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    Question new helmet

    i'm looking into buying a new shoei or arai and while there are a few suppliers on the web i would feel better tryingon the lid first,so i'm hoping smeone might know a stockist(s) in the manchester area or northwest region.

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    Default Re: new helmet

    i dont know of stockists in your area but NEVER buy a lid off the web, they are usually sent in the normal shop box and they get thrown around and treated very badly by the couriers.
    when helmets arrive at a dealer they are normally sent in bulk boxes which are very well padded.


    here for arai: http://www.phoenixnw.co.uk/dealers.html
    here for shoei: http://www.huntsmotorcycles.co.uk/Accessories.htm
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    hi
    j&s northwich mate, one stop shop, good freindly people. see link
    http://www.jsaccessories.com/norbik.htm

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    demon tweeks in wrexham, they have quite a few.

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    Default Re: new helmet

    many thanks to all who replied,i know js and hunts although i havn't been there for a while and wrexham is a bit far for me. these results should be enough for me and i'll let you know what i decide on.

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    Default Re: new helmet

    Quote Originally Posted by faethor
    i'm looking into buying a new shoei or arai and while there are a few suppliers on the web i would feel better tryingon the lid first,so i'm hoping smeone might know a stockist(s) in the manchester area or northwest region.
    Also worth making sure that if needed visor fitting kits are obtainable easily,couple yrs back i raised the visor slightly slowing down after a thrash on the motorway,wind caught under it ripping the visor off one side,my helmet was a new Shark,lless than 3 mth old and it took me 3 months to get a new fitting kit AFTER locating it,also cost 35 fuckin quid,as pointed out avoid if possible buying without proper fitting
    Sig zapped by Mr Olympia. Please replace with one that fits the allowed dimensions. Ta.

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    Default Re: new helmet

    well,i finally opted for the arai condor, the contender was the shoei raid II.
    Both helmets are well matched in regards to fit,comfort and visibility and it was a difficult choice made easy with the price tag on the arai being 50 quid cheaper at 199.99. Bought from jsaccessories which is one damn fine shop and well worth a visit.

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