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  • Re: Helmets

    i have a custom made black tinted polarized prescription spectacle. the glass cost me 2k. and thats just two small spectacle lenses.

    thats what made me wonder about the cost of the whole polarised visor..

    and i'd rather use my normal glasses and clear visor in the night for maximum visibilty.

    btw, polarised glasses only cut the glare that originate due to reflection. they do nothing to reduce the light coming from a direct light source. but since they are dark tinted, they also decrease the intensity of the light.
    Ride: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Marine >> KTM Duke 390 2017
    Helmet: SOL SL-68S II

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      Thanks for the info guys. Well, I already wear glasses that have anti glare coating on them. But they are of no use against a high beam. Tried the tinted visor but still no avail (i open the visor while riding in double lane roads). But for single lane roads, I am blinded by high beams with a tinted visor and anti glare glasses [emoji33]
      How about a dark firm that covers nearly 1/4th of the visor? Want to try this and check..
      There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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        Originally posted by thunderRider View Post
        i have a custom made black tinted polarized prescription spectacle. the glass cost me 2k. and thats just two small spectacle lenses.

        thats what made me wonder about the cost of the whole polarised visor..

        and i'd rather use my normal glasses and clear visor in the night for maximum visibilty.

        btw, polarised glasses only cut the glare that originate due to reflection. they do nothing to reduce the light coming from a direct light source. but since they are dark tinted, they also decrease the intensity of the light.
        Well, polarized lenses do minimize glare from the source of light. Not just the reflection. To explain technically, there are three planes on which the light ray travels. It depends on the construction of the polarized glass as to which frame or plane of the light wave has to be absorbed and which plane to be rotated and passed through it. It is this rotation/modification of the wave that gives the other glass like windows and water droplets to appear like a rainbow!! True polarized glasses cost 6-8k which is very costly for a sunglass and totally minimize glare, be it from a source or any reflection. Most sunglasses in market however are not so effective. In fact, you get the so called polarized glasses online starting from just 250-300rs!
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          Hehehehe...

          Glare is caused due to the vertical plane of light. The polarization coating blocks that. Or it might be the other way round..

          Anyway.. My glasses are Asahi lite.

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          Ride: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Marine >> KTM Duke 390 2017
          Helmet: SOL SL-68S II

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          • Re: Helmets

            hey guys

            im presently using SOL SL68 SII Hornet

            im looking for an upgrade
            my budget is around 10-20k

            im leaning towards AGV k3

            how is AGV k3 ?

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            the present SOL helmet is quite noisy above 100 speeds
            so suggest me some helmet in 10-20k range


            cheers

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            • Helmets

              Originally posted by d0c View Post
              hey guys

              im presently using SOL SL68 SII Hornet

              im looking for an upgrade
              my budget is around 10-20k

              im leaning towards AGV k3

              how is AGV k3 ?

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              the present SOL helmet is quite noisy above 100 speeds
              so suggest me some helmet in 10-20k range


              cheers
              Hey,
              The AGV is a really good helmet, it's been getting very good reviews. Also check out the HJC-FG17. I'm using it for a month now, and it's lovely. There is a wind noise issue I'm facing but that's more due to incorrect fit as my head shape is diff. But it's the quietest helmet I've used.
              If you can stretch ur budget a bit, check out the Shoei Qwest. It is hands down the most value for money helmet you can purchase under ₹25,000. Period. It has been designed for an upright riding position, and is insanely quiet. Also, it's a Shoei so safety and ventilation is top notch. I strongly recommend the Shoei Qwest


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                Originally posted by aadilnaik View Post
                Hey,
                The AGV is a really good helmet, it's been getting very good reviews. Also check out the HJC-FG17. I'm using it for a month now, and it's lovely. There is a wind noise issue I'm facing but that's more due to incorrect fit as my head shape is diff. But it's the quietest helmet I've used.
                If you can stretch ur budget a bit, check out the Shoei Qwest. It is hands down the most value for money helmet you can purchase under ₹25,000. Period. It has been designed for an upright riding position, and is insanely quiet. Also, it's a Shoei so safety and ventilation is top notch. I strongly recommend the Shoei Qwest


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                shoei would be out of my budget
                even though
                any shoei dealers in india ?

                and which model HJC ur using?
                lorenzo graphics one ?

                do post some pics

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                  Originally posted by d0c View Post
                  shoei would be out of my budget
                  even though
                  any shoei dealers in india ?

                  and which model HJC ur using?
                  lorenzo graphics one ?

                  do post some pics
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                  This is the one I have. Check out the Mamba Graphics as well as the Lorenzo one. Both available at Performance Racing Store (if ur in Mumbai) or online at www.sbkstore.in

                  Shoei helmets also available at sbkstore, with solid colours starting at about ₹24,000


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                  • Helmets

                    Ur helmet looks good

                    Green mamba graphics won't look good
                    As mine is a red street triple

                    thanks for ur suggestion


                    Will decide and order
                    Either shoei or AGV or HJC

                    Last edited by d0c; 11-16-2014, 11:41 PM.

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                    • Re: Helmets

                      Originally posted by d0c View Post
                      hey guys

                      im presently using SOL SL68 SII Hornet

                      im looking for an upgrade
                      my budget is around 10-20k

                      im leaning towards AGV k3

                      how is AGV k3 ?





                      the present SOL helmet is quite noisy above 100 speeds
                      so suggest me some helmet in 10-20k range


                      cheers
                      k3 is an amazing helmet.. also look for icon alliance lucky lid..
                      Icon helmets are good too.. have a look and fit right in your budget...
                      "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

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                      Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                        now this is epic....

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                        "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

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                          Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post
                          Believe me dude - I reached office at 9 and since then I have been watching ICON, rideicon.com, ICON helmets in motosport.com, Airmada Ganesh, Harbinger, Freaky tiki, Alliance and likes. Everytime I look at their merchandise and videos I get goosebumps. Hope I can own one soon.
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                            Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
                            Believe me dude - I reached office at 9 and since then I have been watching ICON, rideicon.com, ICON helmets in motosport.com, Airmada Ganesh, Harbinger, Freaky tiki, Alliance and likes. Everytime I look at their merchandise and videos I get goosebumps. Hope I can own one soon.
                            since i got my LS2 i wanted to get Icon Alliance Lucky Lid... thats the most fab helmet i found.. but after this new launch of ganesha... man ... i will be picking up one soon.. need to find someone who can carry it for me now from states...
                            "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                            RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                            RX-100 1995 - Current
                            CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                            Activa 2004 - Current
                            CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                            Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                            • Re: Helmets

                              Don't buy the AGV k3..Your ears will hurt after 4 hrs of riding. I bought the AGV k3 chicken and yeah its good for riding around town but if you do long rides then your ears will hurt....really painfully hurt.

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                                Originally posted by iBerry View Post
                                Don't buy the AGV k3..Your ears will hurt after 4 hrs of riding. I bought the AGV k3 chicken and yeah its good for riding around town but if you do long rides then your ears will hurt....really painfully hurt.

                                the wind noise is that bad?


                                Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post
                                k3 is an amazing helmet.. also look for icon alliance lucky lid..
                                Icon helmets are good too.. have a look and fit right in your budget...

                                icon helmets graphics are outstanding
                                they scream out in their designs

                                at present i see they are very limited designs available online

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