Helmets

[Aryan]

Also, when calculating your shipping, keep in mind that the helmet might weigh 2kg but the volumetric weight is considered and shipping charged according to that. My kbc volumetric weight was 5.95 kg.

In short one ends up paying a considerable amount over and above the actual helmet's cost, as custom duties. This (the custom duties), at times, can be more than the helmet's purchase price!

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^^^ Nipun, blame it on low demand and even less people selling good stuff!



Yes mate, I forgot to mention the silver tint inner visor in Cross. That would have been lovely as compared to the dark visor in the Studds.

About the ISI & ECE, if they are selling in India they HAVE TO mark with ISI. That's not an issue.

But then, any idea who is making those helmets? Studds themselves?

Who makes Cross helmets?

But the thing is they have mention no where that this helmet is ECE certified. & in high end product people dont believe in ISI mark they look for ECE or DOT. Even first model launch by vega was having ECE mark

[Mik]

In short one ends up paying a considerable amount over and above the actual helmet's cost, as custom duties. This (the custom duties), at times, can be more than the helmet's purchase price!

Yup. Shipping it from the US only makes sense if the closeout price is dirt cheap. My kbc soul reaper was at 52$. shipping+duty+tax came to another 82$
Pics on this page.

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4790-helmets-392.html

Roughly 5.9k but one thing is there. The kbc helmets in delhi area are sourced through HK/China/Thailand. The US always has the best quality stuff and no concerns about the genuineness of the product:-)

[Omi]

Yup. Shipping it from the US only makes sense if the closeout price is dirt cheap. My kbc soul reaper was at 52$. shipping+duty+tax came to another 82$
Pics on this page.

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4790-helmets-392.html

Roughly 5.9k but one thing is there. The kbc helmets in delhi area are sourced through HK/China/Thailand. The US always has the best quality stuff and no concerns about the genuineness of the product:-)

how come 5.9K?

82 usd should be nearly 3.7K!


Can you please elaborate the complete process so that the other searching
overseas may get the help needed

[Puneet1]

how come 5.9K?

82 usd should be nearly 3.7K!


Can you please elaborate the complete process so that the other searching
overseas may get the help needed

82 was only for the shipping and duties /taxes . helmet was another 52$ .so total 130*46=nearly 6k

[Mik]

how come 5.9K?

82 usd should be nearly 3.7K!


Can you please elaborate the complete process so that the other searching
overseas may get the help needed

I had said that the shipping etc was another 82$.
82$ + 52$ = 134$

I know of two ways
1. Shop in the US from India @ 20North - Millions of products, Thousands of brands (Paid for a nice helmet, no revert. Finally they said that the helmet was out of stock. Got a full refund)
They have a gift price option - If product less than 10k, then it can be bought as a gift and duty will be waived off.
2. Borderlinx - This site has a link up with citibank.
They provide you local addresses in US. So, you can buy from any site in US (you will need a paypal account as they won't accept international cards) and get it shipped to that local address provided by borderlinx.
You can consolidate various purchases in borderlinx into one shipment to optimize your shipping cost.
Borderlinx will show you the tax shipping and duty breakup of the shipment. Once you pay up- They ship it through DHL ( I got my helmet in 6 days)

My cost breakup was as follows:


Cost: 52$ on ebay

+

Duty $ 10.90 INR 495.00
Tax $ 14.99 INR 680.75
Shipping charges $ 56.50 INR 2565.87
Hub handling charge $ 0.00 INR 0.00
Repacking charge $ 0.00 INR 0.00
Insurance charge $ 0.00 INR 0.00
----------------------------------------------------
Total charges $ 82.39 INR 3741.63

[Omi]

I had said that the shipping etc was another 82$.
82$ + 52$ = 134$

Sorry read it hurriedly

But I still think its a Deal

You got a nice helmet

[Samuel]

Ya it reflect heat better than regular black. and give us brand image

Is there any precaution that is required for the mercury coated visors. Does it wear off in the long run? Its prone to a lot of finger print marks though.

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Is there any precaution that is required for the mercury coated visors. Does it wear off in the long run? Its prone to a lot of finger print marks though.

ya u have to clean that visor with wet cotton and after that coat is fully gone u have black visor inside. its the coating done on black visor only

[adi231189]

Guys i don't know if this is a right place to ask but Does anyone know good place to get quality Helmets In Delhi especially east delhi.

Edit: Was thinking of going for one named Vega Corah Fitted my budget of 1.5k was around 900 Rs i think but don't know much about it and don't know who sells it in Delhi.A little help is appreciated

[SiD13]

After much thought bought a helmet last Saturday. Got it from Auto Queen, Cochin. Its r rubberized matte finish (with graphics) with chromium coated visor(easy release). fitting and padding is good. The brand is "cross" charged me 3700 for it (don't think its a great price).

Anyway the guy told that within in two months AGV (original not mpa-agv) is gonna bring in helmets on a large scale to India first in major cities and then to tier 2 cities. he was saying the 2009 Rossi exact replica would be sold for around 9000 bucks and overall the price would drop drastically which would be even lesser than international price. He is also expecting Cross to bring in helmets for around 2000 rs but also says that the design and quality of low cost Cross helmets will not be same as of the ones on sale now.

[LoneWolf]

After much thought bought a helmet last Saturday. Got it from Auto Queen, Cochin. Its r rubberized matte finish (with graphics) with chromium coated visor(easy release). fitting and padding is good. The brand is "cross" charged me 3700 for it (don't think its a great price).

Anyway the guy told that within in two months AGV (original not mpa-agv) is gonna bring in helmets on a large scale to India first in major cities and then to tier 2 cities. he was saying the 2009 Rossi exact replica would be sold for around 9000 bucks and overall the price would drop drastically which would be even lesser than international price. He is also expecting Cross to bring in helmets for around 2000 rs but also says that the design and quality of low cost Cross helmets will not be same as of the ones on sale now.

rossi exact replica for 9000 impossible its not even tht cheap in usa..

ask him wich model...maybe the paint job will be exact but not the model

[prateek2210]

Guys i don't know if this is a right place to ask but Does anyone know good place to get quality Helmets In Delhi especially east delhi.
Edit: Was thinking of going for one named Vega Corah Fitted my budget of 1.5k was around 900 Rs i think but don't know much about it and don't know who sells it in Delhi.A little help is appreciated

You can try the helmet shoppe at Laxmi Nagar near Metro station
I wear Vega Formula HP. Both Corah and Formula HP are the basic models of Vega with NO removable padding, but they are indeed VFM until and unless you are riding at high speed as they wobble and makes hissing sound at high speeds. But otherwise they are indeed very good for commuting purpose

[adi231189]

You can try the helmet shoppe at Laxmi Nagar near Metro station
I wear Vega Formula HP. Both Corah and Formula HP are the basic models of Vega with NO removable padding, but they are indeed VFM until and unless you are riding at high speed as they wobble and makes hissing sound at high speeds. But otherwise they are indeed very good for commuting purpose

hmm thanks are there any other helmets better than corah which i can see a little bit on sporty side will be good i can stretch budget till 1.8k i think

Can you please give the address of the shop?

Also do the Corah or Hp helmets get smoked when you breathe i have a Studds Helmet it has the issue and it is a pain in Cold whether.


Edit: How are Aaron Helmets?

[SiD13]

@ Lonewolf
I am not sure if its exact material replica or replica of paintjob. But i have not seen AGV duplicating the paintjob of rossis helemt on lower the line helemts. and he specifically told this wont be the 2010 version of rossis helemet, will be the 2009 version (currently its available for around 24000 i believe if its at right price. 2010 cost somewhere around 45000+). Also he said that the prices will be special for India and will be lower than US prices.