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  • Originally posted by Abhishek2255 View Post
    Hey,
    can you guide me as to where I can buy an Airoh in India.
    I know Bachoo motors stock Airoh helmets, but do they ship to Delhi ?
    torqued apparel and accessories sells Airoh helmets in Delhi here is FB link of their page http://www.facebook.com/TORQUEDAPPARELANDACCESSORIES
    But from my personal experience i wont recommend Airoh for touring purpose because the fit is very SUNG and is quiet uncomfortable ...
    I respect the threat.
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    • Originally posted by aman15 View Post
      torqued apparel and accessories sells Airoh helmets in Delhi here is FB link of their page http://www.facebook.com/TORQUEDAPPARELANDACCESSORIES
      But from my personal experience i wont recommend Airoh for touring purpose because the fit is very SUNG and is quiet uncomfortable ...
      Then what would you suggest ?
      I can stretch my budget to a max of 15k.
      When life gives you Yamaha, make it RD350 not R15. :D

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      • Originally posted by Abhishek2255 View Post
        Then what would you suggest ?
        I can stretch my budget to a max of 15k.
        you can try Nuvo, sparx, kbc, hjc (all these are under 10k )
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        • Originally posted by Abhishek2255 View Post
          Then what would you suggest ?
          I can stretch my budget to a max of 15k.
          Originally posted by aman15 View Post
          you can try Nuvo, sparx, kbc, hjc (all these are under 10k )
          Wouldnt go for Nuvo...

          Try SOL helmets as they are apt or Sparx helmets.

          KBC and HJC avoid unless no option.
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          • Originally posted by Abhishek2255 View Post
            Then what would you suggest ?
            I can stretch my budget to a max of 15k.
            Originally posted by aman15 View Post
            you can try Nuvo, sparx, kbc, hjc (all these are under 10k )
            Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
            Wouldnt go for Nuvo...

            Try SOL helmets as they are apt or Sparx helmets.

            KBC and HJC avoid unless no option.
            Sparx also has a problem of its own.. The tape at the base of the helmet has the tendency to peel off. In case it comes off it does not stick back no matter what adhesive you put So, pray before buying a sparx

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            • Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
              Sure thingy, Krish. Will talk to him, but I am not really interestd in swapping a visor now, but let me see, so that I can help some others too.

              Cheers!
              VJ
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              Right thing to do..!!


              Originally posted by Harish Menon View Post
              Lol! I do carry all the papers! The reason why I wrote that is that I don't want to get pulled over by cops every second junction/signal just because I look "flashy".

              More than that, I am not a big fan of skull/dark graphics on my helmet..Maybe I have become too old for that ...I hope everyone realizes why I wrote such a statement..

              Cheers!
              From when did wearing something flashy become a thing of concer for the law keepers ??!!! Weird is not the word, it's merely an understatement for the situation here. Safety is snorted upon.


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              • Originally posted by krish2778 View Post


                From when did wearing something flashy become a thing of concer for the law keepers ??!!! Weird is not the word, it's merely an understatement for the situation here. Safety is snorted upon.


                Cheers
                Ride Safe
                Krishna
                I don't wish to drag this on by trying to write more on this...I will end this (atleast by my side) by saying its my opinion (opinion: thinking cops will stop me if i wear flashy helmets) and if you don't like it...you are more than welcome to ignore it ..I am here for helmet advice (which I was asking and was replied to "fruitfully" until this ) and I respect all of you but I would need a reply on things I wanna know about not about anything else...and I am glad to post replies on things I want to help people out on...not something that only waste people's time

                Cheers!
                Last edited by Harish Menon; 02-22-2013, 11:50 PM.

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                • Originally posted by fardeen View Post
                  I was looking for a fiberglass helmet and wanted to purchase Steelbird Grand Prix Obg Multicolor Sb-19 helmet. Checked different shops in Karol Bagh as well as Steelbird Riderz shop but even they didn't have the complete range of helmets. Chopra Automobile had Steelbird GP One SB-10 helmet. This particular helmet is not manufactured anymore and they had a few pieces left. I liked the helmet and bought GP One SB-10 Flash. The helmet has a solid feel and fits snugly. The fit and finish of the helmet is very good and the graphics of this particular helmet looks good too.

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                  The only con is the visor which is flimsy and asked them if this is the original one and they replied in the affirmative. Searched about the visor and and lots of people have complained about the same. Any alternative of fitting a better visor(brand) and with minimal changes or what changes needs to be done if any(Members who have any experience kindly tell me or share the relevant link).
                  A GP One helmet sighting after a long time! I had bought the same helmet in black way back in 2006 and I loved it. I too had a visor problem in 2008 / 2009 and I had finally taken it to Balaji helmets where they did some good ol fashioned Indian jugaad to get a new visor that fit well. Ive posted the details somewhere on this thread I guess.
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                  • Question of a different kind --

                    Bought 2 CROSS Helmets a couple of,months ago. For self and better half. However, the other one has not been used yet and have tried reasoning a lot but she would only want an open face helmet as she feels claustrophobic in closed face one. She has not been on any ride with me other than within city.

                    Question is should I keep the other unused brand new helmet for once in a while ( read max 1nce in a year maybe) usage for her or try to sell it, cause the cushioning and shell might just degrade sitting in shelf without any usage ?


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                    • After a very careful decision I finally decided & got home the Airoh Pit One XR Andrea Iannone Replica Helmet from Bachoo Motors. I have been a loyal customer of Mr Zulfi and Im still using & very happy with my RJays Octane Jacket and RJays Higway boots.

                      The fit of the helmet is really precise & snug. Did not try the helmet before getting it. My Daijya Dragon Helmets size was L based on which I went ahead and got the Airoh in L.

                      I have still not tested the helmet. Will do so this Sunday over a 500+kms ride and then will post an initial impression review of the helmet. By the looks the fit & finish is really good and the unique florescent based graphics are mind blowing. The dual visor system is much batter then the one on my Daijya helmet (No optical imperfection seen)

                      I have also posted a pic of my 3 prized helmets (P.S: The one with Shoei written is a stickered Cross Dragon Helmet)

                      Stay tuned until I post the detailed review. Ride Safe & Cheers
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                      • The quality of LS2 helmets is really decreased now the days, I have to tighten the crew regularly otherwise they will get you in trouble on ride....
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                        • Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
                          Wouldnt go for Nuvo...

                          Try SOL helmets as they are apt or Sparx helmets.

                          KBC and HJC avoid unless no option.
                          I guess KBC helmets were pretty nice.
                          and Sparx I wont trust, I have bought two of them and both of them were faulty in some manner.
                          So what would you suggest ?
                          SOL ?

                          Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
                          Sparx also has a problem of its own.. The tape at the base of the helmet has the tendency to peel off. In case it comes off it does not stick back no matter what adhesive you put So, pray before buying a sparx
                          I have had the exact same problem with sparx. lol .
                          Thtas when i returned it and got a YOHE.


                          Originally posted by akshayhonda View Post
                          I have still not tested the helmet. Will do so this Sunday over a 500+kms ride and then will post an initial impression review of the helmet.

                          Stay tuned until I post the detailed review. Ride Safe & Cheers
                          Do post the review, I want to know how it behaves on the longer rides.
                          Last edited by Abhishek2255; 02-23-2013, 01:51 PM.
                          When life gives you Yamaha, make it RD350 not R15. :D

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                          • Originally posted by Abhishek2255 View Post
                            I guess KBC helmets were pretty nice.
                            and Sparx I wont trust, I have bought two of them and both of them were faulty in some manner.
                            So what would you suggest ?
                            SOL ?


                            I have had the exact same problem with sparx. lol .
                            Thtas when i returned it and got a YOHE.



                            Do post the review, I want to know how it behaves on the longer rides.
                            KBC VR series is SNELL compliant and in no way is an inferior helmet. The only issue is spare visors...and those are hard to come by. Some of those who got the SOL have reported that the fit is fine but the helmet is noisy.

                            HJC is another brand that is good.
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                            • Originally posted by akshayhonda View Post
                              After a very careful decision I finally decided & got home the Airoh Pit One XR Andrea Iannone Replica Helmet from Bachoo Motors. I have been a loyal customer of Mr Zulfi and Im still using & very happy with my RJays Octane Jacket and RJays Higway boots.

                              The fit of the helmet is really precise & snug. Did not try the helmet before getting it. My Daijya Dragon Helmets size was L based on which I went ahead and got the Airoh in L.

                              I have still not tested the helmet. Will do so this Sunday over a 500+kms ride and then will post an initial impression review of the helmet. By the looks the fit & finish is really good and the unique florescent based graphics are mind blowing. The dual visor system is much batter then the one on my Daijya helmet (No optical imperfection seen)

                              I have also posted a pic of my 3 prized helmets (P.S: The one with Shoei written is a stickered Cross Dragon Helmet)

                              Stay tuned until I post the detailed review. Ride Safe & Cheers
                              Andrea Iannone special helmet. Nice

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                              • Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post
                                KBC VR series is SNELL compliant and in no way is an inferior helmet. The only issue is spare visors...and those are hard to come by. Some of those who got the SOL have reported that the fit is fine but the helmet is noisy.

                                HJC is another brand that is good.
                                This is so confusing!
                                How do I decide which one to go for.!
                                What shall I be looking for in a helmet which is to be used only and only for touring purposes ?
                                When life gives you Yamaha, make it RD350 not R15. :D

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