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Offline y2k1100xx

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Lid Question
« on: March 28, 2005, 09:52:50 pm »
Time to replace my Arai Quantum/f with a new Arai (sorry Shoei fans!)

Anyone with any experience re fit of the Quantum vs. Astral or Signet?  Latter two have the graphics I like better than the new Quantum.  Tried on a Signet at Tony's on the weekend ... too bad there's nobody in town with a range to try on.

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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2005, 10:23:37 pm »
Quote from: y2k1100xx on March 28, 2005, 09:52:50 pm
Anyone with any experience re fit of the Quantum vs. Astral or Signet?  Latter two have the graphics I like better than the new Quantum.  Tried on a Signet at Tony's on the weekend ... too bad there's nobody in town with a range to try on.

Yeah.  I'm headed to Good Times in Ottawa this week or next to look at a new lid and some new boots.  You pretty much have to go there or T.O. to try on a variety of helmets, gloves, etc. :(

I had a Signet... my understanding of Arai's products is that the main difference between the helmets has to do with head sizes and shapes, although features are a bit different too.

P.S. I found a Shoei I really liked... had I not had a Shark on order right then, I probably would have bought it.  Worth trying on the different brands.
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2005, 10:15:47 am »
Quantum = round shaped head
Signet = egg shaped head(no offence to signet wearers)
I have both a Quantum and a Signet. For me, the Quantum is the better fit. I didn't know this back when I bought the signet :o. The Astral is a fairly new line and is aimed for somewhere in between.
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2005, 07:37:43 am »
Thanks for the responses ... may go to T.O this weekend with Grunt to check out several models ... that's my understanding about Arai too ... round vs oval etc. ... my problem is I'm not sure what shape my head is ... I only have 1 so it's hard to compare ... although I have been called a s#!thead on more than 1 occasion!

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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2005, 12:57:13 pm »
I could take a guess of what shape your head is... Lets save that for pub discussion ;D
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2005, 04:45:40 pm »
you think you got problems ?   This rider needs a special sticker on her lid that says  this side forward... sheesh.

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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2005, 08:09:01 pm »
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Yeah.  I'm headed to Good Times in Ottawa this week or next to look at a new lid and some new boots.  You pretty much have to go there or T.O. to try on a variety of helmets, gloves, etc. :(             

If you would like some company for the drive, give me a shout.
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2005, 08:40:05 pm »
Quote from: Betty Boop on March 31, 2005, 08:09:01 pm
If you would like some company for the drive, give me a shout.

When are you available?  Saturday?  Sunday?  Thursday?
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2005, 08:58:37 pm »
Quote from: Shaman on March 31, 2005, 08:40:05 pm
When are you available?  Saturday?  Sunday?  Thursday?

they are closed on Sunday. I will check my schedule (new one is posted tomorrow) and I will get back to you tomorrow ...OK?
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2005, 09:14:46 pm »
Quote from: Betty Boop on March 31, 2005, 08:58:37 pm
they are closed on Sunday. I will check my schedule (new one is posted tomorrow) and I will get back to you tomorrow ...OK?

Sounds like a plan.
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Re: Lid Question
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2005, 10:18:22 am »
Or go to the Bike Show in mid-April in Toronto -  most of the lid dealers will be there,  and will probably have better
prices than Ottawa !     

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