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**sayhi2sai** · 07-27-2011, 04:33 PM

^^ Ditto question

**BAMBI143** · 07-27-2011, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by jairaman12 View Post

Heys Guys....

Is there any place in chennai where I can get my helmet custom-painted...

Any help is appreciated..
Thanx.

Bro I actually doubt if painting is good option because studds helmet manual says painting helmets may actually take a toll on impact absorption capability of the lid.. i would say go for some sticker job ..anybody more experienced may put some lights on this matter.

**Sarvajit** · 07-27-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by BAMBI143 View Post

Bro I actually doubt if painting is good option because studds helmet manual says painting helmets may actually take a toll on impact absorption capability of the lid.. i would say go for some sticker job ..anybody more experienced may put some lights on this matter.

As long as the lid is handled properly during painting&not tossed around i.e., no impact to the shell, I don't see how it can reduce the impact absorption capability!

**jairaman12** · 07-27-2011, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

As long as the lid is handled properly during painting&not tossed around i.e., no impact to the shell, I don't see how it can reduce the impact absorption capability!

Bro...
What do you opine about the custom-Paint??
Is it safe to go ahead with ??
If yes,can you suggest any custom-painter in chennai/bangalore (preferably chennai) which can give a top notch finishing to the paint-job..

**Sarvajit** · 07-27-2011, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by jairaman12 View Post

Bro...
What do you opine about the custom-Paint??
Is it safe to go ahead with ??
If yes,can you suggest any custom-painter in chennai/bangalore (preferably chennai) which can give a top notch finishing to the paint-job..

I think it is safe to go ahead with it.
Sorry, I cannot help you with contacts of custom painters as I'm in Hyderabad.

**BAMBI143** · 07-27-2011, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

As long as the lid is handled properly during painting&not tossed around i.e., no impact to the shell, I don't see how it can reduce the impact absorption capability!

Don't know bro ..I'm quoting the exact words from information booklet that came with my rhyno..it was under heading.. Recommendations .."Do not repaint your helmet.Repainting of helmet can reduce impact absorption capacity."

**jairaman12** · 07-27-2011, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by BAMBI143 View Post

Don't know bro ..I'm quoting the exact words from information booklet that came with my rhyno..it was under heading.. Recommendations .."Do not repaint your helmet.Repainting of helmet can reduce impact absorption capacity."

Thanx for the suggestion Bro...

Will surely keep it in mind

EDIT:Got this thread :

DIY : Helmet Painting - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/10249-diy-helmet-painting.html

<div class='xflo_forum_img'> <a href="http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/"><img src='images/catimages/xflo/DIY.png'/></a> </div> <div class='xflo_forum_text'> Nothing like getting your hands dirty & feeling the metal. Look in here for ways to work on your motorcycles yourself. </div>

**hellraiSEr** · 07-27-2011, 09:55 PM

Hi guys.. Am looking for a helmet for my bike (a white RTR 180). Have zeroed on LS2. And maximum range is 3k; not beyond that. Can anyone tell me where I can get LS2 helmets in Delhi? Have heard of Chopra helmets in Karol bagh, and also that they overcharge. If possible, can someone post the price of the various LS2 helmets? I have found huge price difference even for the non DOT certified helmets. LS2 dragon from Rs. 2200 to Rs. 3250. So, can someone tell the latest prices of the helmets??

**aamirjamal** · 07-27-2011, 11:02 PM

‪Capacete LS2 FF350 Phobia - Grid Motors‬&rlm; - YouTube

Got this lid from Chopra Helmets, Karol Bagh for INR 2800/- But mine has a matte finish.

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**111diablo111** · 07-28-2011, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by aamirjamal View Post

Got this lid from Chopra Helmets, Karol Bagh for INR 2800/- But mine has a matte finish.

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this one is exactly the same piece which i almost bought last week from Chopra

but then i went ahead & bought YOHE..though this was i liked as well..it's nice congos

**111diablo111** · 07-28-2011, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by GHoSt220 View Post

Nice stripe job done there mate. great pics

thanks brother

**nathanvighnesh** · 07-29-2011, 01:01 PM

Help

Went to helmet paradise, bangalore yesterday. Saw some good LS2's.
The problem is that they were all ISI approved and had E9 mark on the chin strap.
Is this how all LS2's are? The shopkeeper said that since they are imported by Vega, they are ISI approved and that all old LS2's had DOT rating not the new ones. P.S.-the Cross were still DOT approved.

**stefanm** · 07-29-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by nathanvighnesh View Post

Went to helmet paradise, bangalore yesterday. Saw some good LS2's.
The problem is that they were all ISI approved and had E9 mark on the chin strap.
Is this how all LS2's are? The shopkeeper said that since they are imported by Vega, they are ISI approved and that all old LS2's had DOT rating not the new ones. P.S.-the Cross were still DOT approved.

My LS2 has ECE marking, maybe Vega have got ISI approval for their imports now, why not give them a call to confirm? even with ISI they will be manufactured to ECE or DOT standards anyway, can't see the factory setting up a new production line for ISI standards, i'm pretty sure that DOT or ECE would surpass ISI anyway. Best to call Vega to confirm.

**Sunnyside_up!** · 07-29-2011, 04:11 PM

Quality helmets that are manufactured to DOT or ECE standards have production lines dedicated to that specification, so the certification standard will be embedded into the clear coat of the helmet itself since in the countries that these standards apply, they are required by law to be permanently marked. Paste on stickers will not do.

Labels which are pasted AFTER production are always suspect, and are normally done at the distribution level and not at the manufacturing site since a surprise inspection can get the factory into trouble.

Another dead give-away is the weight of the helmet. In order to withstand the rigours of DOT and ECE testing, the shell thickness has to be of a certain density, therefore the weight goes up. Super light-weights (unless made of Carbon Fibre or Kevlar composites) will not be able to pass the testing standards. Average helmet weights of ECE and DOT helmets are 1500gms +- 100 gms.

So if you've been presented with a super light helmet that is NOT made of some special material and IS super cheap and also sports a sticker label that claims to meet these standards, chances are very high that you're being sold a fake.

**nathanvighnesh** · 07-29-2011, 04:19 PM

Had a chat with Vega. They claim that they have begun manufacture of LS2 in India itself. The LS2's sold in India are ISI certified, the ones exported are DOT approved.

Not sure whats the case here. Needed a lighter helmet, so bought a LS2 Phobia, But have kept my old Cross too (it feels rock solid in comparison to LS2).
P.S. - The shopkeeper had LS2's without any certification too

(they were supposed to be old stock)

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