Helmets

[Blumarine005]

i have tried using vega boolean and its comfortable with glasses... and i purchased a ls2 and now also im comfortable using glasses with it... go to shop and try it out once...

I havent't used LS2, so no comments on it(the prev one was just a thought though). Am using Boolean comfortably. The best part is the inner coloured visor eliminates the need of sunglasses in daytime.

[shrinathrao]

Can anyone help me about this helmets

Hjc Cl-16 Slayer Helmet - RidersDiscount.com

Hjc Is-16 Ramper Helmet - RidersDiscount.com

http://www.ridersdiscount.com/street-gear/helmets-full-face/125723.php

i am planning to order one of them, but i am confused with size and if anyone else has used the same.

[hellbreaker46]

Ok I need help..... Earlier I used to use the sparx gran torino helmet. Recently thought about an upgrade and now don't know what to do. I'll explain why. Once me and a friend went to pick up a balaclava for him and the only place we could find it was at J.C.Road (oh I stay in blore) once there the shop guy told me the same helmet was cheaper there. I had picked mine for 5000 and this guy states that he sold it for 3500. Is there something wrong here or ??. Both were DOT certified and both had all the ear plug and other accessories and full cases. So now do I go back to the helmet dealer above Orion Yamaha opposite to forum Koramangala or to J.C.Road ?? And is there something in the same standards by either AGV or KBC which I can consider as well ???
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Did you go to the 1st helmet shop/the largest helmet shop in jc road that's near that junction where SBI is???
You can get original items there,in Orion motors you can't bargain while there you can bargain so as to get the best price. And also there is a Rossi replica AGV helmet. I don't think they sell KBC helmets though, for that you'll have to go to Orion motors. You may can check out Helmet Paradise in lalbagh road.

[turbosphere]

Did you go to the 1st helmet shop/the largest helmet shop in jc road that's near that junction where SBI is???
You can get original items there,in Orion motors you can't bargain while there you can bargain so as to get the best price. And also there is a Rossi replica AGV helmet. I don't think they sell KBC helmets though, for that you'll have to go to Orion motors. You may can check out Helmet Paradise in lalbagh road.

Yup that's the shop I went to. Ok taking the advice with belief then. And btw I saw the Rossi helmet but they were charging somewhere around 20 for that... Also saw another one there(above Orion) full chrome design with a yin yang on top that was for 15000 and yes the Orion one has mattfinish KBC starting from 19k. Anyways thanks for the suggestion I'll certainly try the lalbagh place tomorrow.
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[neil.jericho]

Check online prices before you buy the same helmet from India. There is no point in paying a bomb for a regular helmet. I got my KBC on a closeout sale for $ 75 which is pretty reasonable compared to the Rs 7 - 12 k that they ask for KBC / Sparx in India. And do a quick search on this thread for the two brands. People have bought those helmets from Orion & JC road.

[shrinathrao]

Any one can share some info of closeouts who can also courier the helmets in india.

[achelis8]

Need a helmet

Hi guys

this is srikanth from visakhapatnam
i recently had a bad fall and crashed my helmet
it is the ls2 dream ff384
the only place i could get it is in hyderabad
only problem is they are charging around 5200 for the helmet + 4% vat and then 300 to ship it to vizag which comes around 5700 inr

my kind request to all of you guys in bangalore and hyderabad is to guide me to find the ls2 dream which should not cost me a bomb.

guys please help me in this regard

any inputs would be appreciated

[eliksir]

I had bought the ls2 dream few months back for just 2k.

[jacob]

Hi guys

this is srikanth from visakhapatnam
i recently had a bad fall and crashed my helmet
it is the ls2 dream ff384
the only place i could get it is in hyderabad
only problem is they are charging around 5200 for the helmet + 4% vat and then 300 to ship it to vizag which comes around 5700 inr

my kind request to all of you guys in bangalore and hyderabad is to guide me to find the ls2 dream which should not cost me a bomb.

guys please help me in this regard

any inputs would be appreciated

Check with Adventure on the rocks (Ritesh-900 050 9180)

[saipranav]

Hi guys

this is srikanth from visakhapatnam
i recently had a bad fall and crashed my helmet
it is the ls2 dream ff384
the only place i could get it is in hyderabad
only problem is they are charging around 5200 for the helmet + 4% vat and then 300 to ship it to vizag which comes around 5700 inr

my kind request to all of you guys in bangalore and hyderabad is to guide me to find the ls2 dream which should not cost me a bomb.

guys please help me in this regard

any inputs would be appreciated

You can buy one for 3.3k in Biking terminal, Opp. shell petrol bunk,somajiguda... Hyderabad

You can get it from one of your friends in bangalore/mumbai/delhi.... its much cheaper over there...

[Digital_shubhi]

Since LS2 glasses are colored, is it possible to use them during night or in rains?

[Sunnyside_up!]

Reading the posts above where the same helmet ranges from 2K to 5.5K in different places, doesn't it make anyone wonder why there is such a difference?

We are all so busy trying to get a bargain that nobody looks at the background.

While differing retail prices are common in such an unregulated market, the difference at best should not be more than a few hundred bucks.

Here's some facts to ponder - import duties, CIF, etc., is about 40% of invoice value. Distribution channels traditionally demand at least 40% (distributor - dealer - reseller). We can safely assume that the manufacturer in China has to have at least 20% margin for his trouble. Given that 100% of an "imported" items cost will be under these heads, does it seem plausible that a quality helmet could actually cost only about 1000 bucks? (Assuming a 2K retail price)

Given the above facts, it seems highly likely that the 'el cheapo' units are fake, don't you think?

In our constant endeavour to get something cheap - we constantly throw common sense to the winds - we may as well be wearing plastic buckets on our heads rather than these cosmetically similar fakes.

My advice to the guy who got a high quote - contact the authorised distributor - Vega - for the right price and authorised retail point.

My advice to the guy who picked up the cheapest version - take a good hard look at what you're wearing and trusting to protect your noggin...... who knows, maybe the shop-keeper took a liking to you and actually sold you a genuine article for less than cost!

[joelkraju]

Anyone over here using ICON helmet?If so hows it?Worth it?

[stefanm]

Reading the posts above where the same helmet ranges from 2K to 5.5K in different places, doesn't it make anyone wonder why there is such a difference?

We are all so busy trying to get a bargain that nobody looks at the background.

While differing retail prices are common in such an unregulated market, the difference at best should not be more than a few hundred bucks.

Here's some facts to ponder - import duties, CIF, etc., is about 40% of invoice value. Distribution channels traditionally demand at least 40% (distributor - dealer - reseller). We can safely assume that the manufacturer in China has to have at least 20% margin for his trouble. Given that 100% of an "imported" items cost will be under these heads, does it seem plausible that a quality helmet could actually cost only about 1000 bucks? (Assuming a 2K retail price)

Given the above facts, it seems highly likely that the 'el cheapo' units are fake, don't you think?

In our constant endeavour to get something cheap - we constantly throw common sense to the winds - we may as well be wearing plastic buckets on our heads rather than these cosmetically similar fakes.

My advice to the guy who got a high quote - contact the authorised distributor - Vega - for the right price and authorised retail point.

My advice to the guy who picked up the cheapest version - take a good hard look at what you're wearing and trusting to protect your noggin...... who knows, maybe the shop-keeper took a liking to you and actually sold you a genuine article for less than cost!

Interesting, though the LS2 models seem to be available between 2-3.5k for all models, not sure the market is flooded with fakes, my assumption is that these are older models (no longer listed by LS2), which are being used by LS2 and Vega to get a grip on markets such as India, Philippines etc. where people won't pay premium prices for helmets, Vega also manufacture some LS2 models in India. Even the ones made by LS2 in China will leave the factory for less that Rs1000 per unit, it's perfectly feasible if the production runs are high volume. Within the 2-3.5k range, these are being mostly sold by Vega authorised dealers, doesn't mean the dealer is rolling straight dice, guess it's still an open verdict. If in doubt contact Vega, they will verify if a product is genuine or not, if not they will most likely wish to know who is selling the fake products, so they can take action. Trouble is people don't really care if it's fake or original, as long as it appears a good deal, taking important things such as a helmet at face value for a good deal, can be in the event of a serious accident a very false economy, in the end you pay your money, you make your choice.

[neil.jericho]

Reading the posts above where the same helmet ranges from 2K to 5.5K in different places, doesn't it make anyone wonder why there is such a difference?

We are all so busy trying to get a bargain that nobody looks at the background.

While differing retail prices are common in such an unregulated market, the difference at best should not be more than a few hundred bucks.

Here's some facts to ponder - import duties, CIF, etc., is about 40% of invoice value. Distribution channels traditionally demand at least 40% (distributor - dealer - reseller). We can safely assume that the manufacturer in China has to have at least 20% margin for his trouble. Given that 100% of an "imported" items cost will be under these heads, does it seem plausible that a quality helmet could actually cost only about 1000 bucks? (Assuming a 2K retail price)

Given the above facts, it seems highly likely that the 'el cheapo' units are fake, don't you think?

In our constant endeavour to get something cheap - we constantly throw common sense to the winds - we may as well be wearing plastic buckets on our heads rather than these cosmetically similar fakes.

My advice to the guy who got a high quote - contact the authorised distributor - Vega - for the right price and authorised retail point.

My advice to the guy who picked up the cheapest version - take a good hard look at what you're wearing and trusting to protect your noggin...... who knows, maybe the shop-keeper took a liking to you and actually sold you a genuine article for less than cost!

Sunny, totally agree with what you are saying. Would like to add nother point here.

When it comes to helmets, Hyderabad has always been very expensive when compared to cities like Bangalore & Bombay. And by expensive I mean a grand or more than other cities. The only reason I can think of is that it must be a highly controlled market with a high degree of collaboration between the sellers who maintain artificially high prices. Sarvajit can back me up on this.

I have always found the cheapest helmet prices in Cochin at AutoQueen which is always a few hundred bucks cheaper than all other cities. And he doesnt even have competition !