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**Maha** · 4th November 2012, 08:47

Originally Posted by Owl

So are they pukka?

Pukka Tukka Rukka one could say...

**JimmyC** · 5th November 2012, 11:46

Originally Posted by ac3_snow

It sounds like I am the only one to be unlucky with fc-moto.

I ordered a helmet for my partner, got the email about it being processed, showed up billed on my card. Then heard nothing about it since. Order is still showing as processing on their site, but I have sent two emails asking about this with no reply. And the money has gone back into my account with no charge to my card. This was ordered on the 15 October and the two emails have been sent in the last two weeks.

They're doing maintenance of some sort this week so that might explain something. Check the front page of their website -

System conversion

Dear Sir or Madam, because of a system conversion, our shop will be closed in calender week 44-45 (29.10. – 04.11.2012), We will not be able to be contacted by e-mail or by phone in this time period.

**ac3_snow** · 6th November 2012, 09:27

Originally Posted by Maha

I had that shag aroud with some gloves I ordered...turned out, the gloves I wanted were not available...so via email, changed my order to a pair of Rukka gloves, which got here within 2 weeks?

Yup just got an email this morning saying the helmet is out of stock, would I like to choose something else. Will have to have a look and see what else is available.

**Dodgy** · 8th November 2012, 07:58

Received my Sidi Vortice Air yesterday - $385 landed

**shonofear** · 8th November 2012, 08:09

got mine on Tuesday also, sent on 25/10/12 so around 13 days, sweet
but my SIDI ST dont FIT !!!!! arghh
had no idea they would be so narrow, well sorta knew from forums/reviews.
do you think they will expand over time?
may just sell em on trademe.

**Dodgy** · 8th November 2012, 10:49

I went up a size on mine... My old Sidis wwere far too tight in the toe and I would barely be able to walk after a day. These are slightly loose in my opinion at the back of the ankle, but there is adjustment for Africa on the Vortice.

**Marmoot** · 8th November 2012, 19:00

Originally Posted by Dodgy

Received my Sidi Vortice Air yesterday - $385 landed

My Vortice Vernice cost that much too

I think they're about $700+ here?

**catharsis** · 12th November 2012, 19:30

Anyone use these guys for their helmet?
I'm looking at getting an Arai rx7 or maybe Quantum but can save a lot getting from these guys.
I've tried them on here and know the medium fits me really well. I know people say that there are different shell shapes and sizes around the globe but it seems with most gear, jackets, gloves, boots etc, we seem to get the same versions here as Europe does. I've only noticed the USA and sometimes Asia seem to get different perforations patterns in some jackets and other details like that..
So anyway, helmets. Anyone got them from here? Fit just the same as the NZ version?
Ta.

**Gremlin** · 12th November 2012, 20:43

catharsis, we can get several of the shapes here.

Recently there was a thread about a guy getting a helmet that didn't fit properly. Personally, I'll only buy what I've actually put on my head and tested...

**pritch** · 13th November 2012, 14:20

Originally Posted by Gremlin

catharsis, we can get several of the shapes here.

Recently there was a thread about a guy getting a helmet that didn't fit properly. Personally, I'll only buy what I've actually put on my head and tested...

I bought an Arai from the USA, no problems, but you really do need to do your homework.
It's not only what country you buy from, different model Arais come in different head shapes and you need to know which is which. If you get it wrong the helmet definitely won't fit - and there won't be anybody else to blame.

All the information you need should be available on the Arai site or the dealer's site.

**JimmyC** · 14th November 2012, 07:57

FWIW I did quite a bit of investigation into Arai XD4's several months ago, and ended up dealing with Dolds (NZ Arai distributor) directly for various reasons. Long story short, they get their helmets from Arai Europe which is where FC-Moto source theirs from too.

**catharsis** · 14th November 2012, 22:18

Yeah, I'm 100% sure that a quantum is the same whether you get it from NZ or EU. But still, since I'm buying new jacket, pants, gloves and boots from fcmoto I might as well get the helm from NZ, be a bit of a patriot

It's flat rate shipping from fc right? I'm not going to get charged $100 freight because it's a big order right?

**sugilite:Me** · 15th November 2012, 06:27

Originally Posted by catharsis

Yeah, I'm 100% sure that a quantum is the same whether you get it from NZ or EU. But still, since I'm buying new jacket, pants, gloves and boots from fcmoto I might as well get the helm from NZ, be a bit of a patriot

It's flat rate shipping from fc right? I'm not going to get charged $100 freight because it's a big order right?

It's flat rate freight, just make sure you put all your items in one shopping cart.

**wasiler** · 21st November 2012, 16:54

Well, thought I would update the status on my order I made on 19th of Oct, 2012. Have not received it yet. Sent an email last week and no response. Sent another email yesterday and....I will let you guys read it. WTF?

************************ My Message ****************************************
Hello, I placed an order on 19/10/12 for a set of Alpine Stars one-piece leathers. Do you have an expected delivery date? I was planning on moving to a new location soon and was hoping to have received them by now.

Thanks,

************************ FC-Moto REsponse ***************************
Dear Customer,

please efor waiting. We don´t have receive the Helmet. Could we offer you an similar helmet?

Mit freundlichen Grüßen/ With kind regards

Sabrina Mejewski

FC-Moto Team