Arai VAS-V Pro Shade System Complete Faceshield Street Motorcycle Helmet Accessories - Tint/One Size

I love my Arai helmet (Signet X), but hated that they didn't offer a photochromic shield for it. After getting this shield, and using it for a few thousand miles, I don't miss the option. The biggest benefit to me is when the sun is overhead, or I'm travelling in shadows, I can flip up the shield (easily with one hand) to have a completely clear, untinted view. It works like an adventure helmets peak. Shields the eyes but doesn't change the color of your surroundings. It feels well made overall but the eyebrow vents seem a little less positive in action than the standard vents. It isn't enough of an issue to deduct a star from the review though.Another unexpected benefit was getting hit in the face shield by LARGE bug early in a ride hindering vision. I tilted up the shade until I could get it cleaned off at my next fuel stop.I know internal drop-down visors from other manufacturers have convenience, but I don't like the safety compromise from having to remove EPS foam to make room for it.In summary, the shield makes an expensive lid even more expensive, but it is well worth. My first Arai helmet, but won't be my last (hoping this shield will work with future models...)

This is really a must have at this point. No more sunglasses, no more having to bring a clear shield to swap in when the sun goes down! It can be a little tricky to raise and drop the shade at first, but READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and it’s easy after that. When riding with the tinted portion up, it does catch a little of the wind at speed, but chances are, if I’m flipping the visor up to see, im probably in a situation that warrants slowing down a bit, like darkness. Love the look, love the utility, and I love that it accepts the pinlock fog shields! If you’re thinking about getting one, just get it already. You won’t be disappointed.

Reuse existing pin lock. Not included.Shade works well in the second position or higher. Otherwise it is in the line of sight.Works well with bright morning sun low on the horizon. Just tested.Instructions not in English.Easy to install. No prying or forcing. The eject button for the ear tabs also eject the lens, when it is fully open. The new one installs, again in the fully open position.Or take it to your bike shop and have them do it.

The shade mechanism itself is great. And the shield is not difficult to install, either, though I did have to find a youtube video showing the process. I did knock off one star for the venting mechanism. It's kind of fiddly, and not easy to open/close while riding.

Good, genuine Arai visor. Thicker than the off-brand visors. Fits as it should, tinted visor ratchets firmly but easily. I feel like it causes some lift at highway speeds when all the way up but tilting it a couple of notches (but still above your eyes) helps. The clear area at bottom when lowered is nice for checking gauges etc. I replaced a photochromic shield that didn’t last long with this one, should have bought this first

As with all things Arai, quality and attention to detail are tops!

Arai's interesting solution to the dark/clear visor dilemma. Instead of using an internal visor or transition visor, Arai's system uses a secondary visor that sits on top of the main visor and can easily be flipped up or down. And it is effective! Quality is very good, no flexing on the part of the secondary speed at any speed that I've noticed. The only negative I could find is that there is some more audible wind noise with the secondary visor in the up position. Overall, I think this is a good buy for any Arai owner.

Does what it's supposed to. It's expensive for what it is but Arai have never been known as a budget brand.You get what you pay for .