Argyll wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:12 pm I've been looking at new prices for the J-Cruise (in white) and £260 seems to be the best so far, from XL Moto.

Aye - but I’ve got a massive heid - no J cruise in white in size xl at XL moto - actually I prefer the J wing with double D fastener though they are very hand to find

Symcity wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:07 pm I’m chasing a Shoei J cruise type of helmet on fleabay however someone else keeps counter bidding immediately after I’ve made a bid - does make you wonder if the seller is actually bidding himself - here’s a link to the item - currently I’m outbid
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shoei-Adult- ... 1431.l2649

Don't bid there's an app sellers can use to bump up the price they want to really sell for.
It's usually seen in the job lot clearance type sellers selling chinese Chod thats bought by the crate

Thanks scootypuff snr - I’m thinking this might be a scam - I’ll be interested who the successful bidder is

Meldrew wrote: Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:03 am Why would you buy a helmet from an eBay seller whose ad states the helmet is NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE. Where else are you supposed to be wearing it.

I did factor that in - assumed it was some weird american rule - I deduce therefore that the helmet does not meet the standards of the federal governments Department of Transport DOT standards that all helmets sold for motorcycling on public streets must meet. The standard is Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218) and is known commonly as the DOT helmet standard. Why this particular Shoei lid does not meet this standard is unknown to me.

A definite NO.But I did buy An Arai from a good mate 20 years ago,sadly he died so glad I have the helmet now.Helmets are cheap enough to buy new in my opinion,I just bought a Shoei full face from J&S and bike show imminent bargains galore.

My last couple of lids have been bought on line from Lids direct when they have a sale on. I go to J+S and make sure my chosen lid will fit first. I dont feel guilty as I fell out with J+S years ago after they sold me a very old model helmet.When I found out and complained they said it wasn't a problem as it had been stored in a cool dark room. WTF!!!!

I don't think I'd buy a used one but I always got for last year's model at JS, at a knock-down price.

Definite No !

Doesn’t matter how old a helmet is if it is stored properly in a box away from ultra violet and damp atmosphere,I was told this by Shoei guys when I had a free safety check on me helmet (crash helmet lol)

Arai say that you should chuck your helmet after 5 years of use, or 7 years in all. A cynic would say that they would say that, wouldn't they! I get over excited by the prospect of buying a new Arai somewhat before the 5 years are up normally, so its not a problem for me - though I usually retain an older helmet for use when I'll be parked up in slightly less desirable place in case it gets nicked.