Shoei NXR lid...

[Mick_J]

Certainly did not go to plan. Popped into dealers/shop. Open minded about all models. Literally ended in tears. I'm an XL in AGV/Arai etc. Tried Shoei L. Painfull. I couldn't talk properly as my lips were pursed. Felt eyes bulging in sockets. XL too big. Very slack. Glad I tried them on. I'm an inbetween size that doesn't exist.

Got to the bottom of my Arai problem. My side pods had a  2-3mm gap between pods and visor. Hence letting loads of tiny flies in. Arai lids in shop all flush no gap. I hate to admit it - I have an Arai shaped head. Only I'm not prepared for all the hassle again. Mate has just called with his new Arai. He detests the visor latch system. I asked him as it's his first. Would you buy another. Never was the reply.

Back to the drawing board. I'll stick with my trusty AGV. Thank heavens I tried them all on in the shop. Could have been a very costly mistake.

Thanks for all replies.

Have you tried the Arai Debut, it's a UK only helmet which is basically the old Axcess three with some new graffix.  The up side is that it uses the old SAI visor system which I much prefer to the new "formula 1 derived" locking latch system (your mate is right about them).  If you are a perfect Arai fit as I am this is the best helmet for you, fit is the most important thing for a crash helmet.

[Sweaty]

Have you looked at Nolan, I couldn't find anything that suited my unique head 😉 and found the Nolan N87.
All the features, great price & quality, but more importantly, comfort & fit.

https://www.webbikeworld.com/nolan-n87-helmet-review/

[Basil Brush]

Certainly did not go to plan. Popped into dealers/shop. Open minded about all models. Literally ended in tears. I'm an XL in AGV/Arai etc. Tried Shoei L. Painfull. I couldn't talk properly as my lips were pursed. Felt eyes bulging in sockets. XL too big. Very slack. Glad I tried them on. I'm an inbetween size that doesn't exist.

Got to the bottom of my Arai problem. My side pods had a  2-3mm gap between pods and visor. Hence letting loads of tiny flies in. Arai lids in shop all flush no gap. I hate to admit it - I have an Arai shaped head. Only I'm not prepared for all the hassle again. Mate has just called with his new Arai. He detests the visor latch system. I asked him as it's his first. Would you buy another. Never was the reply.

Back to the drawing board. I'll stick with my trusty AGV. Thank heavens I tried them all on in the shop. Could have been a very costly mistake.

Thanks for all replies.

Have you tried the Arai Debut, it's a UK only helmet which is basically the old Axcess three with some new graffix.  The up side is that it uses the old SAI visor system which I much prefer to the new "formula 1 derived" locking latch system (your mate is right about them).  If you are a perfect Arai fit as I am this is the best helmet for you, fit is the most important thing for a crash helmet.

Thanks for that. I also utterly detested the formula 1 derived latch. My mate made me laugh on how he hates it too. I'm taking Mrs Brush back this week - could be another browsing session again. I wrongly thought they all use the hideous latch system. What started it was the new Arai Chaser X in Suzuki ecstar colours. It looks stunning.

Yeah. Agree Dave. But I'm a fair old trek to a Shoei proper retailer...!