Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

Aniket6 · 25th July 2016, 12:40

Guys, the MT blade helmet's sun visor is known to get loose over time and drop down little by little unintended while riding. This is frustrating, especially at night as you have to keep moving it up frequently.
Has anybody found a fix for this?

pramodkumar · 25th July 2016, 13:00

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Originally Posted by Aniket6

Guys, the MT blade helmet's sun visor is known to get loose over time and drop down little by little unintended while riding. This is frustrating, especially at night as you have to keep moving it up frequently.
Has anybody found a fix for this?

Cant this be tightened? Take it to any helmet shops that stocks MT helmets, I think they would be able to tighten it.

Pramod

aravind.anand · 25th July 2016, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Aniket6

Guys, the MT blade helmet's sun visor is known to get loose over time and drop down little by little unintended while riding. This is frustrating, especially at night as you have to keep moving it up frequently.
Has anybody found a fix for this?

Read about the Blade's internal visor issue elsewhere. Seems that you will have to remove the visor, and then the ratchet mechanism for the visor using a screwdriver. Then you would have access to a brass screw, tightening which will solve your issue (albeit temporarily) as this will keep recurring - a design flaw I presume.

aravind.anand · 27th July 2016, 17:37

Bit the bullet and ordered the MT blade online. Never thought I would buy a helmet without actually trying it out, but lack of availability in Ahmadabad has pushed me into this. I am just hoping ( and praying ) that it would fit me well now

maker_of_things · 30th July 2016, 18:55

I'm in the market for a new helmet. I'm looking for a full face helmet within 6k (max).

I've taken a look at LS2 FF352, MT Axxis and MT Blade. I really like the MT Blade from all this.

Are there any other options in the market? Something better in the same range.

Urban_Nomad · 30th July 2016, 19:44

You should be able to get an entry level HJC lid for 6k. CL 16 is the model no. For 6k, this would be my choice

maker_of_things · 31st July 2016, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Urban_Nomad

You should be able to get an entry level HJC lid for 6k. CL 16 is the model no. For 6k, this would be my choice

Thanks, Urban_Nomad. I'll look at HJC too

nitninja · 2nd August 2016, 06:48

I'm on the lookout for a light weight helmet and stumbled upon marushin helmets. How good are they ? especially the 999 and 888 models. I've never heard of this brand, so a bit skeptical about putting my money on it. Spartan dealer here says new models of MT will be launched this month, having owned the MT track spirit for a brief time, I'm sure new models would be awesome. Right now, I'm confused between these two. Light weight, comfort (better paddings), safety being the top criterias, I'm open to other choices too. Please suggest my options in the range of 10k. Thanks.

mobike008 · 2nd August 2016, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Urban_Nomad

You should be able to get an entry level HJC lid for 6k. CL 16 is the model no. For 6k, this would be my choice

Thats the price if bought in US. Where is it available for that price in India? Any link?

MT Blade is a really good helmet for 6k and would rate them higher than any other helmets in that price range

Shanenanigans · 2nd August 2016, 23:57

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Thats the price if bought in US. Where is it available for that price in India? Any link?

MT Blade is a really good helmet for 6k and would rate them higher than any other helmets in that price range

You get them at LGU.

https://www.facebook.com/letsgearup....type=3&theater

mobike008 · 3rd August 2016, 08:34

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Originally Posted by Shanenanigans

You get them at LGU.

https://www.facebook.com/letsgearup....type=3&theater

Am I missing something? I dont see CL-16 for 6K? I see CS-14 for 6K which is a very basic helmet and I would prefer a MT Blade any day over it

maker_of_things · 3rd August 2016, 13:35

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Originally Posted by mobike008

MT Blade is a really good helmet for 6k and would rate them higher than any other helmets in that price range

Went with the MT Blade itself. Ordered it through SPG's web site as the local dealer did not have the colour that I wanted in stock.

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I dont see CL-16 for 6K? I see CS-14 for 6K which is a very basic helmet and I would prefer a MT Blade any day over it

CL-16s went up till 8k. Even if I stretched my budget and went with it, its accessories like visor and chin strap were quite expensive. So i decided to go with the Blade.

pramods · 3rd August 2016, 15:00

Is there any place/online store within India to get Schuberth C3 Pro/E1?

-Pramod

IshaanIan · 3rd August 2016, 15:14

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Am I missing something? I dont see CL-16 for 6K? I see CS-14 for 6K which is a very basic helmet and I would prefer a MT Blade any day over it

They stock the CL-17 for about 9k. Anyway, is there any reason you prefer the MT Blade over the CS-14? Planning on buying an entry level helmet for pillion riders as I've been raking up quite a few fines for riding my bike with pillions that may not be wearing a helmet. I found the CS-14 to be a fairly good entry level lid. In comparison to the MT Blade, it felt more comfortable (that could be a personal thing though) interior lining felt like it was of better quality, it is lighter and had a wider field of view. The only major advantage I felt the MT Blade held over it was the pin-lock visor. Am I missing something else?

mobike008 · 3rd August 2016, 15:34

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Originally Posted by IshaanIan

They stock the CL-17 for about 9k. Anyway, is there any reason you prefer the MT Blade over the CS-14? Planning on buying an entry level helmet for pillion riders as I've been raking up quite a few fines for riding my bike with pillions that may not be wearing a helmet. I found the CS-14 to be a fairly good entry level lid. In comparison to the MT Blade, it felt more comfortable (that could be a personal thing though) interior lining felt like it was of better quality, it is lighter and had a wider field of view. The only major advantage I felt the MT Blade held over it was the pin-lock visor. Am I missing something else?

I have not used or even tried the CS-14 but, going only by it's specifications, it feels little inferior to MT Blade.

If you can get a HJC-16 from abroad for 6K then nothing like it as its one of the best entry level helmets.

Well, this is completely dependent on one's shape and size of head but, would still like to share. I used to have an AGV K3 which I bought in US and it took me nearly 3 months to break in and was never completely comfortable in that for the time that I used it (6-8 months) and finally sold it at the same price that i bought

I slipped on an MT Blade, it felt so amazingly comfortable that I bought it instantly. Quality of the helmet, inner linings, D-ring and internal visor were all very good quality and for 5.8K it was well worth the price

25th July 2016, 12:40	#2116
Aniket6 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 194 Thanked: 242 Times	Re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Guys, the MT blade helmet's sun visor is known to get loose over time and drop down little by little unintended while riding. This is frustrating, especially at night as you have to keep moving it up frequently. Has anybody found a fix for this?
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27th July 2016, 17:37	#2119
aravind.anand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: BLR <-> CBE Posts: 2,135 Thanked: 6,004 Times View My Garage	Re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Bit the bullet and ordered the MT blade online. Never thought I would buy a helmet without actually trying it out, but lack of availability in Ahmadabad has pushed me into this. I am just hoping ( and praying ) that it would fit me well now
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30th July 2016, 18:55	#2120
maker_of_things BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pune, India Posts: 144 Thanked: 181 Times	Re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet I'm in the market for a new helmet. I'm looking for a full face helmet within 6k (max). I've taken a look at LS2 FF352, MT Axxis and MT Blade. I really like the MT Blade from all this. Are there any other options in the market? Something better in the same range.
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30th July 2016, 19:44	#2121
Urban_Nomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,631 Thanked: 2,391 Times	Re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet You should be able to get an entry level HJC lid for 6k. CL 16 is the model no. For 6k, this would be my choice
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2nd August 2016, 06:48	#2123
nitninja BHPian Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: chennai/neyveli Posts: 121 Thanked: 188 Times	Re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet I'm on the lookout for a light weight helmet and stumbled upon marushin helmets. How good are they ? especially the 999 and 888 models. I've never heard of this brand, so a bit skeptical about putting my money on it. Spartan dealer here says new models of MT will be launched this month, having owned the MT track spirit for a brief time, I'm sure new models would be awesome. Right now, I'm confused between these two. Light weight, comfort (better paddings), safety being the top criterias, I'm open to other choices too. Please suggest my options in the range of 10k. Thanks.
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3rd August 2016, 15:00	#2128
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 993 Thanked: 858 Times	Re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Is there any place/online store within India to get Schuberth C3 Pro/E1? -Pramod
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