Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

Jaguar · 4th December 2007, 15:32

No Shankar, I haven't had the chance to go helmet shopping again. Was out of town.
So you are saying that GPR are infact good. Didn't know that. Will keep this in mind when shopping. Thanks bro.

BTW can you suggest some good helmet shop in bangalore?

- Jag

Sankar · 4th December 2007, 16:17

I bought from Balaji, but they never tried to forcefully sell me any helmet.

praJEEP · 4th December 2007, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

No Shankar, I haven't had the chance to go helmet shopping again. Was out of town.
So you are saying that GPR are infact good. Didn't know that. Will keep this in mind when shopping. Thanks bro.

BTW can you suggest some good helmet shop in bangalore?

- Jag

Ramesh balaji is very good, its damn opposite to urvashi theater exit gate. you can find wide range of GPR helmets
i too use GPR helmet, give me a buzz if needed....

Killer · 5th December 2007, 02:46

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Originally Posted by Sankar

But as luck would have it now i'm the proud owner of an Arai RX7 Corsair

probably one of the best helmets in the world! Thanks to my cousin.

Well you're welcome

Btw Dhaijya from planet-dsg are pretty good, atleast better than GPR. I picked up this one for 5k http://planetdsg.com/images/imagecac...Tribal-Red.jpg

They have just opened up in blore. Motomania, No 311, 100ft Road Indiranagar. They arent easy to find though, atleast not yet. Once you cross CMH road junction moving towards old madras road, keep an eye on the left a few hundred meters down for building number 311, the shop is in the basement.

ravi@64bhp · 5th December 2007, 02:55

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Originally Posted by bblost

Was unable to find any decent helmet in Hyderabad.
I tried in a couple of places, but all they had was the above mentioned brands. Was not even able to find Studds or Steelbird.
Did not like any of them.

so finally waited till my visit to Chennai to get a helmet.

I heard later helmets are available in motorcylce showrooms, you may try them out.

Hi,
I recently bought a 'BHP Racing' helmet which I felt is relly good. Two of my friends also bought the same. I paid INR.4000. The shops name is 'evergreen collections' in Abids (just after crossing MPM Big Bazaar, there is a big shopping complex on left side, which houses many helmet shops).

Prithvi · 5th December 2007, 10:40

Guys,
Many of you have seen the world war II german movies, I really love the german helmut that is used by the germans. I once saw a crome plated one. Generally comes in Cammy green. Does anyone know where to get atleast a replica one.?

Jaguar · 5th December 2007, 17:36

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Originally Posted by praJEEP

Ramesh balaji is very good, its damn opposite to urvashi theater exit gate. you can find wide range of GPR helmets
i too use GPR helmet, give me a buzz if needed....

praJEEP didn't you read my Experience with Balaji? So, not interested in dealing with them anymore.

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Originally Posted by Killer

Well you're welcome

Btw Dhaijya from planet-dsg are pretty good, atleast better than GPR. I picked up this one for 5k http://planetdsg.com/images/imagecac...Tribal-Red.jpg

They have just opened up in blore. Motomania, No 311, 100ft Road Indiranagar. They arent easy to find though, atleast not yet. Once you cross CMH road junction moving towards old madras road, keep an eye on the left a few hundred meters down for building number 311, the shop is in the basement.

Thanks Killer. Will check it out in a day or two.

- Jag

Studboy_441 · 5th December 2007, 21:27

hey check the link...i have the same helmet.
AGV

straight6 i dont think its worth spending 10k Rupees on fake sh!t.

@prithvi
i know the helmet your talking about. thats useless man...its just a plastic or metal shield covered with leather! theres no padding inside.
its waste man.

bblost · 6th December 2007, 10:08

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Originally Posted by ravi@64bhp

Hi,
The shops name is 'evergreen collections' in Abids (just after crossing MPM Big Bazaar, there is a big shopping complex on left side, which houses many helmet shops).

Thanks buddy, will check them out.

superavi · 6th December 2007, 10:44

Originally Posted by neo_gr8est1

Hi
You can try Funkys or Dreambikes, both located in Pune Camp...

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Originally Posted by superavi

Thanks Neo, will try them out.

Ok, i'm back to square one - Both Funkys and dreambikes dont have GPone visors.

Anyone - help me with a clear GPone visor!

Superavi

P.s. in mumbai/pune

honda_dude · 6th December 2007, 19:09

i suggest u buy a agv. its the best helmet money can buy.
u have both subtle and hyper designs

Killer · 6th December 2007, 20:25

The indian agv's are crap, just bought one last week, the fit is crap and i'm looking to get rid of it now. GPR and Daijya are anyday way better, even the old GPOne was good except for the visor.

v&v · 6th December 2007, 20:58

i think studs ninja is also an economical option. it avaliable is avaliable around rs 900 in delhi.

Sankar · 7th December 2007, 10:11

Studs ninja is a very old design and that flip-chin design will never give you a good protection.

Most of the chin-up designs the world over doesnt offer good protection as their fixed chin counterparts.

Jaguar · 12th December 2007, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Killer

Well you're welcome

Btw Dhaijya from planet-dsg are pretty good, atleast better than GPR. I picked up this one for 5k http://planetdsg.com/images/imagecac...Tribal-Red.jpg

They have just opened up in blore. Motomania, No 311, 100ft Road Indiranagar. They arent easy to find though, atleast not yet. Once you cross CMH road junction moving towards old madras road, keep an eye on the left a few hundred meters down for building number 311, the shop is in the basement.

Finally visited the store. Its in the basement of Tangerine.

They had just a couple of models in Dhaijya. All looked the same to me except for the graphics. The fit and finish seemed ok. I guess the visor can be replaced w/o removing any screws. The shopkeeper didn't seem much informed about the same.

The price quoted was 5.5k for all models with no warranty. Not sure if its worth the price.

Helmet search continues
- Jag

PS: Any idea how is House of Helmets in Residency Road Cross? Got their visiting card at Vahan Yatra.

4th December 2007, 15:32	#46
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,248 Thanked: 2,884 Times	No Shankar, I haven't had the chance to go helmet shopping again. Was out of town. So you are saying that GPR are infact good. Didn't know that. Will keep this in mind when shopping. Thanks bro. BTW can you suggest some good helmet shop in bangalore? - Jag
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4th December 2007, 16:17	#47
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,784 Thanked: 9,253 Times	I bought from Balaji, but they never tried to forcefully sell me any helmet.
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5th December 2007, 10:40	#51
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 26 Times	Guys, Many of you have seen the world war II german movies, I really love the german helmut that is used by the germans. I once saw a crome plated one. Generally comes in Cammy green. Does anyone know where to get atleast a replica one.?
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5th December 2007, 21:27	#53
Studboy_441 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	hey check the link...i have the same helmet. AGV straight6 i dont think its worth spending 10k Rupees on fake sh!t. @prithvi i know the helmet your talking about. thats useless man...its just a plastic or metal shield covered with leather! theres no padding inside. its waste man.
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6th December 2007, 19:09	#56
honda_dude BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Christchurch Posts: 253 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage	i suggest u buy a agv. its the best helmet money can buy. u have both subtle and hyper designs
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6th December 2007, 20:25	#57
Killer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	The indian agv's are crap, just bought one last week, the fit is crap and i'm looking to get rid of it now. GPR and Daijya are anyday way better, even the old GPOne was good except for the visor. Last edited by Killer : 6th December 2007 at 20:27.
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6th December 2007, 20:58	#58
v&v Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,545 Thanked: 1,234 Times View My Garage	i think studs ninja is also an economical option. it avaliable is avaliable around rs 900 in delhi.
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7th December 2007, 10:11	#59
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,784 Thanked: 9,253 Times	Studs ninja is a very old design and that flip-chin design will never give you a good protection. Most of the chin-up designs the world over doesnt offer good protection as their fixed chin counterparts.
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