HJC - A good helmet? Opinions...

[scumdog]

ok, ol' Scummy lashed out and bought a new helmet - the 1st in 20+ years!

It's a HJC IS-16, in matte black with tribal graphix of course.

Good points:
The built in but externally adjustable sun-visor
The 'seat-belt' style buckle/catch
The venting system
The fabric under-chin draught-stopper
The positive locking of the visor in the postion I want
The lock to keep it locked down at speed
The fact that it's black

Bad points:
It's a full-face
It cost many kiwi pesos - more than THIS guy has ever spent on a helmet. (Hey, I only have a $4:85 head!).

[onearmedbandit]

Generally only heard good things about HJC's Scummy. Never worn one myself, not poser'ish enough for me.

[tigertim20]

I recently bough an HJC FG15. best helmet I ever bought, zero complaints. Love it.

[DMNTD:Me]

Yeah they are a good "affordable" helmet SD. One of the bestestest things about that model is the "Silver Cool" which does wick away moisture etc leaving thee feeling far better on a hotter day.
Have sold plenty many and have yet to hear one complaint.
Gone are the days that HJC only produce 'entry level' helmets.
Oh and the supplier is good!

[scumdog]

Yeah they are a good "affordable" helmet SD. One of the bestestest things about that model is the "Silver Cool" which does wick away moisture etc leaving thee feeling far better on a hotter day.
Have sold plenty many and have yet to hear one complaint.
Gone are the days that HJC only produce 'entry level' helmets.
Oh and the supplier is good!

Hmm, haven't ridden in temperatures above 10 degrees yet....

[Kickaha]

I recently bough an HJC FG15. best helmet I ever bought, zero complaints. Love it.

I used to think that about my FG15 until I tried a HJC RPHA they're a step up again

I've trashed a couple of HJC helmets with zero head injuries so they've worked for me

[YellowDog]

I am one of those who still associates HJC with cheap and cheerful entry level helmets. I bought one about six years ago. I have tried on once, but not ever worn it, as I got a flip up Nolan for my birthday.

I'm sure the new models are as good as any, or they wouldn't still be in business

[DrunkenMistake]

I got one similar to Tims, Same model just different design,
its the most expensive helmet I have ever owned,
Iv had it for maybe a month now, and its a perfect fit, some of my other helmets are always in between,
this is my second HJC

[tigertim20]

I used to think that about my FG15 until I tried a HJC RPHA they're a step up again

I've trashed a couple of HJC helmets with zero head injuries so they've worked for me

I'll just leave that one alone for now shall I?

[unstuck]

No complaints here.

[Robbo]

Yep, been wearing HJC helmets for many years now with no problems or complaints although none of them have ever had the ultimate test and hopefully never will. Reasonable value for money too.

[Hitcher]

HJCs are OK. I've had a couple that have worked well. Like Shoei, they're a rare manufacturer who makes helmets in XXXL size. Unlike Shoei, they make their big helmets with graphic patterns.

[BurningPlastic]

My current two helmets are HJC - definitely the most comfortable helmets I've worn for my head shape... I ended up with a CL-SP as my main helmet as they still have double D rings and I just feel more secure with those than clip straps.

Great value for money and the visor change system is really simple...

[blackdog]

HJCs are OK. I've had a couple that have worked well. Like Shoei, they're a rare manufacturer who makes helmets in XXXL size. Unlike Shoei, they make their big helmets with graphic patterns.

It is for the same reason that I have had to resort to Trojan over Durex as my preferred condom manufacturer. The graphics.

[Sable]

I have had an HJC CS12N and I currently have a ZF10. Both extremely good helemts rivalling helmets from other brands costing much more. The IS16 is not one of their better helmets from memory with a lower safety score but it will still be good for what it's worth. Mine are quiet down the motorway waterproof and have taken all sorts of abuse and held together.