Helmets

[Divya Sharan]

Re: Helmets

Uh, Guys, I was initially locked on to buying an MT Revenge, but now after some discussion back home, is there any helmet that reflects light such that I'll be visible in darkness?

Only SOL offers LEDs I guess. I may be wrong, but I haven't seen other helmets with lights on 'em!
OTOH, why don't you just put some conspicuity tape on your (to-be-bought) Revenge?

[Ajay Vishwanath]

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Only SOL offers LEDs I guess. I may be wrong, but I haven't seen other helmets with lights on 'em!
OTOH, why don't you just put some conspicuity tape on your (to-be-bought) Revenge?

More like radium..?

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[Deathmate.Zed]

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So much for getting fixated on a MT Optimus

Bought SOL SL 68SII @ 5.2k..

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The shop owner is a good guy to talk to. Knows the technical thing, and also does good business.

I'd recommend him. btw, he's here on xBhp, by his shop name.

I have heard the probiker store has a dubious reputation when it comes to originality. Nothing against that guy, but heard this from some members of the xBhp Pune group. I had bought an LS2 from him for 3k but found that it has a lot of difference with the LS2s sold by Laxmi Automobiles in Nanapeth(they claim to be the only authorised LS2 dealers in India. The LS2 website also directs to their webpage). I also feel probiker charges more than the others. You get a bill and all, don't understand why the difference

[Divya Sharan]

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More like radium..?

You may say so! They are reflective stickers and are very much visible when a light source beams at them.

[backlash4u]

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Like the reflective stripes on most jackets. Like cramster and spartan

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[Ajay Vishwanath]

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Those are 3M reflectors mate.. I found 'em on ebay..

reflective tape | eBay

Guess I'll go for a nice helmet and stick those up to the helmet, my bag if possible & my bike (foot pedals etc where it's hidden and visible from back when light is on..)

[thunderRider]

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I have heard the probiker store has a dubious reputation when it comes to originality. Nothing against that guy, but heard this from some members of the xBhp Pune group. I had bought an LS2 from him for 3k but found that it has a lot of difference with the LS2s sold by Laxmi Automobiles in Nanapeth(they claim to be the only authorised LS2 dealers in India. The LS2 website also directs to their webpage). I also feel probiker charges more than the others. You get a bill and all, don't understand why the difference

i too have nothing against him. but since i am a newbie in this field, i am more interested in what you've got to say when you mention that he charges more.

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Those are 3M reflectors mate.. I found 'em on ebay..

reflective tape | eBay

Guess I'll go for a nice helmet and stick those up to the helmet, my bag if possible & my bike (foot pedals etc where it's hidden and visible from back when light is on..)

cheap and good idea.

i'll do it too.

[theironhorse99]

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cheap and good idea.

i'll do it too.

hold on your horse for that hornet.. its too new to be put into mod jobs
will pass on more ideas in some time...

[thunderRider]

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hold on your horse for that hornet.. its too new to be put into mod jobs
will pass on more ideas in some time...

oooooooooooo.


okay!!

[Ajay Vishwanath]

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hold on your horse for that hornet.. its too new to be put into mod jobs
will pass on more ideas in some time...

Wait what..? Sticking reflective tape on helmet or bike or both..?

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[theironhorse99]

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Wait what..? Sticking reflective tape on helmet or bike or both..?

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google : el wire helmet
el tape
else glow in the dark tape...

i am on the path of el tape...

http://badasshelmetstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LightMode-Electroluminescent-Motorcycle-Helmets2.png

http://enlighted.com/media/elmoto/backbrightx500.jpg

now this is ^ what i call bad ass... and dirt cheap....

[Ajay Vishwanath]

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google : el wire helmet
el tape
else glow in the dark tape...

i am on the path of el tape...

http://badasshelmetstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LightMode-Electroluminescent-Motorcycle-Helmets2.png

http://enlighted.com/media/elmoto/backbrightx500.jpg

now this is ^ what i call bad ass... and dirt cheap....

Wow.. You sure do have some style up your sleeve.. I'm sure you will be greatly appreciated in Milan.. :P

But you need a battery to fire these up.. also I'm not sure about the Glow-In-The-Dark tapes.. do they really last for hours??

[theironhorse99]

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Wow.. You sure do have some style up your sleeve.. I'm sure you will be greatly appreciated in Milan.. :P

But you need a battery to fire these up.. also I'm not sure about the Glow-In-The-Dark tapes.. do they really last for hours??

yep i do need battery to fire up those things.. my 2 yrs old Ls2 will be the test mule as its been already tested with BT intercom setup + go pro setup etc etc as i will be moving to a better one soon.

2 AA 2000Mah batteries will last 13 hours of glow for these things. and thats not only for style but for a motorcycle rider. the helmet is the highest point and will give view even for the farthest guy for safety in night. now for the battery pack i have some plans to place/hide is around...


coming back to the glow in dark tapes : gone are the days of those old stickers which used to get dull after 5 minutes. nowadays good Electroluminescent tapes can give you 6-8 hours of decent glow. which i assume will cover most of the night riding and while you pass through lighted area/street lights etc. it gets back the charge.

also in case of dead dark area where the reflective tape might not work glow in dark tapes will sure do.

http://www.extremesupply.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/600x600/icon/icon_helmet_airmada_chainbrain_black_glowinthedark.jpg

this uses glow in dark paint. if you are handy with paints... go ahead .. pick up a spray can

here is my inquiry, did the ground work. can share the excel these guys sent me for the price/cost info. these guys make good Glow in dark tape and other items. check out website mentioned below. ::

" Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 2:12 PM
To: Jain, Aman
Subject: Re:
Glow in Dark Tape / Glow in Dark Stickers / Glow in Dark
Tape / Photo luminescent Tape

Dear Sir,

Have u receive quote for glow in dark tape.
please confirm the size so i can send your proforma .


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[Arvind Sibi]

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yep i do need battery to fire up those things.. my 2 yrs old Ls2 will be the test mule as its been already tested with BT intercom setup + go pro setup etc etc as i will be moving to a better one soon...

Can you please elaborate on your BT intercom setup on the LS2? I was thinking of one but didn't yet start to experiment. Your input would be of great help!

[theironhorse99]

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Can you please elaborate on your BT intercom setup on the LS2? I was thinking of one but didn't yet start to experiment. Your input would be of great help!

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plug and play.. works well...

expectation : chinese stuff. same stuff in india sells for 6k+. lot of static above 125 kmph. which manufacturers also mention.
you can buy second set and can use as intercom between 2 moving vehicles. 300 m would be more apt distance between the 2 vehicles at max,...
supports a2dp. can listen to music but wont be serious audio grade. sound is clear

ls2 and other helmets have place to stick the speakers. remove skull cap and cheek pads and you will see the speaker dips already there.
just stick the speakers there with the 3M tape.

simple wiring