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I'm thinking of buying an Arai GP-6s and have a question about the visor. I tend to drive with the visor up, except at the start and whenever I see someone go off ahead of me kicking debris into the air. As such, I tend to raise and lower the visor pretty often.

It's impossible to tell from the photos on the web how the visor operates. It has this black lever thingie.... Posted Image

Can anyone who uses this helmet tell me more?
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Kent, can't answer your question but I can save you some money.
I am running a group buy on helmets right now thru March and the Arai is being offered at 15% off.
PM if you are interested.
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Kent, can't answer your question but I can save you some money.
I am running a group buy on helmets right now thru March and the Arai is being offered at 15% off.
PM if you are interested.
Ken

I have a feeling I'll be returning it at least once as I find the right size. What's the return policy on your group buy?
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I use the GP5W - same visor - just a simple flip up. There is a detent that holds the visor down for open cockpit windflow, but a simple pull away and lift up and the visor is up

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Kent

I use the GP5W - same visor - just a simple flip up. There is a detent that holds the visor down for open cockpit windflow, but a simple pull away and lift up and the visor is up

What does the black lever do?
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I have a feeling I'll be returning it at least once as I find the right size. What's the return policy on your group buy?

No problem on return, vendor will work with you on getting it right.

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When I raced karts, I ran a Shoei helmet that had a lever similar to that. It purpose was to hold the visor just cracked open, between closed and the first notch on the detent. Open enough for some air, but not enough for bugs and rocks to get in.

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When I raced karts, I ran a Shoei helmet that had a lever similar to that. It purpose was to hold the visor just cracked open, between closed and the first notch on the detent. Open enough for some air, but not enough for bugs and rocks to get in.

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I have the GP5W and it's a great product...Owned a number of Arai's over the years riding MC's and never had a complaint. As always, size and fit varies by manufacturer
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