Helmets

[princesirohi]

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Guys, I'm considering a good helmet myself since my Studds Shifter's visor mounting broke..... NO LS2 at all. ...

try LS2, its not at all bad, specially if competition is SOL and MT.

call me to know more. if genuinely interested to know the truth.

[riot]

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Dinesh515's topic Approved and Merged here.

@Dinesh515 Welcome to Xbhp brother. Please take some time understanding the forum... From a genuine LS2 studio image, no one can make out whether your particular helmet is original or fake, because we never saw it.
I suggest you try to examine the product itself for spelling mistakes, missing stuff, etc. or post a picture of your helmet itself.

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Guys, I'm considering a good helmet myself since my Studds Shifter's visor mounting broke. Its matt finish was anyways removed within days, revealing a glossy finish. So, no more ISI for me. Namaste Indian helmets.

I have the following needs:-

1. ECE/ DOT/ SNELL, Full face only! Not even modular.

2. Dual Visors. Need UV protection on the internal or outer visor. The outer visor should be transparent & scratch resistant.

3. Need less wind/ hissing noise to ears at high speeds. Desperately so. Don't want my grandchildren calling me a deaf old man!

4. Price below Rs. 6500. Can clearly spend more if its decently justifiable.

5. Size medium (57 cms head), should be available in India, should be original. NO LS2 at all.


I have shortlisted two helmets:-

1. MT Blade, this one:- https://spartanprogear.com/collectio...hite-black-red
2. SOL SF-5, this one, in Black color though:- SOL HELMETS_PRODUCTS


I'm inclining more towards SOL, because it specifically mentions Wind noise protection in specs.

Anyone has a better suggestion at this price? Or any suggestion at all?

I have both MT Blade and SOL. I will recommend u pick MT Blade with your eyes closed. Build quality and padding quality is way better than SOL. Comparing next to each other I always find my SOL looks cheaper than my MT.

[Serene George Thomas]

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Has anyone of you used lazer helmets? I use a bayano z line helmet. It weighs about 1.550 kg. Sine all were talking about decent priced helmets, i thought yall must look into imports as well. Im a happy user of this helmet for almost a year now. The helmet fits nice, and the padding is awesome. But, one concern i have is the wind noise in higher speeds... More than 80 kmph, there is this awful whistling sound. Esp if you are travelling on open highways. Else, its a beautiful helmet. Does anyone know of other helmet that doesnt have this issue?

[Valkyire]

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Need a little help guys. I bought a LS2 F352-1 about 4 months ago and regretting the purchase.
1. The chin strap choke me no matter how much I loosen it.
2. Ventilation is next to putting your head in a box and sealing it off.

Planning of selling it and buying something better. Any suggestions on what to buy? I like MT but people have told that the stitching quality is very bad.

[Aniruddha Shinde]

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Hi,

The guy at Moto 101 told me its not MT Revenge helmet but Mt Axxis with GP edition graphics. So do you still suggest me to buy the MT Axxis GP edition or should I go with MT blade (only thing going against blade is matte finish which I personally do not like much).

Well, I think Spartan Progear have stopped importing Revenge helmets, My helmet is from first stock of MT. Mt Axxis is good helmet my friend is using it and he is quite happy, if it comes with Double D ring securing system then it is great, go for it.
Same happens with me I did not liked Blade helmet that time it was only available in White and Blue combination, I was inclined towards it because it had a internal sun visor and I used to wear glasses that time. But my size was not available there so I went for Revenge and after one and half year it is working like charm. I got mine from Moto 101 Mumbai.

Regards,
Aniruddha

[paradoxx]

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I'm inclining more towards SOL, because it specifically mentions Wind noise protection in specs.

Anyone has a better suggestion at this price? Or any suggestion at all?

SOL has more ventilation ports as compared to MT Blade hence more wind noise. Also SOL is slightly heavier. Otherwise both are comparable.

[Samarth 619]

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Guys, sadly, I have paid for SOL SF5 already. Its going to come in 3-4 days. The discussion here confused me.

I have both MT Blade and SOL. I will recommend u pick MT Blade with your eyes closed. Build quality and padding quality is way better than SOL. Comparing next to each other I always find my SOL looks cheaper than my MT.

Thanks. I agree, but I can live with slightly bad build quality and padding both. I have lived with ISI's all my life... Any helmet is better than them.

My point was, in terms of my priorities (wind/ UV/ Medium size availability), how do you rate them. MT Blade is hardly available in Medium on Spartan ProGear website.
Even if its available, its in some color combination I would be embarrassed seen with.

SOL has more ventilation ports as compared to MT Blade hence more wind noise. Also SOL is slightly heavier. Otherwise both are comparable.

Thanks for the reply. These ventilation ports can be closed, right? Or they can't be. Heavy doesn't matter to me much.

Meanwhile, [MENTION=26407]aargee[/MENTION] has a slightly different opinion to you guys. This is what caused the confusion.

[paradoxx]

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Guys, sadly, I have paid for SOL SF5 already. Its going to come in 3-4 days. The discussion here confused me.


Thanks. I agree, but I can live with slightly bad build quality and padding both. I have lived with ISI's all my life... Any helmet is better than them.

My point was, in terms of my priorities (wind/ UV/ Medium size availability), how do you rate them. MT Blade is hardly available in Medium on Spartan ProGear website.
Even if its available, its in some color combination I would be embarrassed seen with.


Thanks for the reply. These ventilation ports can be closed, right? Or they can't be. Heavy doesn't matter to me much.

Meanwhile, [MENTION=26407]aargee[/MENTION] has a slightly different opinion to you guys. This is what caused the confusion.

You can check at a store, they usually stock sizes. I myself have a medium size.
Otherwise also in medium and large there outer shell size is the same, only the padding is different.
About the ventilation ports, you can close the inlets, exhausts will always be open. I haven't used the Sol personally but going by general science, I guess even after closing the ports some air will do get in and create some noise.
Since, Blade has only 3 inlets, the noise is alright till 150 kph with vents closed (except the mouth vent which I always keep open).

[Valkyire]

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Need a little help guys. I bought a LS2 F352-1 about 4 months ago and regretting the purchase.
1. The chin strap choke me no matter how much I loosen it.
2. Ventilation is next to putting your head in a box and sealing it off.

Planning of selling it and buying something better. Any suggestions on what to buy? I like MT but people have told that the stitching quality is very bad.

Guys? Anything?

[arjunb25]

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Friends suggest me something I Am ridding a bajaj avanger something good my budget is like 2000 I guess here I have studds and vega only. Hence please advice. Thanks

[Divya Sharan]

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Friends suggest me something I Am ridding a bajaj avanger something good my budget is like 2000 I guess here I have studds and vega only. Hence please advice. Thanks

Studds Shifter.

[hgps]

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I am looking forward to buy a new helmet for weekend long rides. Due to size issues, i can't buy a helmet online, I visited a few helmet/riding gear shops and shortlisted these 3 options:

1. THH helmet (can't recall model name) @ 3300/-
loved: Feels really good, value for money
hated: overdone graphics, lack of trust in this brand


2. kranos imola @ 5000 (available online at 4250/- shipped)
loved: looks and graphics, dual certification
hated: back side doesn't cover head that well.



image source Moto Gear Advisor - Quality Motorcycle Gear Reviews

3. Studds shifter @ under 3000
loved: availability of replacement visors (will be able to use it everyday, not just on long rides), cheap, internal visor.
hated: ISI standard.



optional:

buy vega axor online @ 2600/- (i currently use a medium size (58cm) vega trojan so i can confidently buy this online)


found MT and LS2 helmets but they were priced above my budget.

Any suggestions?

Going for THH TS-41

[Samarth 619]

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Ok guys, got my SOL SF5- Flat Black. Not yet ridden with it. It fits too tight. Yes, I did get the correct size, still!













Padding is good, but not that impressive, but yeah, anyday better than ISI as I expected. Fits in a bit too tight, as its new for now.
Will get better with time, I'm sure. Its taken from official SOL distributor.
The Matt Black shell seems good. Both visors are UV400 protected. Internal visor is dark enough for a bit too bright sort of days. All air vents are close-able... including the exit ones.

Build quality is a mixed bag. It looks good, but there are gaps here and there... Anyone who'd go for a Kawasaki instead of a KTM, don't take SOL. You deserve better. Its ok for me though. I am on a KTM.

I haven't ridden with it yet...

So... Time to go for a ride then... I guess? See you guys. Goodbye.

[HyperRetard]

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Its ok for me though. I am on a KTM.

Then what was the Metzeler tyre sale thread about?

[joelgreen]

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I am considering getting a helmet for my official commutes. 40% city and 60% highway. I am restricted to a strict sub-4k budget.
The options I am considering are :-
1) SPG Kranos range
2) KYT RC7
3) Studds Shifter
4) THH Helmets

Any recommendations as regards which helmet would be the best all rounder in terms of all-weather use, comfort, ventilation, protection and durability? Also, I prefer a helmet whose visors can be procured with ease to be replaced when scratched!