkey!) Most club racers wear HJC or whatever is cheapest as the KNOW they'll bin it sooner or later, and the extra money doesn't buy extra protection.

All IMHO of course!
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Dave Ett wrote:
As far as I'm concerned, all lids which have passed the 'Gold' standard will offer the same protection. All you get for the extra money is better quality fit and finish, with a possible after-sales service.

ACU gold just means they have reached that particular level. Some lids will exceed that level more than others though, so it doesn't mean they all offer the same protection.
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Dave Ett wrote:

I've not suffered any long term illness. (shut it Monkey!)

you do need to stop tucking your shgirt into your jeans though
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