Helmets

[chaosaddict]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

So it's the second time in 10 months that my helmet just vanished from my sight !!!

Once was in Noida (Dec 2012), kept the helmet on the table in a dhaba, went to the cashier to pay and turned around to see only one glove resting on the table, with 3 friends around, we actually concluded that my Cross helmet flew off !!!

Last night similar scenario, but at Naturals Ice-cream parlor in KP, Pune. My LS2 flew off from the cash counter while I was tendering-coconut !!!

So, my helmet search is on again (not finding the old ones) but buying another !!! Now I want SOL, but we in pune are deprived of a SOL dealer...

I'll be in B'lore for the weekend, and need your advice and help. Budget around 5k. Where to buy SOL in B'lore?

And if any suggestions/other brands in the budget...

Simple,,, go for SOL in that budget. Try these places -


Bangalore

Megha Enterprises

84, Lalbagh Road,
Bangalore - 560 027.

Tel: +91 080 - 22233330Mob: +91 9945672094Contact: Mr. Gaurav Goyal


Bangalore

Rydercity

84, Lalbagh Road, Opp MTR Hotel,
Bangalore - 560 027.


Mob: +91 9845819143+91 9008800777Contact: Mr.Chandra Kanth

Bangalore

Let's Gear Up

No. 810, Ground Floor, 27th Main, NIFT Road,
Sector 1, HSR Layout,
Bangalore - 560 102

Mob: +91 9901550880Email:
[email protected]Facebook:
www.fb.com/letsgearup.in


Bangalore

BikingSpirit Touring Equipment

35, Brigade Gardens, Church Street,
Bangalore - 560 001

Tel: +91 078 - 29000084Email:
[email protected]Contact: Rishab Kannambille


















Abundance of SOL in Bangalore. Do join us for a cup of tea, if possible

[raja_roadster]

Re: Helmets

Using an Ls2 currently ever since a year and a quater ; on long rides feeling it to be very heavy on my neck planning to buy a new lighter helmet ;budget 6-8k;

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Using an Ls2 currently ever since a year and a quater ; on long rides feeling it to be very heavy on my neck planning to buy a new lighter helmet ;budget 6-8k;

For good lightweight helmets you can try AIROH, second up on the line comes SOL and then LS2. Some models of the LS2 are comparatively light weight than other models, that's why I always insist on wearing the helmet in person, to not to make the same mistake I made.

Try AIROH helmets from Bachoo Motors. Bachoo Motors
SOL from Spartan ProGear. Spartan Pro Gear|Home Page

Cheers!
VJ

[Rakesh Rok]

Re: Helmets

Guys what to use to clean the outer shell of the helmet and also the visor of the helmet. . .? Is normal cleaners like colin is enough or do I need to get some other cleaners for it and also can I use polish for the outer shell. . ?

Cheers!!!

[dkaile]

Re: Helmets

HD'ed my existing Studds helmet which was lying unused since long in anticipation of my soon to be delivered Superlow...

[prateek2210]

Re: Helmets

HD'ed my existing Studds helmet which was lying unused since long in anticipation of my soon to be delivered Superlow...

You have kept this Studds Helmet for Harley SuperLow???

[dkaile]

Re: Helmets

You have kept this Studds Helmet for Harley SuperLow???

Till I get upgrade to a proper OE Harley/similar helmet... Looking for a nice half face helmet.

[prateek2210]

Re: Helmets

Till I get upgrade to a proper OE Harley/similar helmet... Looking for a nice half face helmet.

All the best

Sometimes I think, I should not come here on this thread

[Sunnyside_up!]

Re: Helmets

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

• Conversation started Monday
• 
  5:55pm
  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
• Wednesday
• 
  4:06am
  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.

Lasky,

I thought that this doubt of mine had been resolved , since you had posted your conversation. I too had sent a query - not to LS2 but instead directly to SHARP. Imagine the shock I got when I received this just now! Attaching a screenshot of the mail I just received from SHARP in response to my mail.

According to SHARP themselves, they have not yet even tested the LS2 FF351 helmet, yet the company claims its rated 4 Stars even before the test? How is it possible? Should we believe the claims of the company or the testing agency which is apparently a branch of the UK Govt?

[Sanchit Arora]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

Simple,,, go for SOL in that budget.
Abundance of SOL in Bangalore. Do join us for a cup of tea, if possible

Thanx for the info [MENTION=48174]chaosaddict[/MENTION] ...

I'd be staying somewhere near Nimhans Convention Centre and would be free on Sat-Sun after 7:30 PM...

Would love to join for a cuppa or a mug and if anyone has a good rapport with the mentioned dealers, they're welcome to bargain on my behalf !!!

[lasky]

Re: Helmets

Lasky,

I thought that this doubt of mine had been resolved , since you had posted your conversation. I too had sent a query - not to LS2 but instead directly to SHARP. Imagine the shock I got when I received this just now! Attaching a screenshot of the mail I just received from SHARP in response to my mail.

According to SHARP themselves, they have not yet even tested the LS2 FF351 helmet, yet the company claims its rated 4 Stars even before the test? How is it possible? Should we believe the claims of the company or the testing agency which is apparently a branch of the UK Govt?

well thats indeed some news,thanks for the info,shall shoot a message to ls2 uk regarding the same with proof from sharp`s email

[Sunnyside_up!]

Re: Helmets

well thats indeed some news,thanks for the info,shall shoot a message to ls2 uk regarding the same with proof from sharp`s email

Indeed! The mail from SHARP means that these guys are simply pasting the 4 Stars stickers on themselves!

[Hariharan]

LS2 Helmets

All,

I am looking for a LS2 helmet. However there seems to be some reviews stating LS2 helmets are not worth the price. I drive primarily in the city and need a good helment. I am currently using a SAFE brand. It is up for replacement and the LS2 was one brand I was considering.

Hence I wanted to know if I can put in Rs. 2000 + on a LS2 helmet that has conflicting reviews. Any help in this regard is appreciated.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Guys what to use to clean the outer shell of the helmet and also the visor of the helmet. . .? Is normal cleaners like colin is enough or do I need to get some other cleaners for it and also can I use polish for the outer shell. . ?

Cheers!!!

You can use water, and Colin to an extent, but don't use *chemical* solvents as such, which may reduce with the visor's optical standards. But in general use lukewarm water and the soap you use is more than enough again, just apply the soap scarcely and clean it with running water from tap i.e so that the particles you clean are washed instead of staying in the visor assisting in more scratches.

Indeed! The mail from SHARP means that these guys are simply pasting the 4 Stars stickers on themselves!

This is gonna give a lot of people some sleepless nights. This goes to grassroot fundamentals of why, and how does this marketing gimmick happen. And I just can't imagine the repercussion of this photo. Real eye opener, Sunny.

Cheers!
VJ

[DebayanS]

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