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Ordering helmet online
- Thread starter jpk1100
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In the USA, try www.helmetshop.com, they seem to have the lowest prices
on Shoei helmets.
on Shoei helmets.
gsjay
Well-known member
roborider
God? What god?
At the track where I ride, you can't use a helmet with a date code older than 5 years. I see a lot of helmets on shelves with up to 3 years on them already.
So my advice is to stipulate that the helmet be no more than 6 months old. If it is older than that, I'd refuse to buy it. If they can't give you that guarantee, then I'd buy it from a local store since you can check the date code before you hand over the money.
Date codes are hidden, but easy to find under the liner, on the strap, etc.
So my advice is to stipulate that the helmet be no more than 6 months old. If it is older than that, I'd refuse to buy it. If they can't give you that guarantee, then I'd buy it from a local store since you can check the date code before you hand over the money.
Date codes are hidden, but easy to find under the liner, on the strap, etc.
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
You might pick one up at a bike show, as I did.
Great price and a cash deal includes the taxes if you ask.
roborider
God? What god?
That might be true, but it still won't cover you on a track. >5 years, you 'aint' ridin'!
nothing wrong with ordering online, but be sure of your size. different makes of Helmets fit differently. do you have a Shoei head or a Nolan head or something in between. most all brands have a size chart on line....
Competition Accessories. http://www.compacc.com/ Very good prices on Shoies. Just bot one.
One of the helmets I have been thinking about, The new Shoei RF1100 in Axis
Yellow is $302 at the Helmet Shop, compared to $420 at Parts411.
gsaddict
Pepperfool
One word of caution though.....be sure to look inside under the padding for the mfg. date. Bike show blowout helmets are almost always last years stock (which is still ok) but I have found helmets that were up to 4+ years old. By that point the foam is starting to age and may be affected by temperatures where it has been stored.
Distributors often sell off end of season helmet stock at give away prices to Dealers. Depending on the quantity or popularity some of these lids are already 3 years old before the consumer tries them on at the show.
jetfixer
New member
the service pavilion for arai helmets. they were very helpful at last years rally.
http://www.theservicepavilion.com/
http://www.theservicepavilion.com/
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scqtt
Guest
You should go down to your local dealer and waste a bunch of his time talking about features and benefits & to get the size right before going home and ordering it.
Don't bitch & moan about a lack of dealers and then run to a mail order place to save $50 every chance you get.
Don't bitch & moan about a lack of dealers and then run to a mail order place to save $50 every chance you get.
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GIZMO
Guest
www.helmetharbor.com has always given me the best price and fantastic service.
