Quick Q

[baffa]

For Aucklanders.
Best place to buy a Shoei Helmet?
Found a few places online, selling for different prices, wanting a matt finish, since when is that more expensive?

Thanks,

[boman]

Motomail. College Hill Ponsnoby...

Open Weekends. They seem to have good prices too.

[Berries]

wanting a matt finish, since when is that more expensive?

Since it became cool.

[nzspokes]

Yeah Motomail. I cant see how a helmet with some graphics on it is worth $200 more than a solid colour. But people must pay it.

I do like the GT Airs, shame we get the low spec version here.

[The Reibz]

Anywhere but red barron

[Grashopper]

I do like the GT Airs, shame we get the low spec version here.

There is another version than the one we get here?

[nzspokes]

There is another version than the one we get here?

Yes, overseas you can get it with a different strap system. Some will say its better, some will say its worse. Kiwis dont get the choice.

Unless you private import it.

[speeding_ant]

Matte does look cool, but it wore off and started chipping on my Shoei after 2-3 years. I looked after it well, but just looks tatty now.

[Swoop]

Either Motomail or Cycletreads should be your first place to begin looking.

[Kendoll]

Cycletreads have good prices on the standard ones, but I just ordered a new one from Motomail because their graphics prices are better Plus if you talk to Chris, the owner, he will suss you out a good deal usually!

[peril 787b]

If buying a Shoei online (ex overseas), you won't get the 5 year factory back-up that you do with a NZ purchased Shoei. The strap system is a European standard thing, double D rings to achieve the European safety standard. Benefits of this is you always know the helmet is tight, where-as the micro ratchet can "slip" over time. There is no "low spec" - the only difference is the strap (or the head shape, oval versus round - Asian head shape or European head shape).

[nodrog:Me]

If buying a Shoei online (ex overseas), you won't get the 5 year factory back-up that you do with a NZ purchased Shoei. The strap system is a European standard thing, double D rings to achieve the European safety standard. Benefits of this is you always know the helmet is tight, where-as the micro ratchet can "slip" over time. There is no "low spec" - the only difference is the strap (or the head shape, oval versus round - Asian head shape or European head shape).

Now I'm confused. I am an Asian, born in Europe, living in NZ, where do I buy a helmet?

[Jeff Sichoe]

Now I'm confused. I am an Asian, born in Europe, living in NZ, where do I buy a helmet?

Chuck a turban on and call yourself a Sikh... no helmet required.

[SMOKEU]

Buy a can of matte black spray paint and DIY.