Where To Buy A New Helmet?

[billd766]

Tinted shields might be OK in daylight but they are dangerous after sunset.

Clear shield & a pair of sunglasses is a better bet.

Wearing sunglasses is a bit tricky for me as I already wear spectacles with corrective lenses and they are the reactolite type.

I don't worry too much after dark as I rarely ride at night and if I have to I lift the visor fully up.

[powderpuff]

I would like to bet tinted shields are banned due to the chance that guys would use them for bank robberies etc. ESPECIALLY mirrored ones.

[ThaiRich]

I would like to bet tinted shields are banned due to the chance that guys would use them for bank robberies etc. ESPECIALLY mirrored ones.

Hi, I live in a small village far away from anything. Does anyone know where I can buy a helmet for a big farang head in Pattaya or Aranyapratet? I would ask you to be a bit specific in your directions as I work full time and very seldom have time to wonder out of my village.

Thanks.

[powderpuff]

I have heard that the Kawasaki dealer on Sukhumvit Road stocks "Real" helmets (Pattaya Beach). Maybe someone can pin point the location.

[skybluestu]

Finally, after a lot of messing around, managed to get my helmet. I had to pay 5000baht import tax/duty though as the declared amount for customs that my Mum gave to Parcelforce was then used to calculate the 30% import tax and 7% tax. Wouldn't have bothered though if I'd known I'd have to pay so much! I'm sure I've read posts about helmets being posted into Thailand without any fees?!

[GungaDin]

You didn't ask your Mum to put a low value on the helmet????

[skybluestu]

It didn't occur to me to remind her, thought she would think of that herself. When I asked her why she put such a high amount she said it was so she could claim a high amount if the parcel wasn't delivered, the last one she sent didn't get here. Not to worry, I'll just ban her from visiting her grandchild for a few years!

[GungaDin]

Or get a new Mum.....

[mic6ard]

just got an arai XD3 (trans cross 2). Already busted the plastic screws , and want to know where I can get a replacement kits. While we're at it, is there a special plate to secure the visor with the peak off?

I don't normally get this complicated helmets, usually just a standard fullface. nice piece of work though.

Anyway I'm in chiang mai so any help would be appreciated.