Re: Painting, er buying helmet...

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree.. IF the dealer is willing to be reasonable with their 
pricing. Some aren't.

Erik



>Just a suggestion for you H.  If you're going to go to a shop and try on
>their helmets, then if it fits, buy it there.  It is not a very classy thing
>to use your local dealer as just a fitting room for your mail order
>purchases.  It costs them money to put those helmets out for you to try on,
>and they do it in the expectation that you intend to buy.  If too many
>people begin taking the approach that you are considering, then pretty soon
>the shops will simply adopt the same policy towards helmets as they do with
>most motorcycles.  "Ya wanna try it, then buy it first."
>
>If you're replacing an existing helmet with the same model, then sure, do
>mailorder, but otherwise....
>
>BikerDawg out....
>
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>Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:52:17 -0600
>From: "2000 Triumph" <2000triumph@xxxxxxxx>
>Subject: *Painting Helmet: THANKS!
>
>Geesh!  I received an overwhelming amount of helpful responses.  This
>newsgroup is VERY helpful.   Thanks to everyone's comments I WILL be buying
>a new helmet.  As a matter of fact, I am going out today to shop for a new
>helmet.  I figure I'll do some trying on, then shop the internet for the
>best price.
>
>More Questions:  What are your opinions on the helmets with the "fin" on
>back?  I guess its supposed to keep the helmet from wobbling back and forth?
>And, are there any more recommendations on models?  I will spend up to $400.
>
>Again, thanks for all the comments.  I truly appreciate them all!
>H. Rollins
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