Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

f1fan · 12th February 2010, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Sheel

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Originally Posted by manson

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n_aditya · 23rd February 2010, 18:25

Guys, i am picking up the ninja 250R and need a good helmet within 5K.

Where in bangalore can I buy a good lid which has removable linings (for washing / cleaning) and safe for my head within the above budget.

Please suggest brands, prices and location where they are available.

heavy_foot · 23rd February 2010, 19:07

Check the shops near Urvashi Theatre, there is one called "Balaji" which stocks some good helmets. Look for the brands Cross, GP-One , LS2 and also Vega has some imported helmets now. I found the Cross helmets to be best looking ones. Once you finalize a particular helmet, look in the other adjscent shops to get the best price

f1fan · 24th February 2010, 12:17

Hi Guys,
Can you suggest a good place to buy helmets in Mumbai. I stay in the eastern suburb but travel town side for work, hence any place town side or Mulund/Thane/Vashi would be ok for me. Would like to buy a good helmet. Budget max 1.5K

Thanks
f1fan

Sheel · 24th February 2010, 12:39

Please spend as much as you can on helmets,
Heads do not come cheap

Jaguar · 24th February 2010, 13:26

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Originally Posted by heavy_foot

Check the shops near Urvashi Theatre, there is one called "Balaji" which stocks some good helmets. Look for the brands Cross, GP-One , LS2 and also Vega has some imported helmets now. I found the Cross helmets to be best looking ones. Once you finalize a particular helmet, look in the other adjscent shops to get the best price

I hate this Balaji place. I went there looking for GP One, but the guy was hell bent on selling some Chinese GPR Brand. I suggest you stay away from this place.

deepikins · 25th February 2010, 11:59

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Originally Posted by f1fan

Hi Guys,
Can you suggest a good place to buy helmets in Mumbai. I stay in the eastern suburb but travel town side for work, hence any place town side or Mulund/Thane/Vashi would be ok for me. Would like to buy a good helmet. Budget max 1.5K

Thanks
f1fan

Hi,
i have heard that there are a few shops around the 3 petrol pump road on the way to thane station. have not been there and therefore do not know how good they are.
there are however a couple of places in andheri / jogeshwari . it might be worthwhile to go there . google AH helmets for the address.

hiren.mistry · 25th February 2010, 12:10

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Originally Posted by MurtazaGhiya

Confirmed with my friend, LS2's have DOT certification.

do you know how much these cost? Its time to replace my Vemar.

MurtazaGhiya · 25th February 2010, 12:28

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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

do you know how much these cost? Its time to replace my Vemar.

I believe the range starts from 3k onwards(not sure though). These guys got the 3K ones. I am getting mine in a couple of days.

hiren.mistry · 25th February 2010, 15:18

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Originally Posted by MurtazaGhiya

I believe the range starts from 3k onwards(not sure though). These guys got the 3K ones. I am getting mine in a couple of days.

Are you getting it from Pune? Do post the pics of the helmet once you have it.
Any idea where in Bombay I can get one?

Thanks

MurtazaGhiya · 25th February 2010, 15:58

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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

Are you getting it from Pune? Do post the pics of the helmet once you have it.
Any idea where in Bombay I can get one?

Thanks

Yup, me getting it from a place called ProBiker in Pune. No idea about its availability in Mumbai. Other members can comment on that.

MurtazaGhiya · 28th February 2010, 17:00

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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

Are you getting it from Pune? Do post the pics of the helmet once you have it.
Any idea where in Bombay I can get one?

Thanks

Got my LS2 helmet yesterday. Pics of the same:

Front view

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Left side view

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Back view. Notice the DOT rating embossed at the bottom of the helmet.

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Top view

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Bottom view. Check the lining material.

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SPIKE ARRESTOR · 28th February 2010, 17:19

@Murtazaghiya what did this helmet cost you?

anupam9557 · 28th February 2010, 22:11

You can get AGV-MPA combo helmets which are for example like HeroHonda(hero and honda).They are available in the markets. I don't think Pure AGV's are available for 2.5 or 3 Ks. You have to shell out a minimum of 6.5K for the base helmets of AGV and other imported Brands. So try AGV-MPA combos. they are of good quality,long lasting and available in a wide range of colours and designs.

. Aditya , if u can stretch your budget for 2Ks more , u can get genuine AGV's. Or try Kawasaki helmets available @ there showrooms.

anekho · 28th February 2010, 23:03

Nice one, Murtazaghiya! Looks really cool!

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@Murtazaghiya what did this helmet cost you?

+1 How much?

23rd February 2010, 18:25	#242
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,373 Thanked: 3,806 Times View My Garage	Guys, i am picking up the ninja 250R and need a good helmet within 5K. Where in bangalore can I buy a good lid which has removable linings (for washing / cleaning) and safe for my head within the above budget. Please suggest brands, prices and location where they are available.
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23rd February 2010, 19:07	#243
heavy_foot BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai/LDN Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 174 Times	Check the shops near Urvashi Theatre, there is one called "Balaji" which stocks some good helmets. Look for the brands Cross, GP-One , LS2 and also Vega has some imported helmets now. I found the Cross helmets to be best looking ones. Once you finalize a particular helmet, look in the other adjscent shops to get the best price
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24th February 2010, 12:17	#244
f1fan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 701 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, Can you suggest a good place to buy helmets in Mumbai. I stay in the eastern suburb but travel town side for work, hence any place town side or Mulund/Thane/Vashi would be ok for me. Would like to buy a good helmet. Budget max 1.5K Thanks f1fan
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24th February 2010, 12:39	#245
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,992 Thanked: 15,118 Times View My Garage	Please spend as much as you can on helmets, Heads do not come cheap
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28th February 2010, 17:19	#253
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,856 Thanked: 1,545 Times	@Murtazaghiya what did this helmet cost you?
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28th February 2010, 22:11	#254
anupam9557 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 362 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	You can get AGV-MPA combo helmets which are for example like HeroHonda(hero and honda).They are available in the markets. I don't think Pure AGV's are available for 2.5 or 3 Ks. You have to shell out a minimum of 6.5K for the base helmets of AGV and other imported Brands. So try AGV-MPA combos. they are of good quality,long lasting and available in a wide range of colours and designs.. Aditya , if u can stretch your budget for 2Ks more , u can get genuine AGV's. Or try Kawasaki helmets available @ there showrooms. Last edited by anupam9557 : 28th February 2010 at 22:14.
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