Helmets

[vikaroura]

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.

sol dealership in pune..cool..when and where will it be available?

[TeeJayy]

sol dealership in pune..cool..when and where will it be available?

When - sometime in the 2nd half of this month (actually when they get their next import shipment)..U need to call up the Chennai helpline number on the SOL India website to know more..

[RanjithMN]

Hi guys,

Has anyone purchased any automotive accessories from vicky . in automotive store?

I saw KBS and SPARX helmets in the website starting at aprox 8K.

http://www.*********/shopping/kbc?page=1

How do you think the price quoted there is ? and also does anyone know about the service.?

PRS/Vicky is reliable.For the same price id suggest you Sparx over the KBC VR1/VR1x Models.

If I were in the market for a helmet of this budget, I would stick to at least a known player like LS2 - at least the manufacturer and brand is not unknown.

About CROSS..they use the same shell and designs of LS2.they are basically the same.their Visors and i guess even the Liners are interchangeable.and they are manufactured in the same plant.

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

yep,those "Pumps" are prone to early failure

AGV - Street Road - K3 - K3 Mono Black

Is this a good helmet? I am not aware

K3 is considered to be one of the best in its price range.

Now the query:
I need a new helmet which will last more than 365 days of daily usage without getting ruined.[LIST=1][*]My Budget is 4k(+/- 10%)

at 4k Indian Made AGV GP1's are available and also few VEMAR's at around 2-3k.

[vineeth10]

Ls2 dragon

Hi guys.. i need to know the price of LS2 DGRGON red... can someone using dragon tell me more abt it...

[prateek2210]

A DIY I tried .... will upload other pics tomorrow

[mskr]

Sol Helmet

sol helmet Now in Hyderabad.
going tomorrow to buy 68S.

[vishnus]

guys...need help on choosing a new lid within 5K range....
need some shiney graphics & lots of air vents for good air circulations...
i could be using it everyday..so need a lid with good build quality...
i'm interested in SOL, Nuvo, LS2 & AGV...
what u guys say about SOL...?
thanks in advance.

[prateek2210]

guys...need help on choosing a new lid within 5K range....
need some shiney graphics & lots of air vents for good air circulations...
i could be using it everyday..so need a lid with good build quality...
i'm interested in SOL, Nuvo, LS2 & AGV...
what u guys say about SOL...?
thanks in advance.

SOL : Haven't used so wont comment
Nuvo : Quite vented when compared to LS2 but a little heavy for long rides.
LS2 : Using diamond for the last one year, it lacks the ventilation that we want for Delhi summers, otherwise total vfm.
AGV : Are you kidding me AGV in 5K??? If you are referring to MPA AGV (Indian Manufactured) the previous three are better option.


@ALL : A DIY I did on my helmet
Helmet Mohawk.3gp - YouTube

[nin]

SOL : Haven't used so wont comment
Nuvo : Quite vented when compared to LS2 but a little heavy for long rides.
LS2 : Using diamond for the last one year, it lacks the ventilation that we want for Delhi summers, otherwise total vfm.
AGV : Are you kidding me AGV in 5K??? If you are referring to MPA AGV (Indian Manufactured) the previous three are better option.


@ALL : A DIY I did on my helmet
Helmet Mohawk.3gp - YouTube

haha nice...reminded me of the jugaad i used to do..

Nin's Helmet Cam Mount.wmv - YouTube

[prateek2210]

Nin's Helmet Cam Mount.wmv - YouTube

This one too is also in the list of DIY aka Jugaad Technology

[TeeJayy]

guys...need help on choosing a new lid within 5K range....
need some shiney graphics & lots of air vents for good air circulations...
i could be using it everyday..so need a lid with good build quality...
i'm interested in SOL, Nuvo, LS2 & AGV...
what u guys say about SOL...?
thanks in advance.

IMHO, SOL (SL68s) provides the best ventilation among its peers...Plus fits in your budget...

[neil.jericho]

Hi guys,

Has anyone purchased any automotive accessories from vicky . in automotive store?

I saw KBS and SPARX helmets in the website starting at aprox 8K.

http://www.*********/shopping/kbc?page=1

How do you think the price quoted there is ? and also does anyone know about the service.?

I would suggest you stay away from *********. I had a pretty bad experience shopping with them. They dont always ship what they advertise. I ordered a couple of scale model cars based on the description and picture that they had put up but they sent pieces from a totally different series instead. The helpline makes a mockery of the word helpline. Vicky picked up my call the first time and after I explained the situation he never picked up my calls again. Even though I later dropped repeated sms's he didnt reply or return my calls. Only their email 'support' responded, saying that they cant help. Ive posted the details on the FB page as well. Very dismal customer interaction with what was supposed to be a 'reputed' website. For 8k I dont know if you want to go through the same hassle as I did.

[Mik]

Yep. vicky dot in is a horrible site and they care two hoots about their customer.
I had ordered a scale model pulsar 220 from their site. When it arrived, it was all broken at multiple places. I took pics of it even before opening the package. Mailed the customer service the pics. After a few calls here and there and some email conversations later over the whole week. They said that they could refund only the cost of the model (Approx 400Rs) The shipping from their side and from my side to return back to them the model was another 350 -- which i was supposed to pay. Raised this point but they conveniently chose to ignore.
AVOID.

@neil.jericho: I am linking and reposting your comments on team bhp. Do let me know if i should delete them.

[antz.bin]

Yep. vicky dot in is a horrible site and they care two hoots about their customer.
I had ordered a scale model pulsar 220 from their site. When it arrived, it was all broken at multiple places. I took pics of it even before opening the package. Mailed the customer service the pics. After a few calls here and there and some email conversations later over the whole week. They said that they could refund only the cost of the model (Approx 400Rs) The shipping from their side and from my side to return back to them the model was another 350 -- which i was supposed to pay. Raised this point but they conveniently chose to ignore.
AVOID.

@neil.jericho: I am linking and reposting your comments on team bhp. Do let me know if i should delete them.

Pulsar 220 scale models are available for sale in most Probiking spares section. The only colour that I have seen is blue though.

[Mik]

Pulsar 220 scale models are available for sale in most Probiking spares section. The only colour that I have seen is blue though.

This was last year and bajajauto.com had a link to their site for the scale model. I think i should have looped in bajaj auto too.
I have a red one :-D (Fixed with a generous dose of QuikFix)