Where is the date stamp on an Arai helmet?
The production date can be found impressed on the left chinstrap or laser etched on the steel D-ring fastener. This date is offered as a code with the production month followed by the year. For instance 04/11 stands for production date April 2011. A holder plate covers the Arai visor mechanism.
How can I tell if my Arai helmet is real?
If your Arai has one, it’s a fake. If there’s any hardware between the outer liner and the multi-density foam layers inside, your Arai is an Ainti.
How much does Arai helmet cost?
Top ARAI Price List 2022
| Top 10 products | Price | Store |
|---|---|---|
| Arai Vz-Ram Helmets (Authentic Made In Japan ??) | S$ 1,000.00 | Shopee |
| Arai Tx3 Departure Red (New) | S$ 629.00 | Shopee |
| Arai Vz Ram Mg Grey (New) | S$ 559.00 | Shopee |
| Arai Rx7X Rea V5 (New) | S$ 729.00 | Shopee |
Can you put stickers on Arai helmets?
Self-adhesive decals (‘stickers’) may be used on the helmet, they don’t have any influence on the material.
Do Arai helmets expire?
All Arai helmets are warranted against defects in material and workmanship, and as serviceable only for the properly fitted first user for 5 years after purchase, but no more than 7 years from the date of manufacture.
Why is Arai expensive?
Arai uses a single-piece inner shell, but it’s made up of multiple densities for structural integrity… but of course, this is more expensive to make. The cost to produce any helmet is of course going to be passed on to the customer, and some of the top brands – like Arai and Shoei for instance – are hand made in Japan.
Is Arai helmet cheaper in Japan?
Re: Arai Helmet Price in Japan I was told by my frens it is much cheaper to buy it in Japan than in Malaysia. So if the price is almost the same in Tokyo or Osaka…. I might just buy it in Tokyo.
Are Arai helmets hand painted?
Because Arai shells use the least amount of resin possible to minimize weight, the shell surfaces are not smooth. So each shell is hand buffed with a special compound to create a smooth surface for painting. The paint process involves more than 10 steps, beginning with a hand-painted primer coating.
Are all Arai helmets made in Japan?
Today Arai Helmet Ltd. has factories in Saitama and Shinto, Japan, and is still a privately owned family business, now in the capable hands of Michio “Mitch” Arai, 81, and his son Akihito.
Who owns Arai?
Michio “Mitch” Arai
Today Arai Helmet Ltd. has factories in Saitama and Shinto, Japan, and is still a privately owned family business, now in the capable hands of Michio “Mitch” Arai, 81, and his son Akihito.
How long does Arai helmet last?
five years
Like most major helmet manufacturers, Arai subscribes to the Snell Memorial Foundation benchmark of five years as the suggested usable lifespan of a motorcycle helmet. Why? Think of a helmet in terms of your body.
Are Arai helmets safer?
Every Arai helmet is handmade with strict company guidelines for meeting safety standards. A total of five Arai helmets were tested, yielding an average of 4.4 stars out of five. Two of its helmets received a max score of five stars.