Bad service at chiap lee

[pak pandir]

hi guys, just want to share my experience over at chiap lee just now.. i wanted to buy a helmet from there. i brought my money.. the helmet is selling for $580. but everyone in the forums said they bought at $550. and i dont mind the $30 defference, seriously. because i really wanted to have a arai ram 3 since the day i passed my bike. but both the salesperson was really 'bo chap'. no one attend to me at first. until i ask the price of the helmet. the spectacle guy and 1 old guy was in charge of the shop.. the uncle was literally shouting at me, 'what you want'. and the specky guy dont even bother to get up from his seat in front of his computer.

 

i just get out of his shop and just ride away. sorry, this is not to ruin the shop's reputation..i heard some of the guys in this forum saying that chiap lee gives exellent service and stuffs. but to me, they really dont care about their customers unless they ride those expensive bikes and wears expensive gears..

 

just my 2cents opinion.

[xavw]

which chiap lee? serangoon road or opposite of LAB?

[0yuan0]

the one opposite lab, the uncle give superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr succcccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy service. word

 

i also have the same service from you. "what u want, don't have, don't know, don't buy lor"

 

but last time the service was good.... now....hai~~~

 

no matter how big or how ex ur bike, still the same...

Edited March 29, 2011 by 0yuan0

[pak pandir]

opposite LAB

which chiap lee? serangoon road or opposite of LAB?

[pak pandir]

that's y.then y bother opening a shop if u are treating ur customer like that.

the one opposite lab, the uncle give superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr succcccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy service. word

 

i also have the same service from you. "what u want, don't have, don't know, don't buy lor"

 

but last time the service was good.... now....hai~~~

 

no matter how big or how ex ur bike, still the same...

[xavw]

Got the same attitude from the one opposite LAB. The one at serangoon road better.

[pak pandir]

thanks..maybe tmr i will check the one at serangoon road.

Got the same attitude from the one opposite LAB. The one at serangoon road better.

[superspeed123]

Go to the one at Serangoon Rd which id theron branch. The young skinny guy is the boss. Can bargain with him. The shop used to be ran by his older brother name Vincent which give better customer services.

[edwardthy]

Buy from UNIQUE motorsports. U wont regret..

[ericpingru]

Go to BikeTech21. I heard they selling arai ram 3 at cheaper price. Find out the price n compare.

[biting_point]

do consider the TX motard or lower range full face if you had another $100 to spare..

the price of RAM3 now is seriously too expensive.. I rather pay abit more to get a nice fullface..

 

TX should be selling at $680.

[pak pandir]

Im looking for arai ram 3 kevin schwantz. Not into full face la bro.. Thanks anyway!

[DeusExMachina]

$550 for open face?

 

WTF?

[CSV]

yeah, 550 i can get a pretty damn good full face or flip up.

 

but it's the buyer's choice. they want flip up let them buy lo.

 

1 fall on the road, will convert to ff liao la. lol.

 

anyways, chiap lee quite bad service, last time went there. the uncle say same thing to me.

 

i shoot him back "wah, you do business like this one?! no have? dont buy lor?, how you make money one?!"

 

then i just walked out liao. shiok.

[kimmeng]

i manage to knock $30 off from my rx7-rr5 at serangoon road chiap lee.

their service is good though. allow me test try, ask the boss how to operate the ventilation all these.

tried to bargain further but the boss rejected me politely and in a jokingly manner too.

[papabread79]

should buy arai helmet online. cheaper.

[kmax]

Im looking for arai ram 3 kevin schwantz. Not into full face la bro.. Thanks anyway!

 

i didnt know he wear open face..

 

http://www.kevin-schwantz.com/images/newspics/022304/Schwantz-Head-Shot.jpg

[0yuan0]

i didnt know he wear open face..

 

http://www.kevin-schwantz.com/images/newspics/022304/Schwantz-Head-Shot.jpg

 

Wahaha, this is marketing. Maybe this is his off the track helmet!!!

[art_mons]

which website to buy arai on line? btw, u should go and buy at din piston.. shop located at tampines. 480 can get brand new.. while stock last though.

[edwardthy]

is the helmet PSB approved?

[keown]

From TS story, thats the shop opp LAB/G-max. Last week i went to that shop to see see RX7, saw this young spec chap & uncle sitting at counter chatting, could not find the shop boss so i also dun bother to ask anything

[tianyou]

I heard arai doesn't come with psb sticker.Maybe can try buying helmet through arai US websites.

[warrior.c.o.n.p]

What does PSB safety tests consist of?

 

TUV SUD PSB measure a motorcycle helmet’s ability to absorb or dissipate impact forces from reaching the rider's head.

 

Elements of a motorcycle helmet that are tested:

•protective padding material : expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam liner which resembles styrofoam

•motorcycle shell structural integrity

•motorcycle helmet visor

•the effectiveness of the retention system that keeps the helmet on the head

 

A Word of Caution

There are some riders who asked: "Are motorcycle helmets sold in Singapore safe?" It really depends how you define the word 'safe'.

 

None of the safety standards can precisely replicate the threats that a motorcyclist might face in the event of an accident.

 

What official safety standards can do is to minimize risks to the rider by conducting impact tests. However no motorcycle helmet can guarantee complete safety and protect the rider from possible impacts and accidents.

 

A motorcycle helmet meeting PSB, DOT, ECE, JIS, AS, Snell or whatever safety standard should offer the same level of protection, whether it costs you $100.00 or $1,000.00.

 

The Choice Is Yours

 

Some of the reputable motorcycle helmet brands like ARAI meet USA Snell M 2005, Europe CE 22-05 which are recognised as international standards and endorsed by the racing governing commission. However some of the models are not PSB approved.

 

Price is not an indication of safety, a reputable brand helmet that cost $800 does not mean it is much more safer than a cheap $40 motorcycle helmet.

 

Whether extensive research and development in producing superior helmets make them safer remains unproven.

 

True Safety depend on the rider so please ride safely. Don't take your chances with the authorities, wear a PSB approved motorcycle helmet.

[Eno]

hi guys, just want to share my experience over at chiap lee just now.. i wanted to buy a helmet from there. i brought my money.. the helmet is selling for $580. but everyone in the forums said they bought at $550. and i dont mind the $30 defference, seriously. because i really wanted to have a arai ram 3 since the day i passed my bike. but both the salesperson was really 'bo chap'. no one attend to me at first. until i ask the price of the helmet. the spectacle guy and 1 old guy was in charge of the shop.. the uncle was literally shouting at me, 'what you want'. and the specky guy dont even bother to get up from his seat in front of his computer.

 

i just get out of his shop and just ride away. sorry, this is not to ruin the shop's reputation..i heard some of the guys in this forum saying that chiap lee gives exellent service and stuffs. but to me, they really dont care about their customers unless they ride those expensive bikes and wears expensive gears..

 

just my 2cents opinion.

 

Actually not quite true beb. I went there last friday with my wave yg mcm pizza hut nye wave. Got one old uncle(really look like ah pek and I didn't noe he's the shopkeeper). I ask him abt RAM3 he okay wad. Answer me nicely and offering me some discount if I buy more items.

 

Anyway, it was my first time there. So,maybe I haven't see the young man yet.

[aRcHeR]

What does PSB safety tests consist of?

 

 

A motorcycle helmet meeting PSB, DOT, ECE, JIS, AS, Snell or whatever safety standard should offer the same level of protection, whether it costs you $100.00 or $1,000.00.

 

The Choice Is Yours

 

Some of the reputable motorcycle helmet brands like ARAI meet USA Snell M 2005, Europe CE 22-05 which are recognised as international standards and endorsed by the racing governing commission. However some of the models are not PSB approved.

 

Price is not an indication of safety, a reputable brand helmet that cost $800 does not mean it is much more safer than a cheap $40 motorcycle helmet.

 

Whether extensive research and development in producing superior helmets make them safer remains unproven.

 

True Safety depend on the rider so please ride safely. Don't take your chances with the authorities, wear a PSB approved motorcycle helmet.

 

PSB is bullshit.

 

i have seen half-cap helmets with PSB stickers, while reputable brands like arai/shoei aren't approved by PSB but with DOT/Snell approval.

 

PSB approved half cap helmet, tested and approved to hold your grey matter securely without spillage in case of accident?

 

i rest my case on PSB rulings. utter bull-crap..