Helmets

['nYsus']

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Hi guys!! I have liked an ls2 at the babloo motors, vashi, mumbai... Its a beautiful helmet.
The only issue am not able to cope with is the authenticity... It only has a sticker at the back end of it, when asked, people say the sticker is below the lacquer coating... What do you guys suggest?? How should a standard ls2 identified. Thanks in advance.
Cheers

[berudulom]

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Where can i order SOL helmets from?

['nYsus']

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Haha... I took sol matt black instead... Posting pics in a bit

['nYsus']

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Here it is. The fit is pretty snug and tight . I hope it is the same with other sol users.

[evyavan]

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Here it is. The fit is pretty snug and tight . I hope it is the same with other sol users.

You got a nice canvas there. Thinking about custom stickers?

['nYsus']

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You got a nice canvas there. Thinking about custom stickers?

Haha.yes sure. But might be after sometime.

[satheez_7]

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Hello all, I am in search of Dual Sport Helmet since I bought Impulse recently. It would be good If I get list of available helmets in the market. My budget is 4.5k max. So far I have checked Vega, SOL SS-1.
Vega one is built for its lesser price. Not having fully enclosed visor.
SOL is too heavy.
Any other models left in the market. Thanks in Advance

[Sunnyside_up!]

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Hello all, I am in search of Dual Sport Helmet since I bought Impulse recently. It would be good If I get list of available helmets in the market. My budget is 4.5k max. So far I have checked Vega, SOL SS-1.
Vega one is built for its lesser price. Not having fully enclosed visor.
SOL is too heavy.
Any other models left in the market. Thanks in Advance

Why don't you try a proper MX style helmet without the visor, and use a pair of goggles instead? This will cut down some of the weight of the helmet. I think LS 2 has one and so does SOL. Avoid the Vega - it has the build quality of a plastic mug.

[B7ACKTHORN]

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Hello all, I am in search of Dual Sport Helmet since I bought Impulse recently. It would be good If I get list of available helmets in the market. My budget is 4.5k max. So far I have checked Vega, SOL SS-1.
Vega one is built for its lesser price. Not having fully enclosed visor.
SOL is too heavy.
Any other models left in the market. Thanks in Advance

There are very less branded dual sport helmets out there as opposed to dirt helmets. I'd suggest you get a full face for street use and the dirt ones if you intend to go offroading and use them accordingly.

Cheers!
VJ


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[metaphoric.el]

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Met with the first accident of my life, in the span of driving for 10 years..

Was driving at 70kmph on the ORR Bangalore today at 7:30AM, when a Tempo Traveler, probably driving at 80-90 speed, hit me from the side and drew away, in a clear case of hit and run.

Luckily all the impact on the bike (p220f) was taken by the handle bar and the engine guard. Nothing happened to the fairing.

Regarding myself, a lot of impact taken by my palms, knees, elbows.
Right palm's, both elbows and knees' skin has come off..

But the most impact was taken by the helmet, as i fell on face first..
After insistence from my Dad i started buckling up the helmet and got that as a habit (never used to buckle up helmet before!)

Wonder what would have happened if, I hadn't wore a helmet or not buckled up the helmet properly!
Wish i had wore gloves as well, would have spared my palm as its very badly hit.

P.s : A sincere advice, please always buckle up the helmets you wear, properly. Would be a life saver.

[vishnus]

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Met with the first accident of my life, in the span of driving for 10 years..

Was driving at 70kmph on the ORR Bangalore today at 7:30AM, when a Tempo Traveler, probably driving at 80-90 speed, hit me from the side and drew away, in a clear case of hit and run.

Luckily all the impact on the bike (p220f) was taken by the handle bar and the engine guard. Nothing happened to the fairing.

Regarding myself, a lot of impact taken by my palms, knees, elbows.
Right palm's, both elbows and knees' skin has come off..

But the most impact was taken by the helmet, as i fell on face first..
After insistence from my Dad i started buckling up the helmet and got that as a habit (never used to buckle up helmet before!)

Wonder what would have happened if, I hadn't wore a helmet or not buckled up the helmet properly!
Wish i had wore gloves as well, would have spared my palm as its very badly hit.

P.s : A sincere advice, please always buckle up the helmets you wear, properly. Would be a life saver.

Thank god that you are still alive.
Wishing you a speedy recovery bro

[ynike99]

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Met with the first accident of my life, in the span of driving for 10 years..

Was driving at 70kmph on the ORR Bangalore today at 7:30AM, when a Tempo Traveler, probably driving at 80-90 speed, hit me from the side and drew away, in a clear case of hit and run.

Luckily all the impact on the bike (p220f) was taken by the handle bar and the engine guard. Nothing happened to the fairing.

Regarding myself, a lot of impact taken by my palms, knees, elbows.
Right palm's, both elbows and knees' skin has come off..

But the most impact was taken by the helmet, as i fell on face first..
After insistence from my Dad i started buckling up the helmet and got that as a habit (never used to buckle up helmet before!)

Wonder what would have happened if, I hadn't wore a helmet or not buckled up the helmet properly!
Wish i had wore gloves as well, would have spared my palm as its very badly hit.

P.s : A sincere advice, please always buckle up the helmets you wear, properly. Would be a life saver.

Straight from the horses mouth.Glad that you wore helmet and arealive to tell the tale.wish you a speedy recovery, and follow ATGATT as possible.

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Met with the first accident of my life, in the span of driving for 10 years..

Was driving at 70kmph on the ORR Bangalore today at 7:30AM, when a Tempo Traveler, probably driving at 80-90 speed, hit me from the side and drew away, in a clear case of hit and run.

Luckily all the impact on the bike (p220f) was taken by the handle bar and the engine guard. Nothing happened to the fairing.

Regarding myself, a lot of impact taken by my palms, knees, elbows.
Right palm's, both elbows and knees' skin has come off..

But the most impact was taken by the helmet, as i fell on face first..
After insistence from my Dad i started buckling up the helmet and got that as a habit (never used to buckle up helmet before!)

Wonder what would have happened if, I hadn't wore a helmet or not buckled up the helmet properly!
Wish i had wore gloves as well, would have spared my palm as its very badly hit.

P.s : A sincere advice, please always buckle up the helmets you wear, properly. Would be a life saver.

Straight from the horses mouth.Glad that you wore helmet and arealive to tell the tale.wish you a speedy recovery, and follow ATGATT as possible.

[mohan-san]

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Where can i order SOL helmets from?

Spartan Pro Gear

[B7ACKTHORN]

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Met with the first accident of my life, in the span of driving for 10 years..

Was driving at 70kmph on the ORR Bangalore today at 7:30AM, when a Tempo Traveler, probably driving at 80-90 speed, hit me from the side and drew away, in a clear case of hit and run.

Luckily all the impact on the bike (p220f) was taken by the handle bar and the engine guard. Nothing happened to the fairing.

Regarding myself, a lot of impact taken by my palms, knees, elbows.
Right palm's, both elbows and knees' skin has come off.........

This is common with most bikers out there. I've seen oodles of bikers out there, having very good helmets, and their GFs holding them for these guys or they just slide it up to their head crown and hold it there like some sunglass stand. The sunglass stand type (for a lack of better term) where the helmet is locked at the crown of the head is the most common scene I see apart from removing them and either the pillion holding it or wearing, but not the rider.

And just a few months back in Ooty, a very young couple, crashed with his GF to an oncoming car while taking a dangerous corner in my town. The issue was there was a pothole right at the turn (left hander) to avoid the pothole this guy in his FZ16 tried to dodge by going right, at which moment a white Palio KA registered hit them head on. They both perished on the spot. When we saw the pics, both the girl and the boy had no injuries whatsover in their body, just except minor scratches, but their death was due to impact shock from head.

If they'd have worn the helmets those two poor souls would have gotten another day to fly by.

But a general thought. It's not about 5000 to 50,000 bucks helmet, but the fact to use it as it's supposed to be.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

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[QUOTE=mohan-san;941044]

hello guys
ive decided and went ahead in ordering two sol helmets

SL 68 S ( unicorn)
SL 68 S II HOrnet ( blue)

i made the payment and all
and spartan progear shipped the helmets
and after 5 days the helmets arrived at my door step
and im shocked to see that both the helmets are damaged
literally they were cracked at the top......"

The helmet should be insured, they charge Rs 500/- for shipping the helmet and that includes insurance, I
was told when I bought my helmet. So they should replace the helmets free of cost, otherwise
what is the insurance for, right. Hope your case gets resolved soon. So hang in there.

STATUS UPDATE


Though the Company is not liable for the damages, it was felt that a young college student should not be made suffer such a big loss for his mistake of blindly trusting the courier who was clearly at fault. Spartan ProGear has therefore offered to replace the helmets with brand new ones at no extra cost to Hunkofgals (Phaneendra).

The new helmets will be shipped out to him as soon as the old ones are returned as the Company has taken up the onus of its own accord to pursue recovery of damages if possible from the courier company. The insurance company has already rejected liability citing customer's signature on the proof of delivery in good condition and even the logistics provider has not committed to compensation - so the immediate loss notwithstanding has been borne by SPG.


DISCLAIMER to all fellow Members

I had to spend a good part of my day chasing the insurance company, following up with the logistics company and convincing other Directors of the Company that this was the right thing to do to help a fellow XBhpian. Being a part of the Company, I have a duty to protect its interests but being a biker first, last, and always I could not ignore the pleas of my young friend either.

In future , kindly read and follow the instructions being sent to you and understand that if you have the maturity and responsibility to ride a bike and make commercial transactions, you need to have the responsibility and maturity to accept the consequences of not adhering to the terms of the transaction. Please do not expect me to step in to resolve issues that are your responsibility. After all, on this forum, I am like all of you, just a biker who is part of this community.