Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

straight6 · 26th August 2008, 00:32

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Nice HJC pal. I love the colours, looks brilliant in the second photo!

Thanks, the silver part is actually glitter.

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Originally Posted by manson

What camera S6? How abput a nice blue/white/red CBR to go with the helmet?

manson.

My mom just bought a Kodak C713.

CBR?

. Don't you think I want one?

P180V1 · 26th August 2008, 08:54

I just bought myself a AGV GP1 original one, to match my CRAMSTER riding gloves & PLANET DSG NERO jacket & of course for my COMET. The finish is really amazing.

CHEERS,
G D

praJEEP · 26th August 2008, 10:46

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Originally Posted by manson

Got myself this beautiful AGV XR-2 from denniskirk.com, the redis more red than it seems in this picture. Ordered a 'XXL' and its fits well, the padding is tight towards the cheeks, but i think this would be gone once its broken into.

How much did it cost ? hope you don't mind sharing it here

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Originally Posted by straight6

Just testing out a new camera. Much more justice to the colours now.

Nice one, can i get a helmet around 7.5k suggest me something.

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Originally Posted by P180V1

I just bought myself a AGV GP1 original one, to match my CRAMSTER riding gloves & PLANET DSG NERO jacket & of course for my COMET. The finish is really amazing.

CHEERS,
G D

Gautam pradeep here, hegidira not met you after the nagarjuna dinner party you told me that you have a spare nero jacket pm me your number.

P180V1 · 26th August 2008, 14:50

Gautam pradeep here, hegidira not met you after the nagarjuna dinner party you told me that you have a spare nero jacket pm me your number.[/quote]

Yeah dude, long time no see. I don't have a spare NERO JACKET, but you can get it from ORION MOTORS in Koramangala. He is a PLANET DSG dealer too. Regarding the helmet you can go to my cousin's shop opposite to MTR & get yourself a good, original AGV from there.

CHEERS,
G D

straight6 · 26th August 2008, 14:53

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Originally Posted by praJEEP

Nice one, can i get a helmet around 7.5k suggest me something.

What size do you wear?

praJEEP · 26th August 2008, 15:47

GD, whats the shop name ?

@staright6 i wear an XL.

straight6 · 26th August 2008, 18:32

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Originally Posted by praJEEP

@straight6 i wear an XL.

Is that really your size or do you wear loose helmets like most people? Measure your head one inch above your eyebrow.

manson · 26th August 2008, 23:08

Prajeepm there are a couple AGV V-flyer helmets left on Dennis Kirk | Frontpage for 130 odd USD, plus some 50 usd would be shipping, should fit in your budget. Get going on this one. Another 50 USD and you could get the XR-2, or the Suomy Ventura.

manson.

straight6 · 27th August 2008, 02:44

Here's anku's Daijya hemet.

praJEEP · 27th August 2008, 10:18

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Originally Posted by straight6

Is that really your size or do you wear loose helmets like most people? Measure your head one inch above your eyebrow.

Thats really me size, my head is an abnormal size

my main concern is it should weigh below 1000 grams.

@manson thanks will check out the links.

manson · 27th August 2008, 13:26

I think most helmets, in the 150-300 USD range would wiegh in the 4-5lbs range in size XL.

manson.

Revolution 1 · 27th August 2008, 17:42

Can anyone tell me about the best Value for money helmet to be bought ?

I can place the order and get it easily. But my question is :-

1) Is the AGV (not sure about the model No.) which costs around 9k enough or should i still go for a Shoei. I just want to know whether Shoei helmets are priced more for their brand name or is it that much more superior in quality. Now when i say AGV being enough, i want to know in context with the speed i go. I normally dont go above 90+ on my RX100.

I know that this might stupid for many as the question Uno will be why spending so much for these speed and that too on an RX. But my answer is simple :- Its worth spending on your safety than on a Nokia N96. Moreover, i had first hand experience of being in pain for a lousy little accident with crutches for 2 months.

And moreover, i wouldn't have to upgrade my helmet once (if things go as per plan) i get an SBK.

straight6 · 27th August 2008, 18:26

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Originally Posted by praJEEP

Thats really me size, my head is an abnormal size

my main concern is it should weigh below 1000 grams.

@manson thanks will check out the links.

Check this deal out. Dennis Kirk | Metric Bikes Main Page

Sankar · 27th August 2008, 18:44

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Originally Posted by praJEEP

Thats really me size, my head is an abnormal size

my main concern is it should weigh below 1000 grams.

Man last time i saw you you didn't have an XL sized head... Measure your head once again!

And you will be hardpressed to find a approved fullface helmet that will weigh below 1000grams. Even the Arai RX7Corsair weighs 1200grams! That's the lightest i have seen personally.

Straight6, i couldn't find any information about Daijya helmets on the web. Only Indian websites pop up if i search for Daijya. Do you know the origin of Daijya helmets and how good they are when compared to KBC et all? Some KBC and Sparx models are priced close to Daijya.

straight6 · 27th August 2008, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Straight6, i couldn't find any information about Daijya helmets on the web. Only Indian websites pop up if i search for Daijya. Do you know the origin of Daijya helmets and how good they are when compared to KBC et all? Some KBC and Sparx models are priced close to Daijya.

Its a Japanese brand. I'm guessing its not that highly regarded in Japan and that is why you don't see their website. They are pretty decent but too common now.

KBC is a much more known, American brand. Sparx is also American and more well known than Daijya.

26th August 2008, 08:54	#107
P180V1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	I just bought myself a AGV GP1 original one, to match my CRAMSTER riding gloves & PLANET DSG NERO jacket & of course for my COMET. The finish is really amazing. CHEERS, G D
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26th August 2008, 14:50	#109
P180V1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	Gautam pradeep here, hegidira not met you after the nagarjuna dinner party you told me that you have a spare nero jacket pm me your number.[/quote] Yeah dude, long time no see. I don't have a spare NERO JACKET, but you can get it from ORION MOTORS in Koramangala. He is a PLANET DSG dealer too. Regarding the helmet you can go to my cousin's shop opposite to MTR & get yourself a good, original AGV from there. CHEERS, G D
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26th August 2008, 15:47	#111
praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 12 Times	GD, whats the shop name ? @staright6 i wear an XL.
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26th August 2008, 23:08	#113
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	Prajeepm there are a couple AGV V-flyer helmets left on Dennis Kirk \| Frontpage for 130 odd USD, plus some 50 usd would be shipping, should fit in your budget. Get going on this one. Another 50 USD and you could get the XR-2, or the Suomy Ventura. manson.
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27th August 2008, 02:44	#114
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,572 Thanked: 324 Times	Here's anku's Daijya hemet. Attached Thumbnails
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27th August 2008, 13:26	#116
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	I think most helmets, in the 150-300 USD range would wiegh in the 4-5lbs range in size XL. manson.
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27th August 2008, 17:42	#117
Revolution 1 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: Once	Tips on getting Helmet plz Can anyone tell me about the best Value for money helmet to be bought ? I can place the order and get it easily. But my question is :- 1) Is the AGV (not sure about the model No.) which costs around 9k enough or should i still go for a Shoei. I just want to know whether Shoei helmets are priced more for their brand name or is it that much more superior in quality. Now when i say AGV being enough, i want to know in context with the speed i go. I normally dont go above 90+ on my RX100. I know that this might stupid for many as the question Uno will be why spending so much for these speed and that too on an RX. But my answer is simple :- Its worth spending on your safety than on a Nokia N96. Moreover, i had first hand experience of being in pain for a lousy little accident with crutches for 2 months. And moreover, i wouldn't have to upgrade my helmet once (if things go as per plan) i get an SBK.
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