AWESOME deal on my new helmet!

[ThinkAgain]

I always buy local whenever I can, but after 3 days and 6 bike shops/dealers later I was frustrated with my quest for the perfect *affordable* helmet.  My fat head (not really, just XL) just wasn't liking much ... exept the $450 Arai, of course.

In case anyone else is in the market, check out www.parts411.com.  I got a Shoei TZ-1 for $277  

[danci1973]

What exactly did your head NOT like?

In my case, after a long period of helmet use my ears start to hurt like crazy, even though I don't really feel the pressure initially.

It happens with my own helmet, it also happens with new UVEX helmet and a new GREX flip-up.

Until I find a trully perfect helmet I decided to modify my helmet, using a knife and sand paper to shape the inner of the helmet. So far, it feels better.

 D.

[ThinkAgain]

I had ordered a KBC Vision from them.  I wore it around the house for about 20 minutes (must have looked ridiculous!) and it squeezed my forehead right in my hairline.  I had a headache for the rest of the day!

I called parts411 and they approved an exchange.  They even sent the Shoei as soon as I gave them the tracking # for the KBC I was returning (instead of waiting to get one helmet before shipping the other).

[snapper]

Sweet.  I had a similar experience with HelmetHarbor.  I got one helmet in and it was too big.  They had a list of last years models for the Shoei's... so I got mine very small helmet (not carried in stores   :x  ) for around 250.  I was quite happy!  That and I convinced them to ship it directly to me from the distributer.  Hehe... saved like a weeks time!

I love good honerable online places!

[WAP]

In case anyone else is in the market, check out www.parts411.com. I got a Shoei TZ-1 for $277

Psssst. Not to burst your bubble or anything, but you can get a TZ-1 from aerostich.com for $273.  

Local aerostichwhore WAP

[ThinkAgain]

Yeah, for solids.  Mine is a race replica  :nana:

[70 Cam Guy]

What exactly did your head NOT like?

In my case, after a long period of helmet use my ears start to hurt like crazy, even though I don't really feel the pressure initially.

It happens with my own helmet, it also happens with new UVEX helmet and a new GREX flip-up.

Until I find a trully perfect helmet I decided to modify my helmet, using a knife and sand paper to shape the inner of the helmet. So far, it feels better.

 D.

I don't think its a good idea to modify your helmet's lining.  You need to find a helmet that fits the shape of your head.  I had to try on a lot of helmets before I found one that fit well and didn't hit pressure points/cause headaches.  I had 3 or 4 that I liked and discovered that none fit so I had to keep trying.  Eventually I found the Icon fit me perfectly.  I just had to go to all the gear shops and dealers to find one that was right

[paui]

hmm....i got my shoei z-II for $300 at motoxoutlet.com...its 2 models up the line.....