Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

.... MHR brands range from Rs.2500 - Rs.7500, when made by the same company, using similar materials and shells and with just different branding and labelling.

So you pay twice or even thrice the amount simply because of branding?

+1 to that MHR part. I just wanted to you to comment on that part Obviously you're the right guy to answer regarding SOL's part, as I just know from your previous comments, it's Made in Taiwan

And regarding the MHR price tag, aboslutely true, as I said in my previous statement, different brand, brand promotion, brand induced pricing for the same helmet manufactured in China or elsewhere.

Cheers!
VJ

[shahbaz63]

SOL acme Silver with Hazard Light

[B7ACKTHORN]

SOL acme Silver with Hazard Light

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Cool. Don't forget to post the review for both your glove and your new helmet.

Cheers!
VJ

[shahbaz63]

Helmet isnt new already 2 month old

[Horror]

I'm planning to get a SOL dragon or wizard, or one of the SOLs that cost something around 4500-5000 for daily use and touring. How good is the helmet in-city? Anybody has a long term review after daily use?

[UrbanNomad]

Helmets

Have an LS2 phobia since last 2 yrs. lookin now to upgrade.

Key requirements: light weight (lighter than current atleast), ability to take a scala headset.
Budget: 15k max.
Time frame: over next 10days in mumbai.

Any suggestions folks? Would be highly appreciated.

Any suggestions?

[zimbly]

Hey Urbannomad,
If light weight is primary factor. DSG have their inhouse brand Daija. They have a carbon series which is abt 11000 if i remember correctly.
Otherwise given your budget restrictions take a look at Nexx, fm Spartan Progear. will pm you more details.
Cheers
Zimbly

[UrbanNomad]

Helmets

Hey Urbannomad,
If light weight is primary factor. DSG have their inhouse brand Daija. They have a carbon series which is abt 11000 if i remember correctly.
Otherwise given your budget restrictions take a look at Nexx, fm Spartan Progear. will pm you more details.
Cheers
Zimbly

Got your PM. Thanx for the detailed reply

[mohan-san]

I'm planning to get a SOL dragon or wizard, or one of the SOLs that cost something around 4500-5000 for daily use and touring. How good is the helmet in-city? Anybody has a long term review after daily use?

I bought an SOL Metal Man (Orange/Black) a few weeks back to go with my KTM. I was a bit apprehensive about wearing a full-face helmet as I have never worn one before, besides I wear glasses. I can't give you a long-term review for obvioius reasons. I wore it for the first time last weekend when I took a ride to my sister's, it involved a bit of city riding and a some highway riding. Being a weekend and considering the ride was in the morning there wasn't a whole lot of traffic. Anyway all my apprehsions were proven to be out of place as there was plenty of air coming through the intake vents and going out through the extactor vents. I think there are some 16-18 vents altogether incorporated into the helmet. If that isn't enough one can always crack open the visor a notch or two. The optically corrected visor is a pleasure to have on and it gives you good peripheral vision also. The helmet seems to be of excellent quality and good finish and as you know it is DOT approved and reasonably priced. Since then I have used it several times and find the helmet a pleasure to wear. Since I ususally don't ride in heavy city traffic, I can not comment on how it will perform in such situations, perhaps some one with experience in this regard would come to your rescue. For touring this helmet should stand you in good stead is what I think. Good luck with whatever you decide.

This is what I am talking about.

[bluejoy]

@ Mohan ,

Buddy thats a real nice looking helmet. Nice to hear about the ventilation and Visor quality.

Do post more info about KTM-Metal Man adventures as time progresses.

After LS2 season, its raining SOLs here.

[bluejoy]

Good One man, it would blend well with your RTR

SOL acme Silver with Hazard Light

[mohan-san]

[QUOTE=bluejoy;898620]@ Mohan ,

Buddy thats a real nice looking helmet. Nice to hear about the ventilation and Visor quality.Do post more info about KTM-Metal Man adventures as time progresses.After LS2 season, its raining SOLs here.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. Regarding KTM-Metal Man adventures, will do as and when it happens. As for LS2 etc- I had no idea.

[B7ACKTHORN]

I bought an SOL Metal Man (Orange/Black) a few weeks back to go with my KTM. I was a bit apprehensive about wearing a full-face helmet as I have never worn one before, besides I wear glasses. I can't give you a long-term review for obvioius reasons. I wore it for the first time last weekend when I took a ride to my sister's, it involved a bit of city riding and a some highway riding. Being a weekend and considering the ride was in the morning there wasn't a whole lot of traffic. Anyway all my apprehsions were proven to be out of place as there was plenty of air coming through the intake vents and going out through the extactor vents. I think there are some 16-18 vents altogether incorporated into the helmet. If that isn't enough one can always crack open the visor a notch or two. The optically corrected visor is a pleasure to have on and it gives you good peripheral vision also. The helmet seems to be of excellent quality and good finish and as you know it is DOT approved and reasonably priced. Since then I have used it several times and find the helmet a pleasure to wear. Since I ususally don't ride in heavy city traffic, I can not comment on how it will perform in such situations, perhaps some one with experience in this regard would come to your rescue. For touring this helmet should stand you in good stead is what I think. Good luck with whatever you decide.

This is what I am talking about.

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Nice review, Mohan. Fact of the matter is, this helmet has been reviewed too many times. But it's always good to see new reviews pop up. Keep it coming.

Cheers!
VJ

[MeTaL_MaNiaC]

I'd suggest you for for AIROH or LS2 FF 386. The AIROH is just an excellent VFM considering the discount Bachoo folks are offering. I'd strongly recommend AIROH just for the discount offered pluse the Eetalian Herithage.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for reply Vijay & Krish.. Yupp Airoh seems VFM and has all the features i require in the perfect price. But i am tempted for the Nolan N63 Casey stoner replica, which is just above the price of Airoh, doesnt has features i want, and i have never checked it personally. (Rode to PlanetDSG, Pune to check it out one sunday, and found its closed on sundays ) The problem is, there are no genuine reviews of both the helmets. Not only on xbhp, but anywhere on internet. May pick up the Airoh then..

[B7ACKTHORN]

Thanks for reply Vijay & Krish.. Yupp Airoh seems VFM and has all the features i require in the perfect price. But i am tempted for the Nolan N63 Casey stoner replica, which is just above the price of Airoh, doesnt has features i want, and i have never checked it personally. (Rode to PlanetDSG, Pune to check it out one sunday, and found its closed on sundays ) The problem is, there are no genuine reviews of both the helmets. Not only on xbhp, but anywhere on internet. May pick up the Airoh then..

You have good AIROH reviews, but you are right, though they just review the helmet blandy, there isn't any effort made from the user to review it personally. But that being said, AIROH is an excellent helmet. Do let us know what you're planning to zero in on!

Cheers!
VJ