Helmets

[BAMBI143]

Need some help.I have a studds rhyno and the breath defelctor in it is not enough for its purpose its too small.Can it be changed to ls2 breath deflector I find them good for the deflecting purpose.If yes can i purchase a spare dflector and Can I fit that on rhyno?

[piyush2112]

Need advice for new helmet

Hi All,

I am new to helmet world (Till now the brands i knew were Studds, vega, steel bird etc) so please forgive my ignorance.
I am planning to buy a new helmet and would request you guys to give some advise on brand as well as model.
My requirements are listed below:
1. Should be of good brand (i am a brand hog )
2. Color should be black (matt finish preferable) with minimal graphics
3. Less noise at high speed
4. Should not be heavy
5. Budget: lesser the better but could stretch to 6K (and a little beyond).
6. Full face with clear visor

Also are there any helmets that reduce the glare of oncoming traffic?
Or is there any screen or film (polaroid) that can be applied?

I am from bangalore so what are the places where i can buy the suggested helmets and their approx cost.

Thanks in advance.

Regards
Piyush

[kanvis ~ demonoid]

GLIDERS MC-1 [Motocross Helmet]



any one have any idea or experience regarding this helmet ? or the brand ?




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MRP is around 1.3k- 1.5k

It is listed in ebay !

link : GLIDERS MC-1 [Motocross Helmet] 20% DISCOUNT | eBay

any way am gona check with AQ for its availability

seems like a perfect bang for buck helmet

[Prakritij]

saw it in Big Bazaar in Bangalore...didn't checked it out though as the Previous Day only I got a LS2 from Helmet Gallery, Bangalore
they quoted 3.5k initially but when I said its available for 2.7k in Cochin they agreed for 2.7k...should've told a lesser amount



RIDE SAFE

[Garry_Menace]

Can anybody tell me about GPR Helmets? I mean, is this brand a reliable one or just another ordinary(kinda fake) brand?

Reference: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post286590

I Saw it on Chopra's @ Karol Bagh and liked it. But never heard about it. I called Mr. Himanshu (xBhp team) and he told that he knows this brand, have seen many people using it in Mumbai and he himself is looking for one of them. What if I go for it?

[neil.jericho]

Can anybody tell me about GPR Helmets? I mean, is this brand a reliable one or just another ordinary(kinda fake) brand?

Reference: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post286590

I Saw it on Chopra's @ Karol Bagh and liked it. But never heard about it. I called Mr. Himanshu (xBhp team) and he told that he knows this brand, have seen many people using it in Mumbai and he himself is looking for one of them. What if I go for it?

GPR was one of the first 'branded' helmets that came into the Indian market quite a while back (long before the arrival of LS2 and Cross). At that time it was only the GPR and MPA AGVs that were available for the discerning buyer. The helmets are pretty good (check the certification) though they havent been coming into the market for a long time now so its probably old stock that has been lying around. Demand is negligable and you should be able to get it for less than 2 k. Bargain hard cause its inventory that will not move for the shopkeeper given the fascination for the newer helmets.

[soojy007]

hey guys,

I got LS2 Girl Mat/cartoon (you can be brave and safe - white model) from bangalore(lalbagh road) last saturday.

One thing I noticed is that the aluminium/metal mesh vent at the back side is rusted in most of them.

Since I loved the helmet, I went ahead and bought it. Do other owner's experience the same kinda rusting?. And can anything be done about it like using sandpaper?.

Price - 2700

[Himalayan Rider]

GLIDERS MC-1 [Motocross Helmet]



any one have any idea or experience regarding this helmet ? or the brand ?




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MRP is around 1.3k- 1.5k

It is listed in ebay !

link : GLIDERS MC-1 [Motocross Helmet] 20% DISCOUNT | eBay

any way am gona check with AQ for its availability

seems like a perfect bang for buck helmet

This is a good helmet for city ride only.. feels like a normal helmet not as comfy like LS2 vega or nuvo.. it vibrates very badly at above 100kmph .. personal experience ...

[becham_79]

Thanks EverShine. Although I reckon I'm getting a decent deal on this one, I think I'll wait till early next year to get a KBC/Scorpion from the US at roughly about the same price. Ahh, greed strikes!

Scorpion helmets are good, they are fog free (works for most of the time) and have good ventilation. I have the EXo-400 which is a tad heavy, but not that bad.
The EXO-500 or EXO-1000 (or 1100) have an internal sun visor, which is handy n cool.
Scorpion EXO-500 Oil Helmet - RevZilla
Scorpion EXO-1000 Helmet - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

If you are getting from the US, motorcycle-superstore.com has decent deals. I think ridersdiscount.com has good prices and I think they ship internationally (not sure).

[piyush2112]

HJC or LS2?

Hi All,

I am new to helmet world (Till now the brands i knew were Studds, vega, steel bird etc) so please forgive my ignorance.
I am planning to buy a new helmet and would request you guys to give some advise on brand as well as model.
My requirements are listed below:
1. Should be of good brand (i am a brand hog )
2. Color should be black (matt finish preferable) with minimal graphics
3. Less noise at high speed
4. Should not be heavy
5. Budget: lesser the better but could stretch to 6K (and a little beyond).
6. Full face with clear visor

Also are there any helmets that reduce the glare of oncoming traffic?
Or is there any screen or film (polaroid) that can be applied?

I am from bangalore so what are the places where i can buy the suggested helmets and their approx cost.

Thanks in advance.

Regards
Piyush

No replies :O
quite surprising.
People please advise.
I saw an HJC helmet in orion and they quoted 7K and were ready to give 5% discount. While on the other hand when i visited the Helmet paradise (in front of Urvashi theatre, lalbag) they said that they can get me HJC helmet for 6K. They had LS2's as well and i liked the defogger of one i tried but some how the quilt quality of HJC felt better. I felt that HJC are a little bigger and so have a little extra space to absorb the impact.

In lalbagh area what is the percentage of bargain in their quoted prices?


Thanks in advance.

Regards
Piyush

[dreamseller]

Scorpion helmets are good, they are fog free (works for most of the time) and have good ventilation. I have the EXo-400 which is a tad heavy, but not that bad.
The EXO-500 or EXO-1000 (or 1100) have an internal sun visor, which is handy n cool.
Scorpion EXO-500 Oil Helmet - RevZilla
Scorpion EXO-1000 Helmet - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

If you are getting from the US, motorcycle-superstore.com has decent deals. I think ridersdiscount.com has good prices and I think they ship internationally (not sure).

Thanks man! Appreciate your help. Let's see if I land up a good deal on motorcycle-superstore. Anyway, if I get it from the US, I'm not getting it before Feb.
So, should I be buying it now, in the festive season, or wait it out till the beginning of next year? What do you reckon?

No replies :O
quite surprising.
People please advise.
I saw an HJC helmet in orion and they quoted 7K and were ready to give 5% discount. While on the other hand when i visited the Helmet paradise (in front of Urvashi theatre, lalbag) they said that they can get me HJC helmet for 6K. They had LS2's as well and i liked the defogger of one i tried but some how the quilt quality of HJC felt better. I felt that HJC are a little bigger and so have a little extra space to absorb the impact.

In lalbagh area what is the percentage of bargain in their quoted prices?


Thanks in advance.

Regards
Piyush

HJC is a much better helmet, IMHO. I reckon you should go for it. Also, get a helmet which a snug fit, because helmets tend to loosen up on usage.
Another brand that I'd recommend in your budget is Sparx. They too make really VFM helmets.

[Blumarine005]

hey guys,
I am looking for a flip-off type helmet with an internal visor just like Vega Booleaan but a little lighter. Am using Boolean and feels heavy, also the noise is loud at speeds in excess of 80km/hr.

[shrinathrao]

I saw AGV helmets in a shop in pune and are available for 5000 INR. Wondering are they genuine or is it like stamped of AGV, though the material, cushion was quiet good and the AGV standard of big and huge jaw was there.

[prateek2210]

hey guys,
I am looking for a flip-off type helmet with an internal visor just like Vega Booleaan but a little lighter. Am using Boolean and feels heavy, also the noise is loud at speeds in excess of 80km/hr.

Dadaaaa, There is an option in Studds and LS2 both. LS2 would be little on the heavier side

@Piyush : As mentioned HJC is better than LS2 although I am using the latter one. As per the fit make sure its tight near the jaw area.

@Shrinathrao : "May be" those are MPA AGV (Indian Manufactured).

[becham_79]

Thanks man! Appreciate your help. Let's see if I land up a good deal on motorcycle-superstore. Anyway, if I get it from the US, I'm not getting it before Feb.
So, should I be buying it now, in the festive season, or wait it out till the beginning of next year? What do you reckon?

No Problem.

You should find some good deals in Dec-Feb since it is winter and so not much sales. The problem with deals are the availability of sizes you may want, they start disappearing as soon as a deal starts , so I would keep checking the websites for deals frequently.

Happy hunting !