Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

karan_nandwani · 6th October 2012, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by //M

Got a SOL SL68S-II Metal Man.

@n_aditya: Thanks a lot sirji.

hey ///M,
Can you please tell me the name and location of the dealer from where you purchased the SOL Metalman. I planning to go for Orange one to match orange monster thats on its way...
Thanks.

//M · 6th October 2012, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by karan_nandwani

hey ///M,
Can you please tell me the name and location of the dealer from where you purchased the SOL Metalman. I planning to go for Orange one to match orange monster thats on its way...
Thanks.

Mumbai
A H Helmets
691/1, Adarsh Nagar, New Link Road,
Oshiwara, Andheri West,
Mumbai - 400 102.
Mob: +91 9892510506 Contact: Mr. Hemant Chheda

Link: http://www.solhelmetindia.com/ContactUs.aspx

sandeepv26 · 12th October 2012, 20:24

Brought LS2 Diamond today from Balaji Helmet Palace JC road B'lore.

Gifted by Wifey,

rbp · 13th October 2012, 00:08

All I am on the lookout for a helmet, I have previously owner GP One and now AGV. Budget 6 to 8 K. I have looked at Sparx and KBC [I know this one starts at around 10K]. Please suggest. How is Daijya?

maverhick · 13th October 2012, 00:13

Looking for a full lid

1) 6 - 8k
2) Mumbai based.
3) The cops have issues with non ISI ones. Would prefer an ISI one or will just manage it
4) Has to be light and low wind noise.

Any suggestions on brands and stores?

Thanks

RSimonS · 13th October 2012, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandeepv26

Brought LS2 Diamond today from Balaji Helmet Palace JC road B'lore.

Gifted by Wifey,

Looks good, can you please share the cost of this?

sandeepv26 · 13th October 2012, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSimonS

Looks good, can you please share the cost of this?

Paid Rs 3100, was quoted Rs 3200, could not bargain more.

prateekm · 13th October 2012, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverhick

Looking for a full lid

1) 6 - 8k
2) Mumbai based.
3) The cops have issues with non ISI ones. Would prefer an ISI one or will just manage it
4) Has to be light and low wind noise.

Any suggestions on brands and stores?

Thanks

1. Check out the Airoh range from Bachoo motors or SparX if you need a helmet with some graphics. They are sold at Performance Racing.

2. Both are Mumbai based (near Grant Road).

3. Where do these checks happen? The last time I knew these checks were happening was way back in Jan/Feb. Do they still happen anywhere?

maverhick · 13th October 2012, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateekm

1. Check out the Airoh range from Bachoo motors or SparX if you need a helmet with some graphics. They are sold at Performance Racing.

3. Where do these checks happen? The last time I knew these checks were happening was way back in Jan/Feb. Do they still happen anywhere?

I have been to Performance Racing, need to visit Bachoo Motors soon I guess to take a look at the collection

It happened in Sion. I was wearing an ISI branded one, so was good. I think they look out for jazzy graphics et al before stopping

Parthasarathig · 16th October 2012, 23:13

Got myself an LS2 asphalt from Helmet Palace JC road. Priced 3.7k.

Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet-img_0016.jpg

Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet-img_0018.jpg

Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet-img_0019.jpg

dre@ms · 17th October 2012, 12:11

Guys, my vega boolean helmet has now gone kaput. Time to change it. Any pointers of good genuine shops in Hyderabad ? I am inclined towards LS2 now

Any other better suggestions? I want a helmet which can open and close the front portion.

n_aditya · 17th October 2012, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by dre@ms

Guys, my vega boolean helmet has now gone kaput. Time to change it. Any pointers of good genuine shops in Hyderabad ?

Check this out. Prices are on the higher side though.

Hyderabad members should be able to give you more options.

Shubz · 18th October 2012, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbp

All I am on the lookout for a helmet, I have previously owner GP One and now AGV. Budget 6 to 8 K. I have looked at Sparx and KBC [I know this one starts at around 10K]. Please suggest. How is Daijya?

SparX and KBC helmets are real good. The one I got (SparX) cost me around 8.5k. You can go to Helmet Paradise to check if he has some new stock. Or if you like something on PRS website, just write to them, they will have it sent over to Helmet paradise.

Meanwhile you can check the SOL range from Megha helmets right opposite MTR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

Got myself an LS2 asphalt from Helmet Palace JC road. Priced 3.7k.
[

Good stuff Partha!

giri1.8 · 20th October 2012, 20:28

Got my SOL unicorn few weeks back.I decided to go for SOL because of DOT certification.Guess its the most affordable DOT certified helmet one can get in India.I must say I am impressed by the quality of the helmet and graphics looks really good.Its a steal for 5K if you ask me.Only problem is that its attracting too much attention so I cant leave it on my bike in public.

Motormania · 26th October 2012, 10:58

Great buy. Did you checkout the SF1 too? The padding on that felt more comfortable and plusher. Getting one soon.

12th October 2012, 20:24	#843
sandeepv26 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8 Thanked: Once	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Brought LS2 Diamond today from Balaji Helmet Palace JC road B'lore. Gifted by Wifey, Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

13th October 2012, 00:08	#844
rbp BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 503 Thanked: 518 Times	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet All I am on the lookout for a helmet, I have previously owner GP One and now AGV. Budget 6 to 8 K. I have looked at Sparx and KBC [I know this one starts at around 10K]. Please suggest. How is Daijya?
	() Thanks

13th October 2012, 00:13	#845
maverhick BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 143 Thanked: 30 Times	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Looking for a full lid 1) 6 - 8k 2) Mumbai based. 3) The cops have issues with non ISI ones. Would prefer an ISI one or will just manage it 4) Has to be light and low wind noise. Any suggestions on brands and stores? Thanks
	() Thanks

16th October 2012, 23:13	#850
Parthasarathig BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pothole-city Posts: 892 Thanked: 541 Times View My Garage	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Got myself an LS2 asphalt from Helmet Palace JC road. Priced 3.7k.
	() Thanks

17th October 2012, 12:11	#851
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Guys, my vega boolean helmet has now gone kaput. Time to change it. Any pointers of good genuine shops in Hyderabad ? I am inclined towards LS2 now Any other better suggestions? I want a helmet which can open and close the front portion. Last edited by dre@ms : 17th October 2012 at 12:13.
	() Thanks

20th October 2012, 20:28	#854
giri1.8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,762 Thanked: 4,719 Times	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Got my SOL unicorn few weeks back.I decided to go for SOL because of DOT certification.Guess its the most affordable DOT certified helmet one can get in India.I must say I am impressed by the quality of the helmet and graphics looks really good.Its a steal for 5K if you ask me.Only problem is that its attracting too much attention so I cant leave it on my bike in public. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

26th October 2012, 10:58	#855
Motormania BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Roaming! Posts: 234 Thanked: 126 Times	re: Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet Great buy. Did you checkout the SF1 too? The padding on that felt more comfortable and plusher. Getting one soon.
	() Thanks