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  • Re: Helmets

    Oh man! that's great
    Without customs then it would have costed u the retail price itself.Plus,a 50 USD slash off Nice !
    I wanted to order it from another website which ships directly to India and during checkout it gives the complete price inclusive shipping and customs.They use DHL or FEDEX to ship it and the package arrives within 20 days
    This joker model was on sale for 105$ so the sizes sold out pretty quick.
    But,now since the dollar percentage has shot up and at the same time my size is not available,i am stuck right now with Airoh and Sparx being the best snug fitting helmets for my head.
    Airoh i can but but the spares like an extra clear visor costs 2000 bucks and a pair of extra liners and cheek pads cost close to 4000 bucks.It looks huge as its italian and is pretty close to an oval shape.the ventilation is great and optical clarity of the visor is perfect but the view port is rather restricted........ like most italian helmets do.The sizing runs straight according to the sizing chart as its sold by an authorized importer and dealer. and its got a 6 months warranty against manufacturing defects
    Sparx is more like an american fit helmet like the ARAI or SHOEI,its shell shape is round with a narrow opening for a snug tight fit.Its spares are of low cost,a bit higher than LS2. But since there is no authorized dealer here in India,the smallest size comes is L which is totally different from the sizing chart what the brand recommends.And no warranty as well.

    All the other brands like HJC (which is totally out of stock at PRS),KBC (no one imports them now),AGV (out of my budget),NUVO (planet DSG does not have them any more and are currently not importing them),NOLAN (out of budget again),LS2 (not interested as i already own one),THH (sizing is an issue,My size is XS i.e- 54 cms,and no THH comes below M),SOL (no proper sizes for my head shape as the imports start from M) ............. etc are out of my options!
    By the way,whats the size of your Scorpion ? As per a detailed video review of the EXO 400 range,the guy said that it runs one size less than the prescribed sizing chart.
    Ex - your size is a M according to the chart then u must pick up an L as it runs one size shorter
    Is that true ?

    Thank you,
    Regards.

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    • Re: Helmets

      [MENTION=62079]Taahir[/MENTION] here is the helmet thread

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      • Re: Helmets

        Originally posted by Anirudh Pv View Post
        Oh man! that's great
        Without customs then it would have costed u the retail price itself.Plus,a 50 USD slash off Nice !
        I wanted to order it from another website which ships directly to India and during checkout it gives the complete price inclusive shipping and customs.They use DHL or FEDEX to ship it and the package arrives within 20 days
        This joker model was on sale for 105$ so the sizes sold out pretty quick.
        But,now since the dollar percentage has shot up and at the same time my size is not available,i am stuck right now with Airoh and Sparx being the best snug fitting helmets for my head.
        Airoh i can but but the spares like an extra clear visor costs 2000 bucks and a pair of extra liners and cheek pads cost close to 4000 bucks.It looks huge as its italian and is pretty close to an oval shape.the ventilation is great and optical clarity of the visor is perfect but the view port is rather restricted........ like most italian helmets do.The sizing runs straight according to the sizing chart as its sold by an authorized importer and dealer. and its got a 6 months warranty against manufacturing defects
        Sparx is more like an american fit helmet like the ARAI or SHOEI,its shell shape is round with a narrow opening for a snug tight fit.Its spares are of low cost,a bit higher than LS2. But since there is no authorized dealer here in India,the smallest size comes is L which is totally different from the sizing chart what the brand recommends.And no warranty as well.

        All the other brands like HJC (which is totally out of stock at PRS),KBC (no one imports them now),AGV (out of my budget),NUVO (planet DSG does not have them any more and are currently not importing them),NOLAN (out of budget again),LS2 (not interested as i already own one),THH (sizing is an issue,My size is XS i.e- 54 cms,and no THH comes below M),SOL (no proper sizes for my head shape as the imports start from M) ............. etc are out of my options!
        By the way,whats the size of your Scorpion ? As per a detailed video review of the EXO 400 range,the guy said that it runs one size less than the prescribed sizing chart.
        Ex - your size is a M according to the chart then u must pick up an L as it runs one size shorter
        Is that true ?

        Thank you,
        Regards.
        My Size is L and It fits perfect. Even my AGV K3 is a L and it fits teh same. Initially I thought it was too tight..but frequent use of it makes to fit perfect. There are sizing charts avaialble. You can check in Motorcycloe superstore and select. normally the size is the circumfarence of the head measuring from the fore head.
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          Friends, I am looking for a JET BLACK helmet. No stickers at all. Just plain absolute black. Preferably in Matt Finish. Will be used majorly for touring.
          Can anyone please point out such option so that I can go scouting specifically for the same.
          (I am based in Delhi)

          Many thanks.
          You can ride a Motorcycle any day of the month. ;)

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            Originally posted by g K View Post
            Friends, I am looking for a JET BLACK helmet. No stickers at all. Just plain absolute black. Preferably in Matt Finish. Will be used majorly for touring.
            Can anyone please point out such option so that I can go scouting specifically for the same.
            (I am based in Delhi)

            Many thanks.
            Check this thread for extraction points - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...ies-india.html

            LS2, Cross, SOL etc. are available in plain Black/Matt Black options.
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              Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
              Check this thread for extraction points - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...ies-india.html

              LS2, Cross, SOL etc. are available in plain Black/Matt Black options.
              Thank you
              Glad that such option exists. After going through so many pages of this thread and seeing no image of a plain black one I thought it would be difficult to find.
              You can ride a Motorcycle any day of the month. ;)

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                Originally posted by g K View Post
                Thank you
                Glad that such option exists. After going through so many pages of this thread and seeing no image of a plain black one I thought it would be difficult to find.
                Today in the evening I was at the Meandering India and did saw a few SOL in Matt Black .............. and they looked utterly gorgeous ............. would have bought one then and there if it was enough in my pocket

                You should rush tomorrow

                Warm Regards,
                Pranav


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                  Originally posted by xpranav View Post
                  Today in the evening I was at the Meandering India and did saw a few SOL in Matt Black .............. and they looked utterly gorgeous ............. would have bought one then and there if it was enough in my pocket

                  You should rush tomorrow
                  Awesome!! How much was it?
                  My pockets aren't too deep as of now.
                  You can ride a Motorcycle any day of the month. ;)

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                  • Re: Helmets

                    Originally posted by g K View Post
                    Awesome!! How much was it?
                    My pockets aren't too deep as of now.
                    Boy ..... they were SOL so expect a quality pricing around 5K .............. check the exact pricing in the links below

                    One was the Dual sport model Spartan ProGear

                    and the other one was a full face Spartan ProGear

                    Warm Regards,
                    Pranav


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                    Spot me covered in:
                    Vega Shadow - SPG Icarus - SPG Ares - SPG Perseus

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                    • Re: Helmets

                      Originally posted by xpranav View Post
                      Boy ..... they were SOL so expect a quality pricing around 5K .............. check the exact pricing in the links below

                      One was the Dual sport model Spartan ProGear

                      and the other one was a full face Spartan ProGear
                      They are MEAN!! Will check out in flesh surely, if the drool is uncontrollable who knows I might splurrgggee.
                      On hunt for riding gears, tyres etc as well so was thinking of restricting myself.
                      Thanks buddy.
                      You can ride a Motorcycle any day of the month. ;)

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                      • Re: Helmets

                        Guys i am back after an eventful trip to pune. Bought a new helmet but i am not completely sure about it. I searched around and found helmets from brands like Daijya, Suomy, Nolan, LS2 and Sparx. The Daijya looked good but unfortunately they didnt have my size. Suomi and Nolan were above my budget starting at around 12-13k. So i was left with LS2 and Sparx and finally picked up a Sparx one. But the helmet looks physically too big for me but fits well internally is this normal? I have no experience with helmets before so it may be just that i am not used to it, the shopkeeper assured me that it was fine. It cost me around 5500/- bought it from Probiker in Pune. I am also not sure if i got an original, though i did get a box, cover, manual, set of earplugs etc.

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                        • Re: Helmets

                          Originally posted by ayu135 View Post
                          Guys i am back after an eventful trip to pune. Bought a new helmet but i am not completely sure about it. I searched around and found helmets from brands like Daijya, Suomy, Nolan, LS2 and Sparx. The Daijya looked good but unfortunately they didnt have my size. Suomi and Nolan were above my budget starting at around 12-13k. So i was left with LS2 and Sparx and finally picked up a Sparx one. But the helmet looks physically too big for me but fits well internally is this normal? I have no experience with helmets before so it may be just that i am not used to it, the shopkeeper assured me that it was fine. It cost me around 5500/- bought it from Probiker in Pune. I am also not sure if i got an original, though i did get a box, cover, manual, set of earplugs etc.
                          kindly post pix as to confirm the authenticity

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                          Originally posted by ayu135 View Post
                          Guys i am back after an eventful trip to pune. Bought a new helmet but i am not completely sure about it. I searched around and found helmets from brands like Daijya, Suomy, Nolan, LS2 and Sparx. The Daijya looked good but unfortunately they didnt have my size. Suomi and Nolan were above my budget starting at around 12-13k. So i was left with LS2 and Sparx and finally picked up a Sparx one. But the helmet looks physically too big for me but fits well internally is this normal? I have no experience with helmets before so it may be just that i am not used to it, the shopkeeper assured me that it was fine. It cost me around 5500/- bought it from Probiker in Pune. I am also not sure if i got an original, though i did get a box, cover, manual, set of earplugs etc.
                          which other brands did he have in imported helmets?

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                          • Re: Helmets

                            Originally posted by lasky View Post
                            which other brands did he have in imported helmets?
                            Well i only saw LS2 and Sparx there at probiker the rest i mentioned above i found at planetDSG.

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                            • Re: Helmets

                              Originally posted by ayu135 View Post
                              Well i only saw LS2 and Sparx there at probiker the rest i mentioned above i found at planetDSG.

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                              if u look at the manufacturing date,the helmet is over one year old the manufacturing date mentioned is oct 2012,what was the price range of ls2 helmets and sparx? the helmet looks genuine though

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                                Hmmm i dont know about ls2 but the sparx were around Rs.5000-5500. Looks reasonable as these retail for around 130$ on revzilla.

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