Show your lid
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Nemo
High Mileage
Jacksonville, FL
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RE: Show your lid
(11-20-2015 01:43 PM)Scoobynut Wrote: Arai RX-Q 'DNA' graphics with optional external sunshade. I didn't like the shade at first -- I thought it created another layer of reflection -- but really came to appreciate it on those days when the sun is low and right in your eyes. It also prevents sunburn on the face, which I used to get with only a clear shield. You can also lock it in the 'up' position which acts as a sort of visor when the sun is high in the sky.
That's a very nice looking helmet and the pinlock insert is HUGE compared to my HJC and my son's Shoei.
N
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11-21-2015 06:57 AM |
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Scoobynut
Running Like a Top
Dickinson, ND
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RE: Show your lid
(11-21-2015 06:57 AM)Nemo Wrote: That's a very nice looking helmet and the pinlock insert is HUGE compared to my HJC and my son's Shoei.
I hate to admit this, but I've never used the pinlock system on my helmets (this is my 3rd Arai in a row). I don't know if I exactly understand what it's all about -- I always just figured it was to prevent fogging, in which case I just crack the shield open a hair. I'd love to hear what your take on the whole pinlock thang is, though!
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11-21-2015 08:51 AM |
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redbirds
Been There
Patterson, GA, USA
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RE: Show your lid
Why not make the face shield from the same material as the pin lock? I've used the pin lock with my Nolan. Works well.
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11-21-2015 09:39 AM |
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Nemo
High Mileage
Jacksonville, FL
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RE: Show your lid
What the pinlock does is create a sealed pocket of air between the helmet's shield and the insert. This pocket serves as insulation and greatly reduces (doesn't 100% avoid) fogging. My modular is pinlock ready but does not come with the insert. I bought it out of incredulity and was pleasantly surprised, but as always YMMV.
N
“It is easier for me to be forgiving of the stupid than of the evil."
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11-21-2015 10:56 AM |
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Scoobynut
Running Like a Top
Dickinson, ND
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RE: Show your lid
(11-21-2015 10:56 AM)Nemo Wrote: What the pinlock does is create a sealed pocket of air between the helmet's shield and the insert. This pocket serves as insulation and greatly reduces (doesn't 100% avoid) fogging. My modular is pinlock ready but does not come with the insert. I bought it out of incredulity and was pleasantly surprised, but as always YMMV.
Thanks, Nemo. That is pretty much what I suspected. The insert doesn't come with this helmet, and after adding the optional shade, it retailed for over $700 (ouch), so I thought, ya know, I'll hold off on that pinlock thing for now. I was also concerned it might create yet another layer of reflections.
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11-21-2015 11:19 AM |
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gossman
Running Like a Top
Poverty Gulch, Oregon
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RE: Show your lid
Pinlock rocks. It came with my Neotech, I didn't use it originally but after I installed it I'm not taking it out other than to clean.
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11-22-2015 10:43 PM |
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Guth
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Portland, OR
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RE: Show your lid
(11-21-2015 11:19 AM)Scoobynut Wrote: I was also concerned it might create yet another layer of reflections.
Indeed it does — while riding at night. The reduction in fogging is pretty amazing however.
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11-24-2015 12:40 AM |
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gossman
Running Like a Top
Poverty Gulch, Oregon
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RE: Show your lid
(11-24-2015 12:40 AM)Guth Wrote: (11-21-2015 11:19 AM)Scoobynut Wrote: I was also concerned it might create yet another layer of reflections.
Indeed it does — while riding at night. The reduction in fogging is pretty amazing however.
I haven't found it being bothersome at night with much reflection.
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11-24-2015 03:09 PM |
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jp4141432
Break-In Period
Tainan,Taiwan
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Joined: Nov 2015
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RE: Show your lid
Two Arai helmets
ARAI RR5
ARAI RAM4
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11-27-2015 05:49 PM |
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Nemo
High Mileage
Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 924
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RE: Show your lid
(11-27-2015 05:49 PM)jp4141432 Wrote: Two Arai helmets
ARAI RR5
ARAI RAM4
A pair of brand new Arais!
N
“It is easier for me to be forgiving of the stupid than of the evil."
EmptySea
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11-28-2015 04:40 PM |
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