That’s Fagan, of course he’s laughing. He is also a child! Like the rest of us….😆

believe me when i say; the people doing the tests also giggle - every time

Poor stu has been using the wrong helmets for too long 😥

Such a good channel.

Had an AGV which fell to bits, visors always breaking at the mounting points - got an Arai and it’s been perfect

How about an HJC?

@@Bumbaclot213 unfortunately agv is only popular because of Rossi

@@gokulkrishm51 some of my friends use HJC and they seem good.. I managed to get. Shoei NXR for less than £250 brand new just last year's graphics. That is HJC money.

Looks like your wish was granted ! 🥳

Dont sacrifice safety just get the new 06 one

Pretty smart, can always replace bikes. Only have 1 head. Protect it. Good job.

Wise words, I’m also a new rider and bought a shoei GT AIR 2 for the same reasons. You only get 1 head. Not somewhere to save money

I’ve been riding thirty one years and I like to use uncooked pastry around my head.

Good man!

I like that you’re honest about your skills. Most novice riders try and convince everyone that they’re Valentino Rossi or Mark Marques right out of the gate. You’ll get better with experience

Just go to their website man

Try removing the cheek pads to find one that matches the shape of your head. Arai makes multiple shapes of helmets for different shaped heads. Most Arai's have adjustable pull tabs for tensioning, peel away layers, and optional thicknes liners so you can tailor it to your crown fit. Then find the right size cheek pads for your face. Most Arai cheek pads have a 5mm peel away layer and come in 6 different sizes.

Head diameter. An xl fits an ape dude.

@@scottenlow5249 I am a 4 or 5xl depending on manufacturer. I've tried a couple of Arai lids and I have never found one that would even fit over the top of my conk with all the liner removed. The really large sizes require another even larger shell size, that only a handful of helmet oem's bother making.

Most mediums fit me perfect. I must be a pinhead. Are you like a Rocket Scientist or a Brain Surgeon?

@@scottenlow5249 most peoples heads arnt a perfect round shape like Arai's helmets are.

I don't know, but the Host did specify World Events. So I'm guessing, but unless you're trying for a World Championship, you should be alright. They check helmets at any place I've raced, so it shouldn't be hard to find out from a Marshal.

Blimey, yeah! My Diablos cost 150 a set. Pretty sure the Arai are close to a grand...

No, you DO need one of these for the TT and any other FIM international event

@@bikesausage2614 ok, but can I still use my open face on a Track Day???

@@browners_28 yes, but you have to wear it backwards to stop flies getting in your mouth.

@@-DHR4870 🤣

Ls2

They wouldn’t have submitted the V for the FIM test due to the costs.

Ls2

@@skywalker7517 thank you much appreciated

Scorpion r1 air exo

@@davidjones3955 thank you for info

LS2 FF805 Thunder and Scorpion EXO R1

Nice. I have the cosar r.

You might be wearing a size too big. There are optional crowns and cheek pads that might tighten it up.

@@scottenlow5249 Thank you! It is interesting, I even changed the size at the store to a smaller one when right after i bought it... So I think it is not the case, it even left marks on my skin because of the pressure for several days until it acquired my head shape. It holds tight. So thank you again for the comment but I am afraid it might not be the case... Also, I installed an intercom the day I bought it, so the pads at the ear zone have been substituted with speakers. I suppose those cancel the noise worse than the pads, but... That much?

@@falken7610 So that's what make your helmet wobbly, it's the intercom. Little it did, but intercom also disrupt aerodynamic of the helmet

@@jeeewhyyypheee Oh it makes sense!! It is not too wobbly though, but not perfectly smooth either... so it might be that! And the noise too?

@@falken7610 Nah, the RX7X is also known to be quite loud aswell. Maybe using earplug might help

LS2 Thunder FIM 300 quid in U.K

You pretty much vocal about what actually happened

We've all done it

@@bikesausage2614 nothing makes the arse pucker more than dropping a $1000 lid

@@mojosdad68 we can let you know if you need to replace it, or not, after a drop

Me too. 😂😂

FIM is miles ahead of SNELL.

ECE and FIM are what you want on a bike SNELL in a car and DOT if you’re suicidal

Yeah... Boothy is.

@@boothy6057 fair play Boothy big respect ✊🏻 ride hard stay onboard have fun 🏍💨

automated red flag light system around strategic course ponts this year, you'll be interested to hear.

@@martinhowell3475 excellent news 👍

They have tried it, most rider dont like it thy dont like being told to what to do

I know what are you getting at, but its not the same as F1 (no pit-stop, no enginge modes, no DRS etc...)

@@NeFjuS i didnt say what i think bro , thats literally what all the rider said ,only rossi like the radio when they tested it

@@rifqibahauddin6977 it was meant more on the original comment, not you bro, i feel the same way. There is no special strategies needed, you just go full out and leave it all to the driver.

I wish the opposite and they banned radios in F1. The drivers having a team of guys working out strategies in the pits so the driver just follows instructions all race takes a lot of the drama out of the races for me. I think the team should only be able to contact the driver in emergencies and the driver can only use it to say when they want to pit and what tyres they want.

With helmets, you really do need to try a bunch on and see which ones work for your head.

I've heard Arai are a different fit to most but i've not tried one. I can say that the Shoei X Spirit 3, AGV Corsa, HJC RPHA 11 and Shark FIM GP all fit me nicely. Obviously they're not the same but none are uncomfortable.

@@Squiddy97 Yes and no. Arai's different models use different shell dimensions. The "intermediate oval" of the Shoei X-14 is similar to the "intermediate oval" of the Arai Corsair-X. But other models are very differently shaped.

@@_johnm Yeah, I know, ideally that's the best bet. I live in the boonies and would have to travel a decent distance in order to try on the different brands I'm interested in.

Do Arai not still have changeable internal pads, to get the best fit?

Yea, basically that's what gone through. But manufacturer also did change or add into their helmet shell material to step up what their helmet can offer for the best protection.

Get last year's graphics and it's much cheaper.

Idk about you, but id spend the money to keep my head safe

Consider LS2 FF805 Thunder or Scorpion EXO R1. They're the cheapest amongst those giant players

Do you wear ear plugs?

Yep. Wind noise and those side pods falling apart. Wore Arai for 20 years, until I tried a Shoei and have never gone back.

@@deanmsimpson I do now without fail. I now have tinnitus from years of wearing Arai lids without ear plugs. I’ve learnt the hard way.

@@simonsays602 I’m the same. Gone Shoei as well.

There’s a good chance your not wearing the right size Arai, also Arai has thicker/ thinner cheek pads, headliners and neck rolls/ collar you can switch out so you can get a perfect fit, also I’m assuming the “old shape” your talking about is referring to the round smooth shell of the helmet, there’s a reason they do that, it’s for glance off also known as R75 by Arai, having a round smooth shell helps the helmet distribute Energy and also stops the helmet from rotating or catching on objects during a crash, and the vents are designed to come off during a crash, in a lot of cases you can see when a rider crashes in a helmet that has Sharp edges or built-in vents that don’t come off the helmet will actually catch on the ground and put a lot of energy into the riders neck bc of the sharp edges and or built-in vents, also forgot to mention Arai’s multiple density eps headliner that helps distribute even more of that energy during a crash. I think theres a lot about Arai people don’t see, and if you do some basic research you’ll understand why Arai makes the safest helmets

Think you're missing the point but...

@@bikesausage2614 Just a "witty" remark that's all 😏

Not to sound a jerk. But it is a fair point. Look at most crashes in MotoGP - there's always at least 1 in a race, let alone quali and practice - the riders hit their heads most of the time (coming off the bike at speed) and most of the time they got up and walked away. You're not getting away with it as easy on the IOM - apart from Ramsey and Gooseneck maybe. At that said. The standard should be better for everyone. Not (essentially) brain injuries are ok for poor people.

The non-2206 helmet models are most likely the same helmet as the ones tested. The difference is in the paperwork that links the make/model/size to new testing criteria. I feel good with my SHOEI. They were great helmets back in the 1980’s when I first started racing, and still great 30 yrs later. Those who need the certification will have the extra confidence. Counterfeit helmets of top brands may be an issue to the insurance companies backing these events also. So change and electronic ID tags welcome advancement.

You should have a look at what Rheon are offering helmet producers

Materials are also expensive too.