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  • Re: Helmets

    Originally posted by newCbrRider View Post
    no replies.... any one ???
    The helmet loosens up further with use. I think you should look at other brands and buy the one that is a snug fit.

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    • Re: Helmets

      Guys which is the best suited for touring purpose
      MT AXXIS; Sparx S-07 ; and HJC CL-16 on the increasing order of the quoted price - I know HJC is a premium, but the recent review of MT helmet and the old Sparx lids keep me away to shell out the premium for HJC.
      Is the stock of S-07 available in India is years old ?
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      • Re: Helmets

        Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post
        The helmet loosens up further with use. I think you should look at other brands and buy the one that is a snug fit.

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        Intuitively, this is in my mind lately, thanks for the conformation.

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        • Re: Helmets

          Originally posted by adisakke View Post
          Guys which is the best suited for touring purpose
          MT AXXIS; Sparx S-07 ; and HJC CL-16 on the increasing order of the quoted price - I know HJC is a premium, but the recent review of MT helmet and the old Sparx lids keep me away to shell out the premium for HJC.
          Is the stock of S-07 available in India is years old ?
          If you have the budget for CL-16, then go for it without thinking. Its the best out of the three. Also S-07 being an older model have been vastly copied and are being sold in high numbers, therefore my suggestion is to not go for that brand. MT helmets are good, and it would be my second choice. There are MT helmets with multiple shells in their construction, but I dont think that Axxis or Breaking models have such type of construction. You can also try SOLs, they are a bit noisy, but have very good protection.

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          • Re: Helmets

            @ Sudeeep, very much appreicate the MT video you've posted in YouTube, kudos on that part. The part I love about this helmet is the chiseled fin at the rear, absolutely stunning!

            P.S. Loved that poster though.

            @ Prateek, sorry buddy, I was almost finalized on the MT, but then had other plans.

            Cheers!
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            • Re: Helmets

              MT helmets are gud or what? Sab log khali mt, mt kar rhe hai iss thread pe. Btw, I ordered a SparX helmet recently. [MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION] Which is better SparX vs MT?

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              • Re: Helmets

                Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                MT helmets are gud or what? Sab log khali mt, mt kar rhe hai iss thread pe. Btw, I ordered a SparX helmet recently. @B7ACKTHORN Which is better SparX vs MT?

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                This is a tricky question, both are good helmets. Though I've had some experience with the former, the latter, even I was sold to the latter but then had other ideas. But when it comes to dual certification and excellent VFM, MT, undoubtedly. There are lots of SparX elsewhere, where a genuine one would cost upwards of 7k sold by PRS, officially. So my pick would be MT eyes closed purely on an VFM basis.

                Cheers!
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                The girl said, 'NO!'


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                • Re: Helmets

                  Just bought this SparX buck king helmet from bikegear.in for Rs. 6400/- including shipping from Jaipur to Ghy, Assam. Awesome helmet I must say. So so lightweight & feels so solid compared to my earlier Steelbird lid. I'm 100% satisfied wid the purchase.

                  Update:
                  Just came from a ride. Quoting my observations abt the lid.
                  1. Awesome fit & finish,
                  2. Super awesome noise reduction (Around 3x more silent than my earlier Steelbird helmet),
                  3. Superb ventilation- Don't feel hot @ all,
                  4. So lightweight (Around 70% lighter than my earlier lid)

                  Conclusion:
                  Fully satisfied.

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                  • Re: Helmets

                    Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
                    If you have the budget for CL-16, then go for it without thinking. Its the best out of the three. Also S-07 being an older model have been vastly copied and are being sold in high numbers, therefore my suggestion is to not go for that brand. MT helmets are good, and it would be my second choice. There are MT helmets with multiple shells in their construction, but I dont think that Axxis or Breaking models have such type of construction. You can also try SOLs, they are a bit noisy, but have very good protection.
                    Thanks bro, looking to try both MT and HJC

                    @Sunnyside_up!, bro any dealer for MT Lid in Ahmedabad/Gujarat ?
                    "you may delay, but time will not.."

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                    what your ego wants you to do,
                    what experience tells you to do,
                    and what your nerves let you do..


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                    • Re: Helmets

                      Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                      Just bought this SparX buck king helmet from bikegear.in for Rs. 6400/- including shipping from Jaipur to Ghy, Assam. Awesome helmet I must say. So so lightweight & feels so solid compared to my earlier Steelbird lid. I'm 100% satisfied wid the purchase.

                      Update:
                      Just came from a ride. Quoting my observations abt the lid.
                      1. Awesome fit & finish,
                      2. Super awesome noise reduction (Around 3x more silent than my earlier Steelbird helmet),
                      3. Superb ventilation- Don't feel hot @ all,
                      4. So lightweight (Around 70% lighter than my earlier lid)

                      Conclusion:
                      Fully satisfied.
                      Biggest advantage of the SparX lids are dat I find them to be so inconspicuous. Compared to other 6-7k lids SparX lids are pretty down-to-earth. Compare dat to a SOL SF1 Acme with all its LED's luks so showy & attracts a lot of attention.

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                      Last edited by jack_daniels; 03-09-2014, 03:59 PM.

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                      • Re: Helmets

                        Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                        Biggest advantage of the SparX lids are dat I find them to be so inconspicuous. Compared to other 6-7k lids SparX lids are pretty down-to-earth. Compare dat to a SOL SF1 Acme with all its LED's luks so showy & attracts a lot of attention.
                        To me, it looks safer to have LEDs. I don't have one but I feel it adds to the visibility at night.
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                        • Re: Which helmet looks good with yellow dio

                          Originally posted by Soul_Hunter View Post
                          I hope i have cleared all your doubts.
                          Ls2 stating price was 3.5k and had no warranty. none of the shop in jc road had MT helmets .. I Bought a Vega Axor - Redbull Graphics .. How is it ?

                          What is a Visor ?

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                          • Re: Which helmet looks good with yellow dio

                            Originally posted by cyberman View Post
                            Ls2 stating price was 3.5k and had no warranty. none of the shop in jc road had MT helmets .. I Bought a Vega Axor - Redbull Graphics .. How is it ?

                            What is a Visor ?
                            The fiber see through panel in front which can be moved up and down is called a Visor. .

                            The helmet design and graphics is cool.

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                            • Re: Which helmet looks good with yellow dio

                              Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
                              The fiber see through panel in front which can be moved up and down is called a Visor. .

                              The helmet design and graphics is cool.
                              LOL, nice explanation.
                              [MENTION=68275]cyberman[/MENTION]
                              Please don't mistake the above explanation to the Air-vents.
                              If AmitRavi's explanation was still not explanatory, Visor is Helmet's Glass!!
                              Red Bull graphics is pretty nice, & i remember you wanted a helmet for a yellow Dio eh!
                              It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the ride - bolts!

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                              • Re: Which helmet looks good with yellow dio

                                Originally posted by cyberman View Post
                                Ls2 stating price was 3.5k and had no warranty. none of the shop in jc road had MT helmets .. I Bought a Vega Axor - Redbull Graphics .. How is it ?

                                What is a Visor ?
                                Simple explanation-The helmets's glass through which you see is called the visor.
                                Well i can't say that the Axor is the best but it's still better than those fastrack helmets. But why there are so many scratches on the helmet???
                                Is the graphics like that only???

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                                Last edited by Soul_Hunter; 03-10-2014, 08:52 PM.
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