Cheep Shoei and Arai sales on trade me

[Klown73]

So, if I have two friends, one with longer head and one with rounder head, both europeans. Does that mean if both buys local Arai one would fit properly and one would not?

I'm confused now.


Remember, you are unique. Just like everybody else.

Yep, fair point, at the end of the day we're talking about your average head shape here, so some will fit great, others will not. Hence some people find Shoeis more comfortable, others may find Arais more comfortable.

[megageoff76]

How would you know that they were legit Shoeis or Arais?

There are some pretty good fake/counterfeit products coming out of asia.

[NZsarge]

The biggest and probably only drawback i've found with Arai helmets is the parts back-up is rubbish (not a dealer fault) particularly if it's a patterned one (not a plain colour).
I've been waiting on a top vent for my chaser for freakin' months.

[imdying]

So, if I have two friends, one with longer head and one with rounder head, both europeans. Does that mean if both buys local Arai one would fit properly and one would not?

What about an Asian immigrant in NZ?

I do wonder just how much difference in shells there is... if was truly a critical (safety) factor, surely they'd sell all shell types in every market? So it must just be a (minor?) comfort thing?

Still... my Arai dealer did say 'If it pleases you to come in every day, then it pleases me to service and clean you helmet every day'. If I was (more of?) an annoying bastard, I could well get my moneys worth


As for that seller... if you can't pickup, and can't return, that says a lot... buying a helmet with trying it on can be a little hit n miss don't ya think?

[imdying]

The biggest and probably only drawback i've found with Arai helmets is the parts back-up is rubbish (not a dealer fault) particularly if it's a patterned one (not a plain colour).
I've been waiting on a top vent for my chaser for freakin' months.

Shoot jcmotors.com an email. I've been there, stood in the shop, and received excellent service (via email and in person). They're a super flash shop (I've got it all on video), definitely no fly by night operator. They'll get you your bit no trouble at all... I picked up a special colour Arai over there for a mate that the dealers here didn't have access to, it was no bother... took a few days to ship over here, and then spent TWO FUCKIN WEEKS FLOATING BETWEEN THOSE COCK SUCKERS IN CUSTOMS AND NEW ZEALAND POST. Ahem.

[Marmoot]

What about an Asian immigrant in NZ?

whoa! stay away from the race card.
They can't drive, let alone ride 2-wheeled vehicles.

Merely stating the fact that my head might be different from yours. Same as everybody else.
By the way, I hope using oxymoron does not make you a moron.

[NZsarge]

They'll get you your bit no trouble at all... I picked up a special colour Arai over there for a mate that the dealers here didn't have access to, it was no bother... took a few days to ship over here, and then spent TWO FUCKIN WEEKS FLOATING BETWEEN THOSE COCK SUCKERS IN CUSTOMS AND NEW ZEALAND POST. Ahem.

Best I go ring my dealer again then.

[Big Dave]

My understanding is that the shells are basically the same no matter what market - it's the innards that determine.

In fact someone once told me that the shells for all the helmets only come from a few factories. Don't recall whom.

[mashman]

Pffff, sounds a little suspect to me, i'd be wary of how these things are imported and then does the guy give them a swift smash it against the wall test to check the quality... Having said that, it's your life...

[imdying]

My understanding is that the shells are basically the same no matter what market - it's the innards that determine.

Quite right, my bad, I did in fact mean the inner shell.

In fact someone once told me that the shells for all the helmets only come from a few factories. Don't recall whom.

That seems unlikely, I'd go so far as to say they told you a porky.

[rc_36_rider]

Pffff, sounds a little suspect to me, i'd be wary of how these things are imported and then does the guy give them a swift smash it against the wall test to check the quality... Having said that, it's your life...

I agree, I din't think the $100 doller saving is worth the no warrenty and no returns policy of this jocker

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah right. They are all making millions.

with respect, different argument.

[rc_36_rider]

How would you know that they were legit Shoeis or Arais?

There are some pretty good fake/counterfeit products coming out of asia.

This is true, to true

[HenryDorsetCase]

if you can't pickup, and can't return, that says a lot... buying a helmet with trying it on can be a little hit n miss don't ya think?

That is why I would never buy stuff a helmet off the interwebs. I want to try it on first.

[mooks]

Hmmm, take this with a huge grain of salt, but I thought niaoniao was crazefox? I can't remember why I thought that, hmm...

'cause they both have the orange z1000's maybe? I believe they are both for sale too.......