Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

Su-47 · 18th December 2006, 11:09

My brother's helmet is in a very sad condition and I want to buy him a new one. Please help me choose the right one. Here are the requirements:

-- Light-weight.
-- If possible, should have a scratch resistant visor.
-- Wide viewing angle.
-- Budget: 1.5K (stretchable to 2.5K, ok max 3K, if something is really good).
-- If possible, shouldn't have too many fancy stickers.

BTW, do helmets come in different sizes? His head is a little bigger than average.

Thanks,
Su-47

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superavi · 18th December 2006, 11:22

A good helmet is the GP One Black. It's available for about 1.8 k and is a seriously good helmet.

The helmet might be a tad heavy though I've never faced any problems with it.

Yes, it does come in different sizes, but all that's changed in two helmets is an inner lining which can be removed, cleaned and put back in. Ask for XXL.

Ravi

madbullram · 18th December 2006, 11:36

I second that you can get a GP One or personally i suggest a AGV.

One more scratch resistant is good but dont entirely depend on that . With the dirt and grime of our cities within a month or so its useless. AGV are 10 times better than GP ones. Look for washable inners which is really hygienic.

Su-47 · 18th December 2006, 12:32

Thank you guys (superavi and madbullram) for your inputs.
-- Would you guys know where I can check out AGV and GP1 in bangalore?
-- For example, would the helmet shops near Lalbagh stock these?
-- Is there any place you can recommend? If not, is there a way I can distinguish a genuine one from a fake one?
-- How much would AGV cost?

Thanks,
Su-47

the_trooper · 18th December 2006, 12:48

Go to an authorised helmet dealer.

The GP-One is the best bet. Make sure u buy a spare Visor along with the helmet u purchased.

manaa45 · 18th December 2006, 13:14

i m too looking out for a good helmet for my husband, can any body give suggestions, where can i buy a good helmet in navi mumbai and how much should it cost me approx.

i too am looking for the one su is looking out for, i mean the same features kind off.

Mansi

TheDoc · 18th December 2006, 15:16

Hmm, I was just about to start a topic on this. When i went helmet shoppin a few weeks back, none of the shops had any helmet with the Double-D strap. Isnt that standard? They all had the snap locking mechanism. Is it reliable? Isnt the former simpler and safer?

bikefreak · 18th December 2006, 15:43

Manaa, u could go to Babloo motors - sector 17 vashi
It is in Shanti centre, on the main road, the same building as gangar opticians and cactus hotel.
There are 2 shops next to each other which stock only helmets.
AGV would be a good choice. I have one.
It would be better if he goes and checks out which size fits him best by wearing a few.
The helmet should be snug fitting otherwise the purpose is defeated.

madbullram · 18th December 2006, 16:20

Nice to see you buying a helmet for you hubby. The best way to make a man wear a helmet...

manaa45 · 18th December 2006, 17:05

thanks a lot abhinav, that was grt help, but dou have any idea of the cost of the helmet.

i will check out with them today or tommorow.

btw i keep on buying stuff for him as he is averse to shopping so this might be just one of the few things.

drifter · 18th December 2006, 22:51

Hey guys, any idea where I can get AGV helmets in mumbai?? Anywhere in town, or just anywhere!!??

drifter · 18th December 2006, 22:52

Hey guys,

Any idea where I can get AGV helmets in Mumbai? Anywhere in town, or just anywhere? And also how much would one cost? Ignore the 1st post. :P

madbullram · 18th December 2006, 23:46

drifter: check the post by Bikefreak

hemi · 19th December 2006, 11:49

strech your buget and get an AGV or GPR both are equally good which costs around 2.5k to 3+.
I got my AGV from here

A to Z marketing, OR Ryder Auto accessories
#117,lalbhag main road,
Opp to MTR hotel
b'lore-27

In b'lore along with lal bagh road,u can try J.c road.

superavi · 19th December 2006, 12:49

Sorry Sukhoi,

The place to buy a GP1 is Megha enterprises near Lalbagh.

18th December 2006, 11:09	#1
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 693 Thanked: 364 Times	Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet My brother's helmet is in a very sad condition and I want to buy him a new one. Please help me choose the right one. Here are the requirements: -- Light-weight. -- If possible, should have a scratch resistant visor. -- Wide viewing angle. -- Budget: 1.5K (stretchable to 2.5K, ok max 3K, if something is really good). -- If possible, shouldn't have too many fancy stickers. BTW, do helmets come in different sizes? His head is a little bigger than average. Thanks, Su-47 Read More: Tips to buy a good helmet Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet for a Dirt Bike or Sport Bike Last edited by GTO : 3rd December 2014 at 13:21. Reason: Adding some helpful links :)
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18th December 2006, 11:22	#2
superavi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 286 Thanked: 29 Times	A good helmet is the GP One Black. It's available for about 1.8 k and is a seriously good helmet. The helmet might be a tad heavy though I've never faced any problems with it. Yes, it does come in different sizes, but all that's changed in two helmets is an inner lining which can be removed, cleaned and put back in. Ask for XXL. Ravi
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18th December 2006, 11:36	#3
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 554 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	I second that you can get a GP One or personally i suggest a AGV. One more scratch resistant is good but dont entirely depend on that . With the dirt and grime of our cities within a month or so its useless. AGV are 10 times better than GP ones. Look for washable inners which is really hygienic.
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18th December 2006, 12:32	#4
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 693 Thanked: 364 Times	Thank you guys (superavi and madbullram) for your inputs. -- Would you guys know where I can check out AGV and GP1 in bangalore? -- For example, would the helmet shops near Lalbagh stock these? -- Is there any place you can recommend? If not, is there a way I can distinguish a genuine one from a fake one? -- How much would AGV cost? Thanks, Su-47
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18th December 2006, 12:48	#5
the_trooper BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chn Posts: 215 Thanked: 103 Times View My Garage	Go to an authorised helmet dealer. The GP-One is the best bet. Make sure u buy a spare Visor along with the helmet u purchased.
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18th December 2006, 13:14	#6
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 359 Thanked: 49 Times	i m too looking out for a good helmet for my husband, can any body give suggestions, where can i buy a good helmet in navi mumbai and how much should it cost me approx. i too am looking for the one su is looking out for, i mean the same features kind off. Mansi
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18th December 2006, 15:16	#7
TheDoc BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Hmm, I was just about to start a topic on this. When i went helmet shoppin a few weeks back, none of the shops had any helmet with the Double-D strap. Isnt that standard? They all had the snap locking mechanism. Is it reliable? Isnt the former simpler and safer?
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18th December 2006, 15:43	#8
bikefreak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 276 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Manaa, u could go to Babloo motors - sector 17 vashi It is in Shanti centre, on the main road, the same building as gangar opticians and cactus hotel. There are 2 shops next to each other which stock only helmets. AGV would be a good choice. I have one. It would be better if he goes and checks out which size fits him best by wearing a few. The helmet should be snug fitting otherwise the purpose is defeated. Last edited by bikefreak : 18th December 2006 at 15:45.
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18th December 2006, 16:20	#9
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 554 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	Nice to see you buying a helmet for you hubby. The best way to make a man wear a helmet...
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18th December 2006, 17:05	#10
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 359 Thanked: 49 Times	thanks a lot abhinav, that was grt help, but dou have any idea of the cost of the helmet. i will check out with them today or tommorow. btw i keep on buying stuff for him as he is averse to shopping so this might be just one of the few things.
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18th December 2006, 22:51	#11
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, any idea where I can get AGV helmets in mumbai?? Anywhere in town, or just anywhere!!?? Last edited by Aditya : 18th February 2019 at 20:01.
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18th December 2006, 22:52	#12
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, Any idea where I can get AGV helmets in Mumbai? Anywhere in town, or just anywhere? And also how much would one cost? Ignore the 1st post. :P Last edited by Aditya : 6th December 2020 at 05:16. Reason: Extra dots, spelling
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18th December 2006, 23:46	#13
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 554 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	drifter: check the post by Bikefreak
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19th December 2006, 11:49	#14
hemi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	strech your buget and get an AGV or GPR both are equally good which costs around 2.5k to 3+. I got my AGV from here A to Z marketing, OR Ryder Auto accessories #117,lalbhag main road, Opp to MTR hotel b'lore-27 In b'lore along with lal bagh road,u can try J.c road.
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19th December 2006, 12:49	#15
superavi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 286 Thanked: 29 Times	Sorry Sukhoi, The place to buy a GP1 is Megha enterprises near Lalbagh.
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