Helmets

[HeartBrokenBiker]

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Here's a pic of SOL SF1, on the way back from B'lore -> Hyd.

[shahbaz63]

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SOL , DSG & TRGII ? ^ Allo Ka pratha added "Stomach" safety :P

[sunilyo]

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SOL SL 68S

Does any body have experience with this particular model? How do you rate this helmet in terms of quality and VFM.

The LED light on its back does it keep it stays on or keeps blinking. I assume there will be an on/off switch for it.

I am planning to get a new helmet (full face only) and with a budget of 5k i am planning to get this model for myself.

Any other suggestions in this price range then please advise. I can increase my budget by another 1k if it helps in getting a better quality.

I am looking for a helmet with good ventilation (during summers) and should be of good quality.

[Dhiman Jyoti Sarmah]

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Can i get "Reflecting-type" (or whatever its called) Visors for Studds Ninja Helmet?
For these, How is the visibility at night?

[Sunnyside_up!]

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Can i get "Reflecting-type" (or whatever its called) Visors for Studds Ninja Helmet?
For these, How is the visibility at night?
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This type of visor is called Iridium or Mercury coated and are not advisable at all at night.

[Rakesh Rok]

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Hello guys, I am back and I think this is the last question I am going to ask regarding buying a new helmet. . . I just went today to buy some spray paint for my bike, while coming back I just went to a helmet shop to see and trial some of the helmets as I said earlier I will be purchasing one. . . I inquired him about different kinds of helmets, he said he has got no LS2, no Tih and no SOL and just showed me some Studds helmet, . . The Studds one was good with good ventilation and kind of not heavy weight but I still didn't like it and was about to walk away when another guy in the same shop called me back and asked me to see one new model that has arrived. . . It was a Vega Helmet (forgot the exact model name and little lighter in weight too), superb looking, (pics will be updated tomorrow has don't have card reader presently), he said it costs me somewhere 2k or 1.97k something. . . I really liked the helmet, it's a full faired helmet, with some ventilators, and good view and the finish also looks neat and tidy, except I found a little kinda thing in the helmet where he said it's nothing except the gum that has been left over. . . He said it's the only single piece available. . . It's full black color, looks cool too and I can get some graphics if I want later. . . Now the thing is he said he does not know whether it'll be available as it'll take another 10 days for me to make that purchase, so he asked me to give some advance and go. . . I thought I would first ask your suggestions and then pay the advance or not. . . One more thing I observed and he said me is that "IT DOES NOT HAVE ISI MARK, IT HAS DOT ON IT". He said it's imported and it's kind of like introductory model, so guys what's your opinion on this. . ? Should I pay him some advance and then collect the helmet after I get my salary or else should I do something else. . . The pics will be uploaded in the morning. . . Kindly reply ASAP. Thank you all. . .

Cheers!!!

[Sird]

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"IT DOES NOT HAVE ISI MARK, IT HAS DOT ON IT". He said it's imported and it's kind of like introductory model, so guys what's your opinion on this. . ? Should I pay him some advance and then collect the helmet after I get my salary or else should I do something else. . . The pics will be uploaded in the morning. . . Kindly reply ASAP. Thank you all. . .

Cheers!!!

ehh ?

Don't pay him now.
That's the only line every shopkeeper having from years "ye Bik Jayega fir aane mein time lagega".

I guess it must be Vega Cara !
It really got some good shape and graphics to catch eyes.

If its cara its safe to buy

Go look in vega or Studds retailers place if you're looking for them.

Or if you want LS2, start searching for some nearby shops or even if far, make a weekend trip and get it

[Rakesh Rok]

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Continuation, forgot I had mobile and here are the pics of it,




Only these two pics I was able to take. . .

Cheers!!!

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ehh ?

Don't pay him now.
That's the only line every shopkeeper having from years "ye Bik Jayega fir aane mein time lagega".

I guess it must be Vega Cara !
It really got some good shape and graphics to catch eyes.

If its cara its safe to buy

Go look in vega or Studds retailers place if you're looking for them.

Or if you want LS2, start searching for some nearby shops or even if far, make a weekend trip and get it

[MENTION=54751]Sird[/MENTION], nope it's not Cara, the name was something different, he said it's a new launch and it's kind of an introductory model, so asking your reviews. . . The name was something like AXoR or something else, don't remember exactly but it has x in it, probably second letter or so. . .

Cheers!!!

[hunkofgals]

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It's been nearly few weeks of using the
Sol hornet SL 68 SII

The helmet is pretty solid and stable at higher speed
And relatively low wind noise at speeds of 120

The graphics are pretty amazing and are of very good quality and I love the scoop at the back of the helmet which makes it look futuristic compared to other helmets available at the market

And the D-ring mechanism takes time to get accustomed but once u get used to it u feel it easy to operate

And the padding near the cheek area is too good and supportive

Coming to intake and exhaust vents
The helmet airflow is pretty good
And I hardly sweat inside even after closing the visor fully even on a sunny day !

The Lining of the inside is well cushioned
But at some places it are mis fitted and loose ,near the fore head area which comes out sometimes

Coming to the visor part
I bought a clear and even a iridium visor
And to my surprise the visor is a scratch magnet
I wiped the visor with a new , clean micro fibre cloth and it got scratched and many swirl marks and the coating is peeling off in few areas
So need to order a new visor
Probably il go with the smoked visor this time


Overall

I rate this helmet a total value for money and bang for the buck

With DOT standards
And good customer support

I recommend this product if any one is looking forward to purchase it

Cheers





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[HeartBrokenBiker]

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It's been nearly few weeks of using the
Sol hornet SL 68 SII

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Does it come with the mercury visor? I thought SL68s' also come with plain scratch resistant visors.

[hunkofgals]

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Does it come with the mercury visor? I thought SL68s' also come with plain scratch resistant visors.

I purchased the iridium visor separately !


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[HeartBrokenBiker]

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SOL , DSG & TRGII ? ^ Allo Ka pratha added "Stomach" safety :P

Not TRGII, Spartan Ares
Allo ka pratha actually screwed my stomach after an hour (got impatient to reach home..although I was carrying toilet paper) :P

I need to stick to my rules of not consuming solids on trips.. fruit juices (not canned) + a redbull once in couple of hours.. are perfect to replenish... and keeps safe from spoiling the trip.

[saquib3005]

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Here's a pic of SOL SF1, on the way back from B'lore -> Hyd.

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Dude is this pic of a Dhaba nearby Ananthapur on Bangalore-Hyderabad route????

[xpranav]

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Hello guys, I am back and I think this is the last question I am going to ask regarding buying a new helmet

Ok

It was a Vega Helmet (forgot the exact model name and little lighter in weight too), superb looking, (pics will be updated tomorrow has don't have card reader presently), he said it costs me somewhere 2k or 1.97k something. . . I really liked the helmet, it's a full faired helmet, with some ventilators, and good view and the finish also looks neat and tidy


. . . One more thing I observed and he said me is that "IT DOES NOT HAVE ISI MARK, IT HAS DOT ON IT".

Should I pay ......... "no way" unless I am convinced enough that the purchase is worth making an advance payment.

Continuation, forgot I had mobile and here are the pics of it,

@Sird, nope it's not Cara, the name was something different, he said it's a new launch and it's kind of an introductory model, so asking your reviews. . . The name was something like AXoR or something else, don't remember exactly but it has x in it, probably second letter or so. . .

I guess you are making a right guess as the sticker is saying too (marked in pic below)



Let me tell you "my story" (not joking). I have a Vega Shadow, it is a ECE rated "so called newly introduced series of imported helmets from Vega" (as told to me by the shop guy), which came to me at 3.5k back in 2011. I made this purchase when I was having null education about the various brands available in India. Only thing that I knew was ISI and ECE. I chose it as it was a ECE rated product.



it has enough vents to keep me cool, has an easy strap locking mechanism. The removable padding has been good (but when I came across the LS2, it looked inferior when compared in terms of comfort and build quality).

ok, this was the boring part of the post. Allow me to introduce the interesting stuff.

Recently, I had a minor accident while I was at the pillion and the rider was the guy under my training. Unfortunately at one corner he lost control and we were on the road . During all this, my helmet visor suffered severe scratch, rendered it useless with visor on, (rest everything is all good) and now when I have knocked all doors including of Vega for a new visor, and I have been told that those visors are out of stock as they were BLOODY IMPORTED . Although, I will soon be replacing my helmet as it has already met an impact and the shell is no more safe enough as was before, but before I put again my money to buy one I only needed a visor to extend it for a few months.

Coming to the point to conclude all this in a fair work:

If you are going to buy a good helmet (which is surely at a hot price) you should put your money behind the players who has been in the same business segment for many years. In case you are an experimental head, try your luck on the newbies.

If you go with, say a genuine LS2, you are not going to regret it at any moment, and the chances of finding such minor replacements (say visor, strap locks, pads etc) are better. If possible buy an extra visor. In case, you have issues in finding the perfect shop, mail/call the person of the respective brand as given in the "Contact Us" section of their website. Even, Bangalore is around 150 kms away from Mysore on a side (as say the G Maps), which is a possible ride to make on a holiday. Go there and you will have your CROWN !!

I hope this post has already taken enough of your attention to make the point crystal clear and I have taken every care to make sure that you find further no reason to continue discussion on this particular topic. Please go ahead, buy a helmet, and let us know where you ended .

[HeartBrokenBiker]

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Dude is this pic of a Dhaba nearby Ananthapur on Bangalore-Hyderabad route????

Not sure if its Ananthapur.. but yes B'lore -> Hyd route... this dhaba is just beside a fuel station.

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Ok


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But this particular one looks like a fake Axor to me.

Here's Axor and Cara... they dont really have that sharp cut on nose.