Helmets

[harsh_66328]

Finally i got SOL 68s-II Metal Man white/silver Helmet.Early morning @ 6:30AM i received SMS from hemant chheda sir(AH Helmet) that "SOL Helmet are available".I was surprised to see the SMS that too early morning.I rushed to AH Helmet ASAP.There were only 2 "L" size Helmet both 68s-II, one gloss black and second one which i bought white/silver.I was planing for unicorn-II-68s blue/silver but it was not available.unicorn 68s red/silver and yellow/silver available size XL and M respectively.Metal Man graphics looks deadly.Changed my mind from the Unicorn to the Metal Man at the last moment "kuch paane k liye kuch khona padta hai"...Finally my Hunt for helmet is over and i am satisfied with Metal Man.

So far my views:
neat and clean finish.
cool and stylish graphics.
sturdy shell.
lots of vents.
DOT certified.So no doubts on the quality.
d-ring/clip new stuff for me so little bit difficult to close but will soon get habituated to it.

here are few pics...

Congrats buddy.Isnt the helmet Simply Beautiful .. I keep looking at it all the time.. Im taking more care of it than the bike itself.
The D-ring clip is supercool, I can now lock and unlock it pretty quickly and it fits very perfectly. Even I changed from unicorn to Metal Man at the last moment. Cant help it, the graphics are super Awesome.
DSC_6883 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! These are the pics which i used to see everyday . I wanted the yellow one but Red was perfect for my bike.
Hope to see you on road someday. I guess we are the only ones with a Metal Man, for now

[Chandru Raj]

I use an under-helmet cap which came free with my Vega Helmet on days when I have to get a haircut (which is not very often ). That can also be used to save helmet from sweat.

Looks somewhat like a beanie, have a look:

Can i buy this separately under a nominal rate?

[abhisheklalnediya]

Can i buy this separately under a nominal rate?

go for a skull cap starts from just Rs20

[Dreamwalker987]

Congrats buddy.Isnt the helmet Simply Beautiful .. I keep looking at it all the time.. Im taking more care of it than the bike itself.
The D-ring clip is supercool, I can now lock and unlock it pretty quickly and it fits very perfectly. Even I changed from unicorn to Metal Man at the last moment. Cant help it, the graphics are super Awesome.
DSC_6883 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! These are the pics which i used to see everyday . I wanted the yellow one but Red was perfect for my bike.
Hope to see you on road someday. I guess we are the only ones with a Metal Man, for now

Yes bro it is very beautiful no words to describe.I think i made best decision. while travelling back to Panvel from andheri i was holding the helmet like it is my baby..

D-ring is pretty cool stuff i mean it is so comfortable compared to quick release lock...I am not sure that we are the only ones with Metal Man. the worker @ helmet shop said they sold 3 metal man yesterday don't know that he was telling truth or just fek raha tha...
Haan But on xbhp we are only ones with a metal man :P
Hope to see you on road someday

[vickks]

Saw a LS2 airpump model at college parking today where the guy did ISI marking beside the ECE sticker. The ISI wasn't a sticker, but rather a painted thing. The ECE sticker was stuck on the back and ISI was done on the right side. Can anyone tell where can we get this done. Can we paint it in the shops which paints mugs and cups? Attaching the pic.

[hunkofgals]

Can i buy this separately under a nominal rate?

can anyone say me where can we buy this beanie ?

[Doga]

Finally i got SOL 68s-II Metal Man white/silver Helmet.Early morning @ 6:30AM i received SMS from hemant chheda sir(AH Helmet) that "SOL Helmet are available".I was surprised to see the SMS that too early morning.I rushed to AH Helmet ASAP.There were only 2 "L" size Helmet both 68s-II, one gloss black and second one which i bought white/silver.I was planing for unicorn-II-68s blue/silver but it was not available.unicorn 68s red/silver and yellow/silver available size XL and M respectively.Metal Man graphics looks deadly.Changed my mind from the Unicorn to the Metal Man at the last moment "kuch paane k liye kuch khona padta hai"...Finally my Hunt for helmet is over and i am satisfied with Metal Man.

So far my views:
neat and clean finish.
cool and stylish graphics.
sturdy shell.
lots of vents.
DOT certified.So no doubts on the quality.
d-ring/clip new stuff for me so little bit difficult to close but will soon get habituated to it.

here are few pics...

Dude,

Awesome helmet. Neat. I am looking for something similar. I am looking for the SL-68S II orange silver metalman. Is it available there? I'll call them anyway, but a fellow xbhpian's words would be more assuring? What is the cost of the lid you bought? How much more/less than the prices listed on the SOL india site? The one I want is listed at Rs 4550 + local taxes extra. Now how much the extra local taxes add up to?
Also can I hope to get SOL anywhere else in mumbai/Navi Mumbai as sunnysideup had mentioned a few pages back that Mumbai Dealership is just getting up ?

Besides how good would be a standard LS2 or vega? Which one would be a better buy? Babloo Motors here in Vashi are quoting upwards of Rs 3000 for an LS2.

Your help would be much appreciated.

[Sunnyside_up!]

Dude,

Awesome helmet. Neat. I am looking for something similar. I am looking for the SL-68S II orange silver metalman. Is it available there? I'll call them anyway, but a fellow xbhpian's words would be more assuring? What is the cost of the lid you bought? How much more/less than the prices listed on the SOL india site? The one I want is listed at Rs 4550 + local taxes extra. Now how much the extra local taxes add up to?
Also can I hope to get SOL anywhere else in mumbai/Navi Mumbai as sunnysideup had mentioned a few pages back that Mumbai Dealership is just getting up ?

The prices on the website are the prices in Chennai, which has no VAT for helmets. The prices in other states would be + taxes (VAT) + levies (Octroi if applicable). So the rates would vary slightly from state to state depending on the tax structure. It's the same way with our bikes too.

SOL Helmets are available only through authorized resellers. The list of resellers is listed in the Contact page of the SOL India website - Contact Us - SOL Helmet India .

The only other way to get a SOL Helmet is to buy online directly from SOL India - but this would work out slightly more expensive as the courier charges would be added.

[Dreamwalker987]

Dude,

Awesome helmet. Neat. I am looking for something similar. I am looking for the SL-68S II orange silver metalman. Is it available there? I'll call them anyway, but a fellow xbhpian's words would be more assuring? What is the cost of the lid you bought? How much more/less than the prices listed on the SOL india site? The one I want is listed at Rs 4550 + local taxes extra. Now how much the extra local taxes add up to?
Also can I hope to get SOL anywhere else in mumbai/Navi Mumbai as sunnysideup had mentioned a few pages back that Mumbai Dealership is just getting up ?

Besides how good would be a standard LS2 or vega? Which one would be a better buy? Babloo Motors here in Vashi are quoting upwards of Rs 3000 for an LS2.

Your help would be much appreciated.

Thank you ..Sol is True Value for money Helmet. u can buy one with your eyes closed.
Yes SL-68S II orange/silver Metal man is available in size XL at AH Helmet and only one piece the color u want...
I bought the helmet for 5150 Rs. that's 4550+ 600 tax...if u wan't to buy it online, price of the helmet + Rs.750 courier charges + possible+5% Octroi extra.U will save 150+ 5%(228 Rs.) octroi when u buy it from AH Helmet...

SOL is Only available @ AH Helmet, 1st and only authorized re seller in Mumbai...plus u'll not get duplicate anywhere because SOL is new in India..And Ls2 no idea man!!!...AH Helmet has stock at present of SOL,Ls2,Cross and some other local brand...not much difference in Ls2 cost between AH Helmet and babloo motors u can go at AH Helmet and compare the helmets all at once no need to go anywhere else...Babloo motors has very less stock of ls2 and they only keep ls2,vega and only one kbc helmet lol...
if u can extend your budget best buy is SOL Helmet...

Best of Luck

[Doga]

Thank you ..Sol is True Value for money Helmet. u can buy one with your eyes closed.
Yes SL-68S II orange/silver Metal man is available in size XL at AH Helmet and only one piece the color u want...
I bought the helmet for 5150 Rs. that's 4550+ 600 tax...if u wan't to buy it online, price of the helmet + Rs.750 courier charges + possible+5% Octroi extra.U will save 150+ 5%(228 Rs.) octroi when u buy it from AH Helmet...

SOL is Only available @ AH Helmet, 1st and only authorized re seller in Mumbai...plus u'll not get duplicate anywhere because SOL is new in India..And Ls2 no idea man!!!...AH Helmet has stock at present of SOL,Ls2,Cross and some other local brand...not much difference in Ls2 cost between AH Helmet and babloo motors u can go at AH Helmet and compare the helmets all at once no need to go anywhere else...Babloo motors has very less stock of ls2 and they only keep ls2,vega and only one kbc helmet lol...
if u can extend your budget best buy is SOL Helmet...

Best of Luck

The prices on the website are the prices in Chennai, which has no VAT for helmets. The prices in other states would be + taxes (VAT) + levies (Octroi if applicable). So the rates would vary slightly from state to state depending on the tax structure. It's the same way with our bikes too.

SOL Helmets are available only through authorized resellers. The list of resellers is listed in the Contact page of the SOL India website - Contact Us - SOL Helmet India .

The only other way to get a SOL Helmet is to buy online directly from SOL India - but this would work out slightly more expensive as the courier charges would be added.

Thanks Sunnyside_up and Dreamwalker987.
I spoke with them and Rs 5100 is what he has quoted. Am going to visit them today evening. Can't take my duke as the registration formalities are not done yet. Can only ride in Navi Mumbai. I hope XL fits me man.Might have to look at other colours though in case it doesn't. But I so want the orange to compliment my bike Though wearing it to office might be a bit outrageous now that I think of it

[Doga]

OT.
Why can't I edit my profile info? I get the 'no permission to make changes' message flashed when I try to.

[Samarth2536]

Saw a LS2 airpump model at college parking today where the guy did ISI marking beside the ECE sticker. The ISI wasn't a sticker, but rather a painted thing. The ECE sticker was stuck on the back and ISI was done on the right side. Can anyone tell where can we get this done. Can we paint it in the shops which paints mugs and cups? Attaching the pic.

Sometime back LS2 had imported few shipments of LS2 helmets and put their seal and sold them through their distribution network. All the LS2 sold in India have the same origin, Chinese factories; and all of them are fake.

@Doga
Try the Acme model as well. Though it doesnt look very attractive on the website, it looks superb in flesh.

[vickks]

Sometime back LS2 had imported few shipments of LS2 helmets and put their seal and sold them through their distribution network. All the LS2 sold in India have the same origin, Chinese factories; and all of them are fake.

FAKE? Most of the reputed brands are manufactured in China and such discussion is already made earlier. You mean those with DOT and ECE certifications are fake too? Kindly mention the sources which made you say its fake.

[Samarth2536]

FAKE? Most of the reputed brands are manufactured in China and such discussion is already made earlier. You mean those with DOT and ECE certifications are fake too? Kindly mention the sources which made you say its fake.

Dont put words in my mouth. I didnt say all helmets/ products made in Chinese factories are fake. But yes the ECE certifications are fake. That is why you find a "sticker" of ECE certification and not a proper print.

[krish2778]

Dont put words in my mouth. I didnt say all helmets/ products made in Chinese factories are fake. But yes the ECE certifications are fake. That is why you find a "sticker" of ECE certification and not a proper print.

Chill Bro, All he asked was to provide others with the source which proves your claim. Its perfectly natural and normally that is what should be done.

So if you have source to back up your claims then please post it, else then just don't react to it.

Peace.
Cheers Mate
Ride Safe