Helmets

[thegeneboy]

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Hi Guys.. I finally made up my mind and picked the SOL SS1 (Dual Sport) helmet on Sunday late evening.. Picked Size M which is snug fit for me and when I rode back from HSR to home felt as if my face is gonna get crushed and I felt some pain on the cheek just below the ear and now after two days of use the padding is kind of breaking in and the pressure felt on the face is reducing to some extent.. So i guess once the break in is done it should be fine..
I'll post a small review and pics after a few days of usage..
For now the I get a bigger view cause of the nice big visor and I've done a speed of 100kmph and the helmet doesn't move at all (the flap doesn't hinder).. About wind noise compared to my LS2 its very less.. but yes wind noise exists to some extent..

Cons as of now is that there is no Dark Visor for this helmet so I'll have to live with it... (I wear glasses hence using sun glasses is not possible)

Thanks to @Sunnyside_up! & @B7ACKTHORN for answering all my questions.. Cheers!!

Read the following blog as it may help you understand the "basic" significance of different helmets. Introduction to different types of Motorycle Helmets | Bike Chronicles of India . This may be of great help to you in deciding the kind of helmet you should choose because "a fully covered sports helmet with half open" is not a clearly defind terminology for a helmet.

Thanks for sharing this article.. Simple explanation at its best.. Thanks bud

[B7ACKTHORN]

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Great Eugene. Please post some pics and a little revenue. Thanks.

Cheers!
VJ

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[Rakesh Rok]

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LS2 come without graphics too, I think you should look out for a new shop if you are yet to find a LS2 with zero graphics. LS2 helmets are ECE rated while Studds and Steelbird are ISI rated, so they altogether belong to different class of helmets.



Read the following blog as it may help you understand the "basic" significance of different helmets. Introduction to different types of Motorycle Helmets | Bike Chronicles of India . This may be of great help to you in deciding the kind of helmet you should choose because "a fully covered sports helmet with half open" is not a clearly defind terminology for a helmet.

I have read this blog almost 6-7 months earlier itself and I quite often view that website and yes, I mean a flip up helmet for those who cannot decide. . .

Cheers!!!

[Sunnyside_up!]

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Hi Guys.. I finally made up my mind and picked the SOL SS1 (Dual Sport) helmet on Sunday late evening.. Picked Size M which is snug fit for me and when I rode back from HSR to home felt as if my face is gonna get crushed and I felt some pain on the cheek just below the ear and now after two days of use the padding is kind of breaking in and the pressure felt on the face is reducing to some extent.. So i guess once the break in is done it should be fine..
I'll post a small review and pics after a few days of usage..
For now the I get a bigger view cause of the nice big visor and I've done a speed of 100kmph and the helmet doesn't move at all (the flap doesn't hinder).. About wind noise compared to my LS2 its very less.. but yes wind noise exists to some extent..

Cons as of now is that there is no Dark Visor for this helmet so I'll have to live with it... (I wear glasses hence using sun glasses is not possible)

Thanks to @Sunnyside_up! & @B7ACKTHORN for answering all my questions.. Cheers!!


Thanks for sharing this article.. Simple explanation at its best.. Thanks bud

Did you get the right size? It should not be so tight as to hurt. The SS1 DOES have a dark tint visor. It is sold as an aftermarket accessory - ask your dealer to check - new arrival!

[icemang]

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I have two CROSS lids, bought in 2009 and 2011. I cannot find the model numbers but think that both may be the "FF001" base model.

Both are urgently in need of an inner padding change due to fair wear and tear over the years - I use one in Pune whilst on leave and the other in Rajkot where I am posted. The sponge has lost its compression, the faux leather is worn out and the helmets are no longer a snug fit as they are supposed to be. I wash the liners regularly yet, time takes its own toll.

Question Number 1. Is an inner lining available as a separate entity for sale for this model? If yes, then please do help me to source it.

Question Number 2. If the answer to Q N 1 is in the negative, then please advise me towards a similar helmet brand where I can get spare inner linings.

I await your response.

[B7ACKTHORN]

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I have two CROSS lids, bought in 2009 and 2011. I cannot find the model numbers but think that both may be the "FF001" base model.

Both are urgently in need of an inner padding change due to fair wear and tear over the years - I use one in Pune whilst on leave and the other in Rajkot where I am posted. The sponge has lost its compression, the faux leather is worn out and the helmets are no longer a snug fit as they are supposed to be. I wash the liners regularly yet, time takes its own toll.

Question Number 1. Is an inner lining available as a separate entity for sale for this model? If yes, then please do help me to source it.

Question Number 2. If the answer to Q N 1 is in the negative, then please advise me towards a similar helmet brand where I can get spare inner linings.

I await your response.

I don't know exactly as to where they sell cross accessories, but the guys who retail cross lids CAN sell them. If you can't get them then try swapping another cheekpad if the snap on buttons and the design is similar.

Cheers!
VJ



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[xpranav]

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bought in 2009

Pardon my lack of knowledge to help you in working out suitable answers to the issues you are facing, but I would here like to add that one of your Cross Helmet belonging to 2009 need to be replaced as it has already protected you good and has almost completed its safe working life

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felt as if my face is gonna get crushed and I felt some pain on the cheek just below the ear and now after two days of use the padding is kind of breaking in and the pressure felt on the face is reducing to some extent.. So i guess once the break in is done it should be fine.. !!

Congratulations boy boy !! but that fitting situation sounds terrible because snug fit is not something which in turn serve you with such a discomfort. Taking a simple example, We all wear ring which are kind of custom snug fitted to the finger as per its size and do not cause a discomfort even without a padding !! so I guess may be you should have taken a size bigger than M .................. did you try L or not ??

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I have read this blog almost 6-7 months earlier itself and I quite often view that website and yes, I mean a flip up helmet for those who cannot decide. . .

Cheers!!!

I think first you should state your "budget" and then we can discuss business

[Rakesh Rok]

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I think first you should state your "budget" and then we can discuss business

My budget, I don't mind spending up and until 2-2.5k and a little more than that. . . I very much liked the steel bird helmets, the flip up helmet, looks cool and loved those graphics in them as it looks cool and decent. . .

Cheers!!!

[prateek2210]

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I very much liked the steel bird helmets, the flip up helmet, looks cool and loved those graphics in them as it looks cool and decent. . .
Cheers!!!

Sometimes you say that you dont want graphics, now you say you like them.
Why are you so hell bent on flip-up, dont you love your head or have spare replacement for that.
*SIGH*
Rest upto you, your head, your money. We all here can just guide you

[xpranav]

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don't mind spending up and until 2-2.5k and a little more than that. . .

My suggestion is to try your luck at stores bargaining better prices for a LS2 or Cross or THH helmet and you will cherish your purchase as a biker

I very much liked the steel bird helmets, the flip up helmet, looks cool and loved those graphics in them as it looks cool and decent. . .

Boy, you had said NOOOOO to graphics and now you are falling for them !!!!

My suggestion here is to love graphics and buy the best graphics that suits your taste, after all helmets are no more just an accessory but a fashion statement too !! and furthermore avoid buying a flip-up helmet "because as far as I know everyone enjoys a natural JAW LINE than a surgically tied up JAW" ............. and it is legal enough in India to buy a full face helmet ............ so go ahead and choose one

[Rakesh Rok]

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My suggestion is to try your luck at stores bargaining better prices for a LS2 or Cross or THH helmet and you will cherish your purchase as a biker



Boy, you had said NOOOOO to graphics and now you are falling for them !!!!

My suggestion here is to love graphics and buy the best graphics that suits your taste, after all helmets are no more just an accessory but a fashion statement too !! and furthermore avoid buying a flip-up helmet "because as far as I know everyone enjoys a natural JAW LINE than a surgically tied up JAW" ............. and it is legal enough in India to buy a full face helmet ............ so go ahead and choose one

Yes I did say NO to graphics of Ls2 helmets because I feel it's too much of graphics but the Steelbird helmets has quite decent kind of graphics which I like. . . I can try getting LS2 at that price as it's one of my friend's friend shop but what about any other helmets like Ninja or something else, I just saw it yesterday and what's wrong with Steelbird helmets???

[vantheman5211]

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Purchased a ls2 phobia from ah helmets yesterday.
But after i removed the sticker there were scratches on the visor. Is this normal guys? Kindly help

The helmet costed me 2850

[rkakkar]

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Purchased a ls2 phobia from ah helmets yesterday.
But after i removed the sticker there were scratches on the visor. Is this normal guys? Kindly help

The helmet costed me 2850

Not at all normal. I never liked AH Helmets ever since I realised he gave me a ill fitting helmet at an over price.

In fact I would highly recommend the people here that instead of LS2 or Cross, go for SOL helmets. The base model is for Rs. 500 more than your usually LS2 helmets, but at least there are no fakes in the market unlike LS2 and Cross

[Rakesh Rok]

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Sometimes you say that you dont want graphics, now you say you like them.
Why are you so hell bent on flip-up, dont you love your head or have spare replacement for that.
*SIGH*
Rest upto you, your head, your money. We all here can just guide you

I dint actually meant that, ok let me be correct with my things, I don't like the graphics on LS2 as I think it's too much of graphics and that of Steelbird helmet graphics look cool. . . The reason why I am asking for a flip up helmet is that I will be traveling with my team and be going for rides and in those situations, if at all I feel frustrated about the full covering, I \can at least flip it up to get some fresh air. . . That's the reason. . .

I don't like these kind of graphics, I think it's too much

and

I like these kind of simple good graphics, which does not look over. . .

What about other brands like Vega or something else. . ?

Cheers!!!

[vantheman5211]

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Not at all normal. I never liked AH Helmets ever since I realised he gave me a ill fitting helmet at an over price.

In fact I would highly recommend the people here that instead of LS2 or Cross, go for SOL helmets. The base model is for Rs. 500 more than your usually LS2 helmets, but at least there are no fakes in the market unlike LS2 and Cross

Mate check this pic. Look at how to colour has come out at the right side of the visor.


I am taking the helmet back to him tonight. I however do not know whether the guy will give me a replacement.