Buying a helmet from EU

[roachy63]

I have been looking to buy a new Shoei helmet. After trawling the net I have been looking at an Italian firm called Wheelup. Basically a good price, are there any draw backs insurance wise, will it be the correct spec for UK insurance? Any advice appreciated.

 

[Lord Snooty]

As long as it complies with EC-ER 2205 safety standard then it will be fine, as it is a Shoei in an EC country I don't think you will have any problems.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/ece-22-05.htm

 

[mrjim130]

I bought a Shoei Multi Tech from France, no problem and a lot cheaper. Even after postage.

 

[paul08]

I believe I was told that the only issue might be if you do track days, as it will not come with the requisite UK sticker (sorry, but cannot remember which one)

 

[Green Boy]

I bought a Neotec from Andorra online not long after they first came out and it was about £100 cheaper and the postage was free. It arrived in less than a week and was a complete result.

 

[MikeO]

I believe I was told that the only issue might be if you do track days, as it will not come with the requisite UK sticker (sorry, but cannot remember which one)

I did a trackday wearing my Schuberth C3 - it doesn't have an ACU sticker...

 

[roachy63]

Thanks for the replies and advice.

 

[polecat]

All helmets worn on UK roads must either:

meet British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark
meet UNECE Regulation 22.05
meet a European Economic Area member standard offering at least the same safety and protection as BS 6658:1985, and carry a mark equivalent to the BSI Kitemark