In order to come into consideration for the guarantee you are requested to return the enclosed form within ten days of purchase to Arai Helmet (Europe) B.V., P.O. Box 112, 3870 CC Hoevelaken, the Netherlands. Please ensure that the form has been stamped and dated by the dealer from whom the helmet was purchased.
ARAI HELMET Notes on use Shockabsorbing inner shell Outer The basic function of the helmet, to protect the head Comfort shell liner from the effects of a severe blow is accomplished by sur- rounding the head with a certain amount and type of material and space which work as a shock absorber and buffer.
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Visor (Face Shield) maintenance instructions On the Arai helmet you just purchased a visor (face shield) is installed. This visor is made of high quality polycarbonate. To keep this important part of your helmet in good condition and to enjoy your visor for a long time please see a few tips for maintenance below.
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Precautions on inadvertent ARAI HELMET damage to helmets Do not carry helmet on the motorcycle’s helmet lock while riding to avoid exhaust pipe burns, tire abrasion, and strap damage. Use soft cloth with detergent and lukewarm water solution to clean both the inside and outside of your helmet.
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ARAI helmet. Do not “park” helmet on mirror stalks or sissy bars to avoid damage to liner.
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Simply pull as illustrated in <3>. Storage Always store your Arai helmet at room temperatures in the original cloth helmet sack when not in use. • Do not store the helmet in a moist, damp or high-humidity environment •...
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Operation instructions To operate and to remove the shield Pull outward on lower left side of the shield to release the lock system, to raise the shield. The shield can only be opened when the lock system has been released. To close the shield smoothly, push down on the middle of the upper edge of the shield.
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ARAI HELMET Arai tear-off posts are eccentrically mounted so as to be adjustable to better accept looser or tighter tear-offs. Adjust both posts by rotating them so that the tear-off is taut across the shield but not too tight so as to rip or distort the tear-off <C>.
If replacing a racing shield (with tear-off posts) with a standard shield (no tear-off posts) it may be necessary to adjust the shield position. The standard shield is curved top-to-bottom so as to be more aerodynamic. This may make it too loose if mounted in the same position as the racing shield, which is less curved top-to-bottom.
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ARAI HELMET To remove/replace cheekpads When first servicing the cheek pads, it is suggested that you do only one at a time so that the other can be used as reinstallation guide. To remove cheek pads first undo chinstrap. NOTE: Before removing the cheek pads, be...
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Helmet Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. Contact: ARAI HELMET, LIMITED 12 Azuma-cho, 2-chome Saitama City 330 Japan ARAI HELMET (AMERICAS), LIMITED P.O. Box 9485 Daytona, FL 32120 U.S.A. ARAI HELMET (EUROPE), B.V. P.O. Box 112 3870 CC Hoevelaken The Netherlands...
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