Where to buy a Helmet???

[MiddxTVR]

Any good shops/web sites to look at buying a new helmet,im in the Uxbridge area, ta

[Carl-H]

Just go to your local bike shops. Don't buy off the internet unless you have already tried it on to make sure it fits well. Not all helmets will suit the shape of your head.

[RemaL]

but once you have tryed on a helmet and found one that fits and you like try http://www.racevisors.co.uk/

very good, bought many items from them over the years

[FunkyNige]

Go to a bike show (BMF, Ally Pally, NEC show, etc.) and get one there, that way you get to try on all of them and get them about half price.

[Hyperion]

MiddxTVR said:

Any good shops/web sites to look at buying a new helmet,im in the Uxbridge area, ta

There aren't any bike shops in Uxbridge. Your best bet is to take a ride out to On-Yer-Bike in Aylesbury...or maybe Hein Gericke in Reading?
If you're after something cheap Lidl in Hayes have some in stock for £30

[Fats25]

Carl-H said:

Just go to your local bike shops. Don't buy off the internet unless you have already tried it on to make sure it fits well. Not all helmets will suit the shape of your head.

Agreed.

If Shoei is the one then take a look at this place - www.helmetcity.co.uk - I bought my latest one from them and was £199 instead of £349. Last years model - but that did not bother me. Not sure how good prices are on other makes - but worth a look.

I have had it approx 18 months now, and it was still £329 when I saw at NEC November 2007!

[hornetrider]

FunkyNige said:

Go to a bike show (BMF, Ally Pally, NEC show, etc.) and get one there, that way you get to try on all of them and get them about half price.

What he said. I got a £250 Suomy for £100 at Le Mans last year. A bike show will alwyas have bargains.

That said, I got my first Shoei from J+S in a great deal with some leathers and gloves, they have good prices.

[MiddxTVR]

cheers guys

[Farky]

Fats25 said:

Carl-H said:

Just go to your local bike shops. Don't buy off the internet unless you have already tried it on to make sure it fits well. Not all helmets will suit the shape of your head.

Agreed.

If Shoei is the one then take a look at this place - www.helmetcity.co.uk - I bought my latest one from them and was £199 instead of £349. Last years model - but that did not bother me. Not sure how good prices are on other makes - but worth a look.

I have had it approx 18 months now, and it was still £329 when I saw at NEC November 2007!

Yip, this is where i bought mine, very good service and next day delivery!!! By far the cheapest!!

Ian

[catso]

Infinity motorcycles http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com are doing 15% off all clothing until the end of March, you need to get an email voucher from them.

Might be worth doing if you know exactly what you want and are prepared to buy today or tomorrow, especially if you want an Arai or other premium brand helmet where discounts are not so freely given.

Edited by catso on Sunday 30th March 19:42