Helmets

[n_aditya]

Thanks Aditya, called Ritesh but he didnt have any LS2's with dual visors.

Before i bought my SparX lid, I went window shopping and I think the AGV or Cross is available within 3-4k with dual visors.

Any one using Polish for Helmets...? i mean after Leh trip my Daijya has lost its shine and i want to polish it need lil advice about Polishing helmet.

Can i use Turtle Wax Polish / F1 or any other wax/polish

Thats a nice lookin lid. You can use polish like the ones mentioned above. Just ensure that it is used in minimal quantity. Plus, it works wonders on gloss finished lids.

[malliah]

Before i bought my SparX lid, I went window shopping and I think the AGV or Cross is available within 3-4k with dual visors.

Howz the Sparx lid? which model and how much did you shell out for that one.
Let me know if you come across any of the AGV dual visor ones in Bangalore. I travel to Bangalore often and can pick it up.

[Sarvajit]

@Hyd guys: I had been to Abids yesterday&had a look at the helmet shops. I was a bit shocked to find that LS2/Shadow are being sold for Rs.5K!
The other place where they are available is Biking Terminal, Somajiguda, but that is only about Rs.200 less.
I don't know why Hyderabad shops sell at such high prices.
Pune ProBiker had given me a reason for this-something to do with octroi, but it just bounced over my head!
Anyways guys moral of the story is if you wanna buy low end lids, its ok, but for high end lids, Hyderabad is not the cost effective option.
Btw, I really like the finish on the Studds Chrome!

[anants_220]

hello,
I stay in Khar West,Mumbai.
Is there any helmet shop close by ? Or maybe in Oshiwara/Versova/Andheri ?
I am looking for one under 3k.
I already have a tinted LS2 but need a helmet with a clear visor for night/rains.
Do open face helmets provide protections against rains ? I wear glasses so need them covered otherwise they get wet and I can't see a thing.

[worrisomebear]

You may want to check Funkys at Bandra ..in the KFC lane ..go straight up the slope

[sagarraikar]

You may want to check Funkys at Bandra ..in the KFC lane ..go straight up the slope

It's shifted temporay now take a left then again take a left (don't take left from road it's before the road just a small gate for a building complex).
You will not find many options there it's just a accessories shop.(you can get rossi caps and t-shirts there i bought t-shirt from there).

You can try A.H. helmets in Andheri-west
WEll known with Xbhp let them know you are from Xbhp.Discounts brother

[anants_220]

You may want to check Funkys at Bandra ..in the KFC lane ..go straight up the slope

That's close by

It's shifted temporay now take a left then again take a left (don't take left from road it's before the road just a small gate for a building complex).
You will not find many options there it's just a accessories shop.(you can get rossi caps and t-shirts there i bought t-shirt from there).

You can try A.H. helmets in Andheri-west
WEll known with Xbhp let them know you are from Xbhp.Discounts brother

Haha thank you.I have 2 xbhp stickers so ill ask for double the discount.Plus ill wear my xbhp tee shirt and he might give me one for free

Please tell me if the open face helmets will help protect my face in the rain.I understand they are not too safe,so I won't think about them till i see a really nice piece.Can extend my budget to 4 maybe.
Thanks a ton and PM me your number.

[sagarraikar]

That's close by

Haha thank you.I have 2 xbhp stickers so ill ask for double the discount.Plus ill wear my xbhp tee shirt and he might give me one for free

Please tell me if the open face helmets will help protect my face in the rain.I understand they are not too safe,so I won't think about them till i see a really nice piece.Can extend my budget to 4 maybe.
Thanks a ton and PM me your number.

verral in mumbaiG2G thread is visiting AH helmets tomarrow he is asking for company, you can join him.
i would never go for openface helmets then it depends how comfortable you are in openface helmet, b
ut you are willing to 3-4k go for fullface helmets.
Try it yourself but there are hardly any good models in openface lids.
what difference will it make in rain if it is full face or open face lid.

[kaynmantis]

That's close by
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Please tell me if the open face helmets will help protect my face in the rain.
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Try it yourself but there are hardly any good models in openface lids.
what difference will it make in rain if it is full face or open face lid.

Like @sagarraikar said. From rain, open face or full face are same. More important is do they shut properly where the visor meets the shell on the forehead portion. Most cheaper ones have gaps and water seeps inside the visor. Expensive ones are properly shut and no water seeps in.

Regarding open face, there are some good ones. Though a bit expensive. Got one for my cousin just a few days back for 9k. There is a sort of a rubber lining running the entire length of the forehead portion that completely shuts when visor is pulled down making seepage impossible. I posted a picture two pages back.

I use both full face and open face, depending on where I'm riding. If you plan to keep just one. A full face will be a better option.

[anhil8tr]

[anants_220]

verral in mumbaiG2G thread is visiting AH helmets tomarrow he is asking for company, you can join him.
i would never go for openface helmets then it depends how comfortable you are in openface helmet, b
ut you are willing to 3-4k go for fullface helmets.
Try it yourself but there are hardly any good models in openface lids.
what difference will it make in rain if it is full face or open face lid.

Like @sagarraikar said. From rain, open face or full face are same. More important is do they shut properly where the visor meets the shell on the forehead portion. Most cheaper ones have gaps and water seeps inside the visor. Expensive ones are properly shut and no water seeps in.

Regarding open face, there are some good ones. Though a bit expensive. Got one for my cousin just a few days back for 9k. There is a sort of a rubber lining running the entire length of the forehead portion that completely shuts when visor is pulled down making seepage impossible. I posted a picture two pages back.

I use both full face and open face, depending on where I'm riding. If you plan to keep just one. A full face will be a better option.

I finally ended up buying a clear visor for my LS2.And also learnt how to remove the inner padding completely.
Was I cheated for 650 for a clear LS2 visor ? The only thing i liked abt funky's at Bandra was that they didn't force me to buy a new helmet when I asked them for an opinion and were happy selling me a clear visor instead.
Thank you both.

[malliah]

suggestions please

Looking for a
1. Solid colour helmet - Am not much in to Graphics,
2. Dual Visor - Dont want to carry an extra shild for night driving
3. Removable liner - Hate smelly helmets
4. Budget 10-12k

Need a Good quality lid.

I will be doing a few short weekend rides once the weather gets a little better. I need this helmet for touring and will prefer a modular one.

Any suggestions?

[sheelpriye]

@malliah--On-line or shop purchase?

[fahim154]

i have same helmet but the grahfics are different(master) and yes your review is very good

[Puneet1]

Looking for a
1. Solid colour helmet - Am not much in to Graphics,
2. Dual Visor - Dont want to carry an extra shild for night driving
3. Removable liner - Hate smelly helmets
4. Budget 10-12k

Need a Good quality lid.

I will be doing a few short weekend rides once the weather gets a little better. I need this helmet for touring and will prefer a modular one.

Any suggestions?

i have seen a few lids by shark ,gmax that have dual visor and look good quality .but they are not easily available in india .

studds also has a dual visor helmet thats around 3600 .studds scorpion iirc.