Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

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I am awaiting delivery of my Thunderbird 500.... was thinking of buying an half helmet with a visor. I know that they do not provide good protection as offered by full face helmet ...... but i also like to feel the breeze and I'm a leisure rider. I also have a option of going for a modular type. Can somebody please suggest a good half faced ( with visor ) or a modular one???

Try the Studds Range if you're into the modular ranges. There are lots of new models out with in the Studds range which are compelling and quite good. And my favorite being Ninja. And you have the LS2 Modular FF370 etc. But if you're looking for cost effective stuff, look no other than Studds range.

Though I'd *strongly* recommend you to get yourself a good full face helmet with proper ventilation channels.

Cheers!
VJ

[DebayanS]

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Hi All, I am planning to buy a new Lid.. My budget is around 3-3.5K.. I went in search of LS2 Phobia (Blue) but it is not available
And after fall of rupee's value suddenly all prices have gone up for new stock.. Old stock is not available..
I saw THH helmets and some LS2 in my budget..
I liked the THH helmets, anybody using them please share your review of the helmet..

Please suggest me any good helmet in this range..

[B7ACKTHORN]

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Hi All, I am planning to buy a new Lid.. My budget is around 3-3.5K.. I went in search of LS2 Phobia (Blue) but it is not available
And after fall of rupee's value suddenly all prices have gone up for new stock.. Old stock is not available..
I saw THH helmets and some LS2 in my budget..
I liked the THH helmets, anybody using them please share your review of the helmet..

Please suggest me any good helmet in this range..

THH or TIH is being used by quite a few members here, and they have posted quite some photos pages back, you can try searching for them at your prudence. But in general TIH or THH are really affordable budget helmets and they come close to Cross models. Cross again is another budget oriented brand.

But the favorite being LS2 Phobia, and related models.

Cheers!
VJ

[princesirohi]

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LS2 is slightly better than CROSS, in my opinion.

[xpranav]

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And after fall of rupee's value suddenly all prices have gone up for new stock..

I would suggest you to rather wait for a few weeks to see if there is any better face of the economy coming up. But listen to me only if waiting is a possibility as per your needs

As far as the entry level ECE/DOT rated helmets are considered the most popular brand is LS2 and then are Cross and TIH/THH. But keep your eyes open while buying as the fake ones are flooded like anything in the market. please feel free to come back for any further discussion.

[DebayanS]

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But the favorite being LS2 Phobia, and related models.

Cheers!
VJ

I just loved the look finish and fit of Phobia ~Felt like an ~..
Sadly cant get it here.. and i dont wanna buy online!! Need to feel the Protector of my head once before buying..

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I would suggest you to rather wait for a few weeks to see if there is any better face of the economy coming up. But listen to me only if waiting is a possibility as per your needs

the most popular brand is LS2 and then are Cross and TIH/THH. But keep your eyes open while buying as the fake ones

Thats the main problem, i cant wait I had a Vega Eclipse.. it was a lovely helmet.. got picked up from my bike had to buy a helmet then and running short on cash at that time got a Zing for temporary use..[ i knew that it was not a good decision but had no choice ] now its damaged and has no visor so need a new one asap..

So I go for THH/TIH helmets right? I saw them at a shop which is a bike accessories shop http://www.adventureontherocks.in/
The look and feel, fit and finish were good of the helmets.. And they are in my budget too with a lovely design that matches my bike and me

Will be heading out there this weekend then

[xpranav]

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So I go for THH/TIH helmets right? I saw them at a shop which is a bike accessories shop On the Rocks
The look and feel, fit and finish were good of the helmets.. And they are in my budget too with a lovely design that matches my bike and me

Will be heading out there this weekend then

one of fellow xBhpian [MENTION=59529]evyavan[/MENTION] is using a TIH helmet. You may ask for his experience too. You may also drop a PM to https://www.facebook.com/tih.helmet and ask for any dealers in Hyderabad

For LS2, you may get in touch with laxmiautomobiles.com to know of their recognized dealers

[lasky]

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That's what's being claimed. But I'm skeptical since the FF351 weighs 340 gms less and is much lighter and therefore has to be a different construction. How can they be the same model if they have different construction? I don't buy it.

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just got a confirmation about Ls2 safety standards from facebook ls2 techdesign team uk

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  vikas
  Hi, is the ff 350 and ff 351 model same?also does the ff 351 having weight of 1350 gms have sharp 4 star rating as per uk govt safety scheme and is the helmet ece/dot approved
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Tech Design Team Uk Ltd - Ls2helmetsYES it is the same model,The old FF 350 was bulkier and weighed approx 300 gms more.The current model is compact in look and is much lighter at approx 1300 +/-50 gms without any compromise on safety.It still complies with the ECE/DOT safety standards and had received 4 star Sharp ratings.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

[B7ACKTHORN]

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I just loved the look finish and fit of Phobia ~Felt like an ~..
Sadly cant get it here.. and i dont wanna buy online!! Need to feel the Protector of my head once before buying..

Thats the main problem, i cant wait I had a Vega Eclipse.. it was a lovely helmet.. got picked up from my bike had to buy a helmet then and running short on cash at that time got a Zing for temporary use..[ i knew that it was not a good decision but had no choice ] now its damaged and has no visor so need a new one asap..

So I go for THH/TIH helmets right? I saw them at a shop which is a bike accessories shop On the Rocks
The look and feel, fit and finish were good of the helmets.. And they are in my budget too with a lovely design that matches my bike and me

Will be heading out there this weekend then

Yes if you like the TIH, then go for it. If you find anything better in the same brand, range, budget try considering them too or try considering LS2 as last ditch, considering the latter is comparatively better than the better.

Cheers!
VJ

[SpeedyKol]

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How to get rid of the rust on the buckle/strap of LS2 helmets? Had kept it stored in the box during rains,got rusted due to moist weather. WD40 or repainting?

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[Kolte666]

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How to get rid of the rust on the buckle/strap of LS2 helmets? Had kept it stored in the box during rains,got rusted due to moist weather. WD40 or repainting?

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Use an Eraser, helps in removing small amounts of rust. Cheapest solution

[NitSpeed200]

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Recently I bought a cross. its model is cross phobia, similar to ls2 phobia. I just want to know whether I can increase the cheek padding since I bought a large size when I needed a medium size. I did that since in my town there's only 1 dealer for cross helmet and they had only small and large size in stock

[lasky]

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Recently I bought a cross. its model is cross phobia, similar to ls2 phobia. I just want to know whether I can increase the cheek padding since I bought a large size when I needed a medium size. I did that since in my town there's only 1 dealer for cross helmet and they had only small and large size in stock

try filling in the gap with sponge,go to any mattress shop in your city and buy sponge and after wearing the helmet just fill stuff it in the gap,however this is just a measure of giving tight fitting on your cheeks,the main circumference of your brain is still vulnerable if you feel its lose at the top of the head

[NitSpeed200]

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try filling in the gap with sponge,go to any mattress shop in your city and buy sponge and after wearing the helmet just fill stuff it in the gap,however this is just a measure of giving tight fitting on your cheeks,the main circumference of your brain is still vulnerable if you feel its lose at the top of the head

The top of the head is fitting good doesn't the sponge come out when I remove the helmet?

[xpranav]

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The top of the head is fitting good doesn't the sponge come out when I remove the helmet?

I have an idea. You should buy a good balaclava and then get some pocket stitched to it to keep foam in place near the cheek