Helmets

[terminatorpaul]

Is DSG still selling Daijya? I thought they stopped after the Marushin Daijya controversy.

[cssk]

Few reasons I wouldn't purchase other than 'perfect fit':
1. Most of them could be old inventories. Spotted KBC VR7 for $39.00, (eBay item 370152905751) only to discover its 2003 product line. methinks Anything mfg beyond 2007 not worth the buy.

2. shipping to India - Can't trust India Post -through US Post. Helmet likely to be manhandled even if FedEx, DHL, UPS.

3. Friend bringing it: Only if he carries it as cabin baggage. Better get it myself.

& ISI anytime, over Chinese imitation goods.
Its lid shopping time for me @ J.C Road. Budget 2k. KBC costs a bomb here. Likely contenders: AGV (MPA), Torx, Studds Bravo. Anything better I could find at this price?
P.S: I'm now living with Globe Knight Rider.

Go for VEGA high-end one costing ~2500, i was blown away by the looks, padding and fit and finish. I got one for my friend last week, he is damn happy with it. He paid 2600 for the same, but i feel you can get it for little less than that if you visit other shops and check. We got it from balaji helmets though, didnt go to any other shops.
Otherwise consider AGV(MPA).
Torx too cost a lot ~6000+.
I found a few GPR, BHP helmets too but was not happy with them as i was skeptical if they were imitations, so stay away from them.

[pronoy_banerjee]

CROSS Helmet

try cross, they have awesome designs...

i got one from PRo biker pune..
Its a CROSS... Mid range Helm.. got it for 2690. DOT approved... absolutely stunning

PRO BIKER's got a whole range of Lids.. ranging from 200 bux to 12000...

[inder.cool]

Is DSG still selling Daijya? I thought they stopped after the Marushin Daijya controversy.

Yup....daijya is still sold by DSG but its only for '08 models only....they are awaiting the '09 collection for the Daijya...!!

[Samy]

Few reasons I wouldn't purchase other than 'perfect fit':
1. Most of them could be old inventories. Spotted KBC VR7 for $39.00, (eBay item 370152905751) only to discover its 2003 product line. methinks Anything mfg beyond 2007 not worth the buy.

2. shipping to India - Can't trust India Post -through US Post. Helmet likely to be manhandled even if FedEx, DHL, UPS.

3. Friend bringing it: Only if he carries it as cabin baggage. Better get it myself.

& ISI anytime, over Chinese imitation goods.
Its lid shopping time for me @ J.C Road. Budget 2k. KBC costs a bomb here. Likely contenders: AGV (MPA), Torx, Studds Bravo. Anything better I could find at this price?
P.S: I'm now living with Globe Knight Rider.

You CAN trust Fedex, DHL with shipping to India. I shipped my Arai and KBC helmet to Gwalior (MP) from San Jose, Cali using Fedex as they would take a lot of space in my luggage. I had to pay ~3500 INR in customs but helmets were delivered fine...as I packaged them with caution.

[Sarvajit]

Go for VEGA high-end one costing ~2500, i was blown away by the looks, padding and fit and finish. I got one for my friend last week, he is damn happy with it. He paid 2600 for the same, but i feel you can get it for little less than that if you visit other shops and check.

Check your head size before buying the Vega high end helmet. They have only one shell size&modify the padding to make 2 sizes-S(55-56cms.)&L(57-58cms.). My head size is 60cms. Enquired with the Vega company officials&they said the max they could modify the padding was upto 58cms. Hard luck for me, I have to manage with the Boolean (620mm)!

[46wannabe]

Guys Need help.

Where do we get Daijya helmets in mumbai, I don't see they are posted in DSG sites also, has DSG stopped their sales & Distribution

if anyone knows , Please let me the address where in mumbai i can acquire one,

Dude, The MotoShop[Official Mumbai dealers for Planet DSG] at Nagpada, Mumbai Central has a lot of the Daijya collection left! You might wanna check it out. Infact I'm going there today itself to get DSG NRP3 gloves. If you plan to go by train, then get off at Mumbai Central on the eastern side. Come out to the main road and ask a cabbie to take you to Nagpada Police Station. Will cost you 13 bucks only.

The Police Station is just after a cross-road(junction with signals). Get off there itself, and head towards your left, there's a road undergoing major BMC work with barricades and dug up roads. Walk down that road for about 2 to 2.5 minutes. You will find 'The MotoShop' written in bold on a large name plate above the shop. Bingo, your there!

[diffuser911]

Dude, The MotoShop[Official Mumbai dealers for Planet DSG] at Nagpada, Mumbai Central has a lot of the Daijya collection left! You might wanna check it out. Infact I'm going there today itself to get DSG NRP3 gloves. If you plan to go by train, then get off at Mumbai Central on the eastern side. Come out to the main road and ask a cabbie to take you to Nagpada Police Station. Will cost you 13 bucks only.

The Police Station is just after a cross-road(junction with signals). Get off there itself, and head towards your left, there's a road undergoing major BMC work with barricades and dug up roads. Walk down that road for about 2 to 2.5 minutes. You will find 'The MotoShop' written in bold on a large name plate above the shop. Bingo, your there!

Hey buddy, can you get the sizing info for the new Vector and Ark gloves by DSG?? I am purchasing online so need to be sure...My tip to wrist measurement is 18.5-19 cm...please let me know the feel of these gloves, if they are worth investing...

[biker boy]

Go for VEGA high-end one costing ~2500, i was blown away by the looks, padding and fit and finish. I got one for my friend last week, he is damn happy with it. He paid 2600 for the same, but i feel you can get it for little less than that if you visit other shops and check. We got it from balaji helmets though, didnt go to any other shops.
Otherwise consider AGV(MPA).
Torx too cost a lot ~6000+.
I found a few GPR, BHP helmets too but was not happy with them as i was skeptical if they were imitations, so stay away from them.

Hi, can you please post a pic of the helmet.

[cssk]

Check your head size before buying the Vega high end helmet. They have only one shell size&modify the padding to make 2 sizes-S(55-56cms.)&L(57-58cms.). My head size is 60cms. Enquired with the Vega company officials&they said the max they could modify the padding was upto 58cms. Hard luck for me, I have to manage with the Boolean (620mm)!

Yes i had read your earlier post regarding the same,
Fortunately my head size is ~58cms, will buy it in a couple of months.
Got one for my friend though, small size.
Did you try the helmet? If its not too tight they you can give it a try as the padding will come down by 1cm atleast with usage.
Didnt buy any full face helmet?

Hi, can you please post a pic of the helmet.

Hope this helps



PS: The owner of this pic is not me, it was posted in this thread long ago.

Anyone bought this helmet for less than 2600.
Any idea about the cost of the visor of this helmet, i was quoted 380 at balaji helmets.

Any price difference between tinted and plain visor for the same?
How is the visibility with the tinted visor?

Which one is better among blue visor or silver visor (mirror finish)?

I will get a plain one but want to buy a tinted as well, so your inputs are appreciated.

[Velocity]

Anyone bought this helmet for less than 2600.
Any idea about the cost of the visor of this helmet, i was quoted 380 at balaji helmets.

Any price difference between tinted and plain visor for the same?
How is the visibility with the tinted visor?

Which one is better among blue visor or silver visor (mirror finish)?

I will get a plain one but want to buy a tinted as well, so your inputs are appreciated.

I got it for my friend for just Rs. 1950 at balaji helmets, lalbagh road just 2 weeks back. Price difference b/w plain & tinted is just Rs. 100 normally you can get it anything of your choice for free be it tinted or plain if you are buying any premium helmet..

if you are looking for tinted then go for silver tinted, it can be used even at nights

cost of tinted visors costs Rs. 220-250 there at balaji helmets.. more you bargain more discounts you get there

[Sarvajit]

Lucky you! It was too tight for me...my head size is exactly 60cms.so only the Boolean was well-fitting (62cms.)

[TomSawyer]

My preferred visor tints:

Any price difference between tinted and plain visor for the same?
How is the visibility with the tinted visor?

Which one is better among blue visor or silver visor (mirror finish)?

I will get a plain one but want to buy a tinted as well, so your inputs are appreciated.

My preferred visor tints:
Brown nearing yellow - amber. Brown lenses improve depth perception and contrast in various light conditions. (or so I read.). No wonder skiing, shooting, sailing, motocross goggles are of this color.
I rode with a brown Aviator glasses , pretty good visibility even at dusk.
But is this brown colored visor available at all?
I'll have to try the silver tint..

Slightly OT:
Now that most xBHPians in Bangalore buy from Balaji Helmets / Megha, could we look at collective purchasing & referral discounts? say, A 10% discount on a 6k lid is good amount!
Maybe we could pass on the discounts to xBHP operating costs/ social causes, the community we've come to love so much.
Anyone going to start a new thread?

[cssk]

I got it for my friend for just Rs. 1950 at balaji helmets, lalbagh road just 2 weeks back. Price difference b/w plain & tinted is just Rs. 100 normally you can get it anything of your choice for free be it tinted or plain if you are buying any premium helmet..

if you are looking for tinted then go for silver tinted, it can be used even at nights

cost of tinted visors costs Rs. 220-250 there at balaji helmets.. more you bargain more discounts you get there

I too got it for my friend 2 weeks back, WTF he took 2600 after bargaining, i had seen other XBHP members buying it for 2300-2500 so settled for 2600.

Thanks for enlighting me, i wont pay more than 2000 when i buy the same, again that shop owner quoted 380 for visors saying that they were imported

This guy didnt even have AGV/MPA, so couldnt compare the two visually.

Any other better shops on lalbagh road who dont rip off like this shop?
This will help other potential buyers as well...

Lucky you! It was too tight for me...my head size is exactly 60cms.so only the Boolean was well-fitting (62cms.)

Thats bad
Try AGV/MPA if you are looking out for other VFM full face helmets.

My preferred visor tints:
Brown nearing yellow - amber. Brown lenses improve depth perception and contrast in various light conditions. (or so I read.). No wonder skiing, shooting, sailing, motocross goggles are of this color.
I rode with a brown Aviator glasses , pretty good visibility even at dusk.
But is this brown colored visor available at all?
I'll have to try the silver tint..

Slightly OT:
Now that most xBHPians in Bangalore buy from Balaji Helmets / Megha, could we look at collective purchasing & referral discounts? say, A 10% discount on a 6k lid is good amount!
Maybe we could pass on the discounts to xBHP operating costs/ social causes, the community we've come to love so much.
Anyone going to start a new thread?

Good thought there, i am sure many will come forward
Mods are you listening

[Velocity]

I too got it for my friend 2 weeks back, WTF he took 2600 after bargaining, i had seen other XBHP members buying it for 2300-2500 so settled for 2600.

Thanks for enlighting me, i wont pay more than 2000 when i buy the same, again that shop owner quoted 380 for visors saying that they were imported

This guy didnt even have AGV/MPA, so couldnt compare the two visually.

Any other better shops on lalbagh road who dont rip off like this shop?
This will help other potential buyers as well...

i had written long back in the same thread, Balaji Helmets cheats every customer they don't need any loyal customers they just wanna rip off everyone who comes to shop there. another bangy member 'pranay' also had got cheated around 1.2k & later got refund from balaji.

almost all the shops there & also at jc road rip off everyone.. so better bargain until you find worth & then buy it..

balaji has got more stocks & more products than others but they cheat everyone thats the problem..

I myself buy a new visor from them atleast once in a month even though i know the price which i had paid last time they say we never sell this visor at that price.. i pay ~10rs everytime :-(