Helmets

[inder.cool]

what about protection ? is that better than LS2 red dragon ? i think SOL is cheap.

SOL is DOT certified, which is like the 1st level certification which every helmet satisfies.

I personally feel, that it should have been minimum ECE certified, which is above ISI and DOT certified.

LOLzzz... @Vettom SOL is a genuine DOT approved helmet where as LS2 is not even an ECE one. I tell this coz LS2 comes with a ECE sticker on the back rather an embossing.

Just a quick question, Why would the company put the sticker if its not an actual certification?
Also, that certification label is present on the helmet strap too, if you haven't noticed.

[Sunnyside_up!]

.... Apparently, they're on the heavy side, weighing in excess of 1800 gms (d fancy LED with battery etc to be blamed)
Can any of you tell me where in Bombay could I find their complete range (atleast one from each with all sizes)

Any veteran user of international quality helmets will tell you that a proper ECE or DOT specified helmet will have a certain heft due to the build quality required to withstand their stringent tests. This means that a standard helmet unless made of specialty materials like carbon-fibre will always weigh in between 1400 - 1800 grams. Please refer this link where more than 180 international helmets/brands have been ranked as per the weight.Motorcycle Helmet Weights - webBikeWorld

You will see that most helmets even by biggies like like Arai and Shoei are in this weight band. Only helmets made of specialty materials are lighter. The SOL 68s (marked in this list as the GMax 68s) is smack in the middle range of these certified helmets.

The question to ask therefore is if the big names all weigh in at 1400-1800 gms in order to pass the crash tests, how do the lighter helmets manage?

The SOL SF1 which you are referring to is a touring helmet and is equipped with a dual visor, and LED, which adds to the overall weight. Still it is very popular among tourers and there are several seniors even here who own it.

what about protection ? is that better than LS2 red dragon ? i think SOL is cheap.

ALL SOL Helmets are genuine DOT certified. SOL India is a direct subsidiary of SOL International, hence the helmets are imported directly from factory and sold for amazing VFM in the Indian market. Are you complaining that a genuine imported and certified helmet is priced too low ?

[rx100.7050]

Here is my helmet

https://plus.google.com/photos/11606...13525270769217

[Sunnyside_up!]

SOL is DOT certified, which is like the 1st level certification which every helmet satisfies.

I personally feel, that it should have been minimum ECE certified, which is above ISI and DOT certified.



Just a quick question, Why would the company put the sticker if its not an actual certification?
Also, that certification label is present on the helmet strap too, if you haven't noticed.

Actually Inder, that is not quite accurate.

The DOT label is the certification required by the US government. Since the US is also the largest helmet market in the world, it stands to reason that it is also the most sought after. The ECE label is only required for the EU market. Since SOL/GMax do not sell in the EU, they do not require it and hence do not label it so.

I have no input or comments on stickers except that there was a post sometime back where somebody had printed/painted an ISI label on his helmet to avoid possible harassment from the cops!

[Binoy]

Just a quick question, Why would the company put the sticker if its not an actual certification?
Also, that certification label is present on the helmet strap too, if you haven't noticed.

I also have asked this to many others. some of them said that the company(LS2) is not putting the ECE stickers on the back rather they provide these stickers along with the helmet and the dealers put these at their shops. I didn't noticed the the label on the strap though. From this it arises another question, which certification is applicable to LS2 then

[DeVille]

Bought it bro n im loving it

Dude, how much did you shell out? Have seen the prices of AGV to be quite high. If it's in my budget, hope I find it in Mumbai

Things are not always what they seem to be. I would suggest you look at the SOL, KBC, Sparx ranges. Detailed analysis of each brand is present in this thread. 15 minutes of your time is all you need.

Have already slashed Daijya off the list...will try out the others in person and then choose. Am goin thru the thread and read the post on Pg 799 (if tat's what you were referring to) )

[nithinvettom]

LOLzzz... @Vettom SOL is a genuine DOT approved helmet where as LS2 is not even an ECE one. I tell this coz LS2 comes with a ECE sticker on the back rather an embossing.
Moral: If you are still confused. The one liner is this LS2 is crap compared to SOL.

P.S: Before anyone trying to eat my head lemme put this also am a LS2, SparX and SOL owner

there is no extra attached sticker on LS2. DOT is there with the graphics,not a added one.still now belive in LS2

[inder.cool]

Actually Inder, that is not quite accurate.

The DOT label is the certification required by the US government. Since the US is also the largest helmet market in the world, it stands to reason that it is also the most sought after. The ECE label is only required for the EU market. Since SOL/GMax do not sell in the EU, they do not require it and hence do not label it so.

Sunny, Ya have to agree on the part that its a US brand and US govt. gives the DOT certification.

Just, check the below once

Motorcycle helmet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A snippet from the above link:

The DOT standard does not require chin bar testing. The Snell Memorial Foundation recently certified a flip-up helmet for the first time.[6][7] ECE 22.05 allows certification of modular helmets with or without chin bar tests, distinguished by -P (protective lower face cover) and -NP (non-protective) suffixes to the certification number,[8] and additional warning text for non-certified chin bars.[9]

I have no input or comments on stickers except that there was a post sometime back where somebody had printed/painted an ISI label on his helmet to avoid possible harassment from the cops!

LOL, ya even I read this..totally hilarious.

I also have asked this to many others. some of them said that the company(LS2) is not putting the ECE stickers on the back rather they provide these stickers along with the helmet and the dealers put these at their shops. I didn't noticed the the label on the strap though. From this it arises another question, which certification is applicable to LS2 then

The shops selling those may/may not be putting the stickers but what about the strap labels..those can't be done by the shopkeepers. So it must be a genuine ECE 22.05 E9 certification(this is printed on the strap).

And as per the link below, the ECE E9 certification is from Spain.

Motorcycle Helmet Safety - Helmet-Guide.com

[prateek2210]

P.S: Before anyone trying to eat my head lemme put this also am a LS2, SparX and SOL owner

I will eat your head This is my LS2 Diamond,and yes "DOT" is not sticker , its embossed. Probably because these are before vega brought them in India, and yes its quite heavy compared to the new ones

Here is my helmet
https://plus.google.com/photos/11606...13525270769217

Dada...partyyyy

LOL, ya even I read this..totally hilarious.

That some one who put ISI sticker on LS2 (lighter new ones) is from Delhi

[inder.cool]

I will eat your head This is my LS2 Diamond,and yes "DOT" is not sticker , its embossed. Probably because these are before vega brought them in India, and yes its quite heavy compared to the new ones




Dada...partyyyy



That some one who put ISI sticker on LS2 (lighter new ones) is from Delhi

Ya I know those people are from delhi only..coz you had only posted that here

Anyways, can you attach the pics of your helmet and Dipankar's helmet as attachment

[Dreamwalker987]

what about protection ? is that better than LS2 red dragon ? i think SOL is cheap.

What makes u think SOL Helmet are cheap????

[prateek2210]

Ya I know those people are from delhi only..coz you had only posted that here

I know we guys are famous

Anyways, can you attach the pics of your helmet and Dipankar's helmet as attachment

My helmet's pic is just to show the DOT being embossed but here you go

[inder.cool]

Great, so Dipankar got Daijya huh Looks good with his black 220.

And I never knew LS2 were also DOT certified

[vickks]

And I never knew LS2 were also DOT certified

The older models which had 2 vents on top, 2 on sides and 1 in front had DOT certification, whereas the later models with 2 vents have ECE sticker.

[inder.cool]

The older models which had 2 vents on top, 2 on sides and 1 in front had DOT certification, whereas the later models with 2 vents have ECE sticker.

Oh ok ok..I see good to know that.