Helmets

[samMoto7]

If you are more interested towards tinted visors, you can go for the helmets with clear exterior visor and tinted internal visor. Some examples are Vega Boolean, Studds Ninja 3G, Daijya, Nuvo, SOL...Boolean and Ninja are the flip ups ranging around 1800 bucks, Daijya is for Rs.4850, Nuvo is for Rs.6000 and SOL somewhere between Rs. 3500 - 4500. In these helmets, you get an internal visor(tinted) which can be used as sunglasses during day rides.

But again flip ups are not recommended since the movable part tends to harm your face during a crash. I was using Boolean and last year during a crash the movable cover cut my lips below the nose. So if you can afford go for Daijya....

sad to hear about your unfortunate incident, hope you are fine now. i know the helmets the ones you are talking about, from my personal point of view they were not comfotable while riding and anywayz im now more tilted on getting an changeable visors for now cause i intend to ride in the noon for purpose and in the nights for touring to nearby places. thanks for the reply will soon update which helmet i buy(probably will be an ls2 cause budget is tight).

[Sid85]

sad to hear about your unfortunate incident, hope you are fine now. i know the helmets the ones you are talking about, from my personal point of view they were not comfotable while riding and anywayz im now more tilted on getting an changeable visors for now cause i intend to ride in the noon for purpose and in the nights for touring to nearby places. thanks for the reply will soon update which helmet i buy(probably will be an ls2 cause budget is tight).

Thanx for the concern buddy...that accident was 1 year back. Am absolutely fine. Best of luck with your buy. Yeah, you can go for LS2 and buy a spare clear visor so that you can interchange accordingly.

[SpeedyKol]

Hi All, I have a white Fazer and I'm going to buy a white LS2, found this pic on the net, but it seems this isn't available in India. Getting a good deal at Rs.2800 from a dealer,which is the lowest price I've found yet. Though the dealer is a certified dealer of Vega helmets,I'm not sure about him and don't wanna end up buying a fake. So can u please show me some pics with the embossed safety rating and the stitched marking on a genuine LS2. Thanks in advance.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Hi All, I have a white Fazer and I'm going to buy a white LS2, found this pic on the net, but it seems this isn't available in India. Getting a good deal at Rs.2800 from a dealer,which is the lowest price I've found yet. Though the dealer is a certified dealer of Vega helmets,I'm not sure about him and don't wanna end up buying a fake. So can u please show me some pics with the embossed safety rating and the stitched marking on a genuine LS2. Thanks in advance.

I guess these are the FF series helmets. But that said, I think what you're looking for is in this thread, but you have to go way backwards. LS2 has markings on the back of the helmet where its certified standard logo can be found.

Cheers!
VJ

[SpeedyKol]

I guess these are the FF series helmets. But that said, I think what you're looking for is in this thread, but you have to go way backwards. LS2 has markings on the back of the helmet where its certified standard logo can be found.

Cheers!
VJ

What is the logo? What is the rating?
Is it stickered/embossed?
What is stitched on the strap?
Pics would really help.Haven't found any pic showing the safety rating or the stitch.

[B7ACKTHORN]

What is the logo? What is the rating?
Is it stickered/embossed?
What is stitched on the strap?
Pics would really help.Haven't found any pic showing the safety rating or the stitch.

Embossed is different than stickering, they are mostly stickered with a coat above them or they are designed in the very way to be show the safety standards, so that's not an issue, unless the sticker is completely peelable as barcode stickers.

That said the logo is back on the helmet to it's immediate bottom, at the end in the middle, you can clearly see EC 22-05 +- 1.4 that is the one you will see.

The thing that is stitched on the strap relates to the specific country standards which it is manufactured in, basically that doesn't need to be looked at. All you need is the stickering on the back with ECE or DOT certification

Cheers!
VJ

[SpeedyKol]

Embossed is different than stickering, they are mostly stickered with a coat above them or they are designed in the very way to be show the safety standards, so that's not an issue, unless the sticker is completely peelable as barcode stickers.

That said the logo is back on the helmet to it's immediate bottom, at the end in the middle, you can clearly see EC 22-05 +- 1.4 that is the one you will see.

The thing that is stitched on the strap relates to the specific country standards which it is manufactured in, basically that doesn't need to be looked at. All you need is the stickering on the back with ECE or DOT certification

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for the quick reply...can't wait to buy my first branded lid.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Thanks for the quick reply...can't wait to buy my first branded lid.

All the very best. Do post your reviews without fail, so you can help fellow folks too.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

All you need is the stickering on the back with ECE or DOT certification

Cheers!
VJ

Correction - embossed and stickering are two totally different processes. Embossing is foolproof, where the certification is layered under the clearcoat of the helmet and cannot be peeled off or tampered with. Stickers on the other hand are just pasted labels and can be easily and are often tampered with. The DOT does not accept stickers and if you find a DOT helmet sticker you can rest assured its a fake. Some EU countries accept ECE stickers but many have started insisting on embossing too.

[dblackhawk7]

Totally agree with BLACKTHORN on this. This is NOT a good helmet - just looks funky that's all. Please see my post a few pages back. Lots of better options in Vega or any other brand.

I guess you are right. Was searching for Helmets online and came across this one.

I am buying a black Honda cb Unicorn and I think it will be a perfect match.

Can anybody tell me how much this cost and where to get this genuine LS2 helmet in KOLKATA?

[Horror]

SOL Helmet Ad - YouTube

[ryan.virgo]

Hi Friend, how will u come to know the size of the helmet? is it mentioned anywhere on it ? Would also like to have some feedback on those double visor helmets, is anyone using them ?

[B7ACKTHORN]

SOL Helmet Ad - YouTube

Haha, yes a good one!

Hi Friend, how will u come to know the size of the helmet? is it mentioned anywhere on it ? Would also like to have some feedback on those double visor helmets, is anyone using them ?

How To Measure for a Helmet - YouTube check out this video on how to measure your head size and the right helmet.

Double visor helmets are dual purpose visors, one, the external visor acts as protection from wind, dirt etc, the internal visor acts as sunglasses. If you have a clear main visor, you can go ahead and use sunvisor inside the helmet on those sunny days.If you have a tinted visor, I'd advice you not to bring use your inside sunvisor, as it could hamper your vision. At least it happened to me!

Cheers!
VJ

[ryan.virgo]

Thanks VJ, I will be buying Studds Accessories Ltd.

The outer visor is not tinted.

[Sid85]

Hi Friend, how will u come to know the size of the helmet? is it mentioned anywhere on it ? Would also like to have some feedback on those double visor helmets, is anyone using them ?

If you are more interested towards tinted visors, you can go for the helmets with clear exterior visor and tinted internal visor. Some examples are Vega Boolean, Studds Ninja 3G, Daijya, Nuvo, SOL...Boolean and Ninja are the flip ups ranging around 1800 bucks, Daijya is for Rs.4850, Nuvo is for Rs.6000 and SOL somewhere between Rs. 3500 - 4500. In these helmets, you get an internal visor(tinted) which can be used as sunglasses during day rides.

But again flip ups are not recommended since the movable part tends to harm your face during a crash. I was using Boolean and last year during a crash the movable cover cut my lips below the nose. So if you can afford go for Daijya....