Helmets

[catchdoon]

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.

+1 to that! Whenever going for a bike and budgeting your finances make sure that you always have a 10-12K amount reserved for a decent enough gear! Going a for a 1.3L+ bike and not having a proper helmet is pathetic. If in any case one's budget is 1.3L, why not get a bike in 1.15L-1.2L range and rest for the gear elsewise stretch your budget for YOUR OWN SAFETY!

[DeVille]

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

If they are a Chinese company, it means that they are headquartered in China. If they are headquartered in Spain, doesn't that essentially mean it's a Spanish firm??

I haven't gone through any of the above links but conventional logic dictates what I said ...

[B7ACKTHORN]

If they are a Chinese company, it means that they are headquartered in China. If they are headquartered in Spain, doesn't that essentially mean it's a Spanish firm??

I haven't gone through any of the above links but conventional logic dictates what I said ...

Not really. The company may be founded iin some place, but it doesn't always necessarily mean the company should be headquartered in it's birth place. There are a lot of reasons why a company relocates its headquarters due to cost effectiveness, labor, etc etc.

There are lot of multi national companies which are founded in a particular place and have headquarters in different place.

Cheers!
VJ

[vineetg84]

+1 to that! Whenever going for a bike and budgeting your finances make sure that you always have a 10-12K amount reserved for a decent enough gear! Going a for a 1.3L+ bike and not having a proper helmet is pathetic. If in any case one's budget is 1.3L, why not get a bike in 1.15L-1.2L range and rest for the gear elsewise stretch your budget for YOUR OWN SAFETY!

Nice thinking brother,if only every rider had a thinking like you,there would be much fewer deaths

[Sunnyside_up!]

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

Vijay, I'm assuming that you're pulling my leg with your inane post!

Of course - HQ, HO are words to describe location of the office - the point that I was trying to make is that the company is Chinese founded, managed and owned ( not that that is a bad thing either ) and even named after the Chinamen that own it! LOL! If an Indian company launched a brand and then decided to have its HO in Spain, while the owners and top management continue to operate it from India, would you call it an Indian company or a Spanish one? Anyway, we're splitting hairs and digressing - so forget it!

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.

Vineetg84 - the question was direct and not meant to do anything other than clarify, so please don't misunderstand. You rightly said that imported helmets cannot get certification - which we all know to be true - but I thought that maybe you could shed some light on how Vega is co-branding LS2's with both their name and ISI mark? If they were genuine ISI marked, the LS2 name would appear on the BIS list - since they're not listed, what should we assume? Again, if they are covered by Vega's license, then that means the helmets are being made in India, right? Then why do they have a new importer?

Confusing isn't it?

[vineetg84]

Vijay, I'm assuming that you're pulling my leg with your inane post!

Of course - HQ, HO are words to describe location of the office - the point that I was trying to make is that the company is Chinese founded, managed and owned ( not that that is a bad thing either ) and even named after the Chinamen that own it! LOL! If an Indian company launched a brand and then decided to have its HO in Spain, while the owners and top management continue to operate it from India, would you call it an Indian company or a Spanish one? Anyway, we're splitting hairs and digressing - so forget it!



Vineetg84 - the question was direct and not meant to do anything other than clarify, so please don't misunderstand. You rightly said that imported helmets cannot get certification - which we all know to be true - but I thought that maybe you could shed some light on how Vega is co-branding LS2's with both their name and ISI mark? If they were genuine ISI marked, the LS2 name would appear on the BIS list - since they're not listed, what should we assume? Again, if they are covered by Vega's license, then that means the helmets are being made in India, right? Then why do they have a new importer?

Confusing isn't it?

That part should be clarified with vega company,it isn`t my company and i have nothing to do with vega and how they conduct business,

[ABikerAtHeart]

That part should be clarified with vega company,it isn`t my company and i have nothing to do with vega and how they conduct business,

Anyone, where can I know the latest LS2 launched?

[catchdebanjan]

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.

No I dont think you were rude.. In fact that I upgraded my bike brought
me to this thread.. I m thinking maybe my Helmet may be a lil in adequate with my machine..

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


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)

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

I do have Studds Ninja already.. But its a flip open type and I m wary of flip type helmets thats all... The Gliders MC1 had cost me 1350 INR..
the point I m trying to make is that Ninja was 1650 INR so, being in the same price range Is it that Ninja is of better quality do you think ?

+1 to that! Whenever going for a bike and budgeting your finances make sure that you always have a 10-12K amount reserved for a decent enough gear! Going a for a 1.3L+ bike and not having a proper helmet is pathetic. If in any case one's budget is 1.3L, why not get a bike in 1.15L-1.2L range and rest for the gear elsewise stretch your budget for YOUR OWN SAFETY!

I commend your thought.. In fact I have thought of getting a pair of gloves and a Jacket too.. just a bit cash strapped at this moment thats all
I do have basic mesh gloves and Helmet though..

[catchdoon]

I do have Studds Ninja already.. But its a flip open type and I m wary of flip type helmets thats all... The Gliders MC1 had cost me 1350 INR..
the point I m trying to make is that Ninja was 1650 INR so, being in the same price range Is it that Ninja is of better quality do you think ?

If you are to ask me: NEVER NEVER EVER buy open flip helmets! IT DOES NOT PROTECT YOUR CHIN/JAWS by any means. And when you are buying something for protection, it should protect you by all means. I have seen my self in college that people go for open face Helmets just to Show-off / Looks etc etc. Trust me, even Lookwise nothing beats Full-face helmets. They are gorgeous in their looks and on top of that - Make you look PRO! and safety?? You just got a Life Insurance with a FF helmet.

I commend your thought.. In fact I have thought of getting a pair of gloves and a Jacket too.. just a bit cash strapped at this moment thats all
I do have basic mesh gloves and Helmet though..

Thanks It's just ONE SHOULD APPRECIATE LIFE and CHERISH IT! This is what i live by!

[prateek2210]

I do have Studds Ninja already.. But its a flip open type and I m wary of flip type helmets thats all... The Gliders MC1 had cost me 1350 INR.. the point I m trying to make is that Ninja was 1650 INR so, being in the same price range Is it that Ninja is of better quality do you think ?

I also personally don't suggest flip ups. If you can go upto 2k mark in budget, you can get solid colored Cross helmets. Or else you have got steelbird too

[satyenpoojary]

Got a new helmet for the Leh Ride
The SS-1 from Dual Sport - SOL Helmet India

It looks pretty much like the XD3 from Arai!

Good things
- You can see a LOT through this! has to be one of the broadest display dimension that I have seen!
- Adequate Ventilation (which could mean wind noise too)
- LOVED the fit and finish!
- The lense hardly has any distortion!
- The Chin strip can safely house a mobilephoneHand held camera if need be :P (DO NOT DO THIS!)


Whats not so good! Tough to find but..
- The Clips for the air vent is a bit clunky!


If you are into Rain riding, or bit of dirt riding or in any sort of riding which involves splashing mud\muck water by yourself or by others, then this is a helmet worth checking out!

[Ameya220]

Got a new helmet for the Leh Ride
The SS-1 from Dual Sport - SOL Helmet India

It looks pretty much like the XD3 from Arai!

Good things
- You can see a LOT through this! has to be one of the broadest display dimension that I have seen!
- Adequate Ventilation (which could mean wind noise too)
- LOVED the fit and finish!
- The lense hardly has any distortion!
- The Chin strip can safely house a mobilephoneHand held camera if need be :P (DO NOT DO THIS!)


Whats not so good! Tough to find but..
- The Clips for the air vent is a bit clunky!


If you are into Rain riding, or bit of dirt riding or in any sort of riding which involves splashing mud\muck water by yourself or by others, then this is a helmet worth checking out!

The SOL helmets i had seen recently at AH Helmets. Looks r awsum, Yes the ventilation are also more than any other other helmets. There is some lights also on rear part of the helmet. Have you used it on triple digit speeds? Plz attach the pictures along.

[satyenpoojary]

Have been using it since yesterday only :P
So far done about 350KMs with it, have been clocking 100+ in dry and rain conditions!
The SS1 is a dual sport helmet with no jazzy lights n all!

[B7ACKTHORN]

I do have Studds Ninja already.. But its a flip open type and I m wary of flip type helmets thats all... The Gliders MC1 had cost me 1350 INR..
the point I m trying to make is that Ninja was 1650 INR so, being in the same price range Is it that Ninja is of better quality do you think ?

I've used the Studds Ninja for over a year and throwed it at whatever circumstances the world could throw, performed flawlessly. In fact, held up so good for a year or so before the padding gave away (but that was due to my crappy usage I guess )

But flip ups are good for local use, not for touring. Because a full face helmet can hold up better in a crash than a flip up helmet, as a flip up is just held in place by a piece of locks. What protection would those locks have if you were to involve in a head on crash? It's wise to use a those helmets if you want basic protection and go for full face for touring and long tripping.

If you are to ask me: NEVER NEVER EVER buy open flip helmets! IT DOES NOT PROTECT YOUR CHIN/JAWS by any means. And when you are buying something for protection, it should protect you by all means. I have seen my self in college that people go for open face Helmets just to Show-off / Looks etc etc. Trust me, even Lookwise nothing beats Full-face helmets. They are gorgeous in their looks and on top of that - Make you look PRO! and safety?? You just got a Life Insurance with a FF helmet.

Not really bro. Unless the quality of the helmet is of cheap quality, locally made (unknown desi made that is ) is what you should stay clear off. Flip ups doesn't mean you're not protected. It's basic purpose is to give comfort and the adequate protection needed.

As they say 100 Rupees helmet, 100 rupees head

Got a new helmet for the Leh Ride
The SS-1 from Dual Sport - SOL Helmet India

It looks pretty much like the XD3 from Arai!

Good things
- You can see a LOT through this! has to be one of the broadest display dimension that I have seen!
- Adequate Ventilation (which could mean wind noise too)
- LOVED the fit and finish!
- The lense hardly has any distortion!
- The Chin strip can safely house a mobilephoneHand held camera if need be :P (DO NOT DO THIS!)

Whats not so good! Tough to find but..
- The Clips for the air vent is a bit clunky!

If you are into Rain riding, or bit of dirt riding or in any sort of riding which involves splashing mud\muck water by yourself or by others, then this is a helmet worth checking out!

Good one, Satyen. Do post your ride experience with the helmet. And congrats on you getting Leh'd

The SOL helmets i had seen recently at AH Helmets. Looks r awsum, Yes the ventilation are also more than any other other helmets. There is some lights also on rear part of the helmet. Have you used it on triple digit speeds? Plz attach the pictures along.

Dual sport helmet in SOL doesn't have LED lights Ameya. The LEDs come as standard in full face helmets in all models, except a particular full face model.

Cheers!
VJ

[Ameya220]

Flip ups in SOL doesn't have LED lights Ameya. The LEDs come as standard in full face helmets in all models, except a particular full face model.

I never mentioned anythng about half face nor flipup helmets Sir