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**ICE180** · 21st October 2012, 10:38

Helmets
I could not decide either so I just got 2 for the price of 1 from NZ
its was $430 customs pick it up and added there $112 so it was still worth it

The shipping charge for 1-2 is the same well it was 2 years ago

**wasiler** · 21st October 2012, 13:41

You know, I was skeptical at first but, glad I checked it out. I went to a place here in CHCH looking for a set of leathers.... $1499NZD. I went in, tried on the leathers but, they didn't have the colors I wanted. Said they would be getting in a new set in that color in about 2 weeks. Since I know the size, went to this site and they cost 708.13NZD (subtracting VAT)....plus shipping it was $741.14NZD. If I have to add GST that comes out to be about a total of $847.00NZD. I saved $651.65!!! What is going on here???? How can I buy something on the other side of the earth for about half the price. This almost seems criminal to me. Well, we shall see how the service goes and how long it takes to get here but, I am in no rush for that kind of savings.

**Chris.k** · 22nd October 2012, 05:33

I don't know the first thing about economics so I would have no idea why it is the way it is.
I have always done the same for my music gear. Have got ~then thousand dollars worth of new gear shipped from around the globe from retail outlets for a fraction of the cost it costs in retail here. AND the service from overseas is SO much better than that you can expect in New Zealand. It's a real shame but it is a fact.
I still plan on going NZ retail to find sizing and then order everything from this site. You just can't argue with hundreds of dollars saved.

**Redline_8749** · 22nd October 2012, 23:38

This is the sort of thing that will kill businesses here in NZ, if we all do it, but when there are huge savings to be had it's hard to argue.

I recently purchased from overseas, granted the jacket I wanted was not available in NZ, but I would have done so anyway as I'm getting it for about half price (that's factoring in GST too!)

**Maha** · 23rd October 2012, 06:03

Originally Posted by Redline_8749

This is the sort of thing that will kill businesses here in NZ, if we all do it, but when there are huge savings to be had it's hard to argue.

I recently purchased from overseas, granted the jacket I wanted was not available in NZ, but I would have done so anyway as I'm getting it for about half price (that's factoring in GST too!)

''If we all do it'' is like saying... ''if everyone leaves NZ''...its not going to happen is it?
Some do, and are better off for it...on both counts.
If I want to buy something motorcycle related, I will have a look at the saving to be had by buying overseas, and go from there...

**Jerry74** · 23rd October 2012, 17:32

Makes sense really... why pay $800 for a Helmet in New Zealand when FC Moto do it for $300 at your door.

**Dodgy** · 24th October 2012, 13:38

Checked out the cost of Sidi Vortice, about half the price of RRP here, out came the CC

**Redline_8749** · 24th October 2012, 23:00

Are the sizing of the helmets the same from here to there?
So a Shoei large for example is the same everywhere in the world?
I remember being told that they vary a bit for different markets, but that could be salesman speak.

**Gremlin** · 25th October 2012, 00:52

Originally Posted by Redline_8749

Are the sizing of the helmets the same from here to there?
So a Shoei large for example is the same everywhere in the world?
I remember being told that they vary a bit for different markets, but that could be salesman speak.

No, there are different shapes (I think 3-4) worldwide, to suit the different shaped heads of the local markets. I think there is USA, European and Asian at the least. Some are long and narrow, others are round, etc.

While the savings are good, helmets are one thing I will buy locally, because you have to make sure they are comfortable, and often you don't know which shape you're trying...

**nzspokes** · 25th October 2012, 05:39

Why you tey a helmet on before buying, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ize-or-keep-it

Yes there are 7 different head profiles in helmet design. What we get is based on were the helmets are bought from.

**Maha** · 25th October 2012, 05:52

Originally Posted by Gremlin

No, there are different shapes (I think 3-4) worldwide, to suit the different shaped heads of the local markets. I think there is USA, European and Asian at the least. Some are long and narrow, others are round, etc.

While the savings are good, helmets are one thing I will buy locally, because you have to make sure they are comfortable, and often you don't know which shape you're trying...

That is probably a wise thing to do...but the KBC that I got (which prompted this thread) fitted perfectly because, I wear KBC and I buy the same size..

Contrary to popular belief, my head does stay the same size.

**nzspokes** · 25th October 2012, 06:00

Originally Posted by Maha

That is probably a wise thing to do...but the KBC that I got (which prompted this thread) fitted perfectly because, I wear KBC and I buy the same size..

Contrary to popular belief, my head does stay the same size.

But even buying the same brands and models can trip you up as they use different profiles for different markets, example of this is we get Euro 1 fit Bell helmets and the US get a completely different US fit.

**Maha** · 25th October 2012, 06:13

Originally Posted by nzspokes

But even buying the same brands and models can trip you up as they use different profiles for different markets, example of this is we get Euro 1 fit Bell helmets and the US get a completely different US fit.

Pin heads V Big heads Rob....

I agree...guess I was lucky with my purchase.
I want to buy another, but an HJC this time...don't know the fit of them to be honest and will try local first.

**Metal Doctor** · 25th October 2012, 09:04

Originally Posted by Maha

Dont think I will buy motorcycle gear in NZ again before checking this site.
------>> http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...048/Categories
I bought a new KBC-xp3 Helmet from them a few days ago, total cost to me AU$212.45. (delivered) Pic Below.
The price of the Revit Jacket I bought in Auckland last year was $699.
The same jacket at FC Moto is $372.
Emails to them have been repsonded to the very next day.

My shoppping basket has more stuff added, prices are that good, your eyebrows will be difficult to hold down.

I will wait and see how long the helmet takes to get here.
..and if there is any extra cost added.

i ordered a Airoh MX helmet from these guys, saved about $400! when it turned up it didnt fit though! it was my size but it was a small shell with the thin padding instead of a large shell with thick padding, couldnt wear it as it was too uncomftable. i had tried on a Airoh in a shop and thought it was a really good lid, so thought i would shop around to get it cheaper. i sold it on trademe for the price i paid for it so passed the savings on to a fellow biker who loved it and fitted him perfectly.

In the end i managed to get an Arai helmet for half price in a sale at cyclespot honda.

Lesson learnt dont buy a lid without trying it on first!

A word of warning when buying things from overseas, sometimes customs will spot it and you will get stung for the tax on it, its just a gamble. stuff ive ordered in the past has got through but a friend had to pay the tax on a recluse clutch and lost all the savings he had made!