Helmets

[dual disc 200]

You'll have to check here.

[HellsFury]

You'll have to check here.

Thanks...had already checked out the Scala headsets. Was looking for something cheaper. All I want is to communicate with my pillion, no extra features required.

[SiD13]

Cross Helmets

Hi Guys,

I read many guys vouching about the quality of cross helmets. I am also using cross helmets since last 2 years. I don't have any complaints. But I am unsure if they are good enough to protect your good. Is the ECE certification really valid? are they faking it. They've been in the market since last few years. They don't even have a website! I doubt if cross is good enough.

[devesh38]

Got my SOL SL48s - YF White Blue....Got only one word for it - Awesome.
Pics attached

Great.. Looks Nice. How much did it cost?

[antz.bin]

Hello everyone. First of all, I wish to tell you people that I have successfully ruined 2 of my 2k-ish costing helmets in the last 2.3 years of my motorcycling.

Now the query:
I need a new helmet which will last more than 365 days of daily usage without getting ruined.

1. My Budget is 4k(+/- 10%)
2. My priority is wind noise protection. There is too much wind noise from my existing helmets.
3. My in ear earphones should fit in without causing discomfort.
4. It should be adequately light so as to not cause a neck pain.
5. I heard about some helmets which come with some air pump thingie which helps tighten the thing on your head so it doesn't move in the wind.. I would like to have that if possible in the aforementioned budget.
6. Other general things that people check about helmets (which I do not know) apply automatically.

Anybody who feels like helping me out, please tell me about / accompany me to a good helmet shop in Pune where I can find such helmet.
I am a total noob about helmets and need guidance.

Thank you

[rkakkar]

Hello everyone. First of all, I wish to tell you people that I have successfully ruined 2 of my 2k-ish costing helmets in the last 2.3 years of my motorcycling.

Do you ride upside down?

[TeeJayy]

Great.. Looks Nice. How much did it cost?

3670 + local taxes( ~ 4100 here in bangalore)

[TeeJayy]

Hello everyone....

Overall, I think LS2 could be your best bet. (Not sure about the earphones thing though). If you are ready to wait for a few days, SOL dealership is supposed to start up in Pune next month, you can then get a SL48s in that budget (You can get it even now if you are ready for ordering online)..

Further, the air pump thing you mentioned is that in one of the LS2 models.

[prateek2210]

Now the query:

1. My Budget is 4k(+/- 10%) - LS2,Nuvo,Daijya (approx)
2. My priority is wind noise protection. There is too much wind noise from my existing helmets. - LS2 do have wind noise at 110 and above
3. My in ear earphones should fit in without causing discomfort. - LS2 are too tight
4. It should be adequately light so as to not cause a neck pain.- Although mine is DOT certified LS2 and its quite heavy for long rides, but I have found the new ISI marked LS2s lighter than others
5. I heard about some helmets which come with some air pump thingie which helps tighten the thing on your head so it doesn't move in the wind.. I would like to have that if possible in the aforementioned budget. - LS2 phobia and and some other models have it

Thank you

Answered as a LS2 owner/user

[Abhisek]

Guys currently use a Vega Motocross & quite comfortable with that but riding at night with the open visor is a problem otherwise its good for me. I heard a lot about LS2 now even I want one for night time (more or less every time).
My questions are:
1. which models are available in the LS2 series? (for eg. phobia etc)
2. which one among the LS2 series is the best (or I should say better at my budget i.e, Rs 3500)?
3. can I get a clear visor as I have seen them in tinted visors?

[yuv_biKING]

Also i would suggest you to change the helmet cz 4 years is a lot, the mould inside can change shape along with deformed cheek pads. Snug fit would be missing.

Bang on! exactly the snug is not there, need a change. Will be getting a SOL helmet.

[prateek2210]

Guys currently use a Vega Motocross.........
My questions are:
1. which models are available in the LS2 series? (for eg. phobia etc)
2. which one among the LS2 series is the best (or I should say better at my budget i.e, Rs 3500)?
3. can I get a clear visor as I have seen them in tinted visors?

First motocross are not that safe if compared to full face.
1. Just like others its difficult to mention all the models here, but you can look here for reference (Click Here!!).
2.Almost all the LS2 helmets available in India fall in this range minus the flip-up range.
3. Yes you can get clear visor too

[Sunnyside_up!]

....... heard about some helmets which come with some air pump thingie which helps tighten the thing on your head so it doesn't move in the wind.. I would like to have that if possible in the aforementioned budget.

I know a few guys who have this air-pump thingie in their LS2's but feedback seems to be that it is more sales gimmick than anything else. The pump apparently takes many presses to actually inflate the cheek-pads and after the novelty wears off, they stop using it because of the nuisance factor.

However, please do check with some owners of this type of helmet as I'm just reporting feedback that I've received.

Also, considering your wear-out record, it may be wiser to go for a type that has less parts to wear out!

[abhinavsri01]

One of my Colleagues is visiting US. So was wondering if I could get a Helmet from there.
From where should I ask him to purchase?
I have a budget of INR 4000. So What brands & models?
What about customs? Can it be carries as baggage?

All help would be appreciated.

[rkakkar]

I know a few guys who have this air-pump thingie in their LS2's but feedback seems to be that it is more sales gimmick than anything else. The pump apparently takes many presses to actually inflate the cheek-pads and after the novelty wears off, they stop using it because of the nuisance factor.

However, please do check with some owners of this type of helmet as I'm just reporting feedback that I've received.

+1 I own a Daijya and I personally must have used the pump only twice so far. It is a nuisance unless I'm pumping for a long ride