Unofficial Royal Enfield Community Forum
General Discussion => Campfire Talk => Topic started by: Talcecom on November 08, 2009, 12:49:50 am
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Check out the return of the Dot approved HCI retro helments for under $50.
[urlhttp://www.jafrum.com/motorcycle-helmets?search=HCI+DOT+50][/url]
http://www.jafrum.com/motorcycle-helmets?search=HCI+DOT+50
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I would like to point out that they are available for less money in our store
http://store.royalenfieldusa.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=helmet&x=0&y=0 (http://store.royalenfieldusa.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=helmet&x=0&y=0)
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What was the issue with the recall?
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When the manufacturer tested them independently he found that they did not pass the puncture test. It has taken well over a year for the guy to deal with the govt agencies. Most of them he caught before the container even got here.
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I bought a new HCI retro helmet and its pretty good, however it is a lot bigger than my old one I found. I can see why the old style was not DOT approved but it looks a lot better on my big head since its smaller, now I have the traditional mushroom look going on. The new helmet is warmer and has ear and neck flaps and is a bit less noisy.
I am keeping the old one for hot summer days though, I know vanity over safety.......
abe
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For my oval head, the HCI fits much better, and is also much quieter than the Davida. With a little cosmetic modification, it looks just as good, too.
There seems to be some pricing variation depending on where you look in this site, though; The link syas they're $40 but inside it says they're $90. What's up there?
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j315/UncleErnie/hci.jpg)
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PS; I've dealt with Jafrum and I wouldn't wish their customer service on anyone I liked. THEY SUCK DOOR KNOBS!
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PS; I've dealt with Jafrum and I wouldn't wish their customer service on anyone I liked. THEY SUCK DOOR KNOBS!
I bought a leather jacket from them 6 yrs ago, and they were great. Price was right, jacket held up well, and it was quickly delivered.
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PS; I've dealt with Jafrum and I wouldn't wish their customer service on anyone I liked. THEY SUCK DOOR KNOBS!
Br. Ernie, do they suck doorknobs as a rule or just as a habit? :D
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For my oval head, the HCI fits much better, and is also much quieter than the Davida. With a little cosmetic modification, it looks just as good, too.
Ernie, I like what you've done to the helmet. What kind of paint did you use? Does it stick well enough?
Jeff
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Red pin stripe tape and clear coat. It just needed to have the matt finish evened out to get a shiny look. Some electrical tape around the edge. Easy-peasy and Bob's your uncle.
When I got that helmet, the rear snap for the goggle stap stay would not un-snap. I called customer service and they told me to be more firm. I was and the whole assembly came right out of the helmet! Another call; "I'm sorry, but we can't offer refunds or exchanges on USED helmets" Uh-huh. I haven't worn it on the bike yet, and I was following YOUR directions. 'I'm sorry, but you abused the helmet and that voids any warranty."
I'm still steamed. I had to put a small bolt through the back of the helmet because I DO use that little strap.
Bernie, you lucked out.
Bernie is lucky in so many things.
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Next time use a butter knife and sorta wedge it in there and pop her out... Its worked for me..
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Gosh Uncle,
You break the damn helmet and want a new one.
You break the aluminum tank baffle and expect them to fix it.
Next you'll break your real tail light switch and blame someone. ;D ;D ;D
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How the heck did you know about that tail light?
Anyway, I've been all over this thing. I'm going in deep when the light is better tomorrow.
Did I tell you about that light? Are you taking advantage of my dementia? You'll get old someday- you just wait. Ya know- you're either part of the solution, or part of the problem.
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Unk,
You don't have to fix the tail light, because......
The way to ride, no one is ever BEHIND you... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D