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based on sheer numbers alone, many people here like Shoei (ncluding me, I have an older RF-1000 Buckmaster)
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/polls/93483-who-makes-preferred-helmet.html
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/polls/poll-689-preferred-helmet-manufacturer.html
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/polls/93483-who-makes-preferred-helmet.html
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/polls/poll-689-preferred-helmet-manufacturer.html
I love my Shoei, but never owned an Arai to compare them too.
Nice looking lid!
I've got both brands and they are both great. The only reason I would put the arai slightly ahead is because the dealer took the time to switch out the pads so it fits perfectly. And if it weren't for Shoei, I don't know if Diana would still be here after her wreck.
I've got both brands and they are both great. The only reason I would put the arai slightly ahead is because the dealer took the time to switch out the pads so it fits perfectly. And if it weren't for Shoei, I don't know if Diana would still be here after her wreck.
Aria might vent a little better, but I have not crashed in one.
Let's try and keep it that way.
Mphilly
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Thanks for feedback. I have an Arai Profile right now that fits good. I just needed (more like wanted) a new helmet with a cool graphic on it. I hate the Arai shield system though, its a pain in the rear to get used to. The Shoei looks like its going to be allot easier to do. 
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lease:Djxtrodinaire
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Shoei fits my round head. 
Both companies make great products, but I've never owned an Arai.
I've had Shoei helmets since I've been riding Busas. I suffered only minor injuries (no ambulance involved) in my crash, and I took all of these pictures. They definitely do a great job.
This Shoei RF-1000 saved my life last year.
This mark is from a hard impact with the road. That was a potentially fatal impact, had I been wearing lesser protection.
This one is from the rusty guardrail that runs along the Cherohala Skyway. Shoei uses good, strong shields. I know that because my ugly mug is still intact.
Here's how it happened...
I've had Shoei helmets since I've been riding Busas. I suffered only minor injuries (no ambulance involved) in my crash, and I took all of these pictures. They definitely do a great job.
This Shoei RF-1000 saved my life last year.
This mark is from a hard impact with the road. That was a potentially fatal impact, had I been wearing lesser protection.
This one is from the rusty guardrail that runs along the Cherohala Skyway. Shoei uses good, strong shields. I know that because my ugly mug is still intact.
Here's how it happened...
cheferman65
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Have both and love them equally. Comfort, fit and finish all top notch.
Mine? Check out the link in my sig.
The throttle meisters look ok 
Both companies make great products, but I've never owned an Arai.
I've had Shoei helmets since I've been riding Busas. I suffered only minor injuries (no ambulance involved) in my crash, and I took all of these pictures. They definitely do a great job.
This Shoei RF-1000 saved my life last year.
This mark is from a hard impact with the road. That was a potentially fatal impact, had I been wearing lesser protection.
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This one is from the rusty guardrail that runs along the Cherohala Skyway. Shoei uses good, strong shields. I know that because my ugly mug is still intact.
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Here's how it happened...
I think I've crashed about a dozen times thru my life in Shoei helmets.
I've always come out good in one. I've found Shoei to be the only one to fit my oblong head
This was my first Shoei. I was 13. 28 years ago. Rf-100 I think?
I've always come out good in one. I've found Shoei to be the only one to fit my oblong head
This was my first Shoei. I was 13. 28 years ago. Rf-100 I think?
Shoei makes great stuff, I've been wearing them for a couple decades! Arai is as good, but their sheild changes suck! Shoei sheild change takes 10 seconds...literally.
I need a new helmet and was going to get the Shoei X12, but I think I'm going to try the Bell Star, as Bell seems to be back on top since buying back their company a few years ago.
I need a new helmet and was going to get the Shoei X12, but I think I'm going to try the Bell Star, as Bell seems to be back on top since buying back their company a few years ago.
I wear a Shoei most of the time, but I also own a KBC and a couple of HJC helmets. Fit is very important with any helmet, and when they get loose it's time for a new one. Any helmet that meets snell standards will protect you. This HJC saved my life a few years back. Took a 60mph direct hit into a pole. Having good gear allowed me to be able to start fixing my busa 10 min. after omslaw brought me home from the hospital. Thanks again Omar, your a great friend.
sportcustoms71
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i would cry if my busa looked like that, but thnak God yall survived to talk about it
