Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

Su-47 · 19th December 2006, 13:49

Thanks for the references guys, will go shopping on the weekend!

Cheers,
Su-47

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2006, 15:23

That helped me too !! Thanks guys !!

jkdas · 19th December 2006, 19:51

The quality of Indian AGV is bad when you compare it with teh GP one.

Sankar · 19th December 2006, 20:58

I can vouch for that.

The GPone helmets have one of the best interior paddings, quality wise, of any indian made helmets. The indian made AGV (made by MPA helmets) don't have the same quality interiors, the shell of both the indian AGV and the GPone are good quality, GPone better.

I have an original made in italy AGV X-vent (same type and the indian agv comes nowhere near that original. Of the Indian helmets i would recommend the the GP one better. Anybody buying either of these please check them side by side. The visor mechanism of the AGV is better though.

Anyone have any inputs regarding the GPR helmets? The quality seems good, the price is 4.2k but don't have much idea of the brand except that it's from Korea.

dax336 · 6th September 2007, 23:04

any idea where i can get a decent agv with air intake and extractors at cochin or chennai?

tmanish76 · 7th September 2007, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifter

hey guyz any idea where i can get AGV helmets in mumbai?? .... newhere in town .... or jus newhere!!?? and also how much would one cost????......... ignore the 1st post ..... :P

Hi Drifter,

I know that we can get them in South Mumbai. Do not recall the exact street names, but it is the road which continues from Lamington road and on the stretch between Novelty Cinema and Mumbai Central, just after one of the signals, you will see a shop on the right hand side selling just helmets.

Been ages since I have been there and really cannot recall the street names. You should be able to get a decent one for 2.5 to 3K.

I use an Index myself bought from Goregaon for 1.8K. It is lightweight and has a mirror finish visor.

bblost · 7th September 2007, 12:04

Two very popular helmet makers in India.
GP One series is available from SteelBird.

I currently use a Modular R4 helmet from Studds Bieffe.
Its a tad heavy but very comfy.

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Ltd.(SBHT)- Helmets
Studds Accessories Ltd. :: Homepage

rider60 · 15th September 2007, 02:24

well i think that concludes all the discussion for the best helmets and the brands available in Bangalore and Mumbai i guess. now some one please help me out with the helmet brands in Hyderabad.

man i currently use a volga Guardian style helmet(costed me around 800bucks) this has been a good one but the interior cannot be removed completely and washed so i use a skull cap along with it every day and wash it once a week and good brands available in Hyderabad mention the place too if possible i am willing to stretch my budget till 3k max people please help!

manson · 17th September 2007, 13:19

From personal experience, it is best to purchase helmets online from closeouts on quite a handful of bike related websites. The only bummer is that one has to be certain about the size and has to have someone coming down.
mawonline.com, newenough.com, denniskirk.com, bikebandit.com have some great D.O.T & Snell approved helmets between 50-100 USD with 5-7 USD for shipping.
In some cases buying an additonal visor could cost you as much as 60% of the price on the helmet.

manson.

superavi · 31st October 2007, 12:15

Hi Team,

I need to buy a GPone clear visor - either in Bombay or Pune. Any pointers will be great.

I have a full black one, which is great in the day, night riding however is painful.

I keep the visor open and use my Yellow glasses, but the wind noise is a major irritant.

Superavi

phamilyman · 31st October 2007, 14:04

Why not fit an AGV visor and enjoy scratchfree riding?

superavi · 31st October 2007, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Why not fit an AGV visor and enjoy scratchfree riding?

I'm not sure what you mean? Does the AGV visor fit a GPOne?

lohithrao · 31st October 2007, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by superavi

I'm not sure what you mean? Does the AGV visor fit a GPOne?

Nope, i dont think AGV visor is scratch free? i have one for sometime and have changed 2 visors till now. have lots of scratches on them

According to me:

AGV
Vemar
AM

thefreak · 31st October 2007, 15:12

Rest of the thread edited!! Thanks to superavi

Anyways. This link might help.

superavi · 31st October 2007, 15:21

@thefreak

Those were two separate questions asked by Su-47 and Manaa45. They were looking for helmets for their brother and husband respectively. So no miscommunication if you read the thread carefully.

Thanks for your link, but what i need right now is a place to pick up a GPOne Visor.

Lohitrao - I havent understood your statement either!

19th December 2006, 13:49	#16
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 692 Thanked: 332 Times	Thanks for the references guys, will go shopping on the weekend! Cheers, Su-47
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19th December 2006, 15:23	#17
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	That helped me too !! Thanks guys !!
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19th December 2006, 19:51	#18
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	The quality of Indian AGV is bad when you compare it with teh GP one.
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19th December 2006, 20:58	#19
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	I can vouch for that. The GPone helmets have one of the best interior paddings, quality wise, of any indian made helmets. The indian made AGV (made by MPA helmets) don't have the same quality interiors, the shell of both the indian AGV and the GPone are good quality, GPone better. I have an original made in italy AGV X-vent (same type and the indian agv comes nowhere near that original. Of the Indian helmets i would recommend the the GP one better. Anybody buying either of these please check them side by side. The visor mechanism of the AGV is better though. Anyone have any inputs regarding the GPR helmets? The quality seems good, the price is 4.2k but don't have much idea of the brand except that it's from Korea.
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6th September 2007, 23:04	#20
dax336 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	any idea where i can get a decent agv with air intake and extractors at cochin or chennai?
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7th September 2007, 12:04	#22
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,337 Times View My Garage	Two very popular helmet makers in India. GP One series is available from SteelBird. I currently use a Modular R4 helmet from Studds Bieffe. Its a tad heavy but very comfy. Steelbird Hi-Tech India Ltd.(SBHT)- Helmets Studds Accessories Ltd. :: Homepage
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15th September 2007, 02:24	#23
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	well i think that concludes all the discussion for the best helmets and the brands available in Bangalore and Mumbai i guess. now some one please help me out with the helmet brands in Hyderabad. man i currently use a volga Guardian style helmet(costed me around 800bucks) this has been a good one but the interior cannot be removed completely and washed so i use a skull cap along with it every day and wash it once a week and good brands available in Hyderabad mention the place too if possible i am willing to stretch my budget till 3k max people please help!
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17th September 2007, 13:19	#24
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	From personal experience, it is best to purchase helmets online from closeouts on quite a handful of bike related websites. The only bummer is that one has to be certain about the size and has to have someone coming down. mawonline.com, newenough.com, denniskirk.com, bikebandit.com have some great D.O.T & Snell approved helmets between 50-100 USD with 5-7 USD for shipping. In some cases buying an additonal visor could cost you as much as 60% of the price on the helmet. manson.
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31st October 2007, 12:15	#25
superavi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 286 Thanked: 29 Times	Need to buy a GPOne clear visor Hi Team, I need to buy a GPone clear visor - either in Bombay or Pune. Any pointers will be great. I have a full black one, which is great in the day, night riding however is painful. I keep the visor open and use my Yellow glasses, but the wind noise is a major irritant. Superavi
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31st October 2007, 14:04	#26
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Why not fit an AGV visor and enjoy scratchfree riding?
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31st October 2007, 15:12	#29
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	Rest of the thread edited!! Thanks to superavi Anyways. This link might help. Last edited by thefreak : 31st October 2007 at 15:29.
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31st October 2007, 15:21	#30
superavi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 286 Thanked: 29 Times	@thefreak Those were two separate questions asked by Su-47 and Manaa45. They were looking for helmets for their brother and husband respectively. So no miscommunication if you read the thread carefully. Thanks for your link, but what i need right now is a place to pick up a GPOne Visor. Lohitrao - I havent understood your statement either!
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