Arai XD5 Helmet: What's New?
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@wictorqqq
@wictorqqq 23 сағат бұрын
Weed much?
@loosingparts6159
@loosingparts6159 Күн бұрын
Went from Shoei to Arai because of the Signet line. Finally don’t have a dent in my forehead. They are made for long skinny head. On the downside it is really noisy. Those side pieces covering the visor catch wind.
@amibiggestfan
@amibiggestfan 2 күн бұрын
Hi.. I need your advice on helmet sizing.. my old Arai (SZ RAM) was size M, everything was fine. Have been using it close to 6years. Recently changed to VZ RAM. The shop owner measured my head circumference to be more suitable for size S (55cm), and they even changed the cheek pad for me (from 25 to 15), but after trying it on for about 5-10mins, I can feel pressure points/cramp. Not sure if it is better to continue to break into this size, or better to size up?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for reaching out and watching the channel first of all! So with the hundreds of helmets I have sized for people my experience has shown that if you feel something within the first few minutes like you described I say go the next size up and then try changing the cheekpads. One thing you have to remember is that the measurements suggested by helmet companies are there for a beginning reference point. The best way to find a proper fitting helmet is to try it on like you did! I will admit it is a bit more difficult to do the "pull the chin guard down" test on open face helmets, but you still need to feel comfortable when wearing the helmet. In terms of break in ... that is usually for the cheek pads. Try the medium and if it is loose try a larger cheekpad and topheadliner. I hope this helps!
@fastolpho9597
@fastolpho9597 5 күн бұрын
Nice review! What shop do you work? I'm interested in a new contour x and I'm going to nyc.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Күн бұрын
Come by Ducati New York! I have them in stock!
@dnydno6780
@dnydno6780 6 күн бұрын
Very helpful.. thanks
@asherpletsch8800
@asherpletsch8800 11 күн бұрын
Just got mine yesterday... Having some issues with saving the footage to my microsd... Any suggestions?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 10 күн бұрын
Hey Asher, thanks for reaching out! Sorry to hear that you are having issues. Have you updated the firmware?
@asherpletsch8800
@asherpletsch8800 11 күн бұрын
Im having some issues getting the video to save to my microsd card. 🫤 Could you make a tutorial video on what microsd you use and how you get it to save you footage?
@shree0014
@shree0014 13 күн бұрын
keep going man👍.... would love to see nyc night rides, asmr rides, what it means to be a biker in nyc, etc
@shooter-vx7xy
@shooter-vx7xy 15 күн бұрын
I've had a Signet X for a few years and I love it. Arai is worth it.
@dannya6554
@dannya6554 15 күн бұрын
Do you know if this is the same helmet as the tour X-5?
@JuJu-cz4kr
@JuJu-cz4kr 17 күн бұрын
LMAO 'i'm an intermediate oval' then shows us a big round head. You're not intermediate oval my friend you are a round head shape.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 17 күн бұрын
Hahaha! I wish I was! Yeah, my bald head is fairly round!!! I think for Halloween I will paint my head to look like an Arai Helmet!
@21genhackers
@21genhackers 20 күн бұрын
can we do commute to work on motorcycle ?
@user-bh9jh2se3t
@user-bh9jh2se3t 22 күн бұрын
My phone was fallen out of the sp case. Despite it was solid in the case. Phone broken, i dont advice this product.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 21 күн бұрын
Man that sucks! This is the first time I have heard of the SP Connect case not holding phone. The cases are VERY specific. I always tell anyone who is about to buy one to (if you have iphone) Go to settings, general then about to make absolutely sure the case they are getting is for their exact phone. Sorry to hear about your phone.
@Htxcustom
@Htxcustom 24 күн бұрын
Keep it up kuya Melvin!
@Boomer_Dual_Sport
@Boomer_Dual_Sport 29 күн бұрын
Hey man, really great video!! Loved all the info. Been riding in XD 4 for a long time and recently picked up Concept X.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
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@GamersWorld22
@GamersWorld22 Ай бұрын
So i got an xs arai today and it doesnt sqeeze my cheecks too much, it feels good but if i pull hard it does slid to my nose. Maybe I should get bigger cheek pads
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
Which Arai did you get?
@GamersWorld22
@GamersWorld22 Ай бұрын
@@caferacernewyorkcity I got the contour x. I love it! Just put my sena in it!
@jankamarian
@jankamarian Ай бұрын
Thanks for your video. This is what I was looking for 👍
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any requests or questions!
@NormanVentura-u7j
@NormanVentura-u7j Ай бұрын
How much
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Which helmet were you asking about?
@ronaldscott3289
@ronaldscott3289 Ай бұрын
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@dnbjunky
@dnbjunky Ай бұрын
I stick with Arai Corsairs for my street helmets.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Yeah they are great for track or the streets. Nice choice of you! I like them much better than the AGV PISTA for use for both street/track.
@ridoyhassan3509
@ridoyhassan3509 Ай бұрын
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@chrislaws4785
@chrislaws4785 Ай бұрын
I also like to tell people to NOT just allow their head to "bobble" around so their helmet doesnt keep smacking into mine. Being a passenger on a bike is A LOT different than in a car, BOTH the driver and the passenger have to be mindful of what they are doing.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Oh boy I hate that also! I should have mentioned that in the video! Next time I will! Thanks for the tip and watching.
@PuraDobleP127
@PuraDobleP127 Ай бұрын
He looks a little like Andrew Tate
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Ha! I have also been told I look like Pitbull if wearing my suit and aviators. But yes I can see the Andrew Tate ... but the mini version.
@PuraDobleP127
@PuraDobleP127 22 күн бұрын
Haha mini Tate
@infini1970
@infini1970 Ай бұрын
I just got this helmet after years of riding with a legal skull cap.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Nice! How are you enjoying it so far and what do you ride?
@goldfish8196
@goldfish8196 Ай бұрын
awesome video. thanks
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Please let me know if you have any questions!
@bjorosenberg
@bjorosenberg Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Can you make a voice activated call (“hey siri’ type). If so, how does it work?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 22 күн бұрын
Unfortunately no you cannot make a voice activated call talk to siri. What you can do is use the forcite controller to have your phone listen for the "hey siri" command ... so in a sense yes. I know with Cardo systems you can say Hey Cardo and also I believe Hey Siri ....
@BroAriq
@BroAriq Ай бұрын
I love Arai because their goal was never to be the best or the most comfortable helmet, but their goal is to be the safest helmet, that's it and now I'm sold😂
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 29 күн бұрын
Totally agree, but have you tried the Contour-X? That is the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn. Let me know if you have or plan to as I would love to hear your comments.
@brandonlucas15
@brandonlucas15 Ай бұрын
Great video, still have to press the black arrow tab while you get brass pin to red dot. That’s key
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 29 күн бұрын
Great advice! Thanks for the tip!!!
@aykutarik
@aykutarik 2 ай бұрын
How tall n your weight pls
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
I am 5'6" at 150 pounds sir. In the video I was a bit more heavier as I have lost some weight.
@aykutarik
@aykutarik Ай бұрын
@@caferacernewyorkcity thank you Brother I m 5.7 n 82 kg I think I chose SM size....or M size
@eliasp8645
@eliasp8645 2 ай бұрын
that helmet appears to be big for you?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
It may seem that way, but keep in mind that it is also a broken in helmet that I have worn for many years. Even at it's age ... almost 5 years ... it still meets my requirements.
@nitroformula05
@nitroformula05 2 ай бұрын
What about Hedon
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 29 күн бұрын
Really great, but expensive, helmets. I plan to do a video on them soon! They are actually very quiet considering it is a retro style helmet.
@Jason.W.
@Jason.W. 2 ай бұрын
Do the sizing and shape feel similar to XD-4?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
It seems a little more snug ... but honestly barely. Still going to be intermediate oval.
@eliasp8645
@eliasp8645 2 ай бұрын
what's the riding jacket in this vid?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
It is by REV'IT called the WESTPORT RIDING SHIRT. Unfortunately they do not make it anymore. You can find it every now and then from a third party seller. Otherwise, check out Rev'it's store. Here is a link: amzn.to/4d89zFW
@Thirteenco.13
@Thirteenco.13 2 ай бұрын
Do you have ig?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
I do! It's Caferacernewyorkcity Wow ... thanks for reaching out to that!!!
@ColinNusbaum
@ColinNusbaum 24 күн бұрын
Is there a place in NYC to actually try on Arai helmets?
@TommyD37
@TommyD37 2 ай бұрын
I've been riding with the Arai Contour-x for 4 weeks now after a gruelling search for my new lid, so I'll give you all the highs and lows... Highs: 1) This thing is SOO unbelievably comfortable. It's like pushing your head into a velvet condom. (And that's a good thing!) 2) It's light. Real light. The reviews say the weight is on the higher side, but I find it remarkably light. Almost AGV light. 3) The ventilation is crazy good. You live in a hot climate? This thing is going to keep you cool. 4) My glasses go in with ease and sit on my nose. In fact, easier than any other AGV, Shoei or Shark helmet I've worn in the past. 5) It's got a smaller footprint than my old GT-Air... no bobblehead effect in a size XL. 6) It is beautiful. The Arai craftsmanship is stunning. I got the Face graphic, and I find myself just staring at the thing. 🙂 Lows: 1) Hot dang, it's expensive! The most money I have ever spent on a lid, but I keep them a long time so that's life. 2) WITH ALL THE VENTS OPEN, there is a lot of wind noise. But you see, ventilation requires moving air. Moving air is not quiet. When you close the two small top vents, it quiets down considerably. If you want a silent lid, go with the Shoei GT-Air 2 or 3. 3) The visor mechanism takes some getting used to. I have an old Arai Vector-2, so I'm used to it. Not a deal-breaker. 4) No photochromic shield available as of writing this. It's okay, I own sunglasses. ------------- Regrets: Zero Wallet: Hurting
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
Dude .... I LOVE THIS! So in response : 1) This thing is SOO unbelievably comfortable. It's like pushing your head into a velvet condom. (And that's a good thing!) YUP ... THE MOST COMFORTABLE HELMET I HAVE EVER WORN! 2) It's light. Real light. The reviews say the weight is on the higher side, but I find it remarkably light. Almost AGV light. TOTALLY AGREE ... ESPECIALLY WHEN COMPARED TO OLDER ARAI DESIGNS 3) The ventilation is crazy good. You live in a hot climate? This thing is going to keep you cool. AGAIN ... GREAT OBSERVATION ... ARAI IS KNOWN FOR IT'S AIRFLOW 4) My glasses go in with ease and sit on my nose. In fact, easier than any other AGV, Shoei or Shark helmet I've worn in the past. YES SIR ... THE WAY THE CHEEKPAD AND HEADLINER IS DESIGNED ALLOW FOR EASY USE OF GLASSES 5) It's got a smaller footprint than my old GT-Air... no bobblehead effect in a size XL. THAT ROUND EGG HEAD SHAPE IS IDEAL, I ALSO LIKE THE SHAPE FOR MY RETRO LOOK 6) It is beautiful. The Arai craftsmanship is stunning. I got the Face graphic, and I find myself just staring at the thing. 🙂. YEAH THE ARTISTS THEY COMMISSION FOR THE DESIGNS ARE TOP NOTCH. Lows: 1) Hot dang, it's expensive! The most money I have ever spent on a lid, but I keep them a long time so that's life. IT IS PRICEY, BUT THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF YOU CAN TELL WHERE YOUR MONEY IS GOING 2) WITH ALL THE VENTS OPEN, there is a lot of wind noise. But you see, ventilation requires moving air. Moving air is not quiet. When you close the two small top vents, it quiets down considerably. If you want a silent lid, go with the Shoei GT-Air 2 or 3. AGREE ... ITS GIVE AND TAKE RIGHT? SHOEI'S ARE QUIETER, BUT NOT AS WELL VENTILATED 3) The visor mechanism takes some getting used to. I have an old Arai Vector- 2, so I'm used to it. Not a deal-breaker.YEAH, I LIKE TO THINK OF OPENING UP THE LID IS PUSHING AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. 4) No photochromic shield available as of writing this. It's okay, I own sunglasses. YEAH UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO PHOTOCHROMATIC OPTION FOR ANY ARAI HELMETS BUT I FOUND THIS ONLINE: "Some say that Arai helmets don't offer photochromic shields because they don't want to compromise the accuracy of their factory shields for latching. However, there are third-party photochromic shields available for Arai helmets, such as the VAS-V MAX Vision Photochromic Shield Visor. These shields can adapt to changing light conditions by automatically adjusting their tint level based on the surrounding light. For example, in bright sunlight, the visor darkens to protect against glare and UV rays, while at night it's completely clear. Other benefits of photochromic shields include reducing eye strain and enhancing contrast" ------------- Regrets: Zero. YES Wallet: Hurting HAHAHAHAHA!
@TommyD37
@TommyD37 Ай бұрын
@@caferacernewyorkcity loved your review AND thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. Keep up the great work. Truly entertaining! 😊
@ThePhilosophicalOne
@ThePhilosophicalOne 2 ай бұрын
Genius doesnt even tell us what gear to put the bike in... Not all of us are expert riders. Some of us are complete newbs. 🤦🏻‍♂️
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
Great point! I wish I could place every detail, but I figured if you already know how to ride you would know to place it in neutral ... but I hear what you are saying and you have a valid perspective!
@arthurb8631
@arthurb8631 2 ай бұрын
Can you use this for an upright naked bike like Diavel or mt-09
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
Although the helmet was designed for riders in a full tuck position, it does not mean it will not work for anyone in a upright position. You will still get the same venting, you just may not be getting to the full effects of the spoiler in the rear.
@BlackdogADV
@BlackdogADV 2 ай бұрын
You forgot the most important thing…the pipe! Also, what’s the best tobacco to smoke for the DGR?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity Ай бұрын
Hahaha! You are right!!!! The guy on the logo even has a pipe! Best tobacco ... hmmm....GREAT question. I really do not know ... but maybe this video below will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TYfqOejpatgdk
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@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
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@khurshmian6156
@khurshmian6156 2 ай бұрын
Crazy time. Thanks for sharing Mel.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
It sure was! I still remember when I was wondering when we are not going to wear masks anymore. It was weird that those times were the new norm. Having a motorcycle was definitely a lifeline both literally and mentally. Were you here in NYC during that time?
@player2952
@player2952 2 ай бұрын
Yo! U reckon that biltwell logo can be easily scratched off?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
So I checked out the logo on the Biltwell Gringo SV ... and ... well the logo is actually under the gloss finish. So unfortunately you can't peel it off. I say just get some stickers to cover it!
@michaelwong2885
@michaelwong2885 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mel, thanks for the fitting and advise you offer my daughter Mikaela! Hope we will meet again either regarding a purchase or just another quick chat. Michael.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
Of course Michael! Anytime ... I am here for any questions you may have. Come back anytime.
@brickson98m
@brickson98m 2 ай бұрын
A lot more expensive, but my Bell Star DLX has been my favorite helmet, by far. Yes, it’s like $500, but it’s a very safe helmet, isn’t too loud, is comfortable, and has a UV reactive tinting visor, so I can ride day or night without changing visors. That’s by far my favorite feature.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right! The BELL STAR DLX is a great choice and a you get a-lot for that price point. I have tested one out and agree. I mean the simple fact you get a photo chromatic shield as part of the purchase is huge! The shoei photo chromatic shields start at $200! Thanks for the comment.
@brickson98m
@brickson98m Ай бұрын
@@caferacernewyorkcity I haven’t looked, but do you know if Bell is still selling it? Mine is coming up on 5 years old, so it’s time to replace it soon.
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
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@random-videos
@random-videos 2 ай бұрын
You're video's are amazing! Glad I found the channel
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
That means alot ... I am glad you are WATCHING!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
@Deatsbeats187
@Deatsbeats187 2 ай бұрын
Hold the front brake also
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant ... you are RIGHT! For my next vid, I will go over those details! Amazing!
@djkingjames1359
@djkingjames1359 2 ай бұрын
I saw a post and I thought it came with a tinted 2nd drop shield
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
You know what ... the original FORCITE helmet did have a internal sun shield. Unfortunately, the new ones do not.
@stevenkaz28
@stevenkaz28 2 ай бұрын
Meanwhile, the safety and corners dads are fist fighting on the other end 🤣
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
.... THAT is freaking hilarious sir .... I need to make a video that better shows it visually! OMG ... I am crying ...
@eliasp8645
@eliasp8645 2 ай бұрын
no concept ex?
@caferacernewyorkcity
@caferacernewyorkcity 2 ай бұрын
So far it is not available in the United States, but as soon as I get my hands on one I will do a review.
@eliasp8645
@eliasp8645 2 ай бұрын
@@caferacernewyorkcity oh wow, also called Neo Rapide in Japan 😀