Helmets

[Guru_DTSi]

Strange that LS2 helmets, that are priced around 2.5k in Chennai/Bengaluru/Pune are priced 3.7k-4.5k in Hyderabad. Considering that a 2nd class sleeper ticket costs around 250 Rs (one-way). I guess it is better to travel down to these places and get the helmet and still save some money for a couple of beers.

[slowrider]

rightly said

[Drifty]

Strange that LS2 helmets, that are priced around 2.5k in Chennai/Bengaluru/Pune are priced 3.7k-4.5k in Hyderabad. Considering that a 2nd class sleeper ticket costs around 250 Rs (one-way). I guess it is better to travel down to these places and get the helmet and still save some money for a couple of beers.

Haha..nice thought there,liked it!

[RanjithMN]

Best way to eliminate wind noise is to wear earplugs.. or try putting some cotton in your ears. I have yet to experience a helmet that is silent at high speeds.

Does anybody have experience of helmets available in India, that are silent at high speeds?

K3 is known to be pretty silent for its price range-but then i dont think its officially available in India.
then obviously the certain top of the line AGV/ARAI/SHOEIs are very silent

[hydeR]

I have been doing too much of R&D for my helmet industry in india and i have found out so many facts.
1) ISI standard is not the best in the world
2) Indian Automobile market is filled with cheap helmet's beteen 100 to 300 rs.
3) Many indian helmet manufactureers are the one manufacturing for makers like KIWI, AGV, Yamaha Italy, & many more.
4) Maximum helmets which are sold in indian market specially imported ones are 90% fake only 10 % of these helmets are origional.
5) indian helmet manufacurers are meeting the standtrds of snell DOt and Euro standards.
6) Reason we do not get good helmets are the most sold helmets are cheaper one as we have the biggest commuter segment in the world.
7) The manufacturers have tried by launching very good helmets in india but have failed E.g Studds Scorpion INR 4500. Steelbird Gpone won the best product of the year award.
8) Indian politicos are paid by these manufacturers who are manufacturing low profile or cheaper helmets to not implement the ISI helmet wearing necessary, which as per motor vehicle act is mandatory but every state can decide whether to implement or not.
9) We all want good jazzier helmets but jazzier looks will not save your skull at the time of crash it will hook your head in trouble not only your people you rae close to also.
10) Studds, Steelbird are bringing tmany good helmets coming in indian market within this year.
11) If you need good helmet's for your self reply on my post tell me your desired speed and will suggest you which helmet you should take.

Planning to go for an LS2 Moby , from an ebay.in listing.

How to know if it's genuine ?
Even if taken from a local dealer,how to know whether it's genuine or not ?
Question for everyone !

[dreamseller]

Someone please let me know how much is the expected price of Vega Shadow. I've been quoted 3200 odd bucks. But at the back it has and ECE sticker. Not sure if this is original.

And also, how much should I be giving for Sparx S-07 Ride Hard and S-07 Master? (Pics below)

Alternately, I can go for a Scorpion Exo 700, but then have to wait for early next year for that. (Friend coming from the US)

Please advise on which one should I go for?

Thanking you in anticipation.

[saurabhjd]

^^ i perticularly like the left one not the Bruce Lee in yellow
i wanted one, but it was a bit out of budget

[rkakkar]

Someone please let me know how much is the expected price of Vega Shadow. I've been quoted 3200 odd bucks. But at the back it has and ECE sticker. Not sure if this is original.

Why are you buying a Vega at that price? You have much better options like Cross & LS2

[dreamseller]

^^ i perticularly like the left one not the Bruce Lee in yellow
i wanted one, but it was a bit out of budget

You spoke my mind. How much is your budget by the way?

Why are you buying a Vega at that price? You have much better options like Cross & LS2

Yeah you're right. I'm more interested in the Sparx or the Scorpion. Already have an LS2 (the gloss black one, FF301).
That is why needed to confirm the price that I should be giving away for the Sparx, because I'll have to wait a long time for the Scorpion.

[Abhijeet Bhattacharjee]

Someone please let me know how much is the expected price of Vega Shadow. I've been quoted 3200 odd bucks. But at the back it has and ECE sticker. Not sure if this is original.

And also, how much should I be giving for Sparx S-07 Ride Hard and S-07 Master? (Pics below)

Alternately, I can go for a Scorpion Exo 700, but then have to wait for early next year for that. (Friend coming from the US)

Please advise on which one should I go for?

Thanking you in anticipation.

asked the price from the dealer today, quoted me 6k for the black 1

[dreamseller]

asked the price from the dealer today, quoted me 6k for the black 1

Which dealer? Somewhere in Wellington?

[Abhijeet Bhattacharjee]

Which dealer? Somewhere in Wellington?

B.P.Roadies (Shyambazar)

[dreamseller]

B.P.Roadies (Shyambazar)

Thanks Abhijeet. Anyone from a different city can confirm if it's alright to get a Sparx at that price? And, also how would one confirm if it's an original one?

[nitin_23]

Agv

i wanna know where in Lucknow , I can get good stylish helmet with anit-scratch visor ?? I want that one which has sliver shield like this one (2nd one):






Or Anything except transparent shield


Plzzzzzzzzzz help me sir....

[EverShine]

Picked up this helmet for my black Ninja 250R,great VFM, mine has a glass reflective visor:

LS2 FF358 specs: Vega's export model

-SHELL - HPTT Composite
-VISOR - Anti-fog/Anti-scratch Clear 3D Optically Correct
-OPTIONAL VISOR DEVICES - Prepared for Pinlock & Tear-Off
-PUMP - Air-Go for Perfect Fit
-VENTILATION SYSTEM - In & Out
-RETENTION SYSTEM - Double D ring
-LINER - Moisture Wicking, Anti-odor, Anti-bacterial, Removable, Washable, Soft Fabric
-PADDING - Fully removable and machine washable interior on snaps
-CERTIFIED - ECE/DOT

Weighs only: 1.2 Kg (comfortable for me )

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Picked up one of these at Ryder City, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore to replace my vintage Studds Ultra; Paid INR 3400. It's got a black mica shield so I probably look a little like Street Hawk (aside from all the green under me). The dealer did not have clear shields but he asked me to check back in two weeks in case he got some. Quoted 500 bucks for a replacement shield. He also has glossy white, black with some liney graphics aside from the matt black I bought. Also spotted the FF384 and the FF350. He doesn't have the FF385. After I bought the FF358, I thought of asking about AGV because it was on his board and he said he was getting stocks next week in the range of INR 4K, 5K, 6K. Can't possibly be the K3 though, which is the one I've been eyeing. Maybe an S4. Or something specific to India.

The helmet is comfortable, though heavier than the Ultra it's replacing. I didn't feel the weight too much because it was a snug fit, unlike my old Ultra. Doesn't offer peripheral vision as good as the Ultra, but pretty good. Has a very good safety rating so I think it's excellent VFM. This is the first time I'm using a tinted shield though and I must say it did an excellent job of cutting out 3PM glare. Oh, and the tinted shield is also excellent if you own a fingerprint collection or want to start one

P.S. Has a small Vega logo and ISI mark on the side if anyone cares.