Helmets

[ashu99924]

Studds Rhyno

Hi Guys,

From many days I was reading this thread, actually searching for VFM Helmet for my Unicorn.
Finally bought this for Rs.1270 from Sunshine, Thane.

[Sunnyside_up!]

@Chicane : badiya hai I actually love the LEDs of SOL

@Sunny_side_up : Any idea when Delhi will get its dealer? We are waiting here. Can SOL get black/tinted visor too

Actually Delhi, Patna, BBSR and Kolkatta are all on the cards. Many dealers have approached the company but SOL has a policy of exclusive resellers so they tend to take time selecting and approving the dealer. Any suggestions for resellers that I can pass on?

You can get clear/tinted/iridium visors for all 68s and 68sII models. Clear visors for the SF1 also available. Ask your local resellers to get it for you.

[sinhead]

ashu99924 , rhyno is excellent VFM, and a good helmet as well. I had one. Reduces wind noise to a great extent.

[catchdoon]

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

Cheers!
VJ

I was talking about Open Face Helmets. Flips Ups as you said are Confortable, have an overall protection and you can flip up for a lil comfort too.

[RedFlash]

AGV contact PRS Performance Racing Store
Nolan contact PlanetDSG : Motorcycle Riding Gear, Accessories, Apparel and..
you can use the websites to purchase directly from their site or contact them thru their number in their respective sites.

X-Lite, no idea, maybe others can help, but try sourcing it from overseas if you can

Cheers!
VJ

PRS Stocks AGV :O ?
Dsg has only med size Nolan. My size is SML.
anyway thanks a lot man

[princesirohi]

i have a querry - the CROSS helemt i recently purchased is my first helmet with air vents on top. now if i open these vents during rains, will water enter the helmet ??

will the helmet/ my head/ my hairs get wet ??

I open all my helmet vents during rain for more air to flow inside the helmet and front vents to assist in defogging. So far I've never seen a drop come inside. Why don't you try pouring water on top or keep it under running tap water(slight drizzle) and see how the helmet performs in that case. (just in case)

That said, it shouldn't leak inside the helmet.

Cheers!
VJ

The best thing to answer that is a ride in the rain.

tested in mild rains with overhead air vents open, till now everything is fine, no water inside.

Got my new Lid SOL SF-1(Acme Red). Here are some pics...

wow !! light in helmet, can we connect it to brake light wire also and have fun.

next will be indicators in helmet.

don't get angry, its a good helmet but light in helmet is a bit too much, isn't it... something like light in shoes ( for childrens).

Hi Guys,

From many days I was reading this thread, actually searching for VFM Helmet for my Unicorn.
Finally bought this for Rs.1270 from Sunshine, Thane.

studds is a "good enough" helmet.

[Chandru Raj]

wow !! light in helmet, can we connect it to brake light wire also and have fun.

next will be indicators in helmet.

don't get angry, its a good helmet but light in helmet is a bit too much, isn't it... something like light in shoes ( for childrens).

On highways, it is a safety feature. So nothing fancy like light in shoes
Also, when you can have safety with good aesthetics nothing wrong taking it.

Helmets with indicators may be you tickled a brainstorm somewhere

[vineetg84]

On highways, it is a safety feature. So nothing fancy like light in shoes
Also, when you can have safety with good aesthetics nothing wrong taking it.

Helmets with indicators may be you tickled a brainstorm somewhere

helmet with indicator,now thats innovative,was just wondering about the helmets with led lights inbuilt,are they properly insulated,even a freak case of a loose wire that too on your head,won't it prove to be fatal?

[B7ACKTHORN]

helmet with indicator,now thats innovative,was just wondering about the helmets with led lights inbuilt,are they properly insulated,even a freak case of a loose wire that too on your head,won't it prove to be fatal?

LOL No at all, Vineet. The LED lights in the helmet doesn't KILL or prove to be fatal as you say. There isn't a garbled mess of wires running criss-cross along the helmet, it's all well placed in a small plastic compartment along with battery case. I mean it runs on AAA Batteries I guess, which isn't even good enough to tickle you with all it's power running through your body. I mean literally.

Need not worry about electrocution while riding.

I've attached some photos for all the guys who are asking what, how and what is LED of SOL Helmets or GMAX in US.





Cheers!
VJ

[princesirohi]

^^ is the battery compartment accessible from inside or outside?
and where is the switch located.

[B7ACKTHORN]

^^ is the battery compartment accessible from inside or outside?
and where is the switch located.

The battery compartment should be accessible from the outside and in the second photo, can you see small black transistor like cylinder in the middle of the circuit board, that's the switch. It's the same as any Reset Button on a digital speedometer.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

helmet with indicator,now thats innovative,was just wondering about the helmets with led lights inbuilt,are they properly insulated,even a freak case of a loose wire that too on your head,won't it prove to be fatal?

With a AAA battery? Are you serious?

On highways, it is a safety feature. So nothing fancy like light in shoes
Also, when you can have safety with good aesthetics nothing wrong taking it.

There was an Chennai/Coimbatore XBhp ride a couple of months back where the group reached the destination at night in the dark and the riders, many of whom had SOL helmets with LEDS used them very effectively to keep the group together. At other times, the lead riders used the flashing function to guide the others. Entering a strange town in the pitch dark was made easier with the lights. With my aging eyes and poor night-vision I remember being guided by younger riders who led the way for me. Also I remember our lead, SriramEfunds actually pulling over the entire group on a pitch dark roadside simply by placing his flashing Acme Red SF1 ( the very same helmet that Chicane now has) on his rear seat! Actually B7ACKTHORN, you were on that ride too if I remember correctly, weren't you?

^^ is the battery compartment accessible from inside or outside?
and where is the switch located.

Sealed battery compartment is accessible from outside , while the switch is a water proof sealed unit.

[experimentalhead]

Where can I get that helmet with light in Bangalore and what is the price?

[DeVille]

Got my new Lid SOL SF-1(Acme Red). Here are some pics...

congrats Chicane. Nice lid....But IT'S YOUR BIKE THAT I WANT!!

I am sooo jealous of you. I was damn confused between MetalMan, Acme red and Unicorn. I purchased Metal Man Red. But everytime I see other SOL helmets I fall in love with them. I want all the Models. Acc. to me Acme red has the best LEDs(a glowing strip) and Metal Man has the best graphics. I wished there was a combination of them

Dude, If I'm not mistaken, all the LED modules on SOL lids are the same!...it's just the placement that's slightly different. One range has them integrated with the rear air vents while the other doesn't

PRS Stocks AGV :O ?
Dsg has only med size Nolan. My size is SML.
anyway thanks a lot man

PRS has AGV and Arai, but limited variety so it's best to call n ask them. the AGVs are well above 10k

helmet with indicator,now thats innovative,was just wondering about the helmets with led lights inbuilt,are they properly insulated,even a freak case of a loose wire that too on your head,won't it prove to be fatal?

I completely agree, it will be an ironical case of the lid killing the rider than protecting him. That's why LS2 lids don't have em, no?

[vineetg84]

lol:d no at all, vineet. The led lights in the helmet doesn't kill or prove to be fatal as you say. There isn't a garbled mess of wires running criss-cross along the helmet, it's all well placed in a small plastic compartment along with battery case. I mean it runs on aaa batteries i guess, which isn't even good enough to tickle you with all it's power running through your body. I mean literally. :d

need not worry about electrocution while riding. :d

i've attached some photos for all the guys who are asking what, how and what is led of sol helmets or gmax in us.





cheers!
Vj

my bad,thanks for educating the uneducated