Arai Helmet (online sites)? [Archive]

Dodgy_Matt

22nd August 2011, 18:25

AllanB

22nd August 2011, 18:51

Get yourself a USA forwarding address from somewhere like: www.shipito.com

Buy in USA and have it sent there (probably for free if it is over US$100) and they will ship it to you for a small charge on top of the actual shipping.

You'll be up for customs fees and GST if it all combined exceeds NZ$400.

Vgygrwr

22nd August 2011, 22:15

Can't say I have used them but someone suggested ridersdiscount.com seem to have a standard U$25 shipping fee worldwide

Dodgy_Matt

22nd August 2011, 23:02

Thanks for the info guys.
I will take a look... Wish me luck!

HenryDorsetCase

22nd August 2011, 23:02

Hey I am looking for a new Arai road Helmet, and have had a look at what NZ has to offer .... http://www.dold.co.nz/

And the styles are limited..

I have been looking on line but a lot of places wont ship Arai's to NZ or out of the US.

Any one brought one lately on line and from where?

I had the exact same issue (wanted a Freddie Spencer rep and it wasnt available here in NZ (What the fuck? I mean seriously, what the fuck is that about? they do the Schwantz one, and Phil Read FFS but not Spencer?). So I rang Peter Stevens in Melbourne and got them to send it to me. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

but.

I couldnt claim back the Aussie GST, the price in NZ was same in AUD nearly (stickered at 899AUD if I recall). then I got dinged the GST and biosecurity levey and whatnot.

ended up owing me ~$1400 . Dont care. Coolest helmet ever. (its the 83 -84 scheme, red on top, blue below).

So the point of that? Dont do what I did because holy shit was it expensive.

Quasievil

22nd August 2011, 23:04

Hey I am looking for a new Arai road Helmet, and have had a look at what NZ has to offer .... http://www.dold.co.nz/

And the styles are limited..

Wonder why ??

onearmedbandit

22nd August 2011, 23:10

Dodgy_Matt

23rd August 2011, 07:02

Wonder why ??

About what? :confused:

Dodgy_Matt

23rd August 2011, 07:04

I imported my last Arai from England. Safety equipment doesn't attract VAT over there, and with the current exchange rates it's a no brainer, if like me you couldn't get the particular style here in NZ.
Yeh thats kinda why im looking overseas
Lucky for me My boss's daughter is in the uk and can ship it for me if they wont ship overseas...

boman

23rd August 2011, 17:10

I have just replaced my Rx7 with the Gp. Looked all over the net. Ridersdiscount.com, were the best deal. Worked out under $1000NZ, delivered to my door. Ended up getting one off Dolds, thru their dealer in the Tron.

Really do not know why I did this. Cost me an extra $500, to support a local, NZ, company. And off the net there are a few styles we do not get here.

FWIW, Clemans up on K road, had a snazzy Arai, in red, the he would do for a Grand. Rx-7, not the GP. Came close, but decided to get the Gp.

allycatz

23rd August 2011, 17:57

Revzilla.com has great range, they are USA tho

AllanB

23rd August 2011, 20:03

Try here too, it will be free shipping (over $100) to a US location so you'll need a on-forwarder. I have purchased a helmet off them (HJC) and had it sent to the on-forwarded in my top link.

http://www.compacc.com/

B17DUF

25th August 2011, 09:57

I recently went with the UK option, Arai Quantum is NZ $1200, in the UK 460GBP plus lots of free goodies.
Would be great to support local dealers and shops but the product range and price in NZ is just god dam awful!!

Big Dave

25th August 2011, 11:25

<img src="http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/images/important_note.png">

And vice versa.

nodrog

25th August 2011, 11:54

<img src="http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/images/important_note.png">

And vice versa.

How do Asians get on buying helmets here? Do they fall of their heads?

Big Dave

25th August 2011, 12:24

How do Asians get on buying helmets here? Do they fall of their heads?

Dunno. They can change the linings and cheek pads perhaps - but they do have different shells for different region's mellons I'm told.

Parlane

25th August 2011, 13:04

Dunno. They can change the linings and cheek pads perhaps - but they do have different shells for different region's mellons I'm told.

That's discrimination !

CHOPPA

25th August 2011, 13:09

I have purchased Arais from several continents and they all fit exactly the same.

I have now seen the light and started wearing SHOEI

imdying

25th August 2011, 13:56

<img src="http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/images/important_note.png">

And vice versa.Complete and utter rubbish (that, not you). It's just a have to let them try to protect markets and milk supply channels, nodrog has pointed out the most obvious reason exactly why it's a complete fraud.

Parlane

25th August 2011, 14:02

Complete and utter rubbish (that, not you). It's just a have to let them try to protect markets and milk supply channels, nodrog has pointed out the most obvious reason exactly why it's a complete fraud.

Also never buy toner unless it has the correct seal! God forbid you buy them cheap from cartridge world!

<img src="http://h20423.www2.hp.com/program/fraud/my/en/images/new_toner_seal.gif" />

HenryDorsetCase

25th August 2011, 14:08

How do Asians get on buying helmets here? Do they fall of their heads?

in my research after my utter shafting (see p1) it turns out that NZ gets Euro spec Arai, and Aussie gets Asia-spec. (or something: it might be US vs Europe perhaps) I'm not sure the shells are different shapes or constructions, but the lining foam is. So if you have a "long oval" head (think Alien) then one fits, whereas if you have a round head (Eric Cartman) the other fits.

FRom memory thats why my helmet is badged as a blah model, whereas the equivalent in NZ (bottom of the range) was the bleurgh model. Corser vs Chaser or something. I don't and didnt care because all I wanted was the paintscheme.

In fact I think I read what the differenences are on this very site. can I find it now? shit no.

pritch

29th August 2011, 16:12

When I was buying my Arai it became apparent that different models are made for different headshapes. There were models with at least two of the different head shapes on sale in this country.

You can't just buy an Arai by the paint job, you need to know which head shape it is, and which you head shape you need.

Unless you've really done your homework, buying an Arai without trying it on would be risky. At that money, too risky for me thanks.

Big Dave

29th August 2011, 16:17

That's discrimination !

It's tailoring the product to the market.

ckai

30th August 2011, 10:17

I'd never buy a lid from Oz. There prices are the same as ours which is just plain nuts. I suppose it shows you how good we are with prices for lids here for our smaller market (or how shafted the Aussies are getting?).

I looked at buying a Shoei from the states because they didn't have the one I wanted. I wasn't sure if it was a different shell or not though (XR1100 vs RF1100). Now wifey is humming and haring about getting an 1100 when she gets the coin. They only have a blue one in NZ that she like but "will like naff with my pink gear". Woman!

I'd probably look at Riders Discount if I did go through the states. I've heard only top things.

beezma

30th August 2011, 12:03

I'd probably look at Riders Discount if I did go through the states. I've heard only top things.

Unfortunately you will have to make it a non-Shoei lid

due to new Shoei regulations, we are unable to send Shoei products out of the U.S

However my Arai Vector was sold to me at a discounted price because of the inconvenience. Pretty stroked at the price I paid.:shifty:

Dodgy_Matt

30th August 2011, 12:11

So Im looking at getting these for $399us or $333...
http://www.compacc.com/p/Arai-Profile-Sinister-Replica-Helmets-Closeout

Or this

http://www.compacc.com/p/Arai-Vector-Haga-Helmet

But I'm trying to get it sent through to a mates son, who lives in the US and then he can send it on to me

Dodgy_Matt

30th August 2011, 12:14

I had also thought about this.. but not sure
http://www.compacc.com/p/Arai-Vector-Shogun-Graphic-Helmet-Closeout

beezma

30th August 2011, 12:49

Dodgy_Matt

30th August 2011, 12:54

They look good Matt, I wonder why they are so cheap are they discontinued models?

Anyway, if you haven't already seen the reviews of these lids at webbikeworld I suggest that will help you narrow down your decision and more importantly get an idea of the head shape.

Thanks but im sure what size i need, I have 3 other Arai's, 2 Chacer's and an older Quantum.
Just sick of paying $$$$ for a helmet with a limited range...

imdying

30th August 2011, 16:19

So Im looking at getting these for $399us or $333...
http://www.compacc.com/p/Arai-Profile-Sinister-Replica-Helmets-CloseoutI brought a Sinister (Red) back from the states for a mate... it's not as cool as the pictures make out :( Still cool, just be aware it looks better in the product shots.

Dodgy_Matt

30th August 2011, 17:57

I brought a Sinister (Red) back from the states for a mate... it's not as cool as the pictures make out :( Still cool, just be aware it looks better in the product shots.
Ive seen all 3 (red, Blue and grey) sinisters in person... not the best but cheap. :confused:

Marmoot

30th August 2011, 22:25

How do Asians get on buying helmets here? Do they fall of their heads?

I think it's more to do with temperature, barometric pressure and whatnot. They can be sensitive to the paint finish. And if your helmet's paint peels off, that's one less layer to protect your melons.

Actually, I love unprotected melons. Female ones, that is. And not the head variety either.