Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

Dafaaq, facepalm , i forgot he has carbon fiber inserts in his skull...

Does SOL plan to come to Pune too?? any information on this, anyone?

Carbon fiber inserts? ROFL! You can always shoot a mail at [email protected]

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

Its all just a sticker ?
Quiet laughable.
Dude on fake stuff its just a sticker, on genuine stuff its an assured mark that it does what it says.

There is.
I'd suggest you read the test procedure for each of these standards.

DOT is basically certified by the manufacturer itself.
Any minor changed to that model does't warrant a re-test.

ECE is usually done by an independent authority.
This is most widely recognized as the most up-to-date standard.
This has significantly more tests that even ensures that minimal force is transmitted to the user. Also any change in the design needs it to be tested again.

ISI again is just a mark or quality and compared to both DOT and ECE is pretty out dated.

Snell has the most stringent tests.

As I stated earlier this is not an ego contest.
You are free to believe as you wish.
However just read as I suggested and maybe you will agree with what I said.

Peace.

Just thought I'd chip in with my two paise....

Most manufacturers certify their own helmets. The primary difference is in the way the testing is done. DOT helmets are tested at random after manufacture while ECE helmets are batch tested. Also, the ECE standard has certain provisos for chin-bar reinforcements, which is not mandated by DOT. Genuine ECE/DOT helmets have to undergo stringent penetration tests which will result in a thicker shell and therefore a certain weigh class. It is safe to say that genuine certified helmets will average between 1400 - 1800 gms for a full face helmet, unless made of special lightweight materials like carbon-fibre. Old timers will simply lift a helmet to tell you if it's genuine certified or not.

Another interesting thing for consumers is that DOT mandates certification which is integrated into the body of the helmet by lamination into the shell, while the ECE certification is allowed by the Kite Mark sticker and/or lamination. This makes it easier for the consumer to spot a fake, since genuine DOT helmets are manufactured off production lines dedicated for the certification process and the certification is laminated within the shell. Stickers at the end of the day are easily duplicated/printed. Hence if you see a helmet with a DOT sticker, rest assured its a fake!

SNELL ratings require a heavier shell for more impact resistance but many controversies surround the private testing nature of the SNELL Foundation and also the resulting heavy weight of a SNELL rated helmet.

Coming to the Indian market, since certification is not mandatory or monitored by the authorities, fakes abound. My earnest advice is that whatever brand you decide to buy, source only from the authorised distributor or dealer. Also beware of "sale offers" and the like because if it sounds too good to be true, it normally is !! You can identify the authorised distributor of any brand from the international website of the helmet brand you want and approach them or their listed dealers directly. Being armed with more information makes you less susceptible to being cheated!

[yzfrj]

It is safe to say that genuine certified helmets will average between 1400 - 1800 gms for a full face helmet,

Another interesting thing for consumers is that DOT mandates certification which is integrated into the body of the helmet by lamination into the shell, while the ECE certification is allowed by the Kite Mark sticker and/or lamination.

This makes it easier for the consumer to spot a fake, since genuine DOT helmets are manufactured off production lines dedicated for the certification process and the certification is laminated within the shell.

Stickers at the end of the day are easily duplicated/printed. Hence if you see a helmet with a DOT sticker, rest assured its a fake!

Thanks a lot.
Truly valuable info.

Yes agreed buy from only reputed dealers.

[vineetg84]

You also get LS2 with both ECE and ISI markings on it. Ranges in ur budget, however availability is low.

I wouldn't go with any lid that does not have a rating or has rating in the form of a removable decale.

ls2 with isi???not anymore,the lids which have isi marks belonged to the batch when ls2 was distributed by vega,all latest ls2 range comes with only ece rating and sharp 4 star rating

[krish2778]

ls2 with isi???not anymore,the lids which have isi marks belonged to the batch when ls2 was distributed by vega,all latest ls2 range comes with only ece rating and sharp 4 star rating

the ece rating also not sure how much its valid, comes as removable sticker, thhus not so trust worthy i think.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[sumitjuneja]

helmet help in delhi

hi guys!!

this is first post here and i am looking for a helmet for my Duke which will be delivered on 9th September.
i prefer a full faced helmet. my budget is around 7-8k and i hail from delhi. i went to mahalakshmi auto, KB today but couldn't find anything to my liking.
where else to hunt for a nice lid and what brands to consider? i am returning to the world of bikes after 8 long years and need all the possible advice.

[B7ACKTHORN]

hi guys!!

this is first post here and i am looking for a helmet for my Duke which will be delivered on 9th September.
i prefer a full faced helmet. my budget is around 7-8k and i hail from delhi. i went to mahalakshmi auto, KB today but couldn't find anything to my liking.
where else to hunt for a nice lid and what brands to consider? i am returning to the world of bikes after 8 long years and need all the possible advice.

Practically there are oodles of helmet brands out there, provided the moolah you can chuck out, you can get yourself a good helmet.

You have very good helmets in your price bracket. You can try a helmet called SOL, which is really a hot seller for the Duke range.

Spartan ProGear | Product or you can try PlanetDSG, www.planetdsg.com and you have all you need at your prices under one roof.

Cheers!
VJ

[Vineet_200]

Guys need some info ,do we get open face helmets in LS2 ?
if yes where can I get one in Bengaluru and what pricetag should I expect .

[vineetg84]

Guys need some info ,do we get open face helmets in LS2 ?
if yes where can I get one in Bengaluru and what pricetag should I expect .

yes there is one model in open face,the ls2 tomcat
check out the ls2 helmets india page on facebook

[prav_een]

hi guys!!

this is first post here and i am looking for a helmet for my Duke which will be delivered on 9th September.
i prefer a full faced helmet. my budget is around 7-8k and i hail from delhi. i went to mahalakshmi auto, KB today but couldn't find anything to my liking.
where else to hunt for a nice lid and what brands to consider? i am returning to the world of bikes after 8 long years and need all the possible advice.

KRP Delhi sells KBC and Sparx
helmets.Their shop is at
Naraina.Contact-9810083030

Lovely spare parts
: E1st /112, Nr Krishna Mkt,Part1,
Lajpat Nagar, Delhi 110024
New Delhi,(i have not been to this shop so dont know much about it).

PGS BIKING GEARS DELHI, INDIA

Adventure 18 at
Satya Niketan.(for biking gears ,dont know if they have helmets)

the helmet shoppe @ laxmi nagar ,near v3s mall crossing. (The Helmet Shoppe - Home)

[amit71176]

New helmet for RE cl 350

Hi! Guys
I want to buy the new studds open face helmet downtown decor,can any one help me out that where can i find one in Mumbai
Studds Accessories Ltd.

[vineetg84]

Hi! Guys
I want to buy the new studds open face helmet downtown decor,can any one help me out that where can i find one in Mumbai
Studds Accessories Ltd.

i have it in my store in pune,laxmi auto j.m.road pune

[Eshan-P180]

i have it in my store in pune,laxmi auto j.m.road pune

Is it your store? I mean you own it?

[amit71176]

i have it in my store in pune,laxmi auto j.m.road pune

Oh that's good,but you see i am in Mumbai and i have only sundays off which are for my darling daughters , I would be highly obliged if you can tell me that where can i get it in Mumbai.
Eagerly waiting for your reply

[vineetg84]

@eshan,yeah i own the store
@amit,sorry bro,don`t know where you can find it in mumbai,The thing with studds company is,that we dealers are at their mercy,its not what we order that they send,its what the company wishes for they send,i hope you get the point,downtown model comes in plain color as well,but the company has sent only designers downtown model to me,the rs 1850 one white designer and black designer