Arai TOUR-X5 Helmet In Diamond White Instruction Manual

Arai TOUR-X5 Helmet In Diamond White

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: ARAI TOUR-X5 Helmet
• Visor Type: ARAI VAS-A IC (Max Vision)
• Usage: Motorcycle Helmet
• Manufacturer: ARAI

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I use a different visor with the ARAI TOUR-X5 Helmet?
  • A: It is recommended to use only the original ARAI VAS-A IC (Max Vision) visor with the ARAI TOUR-X5 Helmet for the best fit and safety.
• Q: How should I clean my ARAI TOUR-X5 Helmet?
  • A: Use a mild soap and water solution to clean the exterior of the helmet. For the interior pads, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for removal and cleaning.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE ARAI TOUR-X5 HELMET ONLY USE ORIGINAL ARAI VAS-A IC (MAX VISION) VISOR.

CAUTION: The peak supplied with your helmet is not suitable for highspeed use. At such speeds air catching a side or main surface of the peak may cause difficulty in returning the head to a forward and/or level position, or may obstruct your vision. You should practice experiencing this effect starting at low speeds and gradually increasing speeds so that you will know what to expect and determine when the peak should be removed for higher speed riding.

TO OPEN/CLOSE SHIELD

• Pull the shield latch tab on lower left side of the shield outward to release the latch system (1) and then raise the shield (2).
• To close the shield, push down the shield until the shield latch tab fully latches into place (3).
• Apply one or two drops of supplied silicone lubricant around the edge trim and on other moving parts and wipe off with soft tissue paper to maintain proper operation.

WARNING:

• If your shield becomes too scratched or uncleanable, replace it with a new one. Impaired visibility causes accidents.
• Use a solution of mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water to clean your shield. Rinse well with clean water, and wipe off with a soft cloth. Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents. There are many “aggressive” cleaners on the market, including some supposed to be specifically for use on shields. Arai strongly recommends that you do not use any such products to clean your shield as some of their ingredients may have damaging effects on the shield and other plastic parts installed on your helmet.
• Do not apply stickers or adhesive tape to the shield, as this will weaken the hard coating. Tinted or mirrorized shield is for daylight use or in high visibility conditions only. Never use tinted or mirrorized shield at night or in poor visibility conditions.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE BREATH DEFLECTOR

• To remove, grasp either side of the edge and pull upward and toward to opposite end (1).
• To install, first insert the center of the deflector in the receiving slot and then push in the sides working from the center outwards (2).

TO ADJUST PEAK ANGLE

• Slightly loosen the screw from each side of the peak with a flat blade screwdriver or small coin so that the peak can be moved up and down easily.
• Adjust the peak to the desired position. Tighten the screws firmly but do not over-tighten. Do not adjust the peak with the screws tightened, always loosen the screws for adjustment.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO OPERATE MOUTHVENT

• Simply push the switches/levers on each vent to open/close the vents.
• When the shutter inside is open, air is directed to the mouth area to provide fresh air inside the helmet (1).
• When the shutter is closed, air is then directed up along the interior surface of the face shield to help prevent fogging (2).

WARNING

• Never attempt to adjust ventilation ducts when in motion riding your motorcycle.

TO OPERATE TOP VENTS

• Simply push/slide the switch/lever on each duct to open/close the ducts as illustrated.

WARNING

• Never attempt to adjust ventilation ducts when in motion riding your motorcycle.

TO OPERATE AIRFLOW SPOILER

• To deploy the spoiler in the down position, simply pull it down by grasping the center of the chin curtain (1).
• To retract the spoiler, simply push it up with the palm of your hand (2).

TO REMOVE/REPLACE PEAK/FACE SHIELD

• To remove the peak, remove the screw from each side of the pressure plate on the peak with a flat blade screwdriver or small coin (1).
• To remove the shield, raise the shield until it stops (2).
• Push the release lever from the front lower edge of the side pod backward to release the side pod (3).
• Slide the side pod down to release from the base plate (4). Repeat for the other side.
• With the peak and side pods removed, raise the shield fully (1) and remove the shield from the base plates (2).
• To replace the shield, position the shield on the base plate so that the lower part of the sliding slot of the shield is over the tabs at the base plate’s top screw point and the brass stud of the shield is in the upper end of the sliding slot of the base plate, marked in red (3). Repeat for the other side.
• Lower the shield to the first stop, making sure the tabs at the base plate’s top screw point firmly holds the shield and the brass stud of the shield is correctly in the sliding slot of the base plate on both sides (4).
• Position and align the side pod over the base plate with the bottom and rear edges of the side pod lined up with the base plate edges, and then, slightly lowering the side pod will allow it into the engaged position (5). With your thumbs placed on the 3-stripe marks on the side pod, push the side pod upward until it is firmly engaged to the base plate (6). Repeat for the other side.

• Work the shield up and down to confirm proper operation (7).
• To replace the peak, position the peak over the side pod so that the two holes are in line with the holes on the side pod (8).
• Position the pressure plate with the locating pin (9) on the back of the pressure plate into the corresponding hole on the rear side of the pod and the front screw hole is in line with the helmet’s front side hole on the side pod (10). Install the screw and tighten it but do not over-tighten (11). Repeat for the other side.
• To use the helmet with just the shield, remove peak as per previous instructions. Although the shield can be held in place as it is, it is recommended that the pressure plate from the peak be attached to the side pod on each side to help reduce possible wind noise from the open holes on the side pod (12). Do not over-tighten the screws.
• To use the helmet with just the peak, remove peak and shield as per previous instructions. Without replacing the shield, install the peak with pressure plates mounted, as per previous instructions (13).

TO REMOVE/REPLACE BASE PLATES AND CHEEK PADS

TO REMOVE/REPLACE BASE PLATES

• To remove, first remove the shield. Remove two screws from each base plate with a flat blade screwdriver or small coin (1). Remove plates from helmet shell. Note the right and left base plate for proper reinstallation, referring to the mark on it (2).
• To replace, place base plate over the threaded screw receptacles in the helmet. Install the two screws through each base plate into the helmet and screw them, but do not fully tighten (3). Install shield as per previous instructions, lower the shield to fully closed position (4) and press the front center of the shield to bring it against the eyeport trim. While still pushing on the shield to keep a tight seal against the eyeport trim, tighten the base plate screws (5) – but be careful not to overtighten, as the screws may break.
• It may be necessary to do one side at a time, with a smoothing pressure from the shield center toward each base plate and tightening one and then the other for best results. Repeat for the other side.
• Install the side pods as per previous instructions. Work the shield up and down to confirm proper operation.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE CHEEK PADS

Emergency Release Tabs

• This helmet has an emergency release system. The emergency release tabs allow emergency medical technicians to smoothly remove the helmet’s cheek pads in order to assist in removal of the helmet from the head of an injured rider after an accident.
• There are tabs between the shell and the cheek pads on each side of the helmet. Emergency medical technicians can pull the tabs downward to remove the cheek pads.

WARNING:

• The emergency release tabs are for use only by emergency medical technicians.
• Never use the emergency release tabs for routine, everyday removal of the cheek pads.
• Use of the emergency release tabs for routine removal may damage the cheek pads and release tabs.

WARNING :

• An exposed release tab strap can catch on your clothing or other objects while you are riding.
• Never allow more than the tab of the release tab strap to be exposed outside of the cheek pads.
• Always ensure that the release tab strap is in its proper position before using the helmet.
• Always reset the release tab strap to its proper position as depicted in the instruction manual when placing the cheek pads back on the helmet.

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 a reinstallation guide.
To remove the cheek pads, first undo chinstrap.

• Gently pull the cheek pad toward the front of the helmet (1), then pull the back of the cheek pad inward to release (2) and slide it off the strap.
• To take off the fabric covering for washing, peel the covering off over the rear edge of the cheek pad assembly until all the fabric is on the face side surface (3). Then draw the covering through the opening by grasping the rectangular collar and pulling (4).
• To wash fabric coverings, put them into lukewarm water with small amount of laundry soap or your own shampoo and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with fresh water and wipe off with a soft cloth. Dry them in the shade at ambient temperature.

WARNING: Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents.

• To replace the fabric covering, first ensure the cover is turned right side out with the EMERGENCY tab drawn through the slot (5), making sure it is not twisted. Next, stretch the cover over pad and adjust it to lie smoothly (6). Then push the rectangular collar through the pad assembly, making sure it is not twisted, and adjust into final position (7).
• To install the cheek pad in the helmet, first slide the chinstrap through the hole in the center of the cheek pad.
• Slide the front tab on the cheek pad under the black center pad chin liner in the front of the helmet (8), then push the rear of the pad against the shell until it is fully home (9).
• Note the white rubber stopper attached to the EPS liner where the cheek pad meets the EPS liner. Make sure the back of the cheek pad does not get caught on this stopper (10), and the stopper is visible and secures the rear bottom of the cheek pad (11).
• Pull the chinstrap completely through the cheek pad to ensure there is no play in the chinstrap and it is not trapped behind the cheek pad.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE COMFORT LINING

• The comfort lining is secured to the helmet by 4 plastic bosses (1).
• To remove the lining, undo 4 bosses by grasping the lining as close to each boss as possible (2) and pulling straight up (3).
• Note the front & back, top & bottom sides of the lining for replacement.
  • NOTE: The lining is equipped with a 5mm surface foam layer. The layer is removable to offer a bit more room if desired. Gently remove it from the pad. Once removed this foam layer will not reattache securely (4).
• To wash the comfort lining, put it into lukewarm water with small amount of laundry soap or your own shampoo and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with fresh water and wipe off with a soft cloth. Dry it in the shade at ambient temperature.
  • WARNING: Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents.
• To replace the lining, place the bosses over their plastic receptacles and push them home (5)&(6).

WARNING: When reinstalling the comfort lining, be sure the lining is properly positioned along the inside shape of the EPS (a.k.a. Styrofoam) liner. If the comfort lining is not properly installed, the frame of the comfort lining may fold when you put on and take off the helmet, which may injure your skin, etc. Whenever you feel something is wrong with the comfort lining, check that the lining is properly installed.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE CHINSTRAP COVERS

To remove the chinstrap covers, first remove the cheek pads as per previous instructions.

• Locate the yellow plastic chinstrap anchor attached to the steel chinstrap anchor (1).
• Grasp the lower part of the yellow plastic chinstrap anchor and lift (2).
• The two tabs that hold it on will lift out of the steel chinstrap anchor (3).
• Slide the chinstrap cover off the chinstrap (4).
• Note the right and left, inside and outside of the chinstrap covers for replacement (5).
• To wash the chinstrap covers, put them into lukewarm water with small amount of laundry soap or your own shampoo and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with fresh water and wipe off with a soft cloth. Dry them in the shade at ambient temperature.
  • WARNING: Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents.
• To replace the left chinstrap cover (D-ring side), ensure the female chinstrap end snap side of the chinstrap and the leatherette side of the chinstrap cover both face outward.
• Slide the chinstrap cover over the chinstrap (6). Slide it to the top of the strap.
• Angle the yellow plastic chinstrap anchor at about 45 degrees to the steel chinstrap anchor (6).
• Push the two tabs on the yellow plastic chinstrap anchor into the two holes in the steel chinstrap anchor (7).
• Press the yellow plastic chinstrap anchor until it is securely in place against the steel chinstrap anchor (8).
• To replace the right chinstrap cover ( long side ), ensure the cap side of the chinstrap end snap ( Arai logo impressed ) on the chinstrap and the leatherette side of the chinstrap cover both face outward (9).
• Repeat the procedure as you did for the other side of the chinstrap cover.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE NECKROLL

• First remove the cheek pads as per previous instructions. Next, pull out the neckroll end tabs, which are inserted into the chin centerpad at both sides(1).
• To remove the neckroll, grasp center of the neckroll firmly (2), rotate it to either direction by 3cm – 4cm (1-1/4” – 1 – 1/2”) (3) and remove it from the helmet (4).
• To wash the neckroll, put them into lukewarm water with small amount of laundry soap or your own shampoo and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with fresh water and wipe off with a soft cloth. Dry them in the shade at ambient temperature. Do not machine wash or dry.
• WARNING: Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents. Even mild and seemingly harmless chemicals can cause damage over a short period of time.
• To replace the neckroll, center and insert the neckroll frame into the slot between the shell and EPS liner of the helmet. Locate the two tabs on the frame and press both down until both are locked in the slot of the helmet.
• Replace the neckroll end tabs (7), and replace the cheek pads.

Helmet Specifications subject to Change Without Notice.

Contacts

ARAI HELMET, LIMITED

• 12 Azuma-cho, 2-chome Omiya, Saitama Japan 330-0841

ARAI HELMET (AMERICAS), INC.

• P.O. BOX 787 Fogelsville, PA 18051-0787 U.S.A.
• info@araiamericas.com

ARAI HELMET (EUROPE), B.V.

• Zuiderinslag 10 3871MR Hoevelaken THE NETHERLANDS
• info@araihelmet.eu

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