Helmets

[Sorcerer's apprentice]

So here are the pics of the helmet.
First I was gonna buy the LS2 cartoon 2 helmet But this one with the U.S. Army graphics caught my eye.

Went for 500+ Km ride on saturday. Different aspects
1) I went for size L. Comfortably tight fit. ( with bandana)
2) Helmet is light in weight, so wearing it on long rides not a problem at all.
3) Wind Noise negligible till 100-120. anything above 120 gave a decent wind noise.
4) Good ventilation.
5) Big Visor gave good view. but it fogged a few times through the ride.
6) The padding inside is easy to remove and so is the visor.
Got two LS2 stickers, a manual, a LS2 sling bag .. found it amazing to carry the helmet around. No need to keep your hand busy
Visor available for 450/- Everywhere else I checked this same helmet was selling for 3000+ bucks because of the increase in the existing price of helmets.

[siddharthsure]

Anyone from chennai..... May i know where to Get LS2 Helmets in chennai at a reasonable price??? Plz guys someone help

[Sunnyside_up!]

You all must have seen the earlier pic that I posted for my new Bell Helmet. This is a short review for the same.

Name: Bell RS-1 Emblem
Price: $ 399
Additional: $ 39 for the Black Visor. Helmet ships with a clear visor.
What else in the box: Warranty card (5 years), Helmet cover and a few Bell Stickers.
How did I get it? : My relative from the US got it for me.
Where did I buy it from? : Motorcycle Superstore

First Impressions:

1. The helmet looks pretty compact when compared the the pics that you might have seen on the internet.
2. Fit and Finish are of a high order. No ragged edges and the cheek pads and internal mesh seem to be easy to remove and clean.
3. The visor is an easy affair to remove and fit. I managed to remove the earlier one and put the new one in under a minute.
4. The helmet looks the best with the black visor
5. Double D Ring retaining mechanism with a magnetic trap to hold the strap.
6. Three vents operable via a slide control; one on the chin, one on the forehead and one above that.
7. A mechanism to keep the visor locked on the left side. Proved pretty useful.

I went out for a ride yesterday with this new helmet and checked on the other parameters. My impressions are as below

1. I ordered a size S (55-56). It proved to be a bit tight initially but as the went along it was ok. I think people can order one size larger if they want. This one fits really snug.
2. Ventilation is amazing. Open the vent and you can feel the flow.
3. Visor does not fog up like my KBC
4. Wind noise is present in some patches but at speeds around 150-160, the helmet is pretty silent (more than my KBC).
5. Helmet feels light and can be worn for long durations without feeling the pinch.
6. The graphics make it quite a head turner.

Now the most important question, why Bell? Answer is simple, I always wanted a bell helmet as they make some of the safest helmets in the industry. More so due to the fact that this is SNELL M2010 compliant.

I shall be glad to answer queries on this helmet. Images attached below.

I have my own reservations about the Snell standard but that is one cool helmet! Congratulations buddy!

[B7ACKTHORN]

You all must have seen the earlier pic that I posted for my new Bell Helmet. This is a short review for the same.

Name: Bell RS-1 Emblem
Price: $ 399
Additional: $ 39 for the Black Visor. Helmet ships with a clear visor.
What else in the box: Warranty card (5 years), Helmet cover and a few Bell Stickers.
How did I get it? : My relative from the US got it for me.
Where did I buy it from? : Motorcycle Superstore

First Impressions:

1. The helmet looks pretty compact when compared the the pics that you might have seen on the internet.
2. Fit and Finish are of a high order. No ragged edges and the cheek pads and internal mesh seem to be easy to remove and clean.
3. The visor is an easy affair to remove and fit. I managed to remove the earlier one and put the new one in under a minute.
4. The helmet looks the best with the black visor
5. Double D Ring retaining mechanism with a magnetic trap to hold the strap.
6. Three vents operable via a slide control; one on the chin, one on the forehead and one above that.
7. A mechanism to keep the visor locked on the left side. Proved pretty useful.

I went out for a ride yesterday with this new helmet and checked on the other parameters. My impressions are as below

1. I ordered a size S (55-56). It proved to be a bit tight initially but as the went along it was ok. I think people can order one size larger if they want. This one fits really snug.
2. Ventilation is amazing. Open the vent and you can feel the flow.
3. Visor does not fog up like my KBC
4. Wind noise is present in some patches but at speeds around 150-160, the helmet is pretty silent (more than my KBC).
5. Helmet feels light and can be worn for long durations without feeling the pinch.
6. The graphics make it quite a head turner.

Now the most important question, why Bell? Answer is simple, I always wanted a bell helmet as they make some of the safest helmets in the industry. More so due to the fact that this is SNELL M2010 compliant.
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I shall be glad to answer queries on this helmet. Images attached below.

Niranjan, first off, congrats on an uber-cool helmet. I am not gonna delve into BELL's heritage, it's proven its worth. What can I say, well, you zeroed in on every points I was yet to ask. And honestly, the FIRST PIC above I've quote is pure ORGASM man. If you can post a photo of the interior of the helmet that'd be appreciated a ton!! KUDOS again!

So here are the pics of the helmet.
First I was gonna buy the LS2 cartoon 2 helmet But this one with the U.S. Army graphics caught my eye.

Went for 500+ Km ride on saturday. Different aspects
1) I went for size L. Comfortably tight fit. ( with bandana)
2) Helmet is light in weight, so wearing it on long rides not a problem at all.
3) Wind Noise negligible till 100-120. anything above 120 gave a decent wind noise.
4) Good ventilation.
5) Big Visor gave good view. but it fogged a few times through the ride.
6) The padding inside is easy to remove and so is the visor.
Got two LS2 stickers, a manual, a LS2 sling bag .. found it amazing to carry the helmet around. No need to keep your hand busy
Visor available for 450/- Everywhere else I checked this same helmet was selling for 3000+ bucks because of the increase in the existing price of helmets.

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Nice buy there. Looks cool.

Anyone from chennai..... May i know where to Get LS2 Helmets in chennai at a reasonable price??? Plz guys someone help

Try Sri Velavan Motors in Chennai, they deal with some helmet stuff. LS2 I am not sure, but can give them a try.

Sri Velavan Motors
#45 Arcot Road,Virukambakkam,
Chennai-600092
+91 44 4503 4000|4005|4006

[email protected]

Cheers!
VJ

[darkknight]

You all must have seen the earlier pic that I posted for my new Bell Helmet. This is a short review for the same.

Name: Bell RS-1 Emblem
Price: $ 399
Additional: $ 39 for the Black Visor. Helmet ships with a clear visor.
What else in the box: Warranty card (5 years), Helmet cover and a few Bell Stickers.
How did I get it? : My relative from the US got it for me.
Where did I buy it from? : Motorcycle Superstore

First Impressions:

1. The helmet looks pretty compact when compared the the pics that you might have seen on the internet.
2. Fit and Finish are of a high order. No ragged edges and the cheek pads and internal mesh seem to be easy to remove and clean.
3. The visor is an easy affair to remove and fit. I managed to remove the earlier one and put the new one in under a minute.
4. The helmet looks the best with the black visor
5. Double D Ring retaining mechanism with a magnetic trap to hold the strap.
6. Three vents operable via a slide control; one on the chin, one on the forehead and one above that.
7. A mechanism to keep the visor locked on the left side. Proved pretty useful.

I shall be glad to answer queries on this helmet. Images attached below.

congrats saheb

two more points

1)visor has 3 way lock mechanism
a)lock
b)slit open for ventilation - rest locked
c)completely unlocked

2)if you open the cheek pads you will see a brilliant design to snugly fit in speakers of scala rider or such similar equipment

As regards to quality be rest assured of a 3 year life easily without any degradation in fit & finish too

[niranjanvaidya]

I have my own reservations about the Snell standard but that is one cool helmet! Congratulations buddy!

Thanks Bro. Actually DOT has always been the most dicey rating for me but SNELL has been talked about in a good way in most biking circles worldwide.

Niranjan, first off, congrats on an uber-cool helmet. I am not gonna delve into BELL's heritage, it's proven its worth. What can I say, well, you zeroed in on every points I was yet to ask. And honestly, the FIRST PIC above I've quote is pure ORGASM man. If you can post a photo of the interior of the helmet that'd be appreciated a ton!! KUDOS again!

Thank you Bro! Shall try and put photo with the interior and other details shortly.

congrats saheb

two more points

1)visor has 3 way lock mechanism
a)lock
b)slit open for ventilation - rest locked
c)completely unlocked

2)if you open the cheek pads you will see a brilliant design to snugly fit in speakers of scala rider or such similar equipment

As regards to quality be rest assured of a 3 year life easily without any degradation in fit & finish too

Raje...missed out on those points. But as confirmed with you when you got the Bell, the helmet is great.

[kr1sh]

FF358 for 2650?

LS2 FF350 is the bare basic model with smaller air vents, unremovable padding and no air pump.

LS2 FF358 has those features listed above. The price difference is between 400-500. Since I also had a budget of 3k, I opted for the one with the air pump since at Rs.2650, it nicely fit my budget with cash to spare to buy the clear visor (since it came with a tinted visor) .

Hey hey antz.bin

Please share where you got the FF358 for 2650.00 , I wanted to get one.

Thanks.

[inder.cool]

Hey hey antz.bin

Please share where you got the FF358 for 2650.00 , I wanted to get one.

Thanks.

From a local dealer here in Pune..

I had also got my LS2 crown for 2500 from there..

[kr1sh]

From a local dealer here in Pune..

I had also got my LS2 crown for 2500 from there..

Guys, pls share the dealer details

I am wanting to get an M size (hopefully thats an actual M size and not L size with bigger paddings)
Here, in hyd.. everything is either L or xL and they say get extra padding if you want M size? .. I'm like what!! .. the helmet looks huge on my head.

My current MotoCross helmet is also L size with new bigger paddings.. still snug fit .. but im sure it'll get lose anyway + yes it looks a bit big on my head.

[shahbaz63]

BELL Helmets available here in India ? If exporting from US whats the actual cost in Rupees ?

[niranjanvaidya]

BELL Helmets available here in India ? If exporting from US whats the actual cost in Rupees ?

Not available in India. I got mine ordered in the US and a relative of mine got it with him when he came over recently. Cost in INR = 438 X 53 (give or take a few).

[Ab13]

Q

Not available in India. I got mine ordered in the US and a relative of mine got it with him when he came over recently. Cost in INR = 438 X 53 (give or take a few).

I am also thinking of asking a friend to pick up one from US. Could you tell me the exact details how your friend/relative got it. I mean across customs and did he/she had it as carry on or booked luggage. Did the custom officer ask any questions?

[MeTaL_MaNiaC]

And here comes a teaser from me!!! Detailed review and pics, Soon

Nolan N63 The Gemini Replica: Casey Stoner.

[siddharthsure]

Got My LS2 Phobia (White) For 2.4K...... Am loving it

Wil post picz soon

[Iyyappan]

Helmets

Hi Guys,

I am just new to this thread.. to start with the help i need, i want to buy an helmet and where can we get airoh helmets in chennai..

and also please suggest what helmet we can get, i need good and quality helmet which has more protection.. budget is 7k..

Thanks in advance guys..

R,
Iyyappan