new Helmet from overseas

[fastrhino]

I need to buy a new Helmet mine was stolen and recovered with damage.

I have looked at local shops but the prices man are inflated when you compare european and USA prices.

example agv gp tech rossi rep local price $1000+ or $500 online form the USA same helmet same colours.

what is to stop me buying from the USA and saving $$$

as anyone bought their lid from the states and if so had any comebacks?

[suprastar]

Nothing is stopping you really, except they wont have the AS sticker.. So "technically" they are not allowed to be used on Aus roads..

I bought my Arai off Ebay, and it came in from Japan within 4 days of ordering. Pretty good deal, considering I would have paid $1200 for the same helmet locally (that's if they have it here)

[pottz]

yep, its been talked about heaps on here, The AU standards thing stop some people, best search ''helmet standards'' or something youll find much already argue'd about.

[maya]

Damn, so I'm not the only one with a Nakano Sakura!

PS: They retail for $1399 here. There was one at Total Motorcycle Accessories not long ago.

[Pva_Glue]

I bought my HJC - HQ1 (aka AC-12 carbon AU$550) carbon from Korea it took 4days to arrive. very fast

I bought it for just less than $450 incl shipping.

so it pays to shop around.

but no AS sticker.

*********Question******
Is it possible that bike / health insurance company may refuse the claim if he/she was wearing NOT Australian standard helmet?

[Batman]

I need to buy a new Helmet mine was stolen and recovered with damage.

I have looked at local shops but the prices man are inflated when you compare european and USA prices.

example agv gp tech rossi rep local price $1000+ or $500 online form the USA same helmet same colours.

what is to stop me buying from the USA and saving $$$

as anyone bought their lid from the states and if so had any comebacks?

I just got one of the 'agv gp tech rossi 5 nations"
from the USA for $700 with tinted visor and they wanted $1300 here for the same thing......

[mewnz]

There's a bloke around the traps here who will have the actual legislation, but apparently WA has a nice bit of legalise that basically allows for a helmet of the same standard as one that is sold here to be worn. So if x helmet is sold in aus and is compliant, then you can buy it o/s and not worry

Being from Sydney, I just bought it from o/s anyway. Saved myself $700 funbux.

[shmoo]

its been done to death on these forums.

You'll be fine without the sticker.

[fastrhino]

I am on ebay now.....arai RX7 XX5 corsair nori haga rep $600 from japan.....i am there!

[TORQ]

You'll be fine without the sticker.

Not at the drags you won't

[BigTim]

Not at the drags you won't

Fuck, not this shit again.
You'll be fine at the drags as soon as you show them the SNELL sticker under the lining.

[agrid]

my arai was half price from ebay four years ago when the oz dollar was lower. do it. the manual was in japanese so i had trouble figuring which way it went on

[mekon]

Anyone know someone with access to AS stickers. Fuck they'd make a mint. $5 a pop and you never have to worry or read through a 20 page thread about something that'll never likely happen (i.e. being pulled over by popo for it).

[fastrhino]

Not at the drags you won't

What about Barbs?

[Dark Shadow]

I have bought amongst other things a couple of helmets from RIDERS DISCOUNT: Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Helmets & Gear and had great service and best thing is pack as much stuff as you like in the shipping and it's still only $25 to land on your doorstep

the only thing I did was select an identical helmet to what is sold here giving the best possible argument for the day in court should it ever arise

[Veefore]

What about Barbs?

Motorcycling Australia has a list of acceptable international standards. Guaranteed your helmet will carry certification from one or more of them.

Edit: Both MA and Cams have to accept international standard helmets in order to allow international competition in Oz.

[pucara]

If your Old Helmet was returned and had the AS sticker, just glued on the new one from overseas!

[gonzo3816]

You cant peel an old sticker off, it is designed to damage and read "VOID".
There is a fine and points applicable for not having an AS sticker.
Solution: go buy an AS sticker (around $20 when you find it) ive been checked twice, no questions asked

[shmoo]

You cant peel an old sticker off, it is designed to damage and read "VOID".
There is a fine and points applicable for not having an AS sticker.
Solution: go buy an AS sticker (around $20 when you find it) ive been checked twice, no questions asked

dont talk shit.
especially when its wrong.

[BigTim]

What was wrong with what he said?