Topic: Anybody Ever Bought One of These Helmets?

[Irishguy]

This guy has some pretty cool cafe style helmets, among others.  I was wondering if anyone has ever bought from him?  I want one of those little half helmets with the goggles.  [I'll probably chunk the goggles, but I like the helmets.

http://stores.ebay.com/Yasemin-Store_MOTORCYCLE-HELMETS-GOGGLES_RETRO-HELMETS_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11865221QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Maybe a black one with the black and white checkerboard.  He's got pretty good feedback, but I was still wondering if anyone here had any experience with this vendor, of if anyone knew any alternative sellers with similar cafe style helmets.  I know Davida makes some, but they are pretty high priced.

[number13]

I bought a similar helmet , but i don't think it was the same seller.
They are basically plastic Japanese scooter helmets, very flimsy, but
still, good looking. I have an old Davida, and side-by side, you can
easily see the difference.

[Irishguy]

I just love this one...

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=36240&image=33995979&images=33995979,33995972,33995976,27692089,27692086,40792597&formats=0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0

It's almost like a visit to the japanese-engrish web site...   

[Shiftredline]

This guy has some pretty cool cafe style helmets, among others.  I was wondering if anyone has ever bought from him?  I want one of those little half helmets with the goggles.  [I'll probably chunk the goggles, but I like the helmets.

http://stores.ebay.com/Yasemin-Store_MOTORCYCLE-HELMETS-GOGGLES_RETRO-HELMETS_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11865221QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Maybe a black one with the black and white checkerboard.  He's got pretty good feedback, but I was still wondering if anyone here had any experience with this vendor, of if anyone knew any alternative sellers with similar cafe style helmets.  I know Davida makes some, but they are pretty high priced.

Check out www.jafrum.com
Look at the left menu bar and look for HCI 50 Series Retro/Vintage Motorcycle Helmets. These are DOT approved and are like $40.

[Irishguy]

Check out www.jafrum.com
Look at the left menu bar and look for HCI 50 Series Retro/Vintage Motorcycle Helmets. These are DOT approved and are like $40.

Those are pretty nice.  I wonder if you can unzip the ear flaps.  That site is temporarily down right now, but I will check back to see how much shipping will be.  Thanks for the tip.

Anyone else have any links or suggestions.

[Shiftredline]

No problem. Glad I could help

[Ingrid]

I love these sort of helmets but you're not insured while wearing these in the Netherlands. 
Grtz.
Ingrid

[Irishguy]

I love these sort of helmets but you're not insured while wearing these in the Netherlands. 
Grtz.
Ingrid

What I can't believe is that for the money that you pay, the Davida helmets are not DOT approved.