Changing your Arai Face Shield

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Arai helmets:  Changing Faceshields

Some riders and accessory sales consultants are (mistakenly) under the impression that Arai faceshields are difficult to change.  I have met Arai owners who are intimidated by the idea of changing the shield.   In fact, recent Arai full-face helmets are designed for the quickest shield change around.   With a little practice, you can quickly change from tint to clear and back again, without every considering it an inconvenience.   For a demonstration, see this video featuring racer Nicky Hayden and others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwT-DHzXW5g

If I can do it, so can you.   My first try, looking in the side mirror of a rented R12R . . . took maybe 10 seconds!  It takes more time to get the “new” shield out of the storage pouch and to place the take-off back in the pouch.  As Nicky points out, it is definitely easier to change the Arai shield with the helmet on and buckled.

As for a suitable shield pouch, there are several products out there, but sometimes they are difficult to find.  Arai actually sells a pouch that is pre-curved and holds two shields, but for some reason the pouch is not available through Arai’s motorcycle helmet distribution.   If your favorite cycle dealer doesn’t have a pouch that suits you, the Arai pouches are available here:  

http://www.winecountrymotorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=483

Now. . . you Arai wearers have no excuses for having the wrong shield installed in the sun or shade.  Ride safely and enjoy! 
Submitted by BMWROK member:  Jim Horton