Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

deepikins · 5th February 2010, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Sheel

so true, my 2nd GP-One is purchased today(matte finish) and i shall get it by 10th feb,
the reason to go for this was size as i wasn't sure how sparx or lower end HJC's or KBC's would fit as i am currently using a GP-One and more than happy so stuck to it.(someone is bringing it for me and explained the shop keeper on phone about size and looks)
@alligator-good buy
^^getting a dsg and A* S-MX2 also

congrats dude. I use the cross matte and a joe rocket stain series black and red. just a word of caution, please be prepared to clean the matte helmet very frequently. due to the finish, the helmet will attract dust and look dirty very soon. not to despair, a wipe with a wet cloth will solve this...

mayurpalav · 5th February 2010, 13:12

Guys, I visited a Helmet shop in Mumbai. Enquiring about the AGV's.
The dealer told me that the outer shell of the AGV's is of the same size.
However, the inners and padding inside the helmets determines the size of the helmet.
Is this correct ? I tried and XL which was tighter than a L, all the while thinking that The M would be the size for me............

deepikins · 5th February 2010, 13:27

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Originally Posted by mayurpalav

Guys, I visited a Helmet shop in Mumbai. Enquiring about the AGV's.
The dealer told me that the outer shell of the AGV's is of the same size.
However, the inners and padding inside the helmets determines the size of the helmet.
Is this correct ? I tried and XL which was tighter than a L, all the while thinking that The M would be the size for me............

In most of the new age helmets, and definitely in AGV, the dealer will be able to remove the inner padding and fix a thinner one if the original does not fit. this is normal. my helmet size is xl but have asked for a thin padding inside cause of my bloated head

f1fan · 5th February 2010, 13:51

Guys,
Need your help. I am buying an Honda Activa for my wife and would need your inputs on the following:
1. I would like to buy a full face helmet for my wife but generally have seen ladies wear the half helmet.
2. What brand would be good to buy and which place to buy. I stay in central Mumbai.

Would appreciate help from you guys.

Thanks
f1fan

mantrig · 5th February 2010, 17:21

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Originally Posted by mayurpalav

Guys, I visited a Helmet shop in Mumbai. Enquiring about the AGV's.
The dealer told me that the outer shell of the AGV's is of the same size.
However, the inners and padding inside the helmets determines the size of the helmet.
Is this correct ? I tried and XL which was tighter than a L, all the while thinking that The M would be the size for me............

Yes Mayur, That is the case nowadays with most of the helmets and best part is they come with a removable lining.

I had faced similar issue with one of my new helmets and the dealer simply swapped the inner lining for the thinner one.

BTW are you from Prabhadevi in Mumbai? Just curious, as I had one of my school mates from Dr. A.D.S.H with the same name.

mayurpalav · 5th February 2010, 17:41

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Originally Posted by mantrig

BTW are you from Prabhadevi in Mumbai? Just curious, as I had one of my school mates from Dr. A.D.S.H with the same name.

@ MantriG, Thanks for the info.

However, I live in Andheri west. And I have met quite a few namesakes on FB and Orkut

. I pipped them to the post for registering on both portals.

bullboy · 5th February 2010, 18:09

Seems the discussion is concentrated around Mumbai .Any good helmet shops in Trivandrum ?

MurtazaGhiya · 11th February 2010, 11:46

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Originally Posted by MurtazaGhiya

Thats a very good message out there for all the bikers around

I had a look at the LS2 helmets and the fit is finish is superb. It also has an ISI mark embossed (not just a sticker). Will look for the DOT or snell rating before I get one

Btw, here is a pic of friends' LS2 helmets composed as one pic.

Confirmed with my friend, LS2's have DOT certification.

straight6 · 11th February 2010, 22:08

Where are these LS2 helmets available in Bombay?

Sheel · 12th February 2010, 11:03

Got the GP-One but the quality is pathetic compared to the GP-One i had,

don't know what to with this lid and it is a bit large too(which a balaclava can cure but we are approaching summers)

uploading pics on photobucket for all to see,
Riding Gloves pictures by sheelpriye - Photobucket

^^Your file of 1.30 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 1.00 MB for this filetype. always get this reply, how can i squeeze the size? Help!

MurtazaGhiya · 12th February 2010, 11:19

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Originally Posted by straight6

Where are these LS2 helmets available in Bombay?

No idea about Mumbai, but here in Pune, these guys bought it from Pro-Biker.

Btw, are Vega helmets good? They come at a very good price

straight6 · 12th February 2010, 12:02

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Originally Posted by MurtazaGhiya

No idea about Mumbai, but here in Pune, these guys bought it from Pro-Biker.

Btw, are Vega helmets good? They come at a very good price

I've never owned Vega but I think they are pretty decent Indian helmets.

MurtazaGhiya · 12th February 2010, 12:15

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Originally Posted by straight6

I've never owned Vega but I think they are pretty decent Indian helmets.

I own one (The Shumacher replica) which is almost 7 years old now! The helm has taken all kinds of beating and the inner lining needs replacement now. So am looking at replacing the helmet itself. But what do I do with this one?

manson · 12th February 2010, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Sheel

^^Your file of 1.30 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 1.00 MB for this filetype. always get this reply, how can i squeeze the size? Help!

Google search the window resizer tool. It is the most convenient resizing tool, and downsizing images is just a right click away.

manson.

MurtazaGhiya · 12th February 2010, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Sheel

^^Your file of 1.30 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 1.00 MB for this filetype. always get this reply, how can i squeeze the size? Help!

Use PaintBrush (mspaint) if you are using Windows operating system. Use the Stretch option to increase/decrease the size by specifying % to increase/decrease horizontally/vertically. And then save the file. Simple

5th February 2010, 13:12	#227
mayurpalav BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 138 Thanked: 66 Times	Guys, I visited a Helmet shop in Mumbai. Enquiring about the AGV's. The dealer told me that the outer shell of the AGV's is of the same size. However, the inners and padding inside the helmets determines the size of the helmet. Is this correct ? I tried and XL which was tighter than a L, all the while thinking that The M would be the size for me............
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5th February 2010, 13:51	#229
f1fan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 701 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	Guys, Need your help. I am buying an Honda Activa for my wife and would need your inputs on the following: 1. I would like to buy a full face helmet for my wife but generally have seen ladies wear the half helmet. 2. What brand would be good to buy and which place to buy. I stay in central Mumbai. Would appreciate help from you guys. Thanks f1fan
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5th February 2010, 18:09	#232
bullboy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 613 Thanked: 106 Times	Seems the discussion is concentrated around Mumbai .Any good helmet shops in Trivandrum ?
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11th February 2010, 22:08	#234
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,553 Thanked: 302 Times	Where are these LS2 helmets available in Bombay?
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12th February 2010, 11:03	#235
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,960 Thanked: 15,027 Times View My Garage	Got the GP-One but the quality is pathetic compared to the GP-One i had, don't know what to with this lid and it is a bit large too(which a balaclava can cure but we are approaching summers) uploading pics on photobucket for all to see, Riding Gloves pictures by sheelpriye - Photobucket ^^Your file of 1.30 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 1.00 MB for this filetype. always get this reply, how can i squeeze the size? Help!
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