Helmets

[tibby]

Cut a slice of Potato and rub it on the visor :P
Keep it clean!

Hehe.. you serious!!
Keeping clean doesn't help man. Isn't there another way?! Maybe some kind of poilish or oil, that wouldn't spoil the visor?

[n_aditya]

Cut a slice of Potato and rub it on the visor :P

Better still, dip some cotton in vodka and apply on the visor. Alcohol is non abrasive and repels water on surfaces.

Keeping clean doesn't help man. Isn't there another way?! Maybe some kind of poilish or oil, that wouldn't spoil the visor?

Yeah right, oil ??? It's gonna get dirty in less than a mile.

Instead buy "RainX" (not sure of the spelling). I use it in my cars and it repels water very well and doesnt allow any droplets to stay on the glass. Available at most shops that sell imported car care products. Its basically a small bottle with windshield washing/cleaning fluid. You can get it from EVO, cambridge layout. (the shop details are on the ninja thread and in ur visitor msg's).

[satyenpoojary]

Tibby: When was the last time you saw me joking...err.. atleast about such stuff!

Oil = Muck magnet!

Better still, dip some cotton in vodka and apply on the visor. Alcohol is non abrasive and repels water on surfaces.


Yeah right, oil ??? It's gonna get dirty in less than a mile.

Instead buy "RainX" (not sure of the spelling). I use it in my cars and it repels water very well and doesnt allow any droplets to stay on the glass. Available at most shops that sell imported car care products. Its basically a small bottle with windshield washing/cleaning fluid. You can get it from EVO, cambridge layout. (the shop details are on the ninja thread and in ur visitor msg's).

Yeah right... Vodka is anything better and easier than arranging for a potato

RainX - Over priced, hard to find product. Potatoes are cheaper!

[fahim154]

painting xx helmet xx doesn't protect xx brain
I seriously dont get this bro.

Sounds untrue! Do you know the logic behind this?
Any links we could refer to?

SHARP Helmets - Helmet Care
follow the link and read it for yourself in the last lines of the page

and acc. to my sparx helmets owners manual it says :THE PROTECTION OF THIS HELMET MAY BE SEVERELY REDUCED BY THE APPLICATION OF PAINT, ADHESIVE STICKERS OR TRANSFERS,CLEANING FLUIDS OR OTHER SOLVENTS. USE ONLY MATERIALS RECOMMENDED

sorry for using caps just for highlighting

[prateek2210]

Vega Shadow - I read here only that it has pressure points and it hurts sometimes.

Rejected Beon -looks like a local Chinese brand.

What about LS2 - where can I get it and how is the performance

Have used Vega Shadow for a ride...It hurts only if its not of proper size. The pads at first will show some problems, read - adjusting , but with time that goes away.
Regarding LS2, Manan is using the white-red dragon. He might be of some help.

How much for the Vega LS2/Shadow here in Delhi?..Also,where could I buy it from?

LS2 starts form 3400 and Shadow also falls in the same range.
Chopras, Mahalaxmi (Karol Bagh) have LS2
P.S : I dont like Mahalaxmi at all

[frezer]

Hi all,
I needed a helmet badly and went to a store in Coimbatore. They had 3 yellow MPA AGV's for 2.6k.
he also showed me a special AGV catalogue. I was shocked seeing all of them available "on order".
Just felt like sharing this info.


I have narrowed down on the LS2 Dragon-White & Red
Please suggest
1. Is it cheaper in Chennai or Bangalore
2. Whats the best price I can give in these 2 cities.
3. Which is lighter in weight Cross/LS2 ??
4. Is the inner padding of LS2 removable/washable?
5. I keep hearing about this D-ring thing a lot nowadays. Whats that pls ?

yes its cheaper in bangalore.you may get it at balaji helmet palace, lalbagh road.
he quoted me for 2800/-
LS2 is lighter then cross
inner padding of LS@ is removeble & washeble
even mine have D ring..& iam comfertable with it.

[Coplay@180]

Hehe.. you serious!!
Keeping clean doesn't help man. Isn't there another way?! Maybe some kind of poilish or oil, that wouldn't spoil the visor?

Tibby, ur asking for too much dude
Buy a nice Microfibre cloth and hide it somewhere in ur R15 and use that to wipe the Visor

[frezer]

go for LS2. its pading is removeble & washeble.

[rdna]

Guys! Its monsoon time, & its a bit risky riding in the rains with water on the visor.
Was wondering if there is some water-repellant treatment available for the visor, coz when it rains water droplets stick on to it, rendering vision difficult. Any suggestions?

PS: I'm using a Vega Formula HP, with the stock, transparent anti-scratch visor.

Did think about this : Clear Vue Rain Repellent | Thought it is kind of overpriced. Probably heading there over this weekend to pick up Turtle Wax and stuff. We can go there together if you are interested

[nand15]

@rdna:how much does that cost ? I mean is it worth it ? coz our time riding in the rain is not all that high ... maybe we could manage with our own lil solutions ... just a thought ...

P.S: I use a 3M fog demister for the inside of the visor , to prevent it fogging up , incase ur lids don't have a breath deflector or an air vent ( mine doesn't )... it works okay ...

[sakthi_nj]

Hi all,
I needed a helmet badly and went to a store in Coimbatore. They had 3 yellow MPA AGV's for 2.6k.
he also showed me a special AGV catalogue. I was shocked seeing all of them available "on order".
Just felt like sharing this info.


I have narrowed down on the LS2 Dragon-White & Red
Please suggest
1. Is it cheaper in Chennai or Bangalore
2. Whats the best price I can give in these 2 cities.
3. Which is lighter in weight Cross/LS2 ??
4. Is the inner padding of LS2 removable/washable?
5. I keep hearing about this D-ring thing a lot nowadays. Whats that pls ?

Coplay, Check with JOSH Coimbatore member. Last week i picked a LS2 Dragon White for him from bangy for 3k. It is not easy to get it for 2.8k. Although, it is possible.

The LS2 dragon comes at around 3k in bangalore , 2.8k if u can bargain well ... i think the price difference in bangalore n chennai is a couple hundred bucks to the max in favor of chennai ...

+1

[felix.ragav]

Hi everyone,

I'm on the verge of upgrading my helmet this month and am looking for ones with a anti scratch visor. Other requirements would be Weight, Comfort fit and Howling . What is the price range I can expect?

I was planning for CROSS, LS2 or AGV, but doubt if they offer antiscratch visors. My budget for now would be around 3k.


Thanks!
Ragav

P.S. I've read that it is reccomended to change the helmet once a year. Is it true for Helmets like Shoei and Arai??

Umm.. guys?

[Coplay@180]

go for LS2. its pading is removeble & washeble.

What about the weight? which one is lighter? LS2 or Cross

[n_aditya]

What about the weight? which one is lighter? LS2 or Cross

Both are almost the same when it comes to weight. I guess they weigh around 1.5 kilo's +/- 500 gms... at least thats what the stickers on the lid mention.

I'm on the verge of upgrading my helmet this month and am looking for ones with a anti scratch visor. Other requirements would be Weight, Comfort fit and Howling . What is the price range I can expect?

I was planning for CROSS, LS2 or AGV, but doubt if they offer antiscratch visors. My budget for now would be around 3k.


Thanks!
Ragav

P.S. I've read that it is reccomended to change the helmet once a year. Is it true for Helmets like Shoei and Arai??

Premium helmets have scratch resistant visors. There are no anti-scratch visors for helmets. AGV is a good choice (not the MPA AGV) over the LS2 and Cross. Otherwise the MPA AGV, LS2 and Cross are similar in terms of safety certification, size, etc. MPA AGV's are slightly heavier compared to the other 2.

All helmets should be changed once every 5 years and this holds good for the high end ones as well.

[anirudh fz1]

Both are almost the same when it comes to weight. I guess they weigh around 1.5 kilo's +/- 500 gms... at least thats what the stickers on the lid mention.



Premium helmets have scratch resistant visors. There are no anti-scratch visors for helmets. AGV is a good choice (not the MPA AGV) over the LS2 and Cross. Otherwise the MPA AGV, LS2 and Cross are similar in terms of safety certification, size, etc. MPA AGV's are slightly heavier compared to the other 2.

All helmets should be changed once every 5 years and this holds good for the high end ones as well.

what 500gms more ,thats half a kilo more ,lol