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Old 9th September 2008, 14:19   #166
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Custom painted helmets...
Anyone knows a place in bangalore were we can get it done ?
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Old 9th September 2008, 16:23   #167
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For the better informed: would painting a helmet cause the helmet shell to lose structural strength, as in the case of stickers/decals?

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For the better informed: would painting a helmet cause the helmet shell to lose structural strength, as in the case of stickers/decals?

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Yes, the helmet manufacturers warn against painting their helmets.
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Old 11th September 2008, 15:13   #169
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I checked the top air vents on my AGV GP1 helmet & found that there were 2 holes inside the foam which allow air inside, I also rode & checked they did work. So I say they are useful.

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Yes, the helmet manufacturers warn against painting their helmets.
So how about just getting the stickering job done. ?
Do you know anywhere its done in blore ?
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For the better informed: would painting a helmet cause the helmet shell to lose structural strength, as in the case of stickers/decals?

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Still wondering, how does the adhesive on the stickers/helmet damage the structural integrity of the helmet?

The adhesive if solvent based might be problem, but most stickers aren't. Plus, I think this was more relevant in the era where the helmets were made of fibreglass, this would really not be a problem in today's injection moulded plastic helmets.
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Hey, can you post a photo of the holes in the foam? I'll post photos of mine as well.
You can't see the holes as they're covered with the black inner lining, you can only feel them.

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You can't see the holes as they're covered with the black inner lining, you can only feel them.

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I couldn't feel the holes in my helmet.
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I couldn't feel the holes in my helmet.
Is it the original AGV GP1 or an Indian make? How much did you pay for it ?

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Old 16th September 2008, 00:20   #175
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Is it the original AGV GP1 or an Indian make? How much did you pay for it ?

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I paid 10K with an extra dark visor for it. I got it from the US. Its definitely not made in India!
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Old 17th September 2008, 14:27   #176
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Some new gear I got.

1. Balaclava
2. Fleece glove liners
3. Chrome visor
4. HJC Helmet (for a friend)
5. My helmet with the chrome visor
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The chrome visor for your hjc? They looks sexy, but for your blue & red lid i would have gone for an iridium instead!!

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The chrome visor for your hjc? They looks sexy, but for your blue & red lid i would have gone for an iridium instead!!

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There was a blue chrome/iridium as well. I couldn't decide between the two and ordered this one. I'll get the blue next time. Btw, the helmet does have silver/chrome glitter on it as well.

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Guys, does any one know the website for fastrack and bhp helmets.
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I have seen examples of BHP helmets in bombay, they're quite crap, and do not carry and DOT or Snell rating whatsoever.
Just be nice to your head, get an AGV indian, or the imported one (whichever fits your budget) from the many dealers around.

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