CL wrote:
> r.k wrote:
>> Hello
>> Any bikers in Southern Japan
> 
> What are you calling "southern Japan"?  It will make a difference in 
> what the answer is.
> 
>> - is there any difference when renting a motorbike if you are a
>> "local" or just visiting ?
> 
> There are shops which specialize in renting to foreigners on a 
> short-term basis.  The only ones I know of are in Osaka and Tokyo, which 
> is why you have to be more specific about where you are wanting to do 
> this.  I know of a shop in Fukuoka that dabbled in rentals but prefers 
> to sell you the bike and buy it back.
> 
> And they are "bikes" or "motorcycles" ... "motorbikes" is a term used by 
> British gays, leather boys, hairdressers, elementary schoolboys, and 
> motor scooter riders; or any combination of the foregoing.
> 
>> Would it be a impossible dream to have and use one's own bike for a 
>> month in Japan ?
> 
> If one has one's own credit card with sufficient credit, one may do 
> anything one likes.  But, there are shops which cater to this whim.
> 
>> Also sizes of helmets - Is XXL-size common for any shop to sell ? I'm 
>> interested on Shoei Multitec for Japanese version is a little bit 
>> different what they sell in Europe.
> 
> It is different in more ways than one.  Humans have two different basic 
> head shapes, Caucasians are elongated back to front and Asians tend to 
> be rounder ... or, maybe it's the other way around.  There are two 
> different basic helmet molds that are used in each design and you have 
> to wear the right one.  If you are a European, you will find Japanese 
> helmets to be uncomfortable if you can get your head into one at all.
> 
> If you have the time and interest, both Shoei and Arai permit (but do 
> not encourage) visits to their factories where they will fit you for the 
> proper version of the helmet you want and will also arrange custom 
> painting to your design if you request.  The downside, particularly if 
> you are used to European dealers, is that there is no price discounting.
> 
> Personally, I prefer Schuberth helmets.
> 
>> cheers
>> risto
> 
Thanks for the reply.
I was thinking about Kyushu,mainly Kagoshima area but perhaps all the
way to Fukuoka.Small and winding roads..
For the helmet size-It's a nice thought to go visiting Shoei factory for
the Japanese(Asian ?) version of Multitec has extra vent holes.
Must be the warm and moist climate,not like here where it only rains 
without warmth.
And I have a Schubert Concept also but nowadays I prefer Multitec.
If only they had a flip-down sun shield like Schubert then it would be
perfect...

cheers
risto