Helmets

[kaynmantis]

@abhichotu.abhi: I agree with what others are expressing. And I do agree that something is better than nothing. BTW I don't think your is any worse than other ISI branded ones. I have seen plenty of ISI branded helmets that are so pathetic in quality and find it unbelievable that they are actually certified. I have never comes across a test being conducted on any ISI helmets.

[n_aditya]

Hi guys, i am in need of a good helmet as my old one is falling apart (almost). The ninja that I am buying will need to be complimented by a good looking and similar in terms of functionality and safety.

My budget is max 3-4k. Which helmet do you guys suggest that has removable linings and where can i get them in blore? AGV costs 7k and is way off my budget.

thanks in advance for the replies guys.

[thegeneboy]

Hi Guys,

I picked the LS2 @ 3k two weeks ago.. was stuck with office work..

Must say its a damn sexy lid.. very comfortable and safe too.

But surely I need to pick a clear visor as I get late from office everyday and its a little difficult riding in the dark with the one that I presently have (mercury)

@n_aditya - You can go for the LS2 one.. pics were uploaded by fellow xbhpians some 5-6 pages prior..

Cam out of charge else would've posted pics now itself...

[n_aditya]

@n_aditya - You can go for the LS2 one.. pics were uploaded by fellow xbhpians some 5-6 pages prior..

Cam out of charge else would've posted pics now itself...

Thanks bro. Will check 'em out. I see that the LS2's are DOT certified and have removable liners.

Where did you pick them up from in Blore?

[rcmadawala]

I just got my HJC samurai today and i am happy with it

[joelkraju]

how much for da hjc???? sexy lid der...

[ganeshkumar]

[sheelpriye]

@ganesh--next time you go helmet shopping, please ensure you buy a helmet which has a visor and you may also ensure, it is a proper street type, not MX type*(which you currently have)

*used by riders who ride MX motorcycles on dirt-tracks and they have goggles to save their eye from foreign particles

[RanjithMN]

^^
+1 to tht

MotoX helemts are not suitable for highways!

[ganeshkumar]

@ganesh--next time you go helmet shopping, please ensure you buy a helmet which has a visor and you may also ensure, it is a proper street type, not MX type*(which you currently have)

*used by riders who ride MX motorcycles on dirt-tracks and they have goggles to save their eye from foreign particles

Ya sure u rite friend am planning to get RTR 180 vega helmet model with some graphics in it need ur opinion my budget is Rs.1.6k - 1.8k shall i go for it or any other suggestion and by the way currently i got visor for this offroad helmet too

[sheelpriye]

try out MPA AGV helmets, they should serve you really well, you might have to stretch your budget by about Rs.500, but worth it, recommended in one word,

[mitz]

Guys I'm about to buy a new lid within a week & I have been to lots of shops in mumbai & tried a few lids. Generally I'm looking forward to go for AGV( approx quoted price range 2000-3000 ), Cross ( 3000 +) or LS2 (2800+)
Few of my friends have suggested for Vega & I like it too but since I could stretch my budget upto 3 k, i'm looking for a sturdier branded helmet.
My only doubt is that are there any chances of getting a duplicate AGV, Cross, LS2 branded helmets since the places where I inquired for the helmets are small dealers so I doubt on the originality of their helmets. I have considered the option of buying the helmet from a reputed store but there is a considerable difference in the prices of similar branded helmets & models so I am more keen towards smaller retailers since the quality of their helmets seems to be at par with the professional reputed dealers. So is there any way to make sure if the AVG, Cross or LS2 helmet i'm buying is a genuine one & not a copy of the original brands?? I mean any manufacturer booklet provided, or any holograms, logo etc
What accessories are surely expected with the AGV, Cross or LS2 helmets (extra visor, helmet bag, skull cap etc)
Lastly, what about warranty?? Few of the dealers have bargained to lower the prce by as much as 400-500 if I'm not asking for a invoice from them. This would definitely mean no warranty. I'm not in favour of buying without bill but would like to know what the warranty may cover apart from the visor & helmet strap.

Thanks,
Regards.
Mitesh

[mitz]

Hi Guys,

I picked the LS2 @ 3k two weeks ago.. was stuck with office work..

Must say its a damn sexy lid.. very comfortable and safe too.

But surely I need to pick a clear visor as I get late from office everyday and its a little difficult riding in the dark with the one that I presently have (mercury)

@n_aditya - You can go for the LS2 one.. pics were uploaded by fellow xbhpians some 5-6 pages prior..

Cam out of charge else would've posted pics now itself...

Dude can you tell me why you opted for LS2 & not for AGV or Cross?? Its almost same price range between Cross & LS2 but I noticed Cross is preferred by many of us over here & even all the shops dealing in Cross helmets but a very few dealing in LS2 helmets. The helmet dealer insisted me to buy LS2 over Cross or AGV (he had all helmets) since according to him its much safer & better quality & widely used brand internationally by professional riders. I'm just confused because I dont see many users getting the LS2 nspite of it being an equally comparable lid with Cross/LS2 or even better

PS: Sorry mods for not multi quoting

[rachitkohli]

Guys I'm about to buy a new lid within a week & I have been to lots of shops in mumbai & tried a few lids. Generally I'm looking forward to go for AGV( approx quoted price range 2000-3000 ), Cross ( 3000 +) or LS2 (2800+)
Few of my friends have suggested for Vega & I like it too but since I could stretch my budget upto 3 k, i'm looking for a sturdier branded helmet.
My only doubt is that are there any chances of getting a duplicate AGV, Cross, LS2 branded helmets since the places where I inquired for the helmets are small dealers so I doubt on the originality of their helmets. I have considered the option of buying the helmet from a reputed store but there is a considerable difference in the prices of similar branded helmets & models so I am more keen towards smaller retailers since the quality of their helmets seems to be at par with the professional reputed dealers. So is there any way to make sure if the AVG, Cross or LS2 helmet i'm buying is a genuine one & not a copy of the original brands?? I mean any manufacturer booklet provided, or any holograms, logo etc
What accessories are surely expected with the AGV, Cross or LS2 helmets (extra visor, helmet bag, skull cap etc)
Lastly, what about warranty?? Few of the dealers have bargained to lower the prce by as much as 400-500 if I'm not asking for a invoice from them. This would definitely mean no warranty. I'm not in favour of buying without bill but would like to know what the warranty may cover apart from the visor & helmet strap.

Thanks,
Regards.
Mitesh

Cross is a really nice helmet & personally experienced. The fitting is excellent. AFAIK you should easily get it within 3000 Rs.
About other brands am not sure, but I think AGV is an excellent helmet too.
You check in A. H. Helmets, A. A. Helmets, Andheri. A.H Helmets particularly will give you nice discount if you tell him about xBHP, as many of us are his regular customers.
Btw, Where did you checked out

[jaidevmahambre]

Hey guys,this is vaibhav.
well i just got my new helmet some weeks ago.its the new vega shadow(eye) watever.As far as the helmet goes,it fits really well,the tinted visor gives a really good view both in day and in night.
I was using Vemar VSS Boomerang for past 3 yrs and was pretty happy with it.Vemar VSS boomerang is the same one which is sold by studds as studds rhyno now,although studds is now built in india,while vemar was actually an italian import.
It was time for new helmet as vemars padding was loose and it had gained sum scratches and all.
As i was searchin for helmets i came across various brands,KBC,AGV(italian) and MPA AGV,Cross,index......
KBC i tried along with my friend,a fellow xbhpian hanoz,it was gr8..fit was awesome but the price was too steep,range startin at arnd 15k.sparx was other one available at the same store at arnd 8k,but not dat gr8 on fit and designs.
AGV italian was arnd 8k for normal ones and upto 35k for Rossi Replicas
AGV from mpa was for arnd 2k but the fit was a bit of a question for me..as i wasnt comfy.the helmet was too big for me and none of the shops where i had seen agvs earlier could give me enough padding.the helmet was loose and added trouble was the way its paddings were designed,my specks would jus move inside the helmet(ddint fit well).so AGV was outta q.
I wasnt too sure abt index quality,esp the rubber linings and paddings.
Cross was one brand which was pretty decent for its price but then ..just as hanoz was about to pik it up,the shop owner himself told us to wait for 4 weeks as new helmets were abt to be imported.he was very frank and helpful in telling us that we would have probs gettings visors later for cross helmets,so it was advisable not to take it.
He told us to wait for Vega Imports.I wasnt too sure abt vega as i had kinda developed this image of vega in my mind after seein all these openface/modular and small tiny full face helmets dat we see on road regularly from them.I wanted a proper fullface helmet.
Anywas we both decided to wait for 4 week.4 weeks later turned into arnd 2 months and once fine day i got a call from Hanoz sayin hes bought LS2.i immediately went to his place to try the helmet.the helmet fit was nice.the double d ring strap was just too good.the only issue i felt was its dark visor.it was tooo dark for night riding.
I anywas thought of goin to the store and trying out the new imports.Ls2 matte black was bought by my frnd for INR2300,2800 for graphics ones.Vega was said to be 3500.i tried both,vega's fit was amazing,the helmet was much lighter,the visor clarity was just too good.
I bargained and finally managed to get the helmet for arnd INR 3000.I ended up payin a bit too much as my other frnd got the same helmet fom sumwhere else for INR2700.
The helmet was good but the padding was kind off loose so i went to the shop (AA helmet,Andheri,Mumbai) after a week to check out if i could get a smaller size,and got a new small padding replaced for no cost.
The helmet now is goin gr8,visor is good,not much noise from air while u ride and the build quality is good too.
I feel Ls2 is a nice buy if u can find a Clear visor bcos its dark visor is just too dark for night rides.The padding and chin strap is awesome.
Vega shell design is better,different and the graphics r much better.visor is many times better dan LS2,more clear and helmet feels light when u ride,venting system on vega is good too,the thermocol on top is actually havin channels thru it to actually allow air to pass over ur head,other helmets dat i checked jus had holes drilled into it.while this one had proper channels.
Im very satisfied wid my buy.Check out pics.