Helmets

[TeeJayy]

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Metal man has wind noise above 90 kmph. Ear plugs would be mandatory for peaceful riding.
Also, getting a spare visor would be prudent. Spartan wouldn't have stock for any SOL products. Zeus is the new supplier AFAIK.

Are you Sure Divya bro? I have been using the red metal man since the last ~4k Kms and have no wind noise issue at all.

[Divya Sharan]

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Are you Sure Divya bro? I have been using the red metal man since the last ~4k Kms and have no wind noise issue at all.

Yup. I too have the same. SOL Metal Man 2.
Its a snug fit for my head with a balaclava on. Using it for about 35000 kms now. It is noisy post 90. I hardly do tripe digits but sometimes doing 100+ becomes a pain just because of the wind noise.

[anilp]

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From how long are you using Revenge ? How about wind noise ?

It's been with me for nearly 7 months now. Tried and tested in multi-day long rides each covering in excess of 600 kms per day. Wind noise is there at three digit speeds, so I've started using soft ear plugs from 3m. The Spartan ones I tried out were a disaster.

Helmet shape and also because of use of spectacles or goggles

I agree with you on this one. It's the specs and the shape creating this pain, I guess. I faced this issue only once though.

[aadilnaik]

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A short review on MT Axxis Geo 3:
My previous helmet Volga had given me a good company of about 6+ years. There were no damages, scratches or even a visor change was required all these days, I always close the visor lid while riding.

However when I booked KTM RC 200, my urge for new lid started. Started looking for budget helmets, I was OK with LS2, but due to news about duplicates LS2 was taken out from my list. The next one without many contenders was MT, as every KTM threads and even this Helmets thread was filled with information about MT Helmets.

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Hey buddy,
Good to see a detailed review, thanks for that.
I currently own a HJC FG17, and am facing a major wind noise issue just like you, which is a shame for a helmet that costs ₹15,000. I did however find this article online which seems to explain a lot. Do try the solutions recommended, and most importantly, try what is recommended by "L.S" in the comments section, I tried it and it seems to be working beautifully. Lemme know how goes!

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/helmet-noise.htm

[aadilnaik]

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Hey buddy,
Good to see a detailed review, thanks for that.
I currently own a HJC FG17, and am facing a major wind noise issue just like you, which is a shame for a helmet that costs ₹15,000. I did however find this article online which seems to explain a lot. Do try the solutions recommended, and most importantly, try what is recommended by "L.S" in the comments section, I tried it and it seems to be working beautifully. Lemme know how goes!

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/helmet-noise.htm

[joe_marvy]

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Hey buddy,
Good to see a detailed review, thanks for that.
I currently own a HJC FG17, and am facing a major wind noise issue just like you, which is a shame for a helmet that costs ₹15,000. I did however find this article online which seems to explain a lot. Do try the solutions recommended, and most importantly, try what is recommended by "L.S" in the comments section, I tried it and it seems to be working beautifully. Lemme know how goes!
Motorcycle Helmet Noise - webBikeWorld

Thanks a ton for finding answers for this noise issue. As per "L.S" comment I could increase the padding, but my helmet is already a tight fit (e.g. When I wear my helmet my ears get folded and I need to put my hand inside to get them flat). So if I increase the padding then I may hurt my ears badly. After going through this article, I think I need to check my helmet with a naked bike. BTW I will surely add some additional padding and report back. Thanks again for kind help Aadilnaik, cheers!

[vivek7593]

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Interestingly the ls2 i have doesnt have any wind noise


But the strap fastener is crap .. HAs started to rust...
Accidentally put a drop of oil in both visior holding bracket .. Now the visior (if open) automatically shuts as soon as i cross 100kmh 😂😂..
Also on other note my clear visor often gets scratched and at night the light from opposite direction on visor starts to spread even after repeatedly taking care of it and cleaning it with min cream .. Any solution to this ??


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[aadilnaik]

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Interestingly the ls2 i have doesnt have any wind noise


But the strap fastener is crap .. HAs started to rust...
Accidentally put a drop of oil in both visior holding bracket .. Now the visior (if open) automatically shuts as soon as i cross 100kmh 😂😂..
Also on other note my clear visor often gets scratched and at night the light from opposite direction on visor starts to spread even after repeatedly taking care of it and cleaning it with min cream .. Any solution to this ??


Sent from my AO5510 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Absolutely no solution for a scratched visor it has to be replaced... As you've no doubt noticed, it gets pretty bad for visibility... My last helmet I had to eventually replace the full helmet sooner than I wanted cause I wasn't getting a replacement visor! So try to keep a helmet which has visors easily available.
As for maintaining visor life, I wash it with water after every trip. The trick is to not use any washing liquids, just use plain water, and then wipe it dry with tissue paper... I've found tissue paper works brilliantly... I hope this helps

[vivek7593]

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Absolutely no solution for a scratched visor it has to be replaced... As you've no doubt noticed, it gets pretty bad for visibility... My last helmet I had to eventually replace the full helmet sooner than I wanted cause I wasn't getting a replacement visor! So try to keep a helmet which has visors easily available.
As for maintaining visor life, I wash it with water after every trip. The trick is to not use any washing liquids, just use plain water, and then wipe it dry with tissue paper... I've found tissue paper works brilliantly... I hope this helps

Ok sir ,
I have spare visior but this is just annoying
And no sir i dont use washing liquids ..
Min cream i use temporarily fills up minute scratches and fixes the problem but 2-3 rides and its back


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[ratish]

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Hey guys. Want to share my recent experience of buying LS2 Helmet through snapdeal. Since I stay in Gurgaon and wasn't sure of which dealer to contact for a ls2, I went ahead and bought it from snapdeal.

I even got the delivery in 4 days time. I was skeptical before buying this helmet as there has been a lot of issues pertaining authenticity of the brand. To my surprise the helmet that I received was authentic but broken!!

Yes it was broken... from inside. Posting few images for a better understanding.[ATTACH]172278

[Divya Sharan]

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Yes it was broken... from inside. Posting few images for a better understanding.

Sad to know. But for this very reason, one is advised to open the item and check the condition before signing the courier's delivery sheet.


Sent from my phone. Kindly avoid it while riding.

[ratish]

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Sad to know. But for this very reason, one is advised to open the item and check the condition before signing the courier's delivery sheet.


Sent from my phone. Kindly avoid it while riding.

Point noted bro...
I usually do that in case of CODs. This happened for the first time with me. And hope no one goes through this.

[Divya Sharan]

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Point noted bro...
I usually do that in case of CODs. This happened for the first time with me. And hope no one goes through this.

BTW, try getting in touch with the seller on SD and talk. What are the "Return" conditions/policies on SD?

[ratish]

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BTW, try getting in touch with the seller on SD and talk. What are the "Return" conditions/policies on SD?

Apparently they will get the package collected, and then post evaluation will resend fresh piece.
What surprises me is how a seller can do something like this. Doesn't it effect their reputation.

[thunderRider]

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Absolutely no solution for a scratched visor it has to be replaced... As you've no doubt noticed, it gets pretty bad for visibility... My last helmet I had to eventually replace the full helmet sooner than I wanted cause I wasn't getting a replacement visor! So try to keep a helmet which has visors easily available.
As for maintaining visor life, I wash it with water after every trip. The trick is to not use any washing liquids, just use plain water, and then wipe it dry with tissue paper... I've found tissue paper works brilliantly... I hope this helps

Ok sir ,
I have spare visior but this is just annoying
And no sir i dont use washing liquids ..
Min cream i use temporarily fills up minute scratches and fixes the problem but 2-3 rides and its back


Sent from my AO5510 using xBhp Connect mobile app

I have found that wiping the visor lightly with a damp cotton cloth and subsequently wiping with a micro fiber cloth [the one that you get from spectacle shops for cleaning glasses] gives great results.

while wiping, make sure that you blow off any dust particles.. those will create scratches while wiping.

the issue of light spread on visor at night is more due to smudges on the visor. keep the visor clean.

also, handle the helmet with care, dont leave it lying around.. use the shroud that came with it while not using it.

hope this helps

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Apparently they will get the package collected, and then post evaluation will resend fresh piece.
What surprises me is how a seller can do something like this. Doesn't it effect their reputation.

maybe they were not aware of the condition of the product..

or maybe they were hoping that the customer would be a timid guy and wont raise any issue, and they would have the broken piece off their hands. :P