Arai has been have way too many problems with there helemts, all I read about is the sidecovers breaking off. What kind of BS is that? A top line helmet with pieces coming off? You want to know why the sidecovers are on backorder? Because Arai can't produce them fast enough to replace the ones everyone are breaking! I have owned Shoei's, and for a long time were my personal favorite, until 3 years ago, when I needed to replace my 10 year old Shoei, I bought a AC-10 Pridmore Replica, I still giggle, I got a smoking hot helmet, with quality as good as any other top brand for $170.00! The new AC-11 is even better!! I have found the Creature for as low as $138.00, HJC's topline helmet for $138.00, and I tell you pieces won't fall of like an Arai! Like they say "Fools and their money are soon departed"