Helmets

[vineetg84]

I visited S.M. Studios (Mulund) today,
the owner there Amresh?, said that the LS2 helmets available in other stores may be from Thailand & a bit doubtful and that the LS2 that he has are from Spain. He says that he pays all the customs and everything etc.....
Just wanted to know if any one of you have heard of this before, LS2 from Thailand and Spain?

about ls2 company,copied and pasted from the ls2 website,indian certification is not there on ls2 helmets as they are imported.


LS2 helmets are high end motorcycle and racing helmets that are made from quality materials, designed for comfort, and reasonably priced so that motorcyclists and racers all over the world can both enjoy and feel safe each and every time they put on a LS2 helmet.
All of LS2 helmets, including Beanie, Open Face, Motocross, Full Face, and Module helmets designed for both adult and junior motorcyclists and snowmobilists, are made of quality polycarbonates, fibreglass and carbon fibres.
LS2 helmets are designed in Europe, created in China and certified by the most extensive list of Motorcycle Helmet Standards in the world as shown in the table at right.
LS2 Helmet Certifications

Region Countries Standard/Certificate North America USA DOT FMVSS218 Canada ECE CPSC Europe ECE R22.05 EN1077 EN1078 EN1384 Pacific & Asia China GB811-1998 Japan JIS T 8133:2007 South Korea KS Australia AS1698:2006 Malaysia MS Singapore SGP South America Brazil NBR7471

[rsk11584]

Hello Dear Friends and Experts,

I am from Chennai and own a hero honda super splendor 2006 model. I am a very cautious driver, and am using the roadside helmet which after falling two times from vehicle petrol tank to ground, (you know what i mean) i had kept it on petrol tank and it slipped and fell down and got scratches and cracks. Now i have decided to buy a ISI mark good quality helmet at reasonable cost, i cant afford 3.5k - 5k like other pro members buy. I have seen vega, steelbird, wrangler etc type indian brands. So can anyone suggest me a good helmet with cost pref less than 1000 rs, which is lightweight ,, and is of good quality . Also forgot to tell i am a very cautious driver and dont drive rashly. I live in chrompet so any markets / shops near chrompet tambaram are there? Or even if you tell me any other good shop in chennai i wont mind going there once to buy a helmet. Please do help me .

[catchdebanjan]

Not bad at all. Indeed for an entry level bike, the helmet is more than enough. As always, it's better to wear any helmet than nothing. That being said, the helmet sure is cool looking and should serve its purpose well.

You can upgrade if you feel you need to match your bike's color or your personality, then it's time for an update. If not, then this helmet is more than enough.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for ur reply.. i just wanted to know from a safety perspective..
I mean my Pulsar 135 wuld do something like 90-100 kmph at max.. but this one goes much faster so, was a lil concerned.. Well otherwise I have wanted a Gliders MC1 and had got myself this one about a year back.

So, wont upgrade now..

[catchdebanjan]

MC1 and gliders come under motocross type helmets, they won't sustain high speed wind blast, tested both, they cant cope above 80 speed

I have experienced a high drag from the helmet at high speeds.. I have also have a Studds Ninja but I am a lil skeptical of flip type helmets thats all..

[Chandrajit]

about ls2 company,copied and pasted from the ls2 website,indian certification is not there on ls2 helmets as they are imported.


LS2 helmets are high end motorcycle and racing helmets that are made from quality materials, designed for comfort, and reasonably priced so that motorcyclists and racers all over the world can both enjoy and feel safe each and every time they put on a LS2 helmet.
All of LS2 helmets, including Beanie, Open Face, Motocross, Full Face, and Module helmets designed for both adult and junior motorcyclists and snowmobilists, are made of quality polycarbonates, fibreglass and carbon fibres.
LS2 helmets are designed in Europe, created in China and certified by the most extensive list of Motorcycle Helmet Standards in the world as shown in the table at right.
LS2 Helmet Certifications

Region Countries Standard/Certificate North America USA DOT FMVSS218 Canada ECE CPSC Europe ECE R22.05 EN1077 EN1078 EN1384 Pacific & Asia China GB811-1998 Japan JIS T 8133:2007 South Korea KS Australia AS1698:2006 Malaysia MS Singapore SGP South America Brazil NBR7471

Would you have any information on whether S.M. Studios is a certified dealer of L.S.2.

Thanks.

[vineetg84]

Would you have any information on whether S.M. Studios is a certified dealer of L.S.2.

Thanks.

No clue,u can email [email protected] to get the info

[neil.jericho]

I have a query, I have just upgraded to Honda CBR 150R from earlier Pulsar. Since this thing can go fast.. I wanted to ask you guys your
opinion on my current Helmet I have a Gliders MC1.. do you think
its good enough ?

Not to be rude but if you can afford a Honda CBR150, you should be able to afford a better helmet. Details of which helmet and at what price are available on this thread.

[prateek2210]

Hello Dear Friends and Experts,......... Please do help me .

You have Vega Corah, Vega Formula HP, Studds Chrome, and Steelbird helmet in that range of 1000INR

I have experienced a high drag from the helmet at high speeds.. I have also have a Studds Ninja but I am a lil skeptical of flip type helmets thats all..

Then go for full face... I prefer those any given day


@Others : Just a query... Can the new LS2's visor fit onto the old LS2s like this (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7637484_n.jpg)

[B7ACKTHORN]

Thanks for ur reply.. i just wanted to know from a safety perspective..
I mean my Pulsar 135 wuld do something like 90-100 kmph at max.. but this one goes much faster so, was a lil concerned.. Well otherwise I have wanted a Gliders MC1 and had got myself this one about a year back.

So, wont upgrade now..

Safety is just as good, though not as expensive helmets, it offers basic protection which is more than enough for "normal use" If you plan on touring / frequent long tripper, I suggest you go in for a decent quality helmet. You have LS2, Studds Ninja, VEGA etc etc. All should be good for touring. That being said, what suits you is what counts!

Cheers!
VJ

[B7ACKTHORN]

@Others : Just a query... Can the new LS2's visor fit onto the old LS2s like this (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7637484_n.jpg)

It should I guess. But make sure, you get the visor mechanism checked. Because even new models come with the same visors, so that shouldn't be a problem. All you have to keep in mind is the model of the helmet, because visors aren't really different that much, just a few curve or an extra bend is all that makes the difference.

It should fit fine, depending on the model.

Cheers!
VJ

[Chandrajit]

No clue,u can email [email protected] to get the info

Have sent a mail to them this evening......will keep you guys posted

Thx

[Sunnyside_up!]

LS2 helmets are headquartered in Spain; they have factories in China that produce these helmets. Don't know whether they have in Thailand. But they may have a manufacturing plant there.

Cheers!
VJ

Correction - LS2 is not headquartered in Spain. They are a Chinese company - MHR Helmets which owns the LS2 and Nuvo brands. Source - LS2 website - LS2 The name LS2 is actually an abbreviation of the family name that owns the company Liao's System. Source - MHR History

[Sunnyside_up!]

about ls2 company,copied and pasted from the ls2 website,indian certification is not there on ls2 helmets as they are imported.

Many of us have seen LS2's with Vega and ISI mark printed on them. Does that mean they are fake? Yet Vega is listed as the official importer for India on the LS2 website - LS2 Stores

[B7ACKTHORN]

Correction - LS2 is not headquartered in Spain. They are a Chinese company - MHR Helmets which owns the LS2 and Nuvo brands. Source - LS2 website - LS2 The name LS2 is actually an abbreviation of the family name that owns the company Liao's System. Source - MHR History

No Sunny ji, though they are a Chinese company, there are headquartered in Spain.

Kindly go to MHR History, and to the eighth paragraph. I am sorry for explaining it for a man of your caliber, but sorry I had to, forgive me.

http://www.ls2helmets.es/companyDet.php?bl=1&lang=en

Cheers!
VJ

[vineetg84]

No Sunny ji, though they are a Chinese company, there are headquartered in Spain.

Kindly go to MHR History, and to the eighth paragraph. I am sorry for explaining it for a man of your caliber, but sorry I had to, forgive me.

LS2 Helmets

Cheers!
VJ

Ls2 company have their head office in Spain.with manufacturing unit in China,thats the reason customers can enjoy a good quality safety gear at a reasonable price.Vega was the authorised distributor for ls2 in India,and maybe that time the company got the ls2 products in the market with an ISI certification.I never said they are fake,so dont misquote. me.now its distributor is Mr. Anil Gupta.the ls2 company hasn't updated their website,I have a meeting with them in 2 weeks time,the neccessary changes would be made then,thanks for bringing it to my notice,And for general information,if anyone has doubts about the safety of ls2 helmet.go to the website sharp.direct.gov.uk and check the safety rating,the min it has got for a particular FF384 is 2 stars,else others have got 4 stars rating.