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Old 19-03-10, 08:33 PM   #11
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the second one defo, you are not alone I can lick my visor too.
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Old 19-03-10, 08:37 PM   #12
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I went to HG and they didnt have it in, i went to bikers world by me , they didnt have it either, cos they get from same stock holders they both are quoting mid April for delivery.
I have decided on the dean thomas rep now and have ordered it from sportsbikeshop.com.
I was told today by both dealers that arai have issued warnings that they are not allowed to sell their helmets cheaper otherwise they will be banned from selling their brand.
Good ol' price fixing eh
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Old 19-03-10, 08:41 PM   #13
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the second one defo, you are not alone I can lick my visor too.
Bit late now G, ordered it
I actually didnt like the haga as much in the flesh and i wanted a brighter lid.
I did try on the shoei xr1100 but didnt feel as comfortable on as the arai, obviously not sure what they are like to live with on the road, but i can only go on fitment in the shop.
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Old 20-03-10, 11:43 AM   #14
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Arai make some great helmet, I think my Chaser is great, unbelievably comfortable. Mine is the Phil Read replica.

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Old 20-03-10, 11:57 AM   #15
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Arai make some great helmet, I think my Chaser is great, unbelievably comfortable. Mine is the Phil Read replica.
I looked at that one dave, that was originally on my short list.
Being as my surname is Rea, i had to look twice at your post


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Old 20-03-10, 08:12 PM   #16
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Arai make some great helmet, I think my Chaser is great, unbelievably comfortable. Mine is the Phil Read replica.

Nice. That's the lid I want!
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Old 20-03-10, 11:16 PM   #17
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I've got the dean thomas rep

Great helmet

That is all

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Old 22-03-10, 04:42 PM   #18
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I went to HG and they didnt have it in, i went to bikers world by me , they didnt have it either, cos they get from same stock holders they both are quoting mid April for delivery.
I have decided on the dean thomas rep now and have ordered it from sportsbikeshop.com.
I was told today by both dealers that arai have issued warnings that they are not allowed to sell their helmets cheaper otherwise they will be banned from selling their brand.
Good ol' price fixing eh
it's quite true though, there are certain companies that we can't discount by more than about 10 or 15% otherwise they get shirty with us. i work in a small sports shop that sells proper sports stuff and i have people in all the time saying things are cheaper online, in sport direct or whatever. but you won't get the service and advice there. plus if that's what the item is worth that's what it should sell for. it costs the retailer x amount to get it they've got to sell it and make enough money to keep the business going. which often can't be done when always giving discounts, margins are bloomin' tight already.

however i have a chaser already and am really quite happy with it. really comfortable and feels light to me. only thing i'm not so happy with is that it's a little drafty at times.
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Old 22-03-10, 04:51 PM   #19
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Ive got this one ...



looks ace in the flesh
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Old 22-03-10, 06:05 PM   #20
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it's quite true though, there are certain companies that we can't discount by more than about 10 or 15% otherwise they get shirty with us. i work in a small sports shop that sells proper sports stuff and i have people in all the time saying things are cheaper online, in sport direct or whatever. but you won't get the service and advice there. plus if that's what the item is worth that's what it should sell for. it costs the retailer x amount to get it they've got to sell it and make enough money to keep the business going. which often can't be done when always giving discounts, margins are bloomin' tight already.

however i have a chaser already and am really quite happy with it. really comfortable and feels light to me. only thing i'm not so happy with is that it's a little drafty at times.
I agree, i would much rather buy from a local shop than an internet company, if there was only a small difference in price i would choose the shop every time, If it was a lot of difference, then i would buy online.
Whats pi55ed me off now is the shop where i ordered it from now are saying it could be 30 days, even though they said they had stock.
I might cancel it and try a find a shop thats got it.

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