Helmets

[jvh]

yes, thats HJC only, am looking for XL size. Actually I have 2 helmets from different brands. One is from AGIVA(Thai made), L size and other from LS2, dragon graphics( XL size). So, I am buried under the impression that sizes do vary in accordance with brands. I knew this rule for garments but for lids, it is a news for me

If your head size is between 58-60cm (don't want to stick to L, XL ), I might be able to help you. We can take it via PM.

[salman.rvf]

Finally bought the SparX - Skullz helmet, cost 8k, fits me very well.

[kariznin]

Got a new lid

Yesterday, got my Nuvo helmet. Quality is top notch. Build, fit, finish... everything is awesome about this lid.
Thank You DSG for getting Nuvo to India.

[Tachyon]

Yesterday, got my Nuvo helmet. Quality is top notch. Build, fit, finish... everything is awesome about this lid.
Thank You DSG for getting Nuvo to India.

Congrats man!!! it is just awesome!!!

[111diablo111]

guys by any mean is their any rule in India according to which we can't keep black or dark tinted visor in helmets??

[kaynmantis]

Is there any chance of finding a SHOEI/ HJMC/ AGV full helmet within 10-12k rupees from Bangalore?

Maybe HJC & AGV. I doubt you'll get full faced Shoei helmet at around that price.

Yesterday, got my Nuvo helmet. Quality is top notch. Build, fit, finish... everything is awesome about this lid.
Thank You DSG for getting Nuvo to India.

Congrats! Been eying Nuvo myself. I like everything except the paint...so. Yeah, I know for some it'll be the opposite.

[sooraj_vs]

congrats! Been eying nuvo myself. I like everything except the paint...so. Yeah, i know for some it'll be the opposite.

yep. To people like me. This one looks real cool.
Good thing is that, new such funky designs are coming out from good manufacturers.
Bad thing is, i couldn't find one for myself.

[Tachyon]

guys by any mean is their any rule in India according to which we can't keep black or dark tinted visor in helmets??

hmm...logically it should not be the case...otherwise these helmets would not be sold in such abundance...haven't heard anyone being caught due to tinted or mirrored helmet...this rule is only for cars i think..

[nin]

guys by any mean is their any rule in India according to which we can't keep black or dark tinted visor in helmets??

I searched the internet and couldnt find any such rule...even there is no mention about it on the site mentioned below. The facts are regarding safety. No particular rule as such.

Courtesy: Delhi Traffic Police, Traffic Police India, Traffic Police, Traffic Rules, Traffic Signals

Guideline for Motorcyclists:

MUST wear a protective helmet. Helmets MUST comply with the Regulations and they MUST be fastened securely.

Facts about Helmet :
It should not obstruct vision.
It should not impair with hearing.
It should be light weight.
It should not cause fatigue which causes crashes.
It should not cause skin diseases.
It should not increase the probability of neck injuries.
Kinds of helmets to be used :

It should have a thick padding of thermocole- at least 20 mm- which must extend to the sides of the head. A full face helmet is safer by all means.

Components of the helmet and their roles :
The Shell : The shell of a helmet is an injection molded thermoplastic or a pressure molded thermoset that is reinforced with glass fibers or made of fiber glass.
It absorbs energy in an impact:- The shell bends when the helmet is impacted and the underlying foam deforms. At moderate speeds the shell can take one-third of the impact energy.
It distributes local forces from an impact:- Rigid objects like stone or a projecting beam can cause a skull fracture at low forces, the shell acts to distribute the force of such impact eliminating the risk of penetration.
It allows sliding on road surfaces:- The shell being rigid and having a convex shape allows the helmet to slide along a road surface without there being an excessive force.
It protects the face and temples:- Full-face helmet is beneficial in protecting the face and jaw. The chin bar of such helmets contain rigid foam to absorb energy for direct blows on the chin, prevent facial bone fractures and prevent the lower part of the forehead and temple being struck.
The foam liner : This is a molding of polystyrene beads or polyurethane foam. It provides a stopping distance for the head. The foam can compress by 90% during an impact, although it recovers partially afterwards. But this helps increase the stopping distance thus reducing the peak deceleration of the head. It also protects as much as possible of the head.
Proper strapping system : It is essential to wear a well-fitting helmet for the effective working of chinstrap system. To test if the helmet fits your head properly, tightly fasten the chinstrap and then pull helmet off forward by gripping the rear and then pulling. The strap must be threaded correctly so that the buckle locks the strap when it is pulled from the chin side. The strap must be pulled as tight as is bearable under the chin.

EDIT: here is one more pdf file which is quite helpful...have a look...

http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/epidemiology/bisp/pha1.pdf

[nin]

The Karnataka Motor Vehicles
rules, 1989 Rule: 230

Wearing
of protective headgear:
1) Every person while driving or riding a motor cycle of any type, that is to say motor-cycles, scooters and mopeds shall wear protective headgear of such quality which will reduce head injuries to riders of two-wheeler resulting from head impacts.
[Provided that sub-rule
(1) shall not apply to a
person driving or riding
a Motor Cycle with not
more than eleven
metric brake horse
power.]
2) A protective headgear
referred to in sub-rule
(1) should be one
which has been
approved by the Indian
Standard Institute
Standard
No. IS 41551-1976.
3) Each protective
headgear shall be
permanently and
legibly labelled, in a
manner such that the
label or labels can be
easily read without
removing padding or
any other permanent
part with the following:
a) Manufacturer's
name or
identification;
b) Size;
c) Month and year of
manufacture;
d) The mark of Indian
Standard Institute.
4) The headgear shall
have minimum three
adhesive type retroreflective red colour
stripes on the back of
the headgear which will
illuminate during the
night. The stripes
should be of the size of
2 cm x 13 cm and
affixed horizontally to
the headgear.

[Tachyon]

The Karnataka Motor Vehicles
rules, 1989 Rule: 230

Wearing
of protective headgear:
1) Every person while driving or riding a motor cycle of any type, that is to say motor-cycles, scooters and mopeds shall wear protective headgear of such quality which will reduce head injuries to riders of two-wheeler resulting from head impacts.
[Provided that sub-rule
4) The headgear shall
have minimum three
adhesive type retroreflective red colour
stripes on the back of
the headgear which will
illuminate during the
night. The stripes
should be of the size of
2 cm x 13 cm and
affixed horizontally to
the headgear.

Now this is very interesting!!!! Haven't seen any manufacturer abiding by this rule!!

[nin]

Now this is very interesting!!!! Haven't seen any manufacturer abiding by this rule!!

the rule dates back to 1989...and helmets then like STEELBIRD did have the reflective material tape...

i dont know if amendments have been made in this rule...

[suresh6270]

Hi Guys, few quick queries....
Which one is better, Matt finish or the regular shiny finish?
>I mean in terms of maintenance and longevity
>how do we maintain the one with Matt finish

Also Need opinions on Cross helmets
Cost of the flip type or Modular type Cross helmet in your place.
Here in Chennai it is quoted for 2800~3000 Rs. Is this reasonable?

Cheers
Safe riding.

[insanebiker]

^ Matt finish is easier to maintain than Gloss finish. It picks up less of scratches too, but little more of dust. Just wipe it once a week with a moist cloth!

[kariznin]

Congrats man!!! it is just awesome!!!

Thanks buddy