Helmets

[rixBhp]

Hey Kantu,
I am looking for a LS2 for me.
All over internet it says INR 3.4k +
Please let me know where in Bangalore , I can get them in 2.5k range.

Thanks in advance
Vivek

They are available for that range at Auto queen, Kaloor, Ernakulam.

[B7ACKTHORN]

hey guys...i m planning for a new helmet..my budget is 4000...please suggest me a helmet..i went through ls2 website..and i m now more confused than ever...so many helmets to choose from..then i saw SOL helmets..and i'm in love with metal man...are there any other options i should look at?? please help...

i might do that...stretch my limit..but i would like to mention that i use spectacle all d time..24 hours..so will i be having any problem using these helmets?? i mean will i be able to fit it inside helmet easily??

First off, yes in and under 4k you have lots of helmets. But then choosing the one you want, comfort wise, fit wise and look wise is where the decision gets held up. If you really wanna go for SOL go for it, excellent VFM helmet. Tons of people have used the helmet and have posted their reviews, for that price it's a excellent helmet. If you can throw in a few hundreds more you can get yourself a SOL, Metal Man. I personally love only one model in SOL and that is the ODYSSEY WHITE BLUE, SL-68S.

Regarding wearing a helmet with specs on, I wear it all the time with my helmet and I don't find any discomfort whatsoever, indeed I personally feel it's very cool, makes you look matured...err or just for me I guess.

That said, there won't be any hassles or troubles wearing a spectacle along with a helmet, you can go ahead and wear it without any problems at all. You might find it a little fogging up when you wear it in rains with the visor closed, but that's not always, say, only when it rains or foggy.

Cheers!
VJ

[B7ACKTHORN]

i checked out RJays helmets on bachoo motors website..the price for tour tech helmet is RS 8799..but when i went through helmets section, i found out that , RJays helmets are availabe at 4000.. is it true?? if it is available at that price point..i will definately buy that one..please guide me ..in last 2 days i almost went through helmets section...read almost all the pages..yes..all 800 something..

Yes, RJays do have their APEX helmets in 4.2k range. Try calling them if you have any doubts, their customers service is excellent, but I am afraid they have any stocks left. I guess the helmets have been sold out. Do call them and ask for whatever queries you may have. RJays is VFM stuff.

Cheers!
VJ

[andy118]

Yes, RJays do have their APEX helmets in 4.2k range. Try calling them if you have any doubts, their customers service is excellent, but I am afraid they have any stocks left. I guess the helmets have been sold out. Do call them and ask for whatever queries you may have. RJays is VFM stuff.

Cheers!
VJ

thanks for the information...dude..will definately check the prices with zulfi...

[andy118]

Regarding wearing a helmet with specs on, I wear it all the time with my helmet and I don't find any discomfort whatsoever, indeed I personally feel it's very cool, makes you look matured...err or just for me I guess.


i also have the same feeling about me

[andy118]

[QUOTE=kantu;842702]Even I use spectacles, I have used Studds, LS2 and SOL and it didnt get in way of the built in goggles as well.

there yo go...if it is no problem...because i have been using my last helmet from past 8 years mayb...and the padding has become very loose due to ageing..so i had no problen wid spectacles whatsoever...but new helmets like ls2 and SOL have thick padding at both sides..that's what worried me...but now i m relaxed..thanks anyway

[andy118]

where in mumbai can i find all the LS2 range at one place as mentioned in their site??

[dhiraj]

where in mumbai can i find all the LS2 range at one place as mentioned in their site??

Visit AH Helmet at Andheri west, Ahead of Lotus Petrol pump if you are coming from Andheri station.

[Sudarshan_SMD]

Hi Guys,
I have been planning to buy helmet and have narrowed down on SOL( My budget is upto 6-7k). However, SOL helmets are not available in Pune.
I had enquired to with SOL support team about shipping helmet. They are ready to ship and are quoting price of Rupess800 for shipping. So, net cost goes to like 5.7k for helmet. After I showed them my discontent with steep shipping rate, they are ready to ship with courier service of my choice.
Now I am in dilemma. Should I get SOL helmet shipped or buy other helmet locally.

Suggest me any good helmet that will not cross 7k price range.
How is NUVO helmet(Have heard lots of praises of NUVO)?

Edit:
After seeing SHARP rating for NUVO helmet, I am inclined towards NUVO. NUVO is available with PlanetDSG in Pune, so I will be able to try it for proper fit.
Any other suggestions?

[kantu]

Is it possible to swap the breath guard of SOL with the one from LS2 ?

[Doga]

SOL helmet issue

I have a SOL SL68 S II metalman. The plastic structure holding the air intake/outtake vents seems to be a bit flimsy and of not so good quality. It hinges on a screw at the rear. The structure is not fully secured now.IT has slightly come out it seems. The part near the screw has a slight crack it seems and hence it's not properly held now.
I have only dropped the helmet once and that was the 2nd day after I bought it and it escaped with just a hint of a scratch.
Collisions with the pillion helmet a few times almost negligible.
That's it. Feel a bit let down here. It comes with an year's warranty. I'll talk with AH helmets about it

[catchdebanjan]

I saw the Studds Scorpion today.. Looks very good in fact awesome I would say. I think the red white one will go with my bike (Red and white CBR 150).
Anyone having the same ? How good is it ? I mean at 1650INR it looks pretty good deal. Does it come with removable inner lining ?

[shashrash]

Need Help in deciding for a helmet

Hi All ... This has been on my thought of going for a new full face helmet. But the issue that I am facing is that other than the bigges from likes of Arai, Shoei, Nolan, AGV there are a lot others as well ... And I absolutely have no idea about how good they are as far as protection and comfort are concerned. I am referring to names like : Shark, HJC, Sumoy, Bell, Icon, Scorpion or KBC.
We probably find most of then in India but since I am in US currently, I want to get one from here as huge options are available. But I prior go for any one make or model, I would like to know if anyone has owned or has helmets made frm the second lists. I have a few friends who own Shark and KBC. But I m more keen to know about Icon, Bell, or Scorpion. They are relatively cheap and have lots of variety as well. But are they good enf to own one as primary helmet.

Mods : Please merge this with any existing thread if any.

Thanks
cheerz and ride safe and wear helmets ...

[Sunnyside_up!]

I have a SOL SL68 S II metalman. The plastic structure holding the air intake/outtake vents seems to be a bit flimsy and of not so good quality. It hinges on a screw at the rear. The structure is not fully secured now.IT has slightly come out it seems. The part near the screw has a slight crack it seems and hence it's not properly held now.
I have only dropped the helmet once and that was the 2nd day after I bought it and it escaped with just a hint of a scratch.
Collisions with the pillion helmet a few times almost negligible.
That's it. Feel a bit let down here. It comes with an year's warranty. I'll talk with AH helmets about it

The ABS (plastic) air intake and exhaust vents that are fixed onto the top of the helmet shell form a (for lack of a better word) "superstructure" which are fixed onto the base shell. Under ECE and DOT regulations, there cannot be any protrusions from the helmet beyond a certain point in the basic shell shape of the helmet. Therefore external venting systems in certified helmets are designed to shear off in the event of a crash to prevent the helmet from snagging on any surface and therefore jerking the head in different directions, potentially causing injuries.

If you have dropped your helmet, and the part has been damaged or come loose, then the product has done the job it was designed to do.

My regular riding buddy, Ravi has an Arai Chaser V whose visor side plate cover snapped off when the helmet rolled off his bike seat when he carelessly put it there at a pit stop. Maybe a two and a half foot drop but it still broke off. I have a NEXX Diablo carbon-fibre whose mouth vent snapped off when I clunked the helmet against the rider in a hard braking situation (I was pillion).

The good news is that these things which have not damaged the basic helmet can be fixed. Spares of these components are available and I suggest you write into the contact-centre of the company for assistance, clearly specifying your helmet model, colour and size. The helmet having being dropped would not qualify for warranty, but you can get your helmet fixed.

[ashu99924]

I saw the Studds Scorpion today.. Looks very good in fact awesome I would say. I think the red white one will go with my bike (Red and white CBR 150).
Anyone having the same ? How good is it ? I mean at 1650INR it looks pretty good deal. Does it come with removable inner lining ?

Yes, Studds Scorpion does have removable lining.