Helmets

[saorabbh]

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The paddings on Studds get lose very fast, same is the case with SMK. I own both. Looking to upgrade to Scorpion or something.

Yes I also felt the same with SMK. I have SOL Unicorn II also for daily commute. SOL is heavy but being 6'4'' I never felt it heavy after wearing.
for now SMKs LS2 VEGA STUDDS AXOR are on my black list for quality issues.

my friend owns AXOR's carbon fiber helmet which comes at 11k. Apart from being light weight (which is good) the material quality and the plastic is used looks cheap and of bad quality. one or two normal city ride and paint on air vents started coming off! Pathetic quality.

I'm also looking for Scorpion OR HJC for my next.

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Guys initially I was looking for ls2 ff386 but after doing some research got to know about the limited ventilation of ff386 and now I am looking for ls2 ff 324 rapid metro evo, just wanna have a second opinion from you people. I have almost finalized for rapid metro evo.

don't ignore HJC helmets man.. the fit and finish is really good in HJC.
Also SOL edge helmet is lil bulkier than HJC but they are ultra durable. and comfortable.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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The padding is still good on mine, have given it 2 washes. But new padding is only for 250 rs last time i checked at chopra karol bag.

Have to agree the padding and spare prices of SMK as well as Studds are very low, easily available.
Mine gets washed every Saturday/Sunday since the weekly usage gets to 750-1000 kms.

[Ijs]

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Great. I guess my usage pattern is too high ! hahaha. I have the SMK since a year too.

The padding is still good on mine, have given it 2 washes. But new padding is only for 250 rs last time i checked at chopra karol bag.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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On my rhyno it is still good , been using it since 2014 and smk since more than a year now, no issue lets see how this one lasts.

Great. I guess my usage pattern is too high ! hahaha. I have the SMK since a year too.

[Ijs]

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The paddings on Studds get lose very fast, same is the case with SMK. I own both. Looking to upgrade to Scorpion or something.

On my rhyno it is still good , been using it since 2014 and smk since more than a year now, no issue lets see how this one lasts.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Bought Studds Thunder d3 today to replace my 2014 studds rhyno.
I have been regularly using rhyno since 2014 the padding is still like new but the main issue is with the availability of visor and its cost, the visor cost 300 rs(helmet 1300) got a new visor 2 months back but today it gave up so this time decided to spend on new helmet.

Paid 1400rs for Thunder d3 mrp is 1695.
It will be my helmet for regular city commute, i have smk for Highway.
Got a warranty card but no bill as i bargained hard.

Tried vega and steelbird too but compared to studds their padding is very thin and lacking.

Size is 580mm which is L and surprisingly it is fairly snug on my smaller size head due to good padding. Cheek pads are very snug.
My smk is size s.

Now some features.

Weight is 1350gm feels very light.
All padding is easily removable .
Two air vents on top,one big vent on the chin.
exhaust vent on the back.
Quick release visor.
Quick release locking buckle.

It comes with a Chrome visor but i got it swapped with regular tinted one.

Overall a very good helmet. A vfm and good companion to my smk.

The paddings on Studds get lose very fast, same is the case with SMK. I own both. Looking to upgrade to Scorpion or something.

[Ijs]

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Bought Studds Thunder d3 today to replace my 2014 studds rhyno.
I have been regularly using rhyno since 2014 the padding is still like new but the main issue is with the availability of visor and its cost, the visor cost 300 rs(helmet 1300) got a new visor 2 months back but today it gave up so this time decided to spend on new helmet.

Paid 1400rs for Thunder d3 mrp is 1695.
It will be my helmet for regular city commute, i have smk for Highway.
Got a warranty card but no bill as i bargained hard.

Tried vega and steelbird too but compared to studds their padding is very thin and lacking.

Size is 580mm which is L and surprisingly it is fairly snug on my smaller size head due to good padding. Cheek pads are very snug.
My smk is size s.

Now some features.

Weight is 1350gm feels very light.
All padding is easily removable .
Two air vents on top,one big vent on the chin.
exhaust vent on the back.
Quick release visor.
Quick release locking buckle.

It comes with a Chrome visor but i got it swapped with regular tinted one.

Overall a very good helmet. A vfm and good companion to my smk.

[Astrix]

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Hi guys as we all are quite aware about the new BIS norm which is unfair for those who have been using helmets that are being homologated to better standards. I have mentioned below a link to blog, which explain why the new BIS norm is unfair and what needs to be done.

Please take a few minutes and go through the blog. In the end it also mentions a letter which needs to be written to the Joint Secratary of the Transport department. All you guys need to do is just copy paste the draft and send it to the Joint secretary (Email is mentioned).

Link- A Time To Ride: The ISI Helmet Stories


Please take a few minutes and it could possible save thousands of lives in the years to come. Our protection should be in our hands and no lobby of manufacturers should dictate what we need to wear to protect our head.

[prateek2210]

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Highway Men priority outlet

Highway man is not there at this place anymore. Its now riders planet. Also a sper LS2 website only Laxmi Automobiles pune is the authorised distributor in India.

[SpeedyKol]

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Is Sparx still available? Whats the current price and of the visor ?

No that was the last stock probably. Bought from stock clearance deals.

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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Shop name is.....??

Highway Men priority outlet

[prateek2210]

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Forgive me, for I have sinned. Re-introducing the Sparx Sin City.
P.S.: My wife still loves me. [emoji7]

Is Sparx still available? Whats the current price and of the visor ?

How about ls2 brand store in KB then.

Shop name is.....??

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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How about ls2 brand store in KB then.

No shop in KB is trusted. Avoid any helmet thats in question for the last 3 years and is selling just because of looks.

[SpeedyKol]

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Forgive me, for I have sinned. Re-introducing the Sparx Sin City.
P.S.: My wife still loves me. [emoji7]

[prateek2210]

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Would get it from trusted shop or ls2 showroom here in Karol Bagh Delhi.
BTW thanks for alerting me.

No shop in KB is trusted. Avoid any helmet thats in question for the last 3 years and is selling just because of looks.