From Amazon, if anyone's interested? http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr...&keywords=bell+helmets&ie=UTF8&qid=1446709785
Great prices. They are all new but if someone returns one they sell it as used via the Amazon warehouse. Not many size small to Medium !
Same can be said at any dealership, retail outlet, bike show, mail order company etc, I'm always wonder how the helmet has been handled since leaving the manufacturer. Stop being paranoid I often think to myself.
Most of them on Amazon are new, it is just the odd one that has been returned. Bargain at £150 for the M5x or £189 for the M6.
Got an M5X Daytona Carbon / White for £120 today. It says there is a 14 day returns period so if it isn't perfect I'll just return it. I sold my Arai for £130 so it's effectively paid for!
Thing is if it's gone from supplier to the dealership its sat in a box (unless buying an ex display) If it's been sent to someone then returned it's been out the box tried on god knows what else then sent back Too much risk for me
I agree but with a high gloss carbon lid you'll see any damage in the lacquer and with the returns policy I think it'll be ok. I won't be taking any chances with it although it could be a bargain.
Mine came this morning. Brand new in the box with separate nose guard and chin curtain and paperwork along with a 4mm allen key for visor changes. Not a mark on it. Came with a very substantial helmet bag not the usual draw string affair. Chin curtain is a little intrusive as the elastic on the trailing edge catches your nose and chin when putting on or removing the lid but I think I'll get used to that by modifying the way I put it on. Overall very happy and I can't get over how light it is! A real bargain at £120 inc free 3-5 day postage (arrived after 2 days!!) Cheers for the heads up, I'm made up. Says used but they're not. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00M8JLATQ?ref_=pe_1909131_77697001_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_1
What is the sizing like. I always have had Arai and get a small but I have read you need the next size up in the M5X. As long as they are not Agv shape I will be ok. Black visor cheap here, http://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/bell-m5x-visor-dark-smoke.html
Cheer for the visor link. Sizing seems a little tiny bit smaller than normal. I am always a size large and this seems a little more snug than my other lids but feels good. I struggle with helmet shape with OGK and Arai which seem tight on my forehead but this feels lovely. Maybe my head is more oval shaped but Shoei, AGV and HJC always fit me well.Sorry I can't be more specific. Although there is a 30 day returns policy from Amazon and it got here in 2 days so plenty of time to get a return if no good for you.
My m6 turned up today, really nice lid and an absolute bargain Thought it came with a tinted visor tho
Don't want much do you! A £600 lid for less than £200! In fairness it does say in the ad that they are available as an extra.
