Helmets

[krish2778]

Re: Helmets

If the Brand matters. I am using TIH Dual sport Off road helmet, if that is safe.

TIH isn't known for its build quality , many people are facing issues with its quality.
I do not have any credible information to back it up. So its is really just your decision to make.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[Sal]

Re: Helmets

Not sure of the exact price but if FF350 is available, it will be quoted for 3000/- plus. Flip back a page and you will see a post by Mr Susheel Kumar; he got a FF351 for 3600/- INR along with a balaclava.

3600/- oh my, the prices have increased pretty much! Previous pages, someone was quoted a price of 4000/- !!
Gone are the days, when we used to get the phobia at 2.4/2.5k.
Well then, guess now its rather recommended to pay some more and go for SOL itself, instead of paying so much for a FF350 ! The cheapest in SOL (full face) starts at 4k eh! if i remember right !

[prakashray412]

Re: Helmets

Have anyone used LS2 393 helmet. Please give your review. Thanks

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[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Have anyone used LS2 393 helmet. Please give your review. Thanks

Sent from my Xperia SL using xBhp Connect mobile app

I am afraid about the review of this particular helmet here in our forum. From the look of it it's chiseled and is a modular helmet. Spec sheet looks good

[QUOTE=krish2778;1027038]TIH isn't known for its build quality , many people are facing issues with its quality.
I do not have any credible information to back it up. So its is really just your decision to make.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

If the Brand matters. I am using TIH Dual sport Off road helmet, if that is safe.

TIH helmets are Cross are almost hand in hand when it comes to quality at least in my opinion when I happen to check them both though at different circumstances. TIH doesn't ooze best quality but compared to most other helmets out there, Cross and TIH fall right in line for a budget helmet.

Cheers!
VJ

[susheelkumar]

Re: Helmets

@susheelkumar: Alpinestar balaclava is a fake , but good design for the helmet.

I too feel so..After you said I just checked out the price in google & its quite too much.
So definetly its a fake.

3600/- oh my, the prices have increased pretty much! Previous pages, someone was quoted a price of 4000/- !!
Gone are the days, when we used to get the phobia at 2.4/2.5k.
Well then, guess now its rather recommended to pay some more and go for SOL itself, instead of paying so much for a FF350 ! The cheapest in SOL (full face) starts at 4k eh! if i remember right !

the prices are all hyped like anything. Actually there is no much difference in quality level but still people are there to buy LS2 for such prices and there is high demand..Once this demand comes down those guyz will drop the price.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

the prices are all hyped like anything. Actually there is no much difference in quality level but still people are there to buy LS2 for such prices and there is high demand..Once this demand comes down those guyz will drop the price.

Considering the slowly yet steady market demand for good helmets, lots of players are entering the helmet space, coupled with manufactures themselves resell their own branded helmets as an accessory. Demand for riding gear will be on the rise, in years to come, and with the dollar to rupee and euro, there is no second thought of prices getting low, it will progressively head north.

Cheers!
VJ

[abhinavrakesh]

Helmet Speaker DIY !

Hi Guys,

Had one Creative MP3 Player and Maxwell Headphones lying for more than 2 years .. Hence thought of something this morning and now I have a MP3 Helmet.

The DIY is very easy, hence not important to take Pics of every step, You just need pair of Headphones, Fevi quick.

I had a pouch which fitted the MP3 Player, So stitched the Pouch to one of the sides of Helmet.

Video Of helmet after DIY. You might not be able to make up if there is any MP3 Installed in it.

[Sid_dha_raj]

Re: Helmets

Picked SOL SF 1 a few days back. The biggest downside is that the helmet fogs up very frequently during city rides. No such issues during highway runs and provides adequate ventilation. And yes, it turns heads.
All in all, a decent lid.

Sent from my GT-I9003

[Ivin]

Re: Helmets

Picked SOL SF 1 a few days back. The biggest downside is that the helmet fogs up very frequently during city rides. No such issues during highway runs and provides adequate ventilation. And yes, it turns heads.
All in all, a decent lid.

Sent from my GT-I9003

Just lift the visor a little to avoid fogging. What was the price bro ?

[xpranav]

Re: Helmets

Picked SOL SF 1 a few days back. The biggest downside is that the helmet fogs up very frequently during city rides. No such issues during highway runs and provides adequate ventilation. And yes, it turns heads.
All in all, a decent lid.

Sent from my GT-I9003

kindly cross check if the breath deflector and the overhead vents are open to avoid fogging.

[ZMAtic]

Re: Helmet Speaker DIY !

Hi Guys,

I have a MP3 Helmet.

How Safe is riding a bike listening to songs ?

I am looking for some one who creates a cheapest bluetooth Helmet. Wherein the bluetooth mouthpiece is wired at a correct position and audio (input /output ?) receiver is separated into to lines placed one at each ear.

Regular bluetooth headsets do not work good with helmet on, rendering to muted voice due to foam padding. Sena ones are costly and do not appear to be a everyday solution.

[abhinavrakesh]

Re: Helmet Speaker DIY !

How Safe is riding a bike listening to songs ?

I am looking for some one who creates a cheapest bluetooth Helmet. Wherein the bluetooth mouthpiece is wired at a correct position and audio output is separated into to lines placed one at each ear.

Regular bluetooth headsets do not work good with helmet on, rendering to muted voice due to foam padding. Sena ones are costly and do not appear to be a everyday solution.

It is safe till you use it sanely.

1. Listen to low volume so that you can hear outside sounds too like "Horn"
2. Create Playlist, Don't fiddle with player while riding.
3. Don't use it on crowded streets/roads.

you can follow the same DIY for Bluetooth Helmet also. Instead of MP3 Player just use stereo bluetooth handsfree

[ZMAtic]

Re: Helmet Speaker DIY !

you can follow the same DIY for Bluetooth Helmet also. Instead of MP3 Player just use stereo bluetooth handsfree

The thing is the bluetooth headset with me does not have a 3.5 female point to it. It needs to be dismantled to take the audio lines out.

Edit : Well Guys i guess i have a lead here : http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Sh...dset/?ALLSTEPS

Instead of waiting and anticipating that such information will reach to me, i should have searched for it in the first place

I now have a DIY at hand this weekend. Will update soon.

Thanks abhinavrakesh for pricking my curiosity

[abhinavrakesh]

Re: Helmet Speaker DIY !

The thing is the bluetooth headset with me does not have a 3.5 female point to it. It needs to be dismantled to take the audio lines out.

Wel Guys i guess i have a lead here : A Shoe Phone (Gen 1; Bluetooth headset)

Instead of waiting and anticipating that such information will reach to me, i should have searched for it in the first place

I now have a DIY at hand this weekend. Will update soon.

Thanks abhinavrakesh for pricing my curiosity

or may be you can buy the Nokia BH-111 and leave your handsfree as it is ...

[jayanth]

Re: Helmets

I bought LS2 FF351 helmet & alpinestar balaclava together for 3600/-.
Actually they quoted 3800/- for helmet & 200/- for balaclava.
That was my New Year purchase.
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Pics taken from internet as the one I have is not good enough.

Congrats !! where you bought this bro.... Please suggest me some shops in Bangalore for best deals... thanks!!