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Hey guys,
After reading this thread for quite sometime, I find that everyone seems to want a helmet that is DOT certified. This is really surprising. Although I'm no expert at helmets or safety, after simple searching about DOT on the internet, I found that DOT is possibly one of the worst certifications to rely on. DOT is honor based which means that any manufacturer can sell their products with a DOT certification without actually getting a certification before-hand. In other words, if I manufacture a helmet and I "feel" that this confirms to DOT standards, I can use the DOT certification sticker on my helmet. So, banking on that DOT certification is one of the biggest blunders any one purchasing a helmet can do.
"DOT stands for Department of Transportation. The standard is FMVSS 218 for Motorcycle Helmets. The DOT/FMVSS218 standard is considered an honor based system as the manufacturer decides whether or not their helmets meet the certification requirements. Helmets with DOT certification may not be actively tested for compliance to the standards as it is up to the manufacturer to decide whether a helmet is safe enough to be sold as DOT certified." - from here.
Guys, when you are spending money on a safety equipment, please be advised that not all DOT helmets will protect you. If you are really looking to be safe, look for the following international standards which actually care about safety:
:: Europe - ECE
:: Japan - JIS
:: USA - Snell
Please stop running behind DOT. It makes no sense.
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Is it the Lightfury or Lightmode Helmet Mod? I hope you didnt go for cheap chinese wires as this will be a permanent mod. I have Lightfury on my lid and its kickassOriginally posted by maddiemaster View Postcheck out my lid with led modification SOL Unicorn it is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do65-r6og0w
Originally posted by jRay View PostDIY = Do It Yourself
Please post a short/full tutorial if possible, looks cool.Do NOT go for a cheap chinese wire, it goes out in days / weeks or if lucky might last 2-3 months! As it is a permanent modification to your helmet, i suggest go with Lightfury Mod Kit, cheaper than Lightmode, but excellent quality, been using it for quite a while nowOriginally posted by k.sagar View PostNice work mate .
Can you share the details of it
check out their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/LightFuryHelmets/
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I would suggest MT helmet, starts at 4150 - Made in Spain - excellent quality for that priceOriginally posted by yashasvi View PostPlease advice me a good helmet under 6000rs, i am from jaipur, rajasthan. I saw a sol helmet, SL 68S II, it was good, any more options?
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
~ Spiderweb
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I find that lightfury is way too expensive. I wouldn't mind paying around a thousand bucks but in 4k you get a brand new helmet.Originally posted by spiderweb View PostIs it the Lightfury or Lightmode Helmet Mod? I hope you didnt go for cheap chinese wires as this will be a permanent mod. I have Lightfury on my lid and its kickass
Do NOT go for a cheap chinese wire, it goes out in days / weeks or if lucky might last 2-3 months! As it is a permanent modification to your helmet, i suggest go with Lightfury Mod Kit, cheaper than Lightmode, but excellent quality, been using it for quite a while now
check out their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/LightFuryHelmets/
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I would suggest MT helmet, starts at 4150 - Made in Spain - excellent quality for that priceNever ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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y spend 4k for this thing and its not permanent mod.. i rather buy 4 wires @250 each and i will let u inform for how long it will lastOriginally posted by spiderweb View PostIs it the Lightfury or Lightmode Helmet Mod? I hope you didnt go for cheap chinese wires as this will be a permanent mod. I have Lightfury on my lid and its kickass
Do NOT go for a cheap chinese wire, it goes out in days / weeks or if lucky might last 2-3 months! As it is a permanent modification to your helmet, i suggest go with Lightfury Mod Kit, cheaper than Lightmode, but excellent quality, been using it for quite a while now
check out their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/LightFuryHelmets/
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Can u please post the link to buy this product?Originally posted by maddiemaster View Posty spend 4k for this thing and its not permanent mod.. i rather buy 4 wires @250 each and i will let u inform for how long it will lastPace your Ride the way to you want to Pace your Life. Both can be dangerous if taken too fast - all the time...!
Splendour -2002-03
RX135: 2003-05
Enticer: 2005-08;
P-150: 2009-11
Aviator: 2011 Till date
P-200NS: 2015 - 2016
D400: 2017 & Forever...
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Originally posted by xodus99 View PostHey guys,
Please stop running behind DOT. It makes no sense.
Yes and no.
For every helmet sold in the USA, the manufacturer can be fined us $ 5000 per helmet, if they mislabel their product. And DOT does carry out random tests, by buying a lid from the market, so that the manufacturer involvement is limited. So this acts as a deterrent to various manufacturers.
However, lets say that there are two helmets, say Brand X's model Y and Brand X Model Z.
Model X = Conforms to DOT, sold in USA
Model Y = Does not conform, sold in India.
In this case, the USA govt can take no action, and it clearly amounts to spreading false information, which is clearly what Vega Helmets is doing. >still waiting for the guy who said his Boolean is DOT to give me evidence<
But say, a helmet, like say, Brand A Model B, which is sold in USA and is DOT. And the SAME helmet is sold in India, there is little reason to suspect it. Ofcourse it is an altogether different issue whether or not the helmets sold are the same >for example the LS2 controversy, on which I incidentally, have ABSOLUTELY NO OPINION to give<
So yes, to dismiss a standard as worthless is taking things a little too far.
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Originally posted by jRay View PostI find that lightfury is way too expensive. I wouldn't mind paying around a thousand bucks but in 4k you get a brand new helmet.Originally posted by maddiemaster View Posty spend 4k for this thing and its not permanent mod.. i rather buy 4 wires @250 each and i will let u inform for how long it will lastOriginally posted by bikerahul View PostCan u please post the link to buy this product?Originally posted by maddiemaster View Postwhich one 250rs product or 4000 rs product?
No offence guys, but you people are talking like why one should buy an Arai or AGV when a chinese LS2 is available
[MENTION=73480]maddiemaster[/MENTION] How did you stick the wire to your Helmet, can you please tell?
[MENTION=74329]bikerahul[/MENTION] The wires are fixed on the helmet using a special helmet adhesive made my lightmode and lightfury, which does not harm or burn the helmet and compromise on its integrity! On the other hand you can but this 250bucks and fix it with feviquick and it will burn your helmet and compromise on safety, I am sure you wouldnt want that.
Apart from the main point, these things are CE FC & RoHS compliant, makes them quality product. Both brands provide 1 year parts replacement warranty. Both brands have done good amount of R&D and developed their own systems, so lets give them some credit! Afterall 'QUALITY' is something and it comes at a price.
Though everything will look same to one's eye, but you cannot compare a 60K iPhone with a 6K Intex Aqua
they are not the same
Frankly I feel weird when people spend 60K on a iPhone then start looking for a chinese rs.100 cover to safeguard their 60K investment.
Do not take this as a show-off item, it greatly increases one's visibility and safety on night rides. Thats all the info I got
you can of course do as you please 
To buy a chinese wire or any copy of anything, just visit aliexpress.com
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
~ Spiderweb
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Thnx for the info mate. Very true. I am using a cheap studds and bored of it. Just want to try the Rs.250 one for sometime and then anyway will replace it soon.Originally posted by spiderweb View PostNo offence guys, but you people are talking like why one should buy an Arai or AGV when a chinese LS2 is available [emoji14]
[MENTION=73480]maddiemaster[/MENTION] How did you stick the wire to your Helmet, can you please tell?
[MENTION=74329]bikerahul[/MENTION] The wires are fixed on the helmet using a special helmet adhesive made my lightmode and lightfury, which does not harm or burn the helmet and compromise on its integrity! On the other hand you can but this 250bucks and fix it with feviquick and it will burn your helmet and compromise on safety, I am sure you wouldnt want that.
Apart from the main point, these things are CE FC & RoHS compliant, makes them quality product. Both brands provide 1 year parts replacement warranty. Both brands have done good amount of R&D and developed their own systems, so lets give them some credit! Afterall 'QUALITY' is something and it comes at a price.
Though everything will look same to one's eye, but you cannot compare a 60K iPhone with a 6K Intex Aqua [emoji14] they are not the same
Frankly I feel weird when people spend 60K on a iPhone then start looking for a chinese rs.100 cover to safeguard their 60K investment.
Do not take this as a show-off item, it greatly increases one's visibility and safety on night rides. Thats all the info I got
you can of course do as you please 
To buy a chinese wire or any copy of anything, just visit aliexpress.com
Pace your Ride the way to you want to Pace your Life. Both can be dangerous if taken too fast - all the time...!
Splendour -2002-03
RX135: 2003-05
Enticer: 2005-08;
P-150: 2009-11
Aviator: 2011 Till date
P-200NS: 2015 - 2016
D400: 2017 & Forever...
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Please provide the link for the Rs.250 one.Originally posted by maddiemaster View Postwhich one 250rs product or 4000 rs product?
I got the link for lightfury n lightmode.Pace your Ride the way to you want to Pace your Life. Both can be dangerous if taken too fast - all the time...!
Splendour -2002-03
RX135: 2003-05
Enticer: 2005-08;
P-150: 2009-11
Aviator: 2011 Till date
P-200NS: 2015 - 2016
D400: 2017 & Forever...
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who said u should use fevikwick or something like that. i just used double sided adhesive tape which is easily available in the market. and it worked like charm.Originally posted by spiderweb View PostNo offence guys, but you people are talking like why one should buy an Arai or AGV when a chinese LS2 is available
@maddiemaster How did you stick the wire to your Helmet, can you please tell?
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Originally posted by bikerahul View PostPlease provide the link for the Rs.250 one.
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Can you suggest if they holdup well at hiher than normal speeds > 80kmph. Its a pretty cool mod :-)Originally posted by spiderweb View PostApart from the main point, these things are CE FC & RoHS compliant, makes them quality product. Both brands provide 1 year parts replacement warranty. Both brands have done good amount of R&D and developed their own systems, so lets give them some credit! Afterall 'QUALITY' is something and it comes at a price.
OT Chinese/Aliexpress has some great quality stuff I use :-)Originally posted by spiderweb View PostAfterall 'QUALITY' is something and it comes at a price.
To buy a chinese wire or any copy of anything, just visit aliexpress.com
When I'm on the road, I'm indestructible. No one can stop me... but they try.
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