Fake Helmet alert

[T.C]

Some of you may not be aware that Ebay have been advertising fake Arai helmets.

I have spoken to Terry Birtles the MD at Moto-Direct who are the UK importers of Arai who said

"We’ve reported to eBay and contacted the sellers but they are based in Asia and seemingly don’t give a monkey’s!"

They also come with counterfeit EU 22/05 safety certificates

I have said many times that a helmet should only be purchased from a dealer, but if you if you are considering or know someone who is considering buying a new Arai, then mabe point them in the direction of this post.

Terry Birtles, the MD at the Arai importers will be happy to provide further information if required.

 

[slim63]

Its been happening for a while & its not only Arai or only helmets

Gloves, boots, textiles etc from a lot of the top makers is getting ripped off & imported by less than legal dealers all the while, my advice would be to buy from the importer or their recognised dealers even if you may spend a little more than you had hoped

 

[T.C]

Its been happening for a while & its not only Arai or only helmets

Gloves, boots, textiles etc from a lot of the top makers is getting ripped off & imported by less than legal dealers all the while, my advice would be to buy from the importer or their recognised dealers even if you may spend a little more than you had hoped

I totally agree, although to be fair, things like gloves and leathers often come off the same production line as the branded makes but a few get creamed off and don't get badged.

Sialkot in Pakistan is where a lot of this happens and with leathers and textiles the risk is not quite as great as with a hat..

Helmet wise, you are also right, but Moto-Direct are trying to get the message out to those who may perhaps be new to biking and are not familiar with brands or prices, perhap think they can save a lot of money or think they are getting one over on the importers by missing out the middle man, and of course tere are those who will go to a dealer, try a brand for size and then order online believing they are buying a genuine product.

At least Arai are trying to do somethig about it even if its only getting word out thatthe fakes are appearing online.

Apparantly a number have already been sold.

 

[slim63]

Good job by Moto direct for trying to get the word out I hope everyone posts this around the forums etc as will I

 

[Pow-Lo]

Is there anything that these tosspots aren’t counterfeiting these days? Wankers.

 

[slim63]

Is there anything that these tosspots aren’t counterfeiting these days? Wankers.

No mate not even boobies

 

[Centaur]

No mate not even boobies

Bwahahahahahahahahahaha. Nice one Slim.