Helmets

[Sunnyside_up!]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

Personally I always found megha a bit too commercial, and yes it does qualify as malpractice as they are definitely charging over the prescribed price.
I am not sure if they do this to recover the money they pay to spg as taxes or to just increase their commisions a little while giving the government its due

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SPG does not charge VAT for helmets sold in TN as there is no VAT on helmets in TN. Karnataka does require VAT extra, hence the increased cost. Megha did not cheat you.

[snehithpereira]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

SPG does not charge VAT for helmets sold in TN as there is no VAT on helmets in TN. Karnataka does require VAT extra, hence the increased cost. Megha did not cheat you.

Oh okay, my bad. Apologies for the wrong information. Take back the malpractice quote.

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[Divya Sharan]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

SPG does not charge VAT for helmets sold in TN as there is no VAT on helmets in TN. Karnataka does require VAT extra, hence the increased cost. Megha did not cheat you.

Oh okay, my bad. Apologies for the wrong information. Take back the malpractice quote.

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Can't thank you enough Sunny sir for clarifying this. Snehith got my pulse racing.
I was about to visit them in the evening after office. Now, I'd rather ride to Maddur CCD.

[snehithpereira]

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[MENTION=29015]Sunnyside_up![/MENTION] , sorry about the OT but sir does the VAT on SPG products apply even to the jackets purchased in karnataka.

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[Sunnyside_up!]

Re: Helmets

@Sunnyside_up! , sorry about the OT but sir does the VAT on SPG products apply even to the jackets purchased in karnataka.

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All apparel prices are inclusive of VAT and should be the same throughout the country as advertised on the SPG website. Real world practice however is for dealers to sometimes charge one or two percent more to cover local transport and handling costs. Anything more is unwarranted. You can and should demand the advertised prices for apparel.

[I_Live2Ride]

Re: Helmets

Hi guys,

I use a Ninja 3G.. The helmet is good but it lacks a breath guard. Is it possible to attach a breath guard? It becomes very difficult to ride in rains as the fog builds up on the visor as soon as I take a deep breath or breathing in traffic when the speed of the bike is 5-10kmph.. Most of the times I have to take the visor up but then the rain splashes my specs... :banghead:

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Hi guys,

I use a Ninja 3G.. The helmet is good but it lacks a breath guard. Is it possible to attach a breath guard? It becomes very difficult to ride in rains as the fog builds up on the visor as soon as I take a deep breath or breathing in traffic when the speed of the bike is 5-10kmph.. Most of the times I have to take the visor up but then the rain splashes my specs... :banghead:

I understand, I face exactly the same problem with my helmet and it fogs almost every time, solution? I just leave a teeny-tiny gap at the end of the opening ust to allow the air to flow inside the helmet to resist fogging.

But no, breath guards cannot be attached to the Ninja and most budget local helmets as you can see at the front,it's just a small tapered plastic that is screwed to the helmet (near your mouth) whereas other higher end helmets have dedicated notches for them to slot the breath guard and removal and most importantly it shouldn't interfere or obstruct your vision or touch your face as such, as overtime they might cause rashes. So best would be to get a new helmet or try keeping some gap at the end of the visor just to allow ample to de-fog.

Cheers!
VJ

[I_Live2Ride]

Re: Helmets

I understand, I face exactly the same problem with my helmet and it fogs almost every time, solution? I just leave a teeny-tiny gap at the end of the opening ust to allow the air to flow inside the helmet to resist fogging.

But no, breath guards cannot be attached to the Ninja and most budget local helmets as you can see at the front,it's just a small tapered plastic that is screwed to the helmet (near your mouth) whereas other higher end helmets have dedicated notches for them to slot the breath guard and removal and most importantly it shouldn't interfere or obstruct your vision or touch your face as such, as overtime they might cause rashes. So best would be to get a new helmet or try keeping some gap at the end of the visor just to allow ample to de-fog.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanx!! Yeah Vj.. I do keep a gap at the end but then the water starts leaking from the top into the helmet and makes the inner side wet...

A couple of hour ago somebody has opened a new thread regarding this and people are giving their solutions... May be we should hop in.. :thumbup:

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?p=988527

Check this!
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[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Thanx!! Yeah Vj.. I do keep a gap at the end but then the water starts leaking from the top into the helmet and makes the inner side wet...

A couple of hour ago somebody has opened a new thread regarding this and people are giving their solutions... May be we should hop in.. :thumbup:

Helmet Fogs up - How to avoid

Check this!
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Yes have seen this thread, thanks. But if you really are concerned about the visor getting scratched, the I'd say not to use any abrasion causing stuffs. I've seen many people use soft tissue on their visor which is really good. No matter what, helmets without proper antifog film will get fogged, and I use the tissue only to wipe droplets after the ride, not on the ride, as it's pretty much useless. Moreover using a tissue after the ride, means your visor is subjected from less scratch inducing stuff.

I personally don't recommend tobacco as such, some will be akin and some will not. But I for one would stick to opening the end a little bit and deflecting my breath using my mouth downward to an extent if it fogs real bad, may seem clumsy but it works to an extent. But once one the move, 98% of the time the fog gets settled away with the visor on or off, it's just that when you're idle or really slow this issue of fogging occurs.

Cheers!
VJ

[I_Live2Ride]

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Yes have seen this thread, thanks. But if you really are concerned about the visor getting scratched, the I'd say not to use any abrasion causing stuffs. I've seen many people use soft tissue on their visor which is really good. No matter what, helmets without proper antifog film will get fogged, and I use the tissue only to wipe droplets after the ride, not on the ride, as it's pretty much useless. Moreover using a tissue after the ride, means your visor is subjected from less scratch inducing stuff.

I personally don't recommend tobacco as such, some will be akin and some will not. But I for one would stick to opening the end a little bit and deflecting my breath using my mouth downward to an extent if it fogs real bad, may seem clumsy but it works to an extent. But once one the move, 98% of the time the fog gets settled away with the visor on or off, it's just that when you're idle or really slow this issue of fogging occurs.

Cheers!
VJ

Agreed! Thanks again!!

I usually keep a soft cloth in the pocket and use when the mud/dirt/ water sprinkle from truck, bus etc. makes the visor dirty... as soon as I stop at a signal, I quickly clean the visor..takes 15-20 seconds.. But I don't clean them if there is just wet muddy splash kind of things as it ruins the vision... Till then I wait for the rain to clean the stuff from the visor..


During group ride in rains, I use my glove's rubber kind of material present at the thumb to wipe the water..they do the wiping job perfectly..And thus, I stick to the group instead of stopping again and again after few kms :-)

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[xpranav]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

Hello everyone!!

Booked my KTM Duke 390 today, now looking for a helmet to go with it. Budget for the helmet is 8k. The problem is i live in Nagpur,Maharashtra and i dont know any stores that sell quality helmets. Would it be prudent to buy online can someone suggest some good websites?

Some recommendations would be nice. Also if i could get one that matches the paint scheme of the duke 390 would be nice. Oh and it will be a full face helmet. Thanks.

If I were you I would put my money on Spartan Pro Gear

and yes you may afford an online purchase for the above product by contacting [email protected]

and for more contact details Spartan ProGear | Contact us

Please feel free to quote me back if you need any explanation over my choice of a "Dual-Sport Helmet"

[ayu135]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

Checked out some helmets at the SPG website. I am confused between the SOL SL68s Dragon and the SL68s II Metal Man. Which of the two is better? Also how do i check the which size of the helmet is for me (What do i make of the measurements given the size chart there)? http://spartanprogear.com/App_Thems/...LSIZETABLE.PDF

Please feel free to quote me back if you need any explanation over my choice of a "Dual-Sport Helmet"

I am unaware about the differences between the dual sport and full face except for the obvious difference being looks, The SOL SS1 Ultimate seems decent and it also comes in orange

[prateek2210]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

Checked out some helmets at the SPG website. I am confused between the SOL SL68s Dragon and the SL68s II Metal Man. Which of the two is better?

I like Katrina, you like Priyanka, so would you go for what I chose? Why people want everything to be served on their plate, why not use some of the features of this forum?
Have you seen this link??

Also how do i check the which size of the helmet is for me (What do i make of the measurements given the size chart there)? http://spartanprogear.com/App_Thems/...LSIZETABLE.PDF

Don't tell me now that you didn't get the chart? Have you tried to Google it first?
Hat Size = Circumference of your head, taken from forehead. Just like you wear caps/hats.
Centimeter(cm)/Inch = Unit of Length
Size = The Size of helmet that would fit

I am unaware about the differences between the dual sport and full face except for the obvious difference being looks, The SOL SS1 Ultimate seems decent and it also comes in orange

Are you going to buy it because its orange or because of its features?

Hope you enjoy the meal I "served".

P.S : I know my post is too rude and honestly its not aimed towards ayu135, its just a reminder to all the people who just jump into the crowd and ask questions before even investing a few minutes to search the thread. I should not have replied here after my last post, but the queries here forced me to act in this way. Apologies if I have hurt anybody. PERIOD

[ayu135]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

I like Katrina, you like Priyanka, so would you go for what I chose? Why people want everything to be served on their plate, why not use some of the features of this forum?
Have you seen this link??
[ATTACH=CONFIG]116099[/ATTACH]

I have tried searching for it but there were just too many results most were just stuff like budget 5k? buy SOL. SL68 has LED and SL68II has no leds. Thats it. No particular mention about the other differences between the two. And i dont know anything about helmets so i would take whatever people here told me was good for my head hoping that you guys know something. And i dont particularly care what you choose but rather care for why you would choose that. So if you would choose one particular helmet over the other what reasons would compel you to make that choice. That is what is really helpful to me here and will aid me in buying a helmet for myself. I even googled for reviews of the SOL SL68s and the SL68s II but got no results comparing the two.

Don't tell me now that you didn't get the chart? Have you tried to Google it first?
Hat Size = Circumference of your head, taken from forehead. Just like you wear caps/hats.
Centimeter(cm)/Inch = Unit of Length
Size = The Size of helmet that would fit

Thank you for the informative answer. Maybe i should have been more specific in my query, the middle column says hat size but has no dimensions and the first and the last column say cm and inch but of what they dont say anything. Eg.

Size Cm Hat size Inch
S 55-56cm 67/8-7 21 5/8 - 22

I failed to comprehend what the three columns refer to, the middle column says hat size but what do i make of that number 67/8-7? And what are the columns labelled as Cm or Inch referring to - height, circumference, width? Sorry if i am being thick here but i really did not understand it.


Sorry if my posts seem naive to you guys but cant help it, i completely new to the world of biking and some of the stuff confuses me hence i ask.

[xpranav]

Re: My Helmets Fly !!!

Checked out some helmets at the SPG website. I am confused between the SOL SL68s Dragon and the SL68s II Metal Man. Which of the two is better?

hehe ......... I guess the Orange fever is now cured a lil bit ........... good ............. Both are good and my positive guess is that they have the same construction too ............. but if you are really concerned to tear out the difference between them you should contact the SPG customer care team by calling/mailing them. Those guys are very prompt in replying.

Also how do i check the which size of the helmet is for me (What do i make of the measurements given the size chart there)?http://spartanprogear.com/App_Thems/...LSIZETABLE.PDF

as said, you may get in touch with the SPG CS guys and help yourself.

I am unaware about the differences between the dual sport and full face except for the obvious difference being looks, The SOL SS1 Ultimate seems decent and it also comes in orange

I hope this link helps Introduction to different types of Motorycle Helmets | Bike Chronicles of India