Helmets

[freekoo]

i bought studds scorpion a couple of weeks back and i love it. The air ventillation is quite good. got it for 3.8k here in delhi. for the pics, here's the link..

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...lmets-504.html

Thanks bro. Has it got a Dual Visor?

[abh1nav]

Thanks bro. Has it got a Dual Visor?

yes. it has a dual visor. a black one on the inside and a clear visor on the outside. though i dont use the inner one much but it looks cool! .. if you are going to buy a helmet in this range u can also checkout ls2 dragon,phobia 'n vega shadow.

[pulsating220]

Thank for the advice, i bought a MRC helmet.
Posting pics.

Anytime bro, reallly neat looking lid. Congos!

[vineetg84]

hey people where can i get an good agv helmet or ls2 in pune. tried out in pro-biker he is more keen on selling the ls2. and in funkies the stock is very limited. can any one share their experiences with these two shops. is anyone using an ls2 around here?? if possible please share your experiences. and where can i find a latest stock in pune??

Head to laxmi auto j.m road or nana peth..price around 3.5 to 3.8

[tejasmph]

after going through the thread on detail i have decided to buy an ls2 helmet(most probably phobia). what is the right price i should bargain for including phobia or cartoon2etc?? and one more query the ls2 helmets in the market are not listed in the official site any insight on this?
and yes a very nice insight on ls2 and it's background http://ls2helmets.us/index.php?main_page=page_2

[tibby]

HJC is very good brand, I am not a great fan of their lower range, the ones in the 200+ USD range are very good. HJC also manufactures helmets for Joe Rocket and Harley Davidsons

I am one big fan of Scorpion Helmets. I have 2 of them, a full face EXO 1000 and a modular EXO 900. Both these are their top end helmets and are simply brilliant in fit and finish. I am tempted to compare them with the Arai's and Shoei's. Most importantly - they are fabulous value for money.

Both my helmets have the Scorpion Air fit system. There is a small pump which can be used give a nice snug fit.

I saw a fellow xBhpian's HJC FS-15 this past weekend, and simply loved it. The padding was better than that on the SparX S07.
I have looked at the Scorpion Exo 400s, but need to look at the Exo 1000 & Exo 900. My budget being a max og USD 125, I might not get these.
Anyways, hope I get a good helmet.
Thanks for your mini-review.

[frezer]

hey guys...where i can get LS2 Series in HYDERABAD...

hi,

In Hyderabad
EVERGREEN COLLECTIONS, OPP CITY LIFE COMPLEX, ABIDS ROAD, HYDERABAD-01
PH NO: 040-24752710/30908191
MOB:9849085896

is the place where you can get LS2 series.

[rakeshr]

Where to buy good helmet in Ahmedabad?

I want it for my upcoming Karizma R - Black

Regards

[freekoo]

yes. it has a dual visor. a black one on the inside and a clear visor on the outside. though i dont use the inner one much but it looks cool! .. if you are going to buy a helmet in this range u can also checkout ls2 dragon,phobia 'n vega shadow.

I checked the LS2 unfortunately it doesnot fit me right. It moves around despite wearing it properly. I liked the way the Studds and Vega Fitted me it was slightly tight but thats how helmets are supposed to fit.

[pacos]

Try "Riders Point" first floor of Silicon Valley Tower - Shivranjani Cross Roads-Satellite.

[abh1nav]

I checked the LS2 unfortunately it doesnot fit me right. It moves around despite wearing it properly. I liked the way the Studds and Vega Fitted me it was slightly tight but thats how helmets are supposed to fit.

Exactly. it would feel a bit tight for the first time but after a couple of days it'll be fine. i too liked the vega shadow but the dealer here was quoting 4.5k for it which i feel is bit high as it is available for a lesser price, as people have mentioned in this thread. both studds 'n vega are good.. all depends on your choice.

[tibby]

Import duties on Helmets?

Guys, does anyone know the import duty (& other taxes) levied on helmets?

I'm asking this because, a helmet with MSRP of USD 149.95 (approx INR 6,750), is being sold at Suzuki (two-wheeler) dealerships here for INR 22,004!!
Their reasoning for the exorbitantly high price is that Suzuki has leaglly imported the helmets, & its is duty paid.

[SriramEfunds]

Guys, does anyone know the import duty (& other taxes) levied on helmets?

I'm asking this because, a helmet with MSRP of USD 149.95 (approx INR 6,750), is being sold at Suzuki (two-wheeler) dealerships here for INR 22,004!!
Their reasoning for the exorbitantly high price is that Suzuki has leaglly imported the helmets, & its is duty paid.

Even if it legally imported, wondering how much percentage of tax being charged. If I'm not wrong it cannot be more than 150%

[tanay]

If a friend brings the helmet along, then it is free.

If you are getting it shipped from abroad, then the post office will charge you duty based on the declared value of the parcel.

For example, I had to pay around 400 for a parcel with a declared value of $100, but it was not a helmet.

But the post office does not always charge duty, I'm not sure why. I have gotten over 20 parcels from the US and have been charged duty for 5-6 only.

If you can get the declared value on the package to be put as a low amount (say $20) then no duties payable. Tried this method quite a few times.

[tibby]

Even if it legally imported, wondering how much percentage of tax being charged. If I'm not wrong it cannot be more than 150%

Exactly my thoughts, hence the post.

If a friend brings the helmet along, then it is free.

If you are getting it shipped from abroad, then the post office will charge you duty based on the declared value of the parcel.

For example, I had to pay around 400 for a parcel with a declared value of $100, but it was not a helmet.

But the post office does not always charge duty, I'm not sure why. I have gotten over 20 parcels from the US and have been charged duty for 5-6 only.

If you can get the declared value on the package to be put as a low amount (say $20) then no duties payable. Tried this method quite a few times.

Not intending to be rude, that is general gyaan. Doesn't answer my query (specific to duty levied on helmets).
Do you have an idea on the duty that will be generally levied (not talking about duty evasion tactics/ideas here. Need the duty percentages for information sake) on import of a helmet [above duty free limits (if any)]?