Helmets

[Sunnyside_up!]

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And take a look at the prices.. they are around 2K less than that on Spartan ???

This is an official statement released a few days ago, which I am re-posting here.

"As of May 1st, SPG suspended SOL imports from Taiwan due to conflict of interest reasons that are internal. SOL had decided to unilaterally adopt a new policy with regard to India which SPG felt were not in good faith or best interest of the community and market. SPG which has always had the market's best interest in mind has decided to adopt a neutral stance to allow the new policy to take effect before committing itself to further distribution of SOL products.

Existing SPG customers of SOL Helmets are re-assured of service backup from SPG and also warranty issues. SPG and its dealer network in the meanwhile will continue to sell the SOL helmets in their inventory with the same assurance of warranty and service backup offered before."

[nadz11.ns]

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[MENTION=29015]Sunnyside_up![/MENTION] Sir, so SPG now doesn't distribute SOL products.
One question i want to ask is what was this conflict ?
From the statement, i can conclude that their policy change wasn't in the best interest of the customers. If you don't mind can you share more details. Like what changes, quality wise ?

[Sunnyside_up!]

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@Sunnyside_up! Sir, so SPG now doesn't distribute SOL products.
One question i want to ask is what was this conflict ?
From the statement, i can conclude that their policy change wasn't in the best interest of the customers. If you don't mind can you share more details. Like what changes, quality wise ?

I would not like to comment Nadz; all trade has complications and equations that change and shift, let me just say that SPG and SOL were no longer on the same page with regard to its India policy. I can honestly say that I don't know which company is importing SOL helmets now but I dare-say that the mystery will end soon.

SPG in the meanwhile is working on something new and more in line with its policies. Expect to hear about it soon!

[cheran4200]

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Guys, I am looking for a full face helmet in the range of 6-8k, possibly red color to go with my 200NS. Pls suggest some decent ones.

I was hell bent on buying SOL SF1 ACME red since the last 2months, but the damn thing is not available and SPG would say 1 month wait(they have been doing this for 3-4 months now) BTW I am from Mysore. My cousin lives in Chennai so thought of getting it through him. He almost visits/calls the shop every week as its on the way to IT park. Not a positive response from them so far. I've tried my friends solid black SOL 68 S2, M is the right fit for me, wondering if the SF1 would be the same too?(I was the one who showed him the SOL and convinced him to buy SOL instead of an LS2, now he thinks I duped him coz his lid is already 3 months old and mine is still a figment of imagination)

Anyway, as it seems I might not own the SOL in the immediate future, I need some other suggestions (RED). Please help ASAP. I might make use of this boring weekend after all.

P.S- Open to all kind of suggestions (Price 8k max)

try out this link. Helmets

[AmitRavi07]

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Just checked both Zeus and Spartan sites, both are offering the helmets at the same price. I don't know if the price were updated since I last checked or whether I was confused .. Anyways apologies for the confusion.

[dannyR15]

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YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO LOVE WHAT SPG HAVE IN STORE :O I'VE ALREADY STARTED SAVING UP :O

A hint, SOL level comfy padding and MT design. The best of both worlds in my opinion

[Sandeep Patnala]

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but I dare-say that the mystery will end soon.

Sir, so far i have been suggesting my friends to go with SOL helmets as i personally like the quality and the features. So, with the statement you gave ( above ) and as a person who knows the future of SOL in India, do u suggest someone NOW to go ahead and buy one ?

[HeartBrokenBiker]

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Just checked both Zeus and Spartan sites, both are offering the helmets at the same price. I don't know if the price were updated since I last checked or whether I was confused .. Anyways apologies for the confusion.

You might have looked at different models SL48 and SF-1 kinda looks the same and I got confused when I saw the site.

I guess I need to stock one extra visor.

[MENTION=57473]lasky[/MENTION] .. Are you guys getting SF-2 model anytime? Lady friends with small head size asking for it.

[Sunnyside_up!]

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Sir, so far i have been suggesting my friends to go with SOL helmets as i personally like the quality and the features. So, with the statement you gave ( above ) and as a person who knows the future of SOL in India, do u suggest someone NOW to go ahead and buy one ?

Sandeep - the very first SOL imported officially into India about 4 years ago is in my possession. SPG introduced and built this brand exclusively since then, backing it up with warranty support and after sales, staking its own reputation to do so because it was convinced of the quality of the product. I'm sure that you can imagine that the parting of ways has not been easy for SPG - something like letting go of your own baby - but it is precisely because SPG is no longer certain of the future of the brand that they have done so.

[lasky]

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Sandeep - the very first SOL imported officially into India about 4 years ago is in my possession. SPG introduced and built this brand exclusively since then, backing it up with warranty support and after sales, staking its own reputation to do so because it was convinced of the quality of the product. I'm sure that you can imagine that the parting of ways has not been easy for SPG - something like letting go of your own baby - but it is precisely because SPG is no longer certain of the future of the brand that they have done so.

so is there any compromise on the quality of sol helmets coming in 2014?

[Sunnyside_up!]

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so is there any compromise on the quality of sol helmets coming in 2014?

Lasky, I have already clarified that I would not like to comment as long as imports remain suspended. Please get in touch with whoever is currently importing the product for any clarifications.

[Vizack]

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Few Custom Painted Lids

[pcgamer]

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A friend is planning to get a new helmet. I suggested him MT. He liked the MT Axxis Atom.
[Link to review done by sudeepnbr: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...l#post1044341]

But Spartan's site shows only Axxis Braking and Limited Evo. I have a question. Is the Axxis Atom officially imported by Spartan?

[MENTION=29015]Sunnyside_up![/MENTION] and others please reply ASAP.

[Sunnyside_up!]

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A friend is planning to get a new helmet. I suggested him MT. He liked the MT Axxis Atom.
[Link to review done by sudeepnbr: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...l#post1044341]

But Spartan's site shows only Axxis Braking and Limited Evo. I have a question. Is the Axxis Atom officially imported by Spartan?

@Sunnyside_up! and others please reply ASAP.

MT is exclusively imported and sold by SPG. Some graphics are not loaded on the website, but if you buy from an authorised dealer, you will get the SPG warranty.

[pcgamer]

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MT is exclusively imported and sold by SPG. Some graphics are not loaded on the website, but if you buy from an authorised dealer, you will get the SPG warranty.

Thanks. He'll buy it from Moto 101, Pune.