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Moto Board => Gear => Topic started by: Speedbag on July 12, 2008, 03:06:25 PM

Title: Mail Order Lids
Post by: Speedbag on July 12, 2008, 03:06:25 PM
Anybody got a great online source for helmets?

I blew $50 in gas today going to the Twin Cities (MN) and around hoping to find a new skid lid and the choices were non-existent. I have a big head, which didn't help at all.  ;)

Need to find a place that you can reliably order a helmet from with measurements taken at home. While drinking.

TIA.  :)
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: Duc Fever on July 12, 2008, 10:36:07 PM
If your looking for cheap helmets (but still DOT and some actually SNELL approved) Jafrum is a discount wholesaler of all kinds of moto stuff, especially helmets.

www.jafrum.com (http://www.jafrum.com)
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: johndoe on July 13, 2008, 01:33:25 PM
Good selection and support (while drinking  [drink]  [wine]   [beer]  [coffee]  ):  www.helmetharbor.com (http://www.helmetharbor.com)
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: He Man on July 13, 2008, 04:25:50 PM
What do you currently wear?
Do you have a particular helmet you are thinking about?
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: Speedbag on July 13, 2008, 04:29:53 PM
I've got a ratty Fulmer full-face that's rapidly showing its age.

Nothing in particular in mind. Just want something full-face with decent ventilation that fits me gourd.
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: darylbowden on July 13, 2008, 09:13:40 PM
Quote from: johndoe on July 13, 2008, 01:33:25 PM
Good selection and support (while drinking  [drink]  [wine]   [beer]  [coffee]  ):  www.helmetharbor.com (http://www.helmetharbor.com)

Used them a few times.  Fast shipping, best prices I could find and great CS.
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: duccarlos on July 14, 2008, 07:20:23 AM
I bought mine at http://www.helmetshop.com but I went to their store in Daytona, no shipping.
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: CDawg on July 14, 2008, 09:07:08 AM
I bought my X-11 from here a month ago.  Good service, great pricing. The dscount code is "motodepot".  I would buy from them again.

http://www.motodepot.com/

Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: minnesotamonster on July 14, 2008, 12:07:32 PM
If you are up for a little ride, you can head north on I-35 to rush city and stop at dennis kirk.  Or you can order from them online www.denniskirk.com   Personally, I'd rather ride up and try on a variety of helmets to make sure I got the right fit, plus its an excuse for a ride  :)
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: Bick on July 14, 2008, 02:54:50 PM
Helmets vary quite a bit.

The last 3 Arai's I bought, I tried on 3 - 4 of the exact same size, yet there was a notice difference in how each one fit.

Not something I would recommend doing mail order - especially if you have a hard to fit head.
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: duccarlos on July 14, 2008, 03:11:54 PM
Quote from: Bick on July 14, 2008, 02:54:50 PM
Helmets vary quite a bit.

The last 3 Arai's I bought, I tried on 3 - 4 of the exact same size, yet there was a notice difference in how each one fit.

Not something I would recommend doing mail order - especially if you have a hard to fit head.

+1 I ended up buying a Shoei after trying out quite a few.
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: Speedbag on July 14, 2008, 03:44:32 PM
Quote from: minnesotamonster on July 14, 2008, 12:07:32 PM
If you are up for a little ride, you can head north on I-35 to rush city and stop at dennis kirk.  Or you can order from them online www.denniskirk.com   Personally, I'd rather ride up and try on a variety of helmets to make sure I got the right fit, plus its an excuse for a ride  :)

This was a thought.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: corey on July 15, 2008, 12:59:30 PM
NewEnough.com
If it doesn't fit, just send it back and they'll send you another. Free returns.
Title: Re: Mail Order Lids
Post by: duccarlos on July 15, 2008, 01:02:00 PM
I really like newenough.com for things like boots.