Helmets

[Mandar64]

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@Rakesh Rok
ya its a vega axor scarecrow and the shopkeeper knows me very well,i have taken 2 helmets from him,so discount toh banta hai ,he showed me the price 2400rs and gave me 200rs discount,being a regular member!!!

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@xpranav
ok bro!!!!

[B7ACKTHORN]

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oam in those recesses will solve it. Will give it a go. Honestly I think my Vega performed really well in this area hence I felt this helmet more noisy. I think a lot of indian helmets will be noisier than this. But definately a con for this helmet.

So finally no riding jacket, but instead got a new helmet from US. I am happy with the purchase. My old helmet is still going strong so for mundane here and there rides will use that one.
After my short ride in the dark

First off, excellent stuff. But second, just a buddy note, I personally find it *abhorent* to digest to even compare the Vega to the Bell in any respect. But thanks for the honest headsup.

Ride safe! Keep rocking.

Cheers!
VJ

[xpranav]

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since I booked the SF1 Matt Black!!

Will be getting it in 10 days or so.

Congrats .............. keep poking the guys at MI........... IMHO they are good but little lazy

Got a New Helmet, Bell Vortex BS-54.

Congrats and just one word "wow" ............ loved that neatness and the stripe

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since I booked the SF1 Matt Black!!

Will be getting it in 10 days or so.

Congrats .............. keep poking the guys at MI........... IMHO they are good but little lazy

Got a New Helmet, Bell Vortex BS-54.

Congrats and just one word "wow" ............ loved that neatness and the stripe

[SDS17]

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Congrats .............. keep poking the guys at MI........... IMHO they are good but little lazy

I bet they are. Infact its the first time I'm dealing with such showroom people who themselves told me to keep calling and reminding them about my booking or they might forget!!!

But otherwise those guys are cool.

[AK3D]

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@nadz11.ns, @B7ACKTHORN, @xpranav, @AK3D, @ATIQ, @santhoshknn....Thanks guys for helping me out choosing my helmet!!

And special thanks to @snehithpereira, since I booked the SF1 Matt Black!!



The SF1 was not in my wish list, but thanks to @snehithpereira, this is one great helmet for its price. Have been quoted 5500/-. Booked from Meandering India, New Delhi. They had an "XL" size......I need an "M". Will be getting it in 10 days or so. Will post pics as soon as I get It.

Congratulations, it looks good. Thanks for taking the time to thank those who help, it's what makes the forum so much better .

[rachitkdogra]

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Are you going to wear it in your car.
At least do some show-off of this helmet when you come to dhabha (btw kab aa rahe ho ?)

Wonderful Helmet, first I saw Bell of Imran Bhai and then its yours.

Thanks Man. Oh I would be definately coming to Dhaba bhai. Thoda Show Off to banta hai.

First off, excellent stuff. But second, just a buddy note, I personally find it *abhorent* to digest to even compare the Vega to the Bell in any respect. But thanks for the honest headsup.

Ride safe! Keep rocking.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks Man. Yeah, I completely agree on the Bell and Vega comparison mate.
Its just that I havent ridden in high end helmets so was not kind of sure what to expect. So was just trying to put a perspective for the BELL. But honestly the Vega is a bloody good helmet and for 2800 Bucks, i still cannot believe how close it is to the Bell in some aspects atleast.

Can anybody tell me what model is my old helmet? Its a Vega and it came before the shadow. SunilG also used to have this one. Its an absolutely fantastic helmet. Really sad to know that this has been discontinued. Would have bought one more otherwise.

Congrats and just one word "wow" ............ loved that neatness and the stripe

.

Thank you mate..

[B7ACKTHORN]

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Can anybody tell me what model is my old helmet? Its a Vega and it came before the shadow. SunilG also used to have this one. Its an absolutely fantastic helmet. Really sad to know that this has been discontinued. Would have bought one more otherwise.

Thank you mate..

I think it's the Vega Cara, the older model or it can be the successor to the AXOR, but due to the design impediments I just can't zero in on it.

Cheers!
VJ

[simao]

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Got a ls2,'the lunatic fringe'. Its a snug fit with removable and washable linings. its got air intake and exhaust vents and a tinted visor. Paid 3400 for it here in goa


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[rohitsapru]

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I'm looking to buy a new helmet in Pune that will go with my 390 Duke, whenever the bikes comes! Have been using a Cross helmet for 4 years.
Now the thing about Pune is that there aren't many shops selling international brands.

DSG sells Daijya (around 5k), Suomy (12k onwards) and Nolan (15k onwards).
I read a review that Suomy is noisy. So that leaves only the pricey Nolan.

Probiker has mainly Vega, LS2, Cross, Sparx, TIH. They had 4 helmets in Sparx but I didn't like the graphics.
Called up Motoverse (Rjays dealer) but they don't sell helmets.
Didn't visit or contact any other shop.

Does anybody know any other shop in Pune which sells better brands than LS2 ?
My budget is 7-10k.

I really liked the SOL, Airoh, HJC models on the websites.
SPG website has SOL models (4k onwards).
Bachoo Motors website has Airoh models (6.8k onwards).
PRC website has HJC models (7.5k onwards)
But I am hesitant to order from an online store because I want to check the fit and comfort.

I am visiting home in Delhi next month. So please suggest if I could pick up a good helmet in my budget from a shop in Delhi or Noida.

I could stretch my budget for the Nolan N63. Is it worth for 15k guys?

[B7ACKTHORN]

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I'm looking to buy a new helmet in Pune that will go with my 390 Duke, whenever the bikes comes! Have been using a Cross helmet for 4 years.
Now the thing about Pune is that there aren't many shops selling international brands.

DSG sells Daijya (around 5k), Suomy (12k onwards) and Nolan (15k onwards).
I read a review that Suomy is noisy. So that leaves only the pricey Nolan.

Probiker has mainly Vega, LS2, Cross, Sparx, TIH. They had 4 helmets in Sparx but I didn't like the graphics.
Called up Motoverse (Rjays dealer) but they don't sell helmets.
Didn't visit or contact any other shop.

Does anybody know any other shop in Pune which sells better brands than LS2 ?
My budget is 7-10k.

I really liked the SOL, Airoh, HJC models on the websites.
SPG website has SOL models (4k onwards).
Bachoo Motors website has Airoh models (6.8k onwards).
PRC website has HJC models (7.5k onwards)
But I am hesitant to order from an online store because I want to check the fit and comfort.

I am visiting home in Delhi next month. So please suggest if I could pick up a good helmet in my budget from a shop in Delhi or Noida.

I could stretch my budget for the Nolan N63. Is it worth for 15k guys?

NOLAN and SUOMY are both very good helmets, and helmet noise is almost always a given in any helmet, it's only how you tuck in behind the fairing of your bike, sit straight and you *will* feel the wind. Pretty comprehensive homework there, all the helmets range, tabulated.

I'd suggest to go for NOLAN or SUOMY if you have the moolah, else you can consider KBC, HJC from PRS all these helmets are real good helmets. AIROH helmets are lightweight and costlier and have a snugger fit than usual so it's always a wise idea to wear AIROH in person before you go, especially if you have a little flesh around the cheeks. RJays helmets are comparatively a tad larger, but they fit in very well once worn. SOL is lightweight too, and affordable, and their new range NEXX are darn good. I haven't worn them, but I have had the opportunity once to see how they felt and they are bloody good. And SOL has quite a few offers of ICON too, according to their website, when I last checked.

Don't go for Daijya, it's heavy and doesn't feel well, personally.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sid85]

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I am visiting home in Delhi next month. So please suggest if I could pick up a good helmet in my budget from a shop in Delhi or Noida.

I could stretch my budget for the Nolan N63. Is it worth for 15k guys?

If you are coming to Delhi, you can try Karolbagh. There are a few helmet shops in the same row.

Personally, being a sparx user, I can vouch for it. Hjc, kbc, airoh also good. No idea about higher brands like Nolan.

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[Akki4134]

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If you are coming to Delhi, you can try Karolbagh. There are a few helmet shops in the same row.

Personally, being a sparx user, I can vouch for it. Hjc, kbc, airoh also good. No idea about higher brands like Nolan.

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Sid85.
Sorry bro bt karol bagh is all fake, please dont buy anything from karol bagh as it is the hub of all fake stuff. Try meandering or adventure18.

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[g K]

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Sid85.
Sorry bro bt karol bagh is all fake, please dont buy anything from karol bagh as it is the hub of all fake stuff. Try meandering or adventure18.

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Really? What about the PGS Biking gears and Mahalaxmi in K.Bagh?
I was thinking of going to K.Bagh to get a helmet.

[prateek2210]

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Really? What about the PGS Biking gears and Mahalaxmi in K.Bagh?
I was thinking of going to K.Bagh to get a helmet.

If I know right PGS has LS2 which comes with ECE "sticker", which you can get from any other helmet shops at Karol Bagh.

[krish2778]

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Never thought i would be saying this,
here in Kerala , the cops has started to fine riders who do not have ISI certification on their helmets, so basically from law point of view all the helmets from the new vega to upwards are illegal in kerala and worthy of fine.
I mean, enforcing laws is good, but the law regarding certification is a joke, a Rs300/- helmet will easily pass of because of the "ISI" certification it has and not a 4-5k ECE or DOT certified helmet.

BTW, in kerala, riders without helmet are getting their license terminated. So things are tightening up here, some for good, some for bad.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna