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Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

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    Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    $800, $900, $1k + helmets? What?

    I know there are $1-0-,$200 helmets out there too, but jesus, a low end Shoei is like $500

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Paid 575 for a Shoei RF-14 Faust last year .

    Listing 679 now .

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...0-faust-helmet

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by TIMMYDUCK View Post
    Paid 575 for a Shoei RF-14 Faust last year .

    Listing 679 now .

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...0-faust-helmet
    I was eyeballing this bitch, but $870??????

    https://www.motosport.com/ktm-powerw...1WY6-X002-Y005

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Ive been looking as well. Insane prices. Even in my usual $600 price range I'm not finding much I like. A grand is the new mid range I guess.

    I have been looking for closeout deals, which there are some. I'm mainly after a Shark helmet. My shoei is only 2 years old and it's falling apart so I won't be buying another which breaks my life long Shoei brand loyalty. Sharks have been my back up for about 10 years now so now they will be my primary. Tough to find though.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by TIMMYDUCK View Post
    Paid 575 for a Shoei RF-14 Faust last year .

    Listing 679 now .

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...0-faust-helmet
    How's yours holding up? My pads are always falling out and my ear pieces disintegrated in less than a year. All the trim is weak and creaks like crazy when I'm riding. I have Shoei's from the 90s that are in better shape than this new one.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I had a Shoei RF-1000 that lasted me like 10 years, but eventually the inside disintegrated.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by xrocket21 View Post
    I had a Shoei RF-1000 that lasted me like 10 years, but eventually the inside disintegrated.
    That's reasonable. I generally get a new helmet every 5 years and keep a few old ones around for guests. My new Shoei really should have been tossed after a year. The only reason that it's still around is I use my back up Shark a lot more to keep the wear off the Shoei. It's getting binned as soon as I get a replacement.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    How are scorpion helmets? They seem more in the $4-500 range

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I find some good deals at these 2 euro shops, normally only looking at Arai, so not sure on other brands...
    https://www.motoin.de/Helmets/Integr...ml?language=en

    https://www.fc-moto.de/en/Motorcycle...l-Face-Helmets

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    I get solid color Arai's and the pricing is never anywhere near that steep. But I shop sales and already have been professionally fitted, so I know which ones fit me right.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by FriskyDingo View Post
    I find some good deals at these 2 euro shops, normally only looking at Arai, so not sure on other brands...
    https://www.motoin.de/Helmets/Integr...ml?language=en

    https://www.fc-moto.de/en/Motorcycle...l-Face-Helmets
    How bad is shipping?

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by xrocket21 View Post
    How are scorpion helmets? They seem more in the $4-500 range
    they have been my primary for years. I think they hold up well. A tad heavier but not unrealistic

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    last time I ordered in the fall, jacket, pants & 2 pair gloves, was around $25 shipping, all items where in stock when ordered, was here in like 8 days. I've never returned anything, that COULD be an issue... I think I got free shipping on the last helmet, but I had a coupon code...and there is a pop-up for 10% off 1st purchase.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by xrocket21 View Post
    How are scorpion helmets? They seem more in the $4-500 range
    I've had a few. They are decent but I would struggle to pay $400 for one.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by FriskyDingo View Post
    I find some good deals at these 2 euro shops, normally only looking at Arai, so not sure on other brands...
    https://www.motoin.de/Helmets/Integr...ml?language=en

    https://www.fc-moto.de/en/Motorcycle...l-Face-Helmets
    I’ve bought from both and they’re legit. Sometimes good deals and colors you can’t get in the states. Although, they are apparently not allowed to ship Shoei to the US, I bought one once and they refunded me and said Shoei is really serious about that stuff. Chromeburner is another solid Euro option. Shipping costs for all three are not bad, especially since the VAT gets deducted from the price for US orders.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Those German sources look good, but I'd be wary of buying helmets from just any place online. Have read that counterfeit Arai and Shoei helmets are pretty commonplace.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by joeswamp View Post
    Those German sources look good, but I'd be wary of buying helmets from just any place online.
    the Euro shops mentioned above are reputable but def beware of return ship + restock fees if you're not sure on fit. i bought an Airoh from Chromeburner in my usual sizing but it didn't fit well. return ship + restock was almost more than the helmet itself!

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    The flip side of all this is, I bought a Bell Star closeout for $425 to replace one with a 2018 build date. The new one I received has a 2019 build date. D'oh.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    FYI, helmets sold in Europe are not required to have the date of manufacture marked on them. So if you’re planning on using it for track, you won’t be able to prove its age.

    I bought my Nexx helmet from Chuck (Snowman) and it doesn’t have it; I remember him posting that he discovered that bit of information after contacting the European reseller after he received it and couldn’t find a date. That was probably 4-5 years ago, maybe that has changed.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by MattR302 View Post
    FYI, helmets sold in Europe are not required to have the date of manufacture marked on them. So if you’re planning on using it for track, you won’t be able to prove its age.

    I bought my Nexx helmet from Chuck (Snowman) and it doesn’t have it; I remember him posting that he discovered that bit of information after contacting the European reseller after he received it and couldn’t find a date. That was probably 4-5 years ago, maybe that has changed.
    I imagine they are also not marked DOT, which probably matters unless you're on the track.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xrocket21 View Post
    I was eyeballing this bitch, but $870??????

    https://www.motosport.com/ktm-powerw...1WY6-X002-Y005
    I feel the Shoei’s are easily worth the money at 600 , justifying the paint job for the 300 extra is up to you .

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    12 years ago I was looking at an arai that was 800ish and a shoei that was 600ish... Or that's what I remember.

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    Re: Is it just me or are helmet prices crazy?

    Quote Originally Posted by boosten lebaron View Post
    How's yours holding up? My pads are always falling out and my ear pieces disintegrated in less than a year. All the trim is weak and creaks like crazy when I'm riding. I have Shoei's from the 90s that are in better shape than this new one.
    The RF-14 is working out well for me .

    They fit my large round head the best of any of the majors .

    Padding so far has stayed just right for me,but we shall see how it holds up thru year two .

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