Helmets

[chaosaddict]

Re: Helmets

@anmol.. You can buy a new helmet.. But not yourself.. Keep this thing in mind and then decide..
you can always carry your helmet around with you.. After a small period of time.. It becomes your habit, and you won't even notice it..

^^^ Totally agree with this and a big thumbs up for your maturity.

More than twenty years ago, when full face helmets themselves were a rarity, I used to carry my full face Vega helmet in college with me from class to class the whole day, for fear of theft. Used to cost a princely Rs.500/- in those days and I had to go all the way to JC road in Bangalore to buy it since Chennai did not have any good stores or choice.

Couldn't agree more..

Whoa, Sunny Sir ,, that true?? - coming all the way from Chennai to JC road Bangalore must have been quite the task those days

[xpranav]

Re: Helmets

I don't mind spending even 4-5k for a helmet but the problem is the worry of theft. I cant take helmet withme everywhere and I can not rely completely on cable locks as well.

I have a lid that came to me at 3.5 k two years back, and I have been carrying it everywhere ........... even when I'm meeting GM of a reputed firm in his office (except in movie multiplex, as they do not allow carrying anything inside, and then I have to leave it to the parking guy with an added tip over his service charge ). Recently I was thinking to make a purchase of a cable lock to seek more comfort but then "Sunny Sir and his peculiar examples" ( :immense respect: ) made me continue in the same way as I had been doing .

In case you are worried about it being stolen, then my suggestion is to buy one without any graphic design as it will attract pretty less attention and may serve you the same humble comfort . After all it is the only "crown" that you can afford to wear in the modern world to speak your style statement .

[Sunnyside_up!]

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Couldn't agree more..

Whoa, Sunny Sir ,, that true?? - coming all the way from Chennai to JC road Bangalore must have been quite the task those days

LOL! Yep - The Vega Formula HP - amazingly, its still being sold!

Had it first in a Black/Silver/Red combination and then an All Black after a few years. Considering the cost ( Rs500/- was a lot in those days) and the pain of going all the way to Bangalore to buy it, it was a prized possession and I carried around with me everywhere!

Since it did not have a removable lining (I don't think it has even now ), it required the use of a bandanna to keep it relatively clean inside, and since visors were equally hard to come by, the visor was treated like fragile glass! Looking after such prized possessions with care taught us to look after our gear properly and I guess the lessons learned then are still followed today.

[sunilyo]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Just wanted to add : "Few drops of sweat is way better that few bottles of blood"

I second this thought. Always stick with a full face helmet no matter how much you sweat.And me i always wear the monkey cap (one one used in winters) under the helmet while riding a bike in order to avoid dust. no matter what season it is. This is to avoid the dust since i do not have a balaclava. But now will have to get one.Even if i want to ride without the monkey cap i cannot do it now because after riding in this fashion for more than 3 yrs the padding have resized themselves. I will also be getting a new helmet. how to check for helmet size if i want to order online.

[Ron Syl]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

I second this thought. Always stick with a full face helmet no matter how much you sweat.And me i always wear the monkey cap (one one used in winters) under the helmet while riding a bike in order to avoid dust. no matter what season it is. This is to avoid the dust since i do not have a balaclava. But now will have to get one.Even if i want to ride without the monkey cap i cannot do it now because after riding in this fashion for more than 3 yrs the padding have resized themselves. I will also be getting a new helmet. how to check for helmet size if i want to order online.

yup, i remember a guy who used to wear a half face helmet, and when he fell his chin was at the receiving end.
dont buy online. helmet sizes vary in different companies. if any of your friends have the same companies helmet, then try that, if it fits then order the helmet from that company if needed.

meanwhile one more pic of my helmet from the last ride.

[sunilyo]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

yup, i remember a guy who used to wear a half face helmet, and when he fell his chin was at the receiving end.
dont buy online. helmet sizes vary in different companies. if any of your friends have the same companies helmet, then try that, if it fits then order the helmet from that company if needed.

meanwhile one more pic of my helmet from the last ride.

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I just love this graphic hence my heart has been on this helmet since the begining of my classes on Helmets

But since after reading so much suggestions on the drawbacks of buying online i wanted to know if there is any authorized SOL dealer in New Delhi otherwise please suggest an authorized dealer for LS2. I had spoken to someone in Karol Bagh last year who sold LS2 helmets but i do not know if that guy was an authorized dealer or not. I do not remember his name now.

Also can anyone tell me the approx prices of the following LS2 helmet models?

FF384 II
FF 358
FF 351 - i gues this one sells in the 3k range. Right ?

and guess the FF396 CR1 and FF396 FT2 are the premium models.

[prateek2210]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

i wanted to know if there is any authorized SOL dealer in New Delhi otherwise please suggest an authorized dealer for LS2.

Meandring India , Vasant Kunj keep SOL. And karol bagh is full of ls2, now almost every shop have it.


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[sunilyo]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Meandring India , Vasant Kunj keep SOL. And karol bagh is full of ls2, now almost every shop have it.


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thanks prateek2210. do you have any contact number or email address for Meandring India. Its close to where i live.

[xpranav]

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thanks prateek2210. do you have any contact number or email address for Meandring India. Its close to where i live.

here you go ::.MEANDERING INDIA.::

[anmol_1990]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Thanks guys for all your valuable suggestions.

Any recommendation for the place from where the purchase should be made? (pref North Delhi but still open to other places as well.)

[xpranav]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Thanks guys for all your valuable suggestions.

Any recommendation for the place from where the purchase should be made? (pref North Delhi but still open to other places as well.)

that depends on the purchase you are making (remember buy a product on VAT Bill)

if you are going for a LS2, then knock first at the Chopra Auto, Karol Bagh

if you are thinking of a SOL, try Meandering India (details are there in the recent prev post)

[Sandeep Patnala]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Guys, I have paid 7500 + 400 Rupees to Champion Motor's, Chennai for purchasing Airoh Speed Fire Pitbull Helmet and its been 2 and half days but the dealer still says he ll ship the helmet and when i called to Bachoo Motors( Mumbai ) they said he ll deal only with exhausts but not with Airoh Helmets. and now he's not answering my calls. Need help from U guys.

[Rakesh Rok]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Guys as said something is gonna come

here it is,






How is my design graphics guys. . ? It's my idea for the graphics. . .

Cheers!!!

[metaphoric.el]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Guys as said something is gonna come

here it is,

How is my design graphics guys. . ? It's my idea for the graphics. . .

Cheers!!!

Nice.. That looks neat.



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[anmol_1990]

Re: helmet for highway/long distance riding

Guys as said something is gonna come

here it is,






How is my design graphics guys. . ? It's my idea for the graphics. . .

Cheers!!!

Nice.

Price details please