HJC - A good helmet? Opinions...

**awa355** · 15th October 2011, 05:16

I have a $700 HJC RPHA, however, I wear my old $50 2nd hand CL14 most of the time. Much quieter behind the windshield, ( have a $49 head so I'm still winning)

**hellokitty** · 15th October 2011, 07:40

I have a HJC CS-R1 helmet that is so incredibly comfortable, but apparently you can't get this one anymore. I am gutted because I have bought and given away so many helmets that I hated once they had been on my head for 30 minutes and over. I try to wear them for as long as I can in the shop but I think 30 minutes may be pushing it

**cynna** · 15th October 2011, 08:43

i was lloking at buyine a is-16. whats the sun visor thing like? does it rattle around and drive you crazy or dont you notice it?

my current helmet is the hjc adventure helmet and hace had no complaints with that. have smacked my head on the ground with it a few times so will replace that with another one soon

**Madness** · 15th October 2011, 08:48

Originally Posted by blackdog

....The graphics.

Little boys will always love cartoons.

**scumdog** · 15th October 2011, 09:27

Originally Posted by cynna

i was lloking at buyine a is-16. whats the sun visor thing like? does it rattle around and drive you crazy or dont you notice it?

my current helmet is the hjc adventure helmet and hace had no complaints with that. have smacked my head on the ground with it a few times so will replace that with another one soon

No rattles etc - a little bit of wind-noise generally, queter than my old FFM was and no need for ear-plugs.

Quieter than my open-face helmet...

**Daffyd** · 15th October 2011, 09:40

I've had an HJC for the last 7 years. Can't find any model numbers but it has ECE R22-05. I guess that's the date of manufacture. I bought it off T/Me as a Tattoo. (That might just be the pattern.)

My only complaint is, because of my rather large proboscis, my nose presses against the top of the chin guard, making it a tad uncomfortable over 100km/h. (Controlled conditions on private roads of course!)

Has anyone else had this problem, or know of any brands that have more clearance?

**awa355** · 15th October 2011, 13:17

Daffyd ; The number/letters you quote are the European Union safety standard criteria.

**Daffyd** · 15th October 2011, 17:49

Originally Posted by awa355

Daffyd ; The number/letters you quote are the European Union safety standard criteria.

Ok, ta. 10 chars.

**FJRider** · 15th October 2011, 18:06

Originally Posted by hellokitty

I have a HJC CS-R1 helmet that is so incredibly comfortable, but apparently you can't get this one anymore. I am gutted because I have bought and given away so many helmets that I hated once they had been on my head for 30 minutes and over. I try to wear them for as long as I can in the shop but I think 30 minutes may be pushing it

Why is everybody expecting an instant perfect fit ... that lasts forever ... ???

I'm afraid that the likelyhood of ANYBODY having a perfect fit in the shop at purchase time ... and continuing to have a perfect fit ever-after ... is being a little optimistic ... Average sized heads, fit in average sized helmets ...

About a month of regular wear before any ... "give" ... in fit is noticed ... I have an AGV which needed a "trim" of the cheek padding ....

NO issues afterwards ...

**Kickaha** · 15th October 2011, 18:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

and no need for ear-plugs.

If you don't want to be a deaf cunt later on in life wear them anyway

**hellokitty** · 15th October 2011, 19:05

Originally Posted by FJRider

Why is everybody expecting an instant perfect fit ... that lasts forever ... ???

I'm afraid that the likelyhood of ANYBODY having a perfect fit in the shop at purchase time ... and continuing to have a perfect fit ever-after ... is being a little optimistic ... Average sized heads, fit in average sized helmets ...

About a month of regular wear before any ... "give" ... in fit is noticed ... I have an AGV which needed a "trim" of the cheek padding ....

NO issues afterwards ...

I don't think it is asking too much to hope that a helmet is comfortable. If my helmet feels like it is crushing my head and is causing a lot of pain, I will be damned if I am going to wear it for how ever long it takes to squash the lining. Seems stupid to think that someone in a lot of pain can concentrate on riding safely.

**FJRider** · 15th October 2011, 19:24

Originally Posted by hellokitty

I don't think it is asking too much to hope that a helmet is comfortable. If my helmet feels like it is crushing my head and is causing a lot of pain, I will be damned if I am going to wear it for how ever long it takes to squash the lining. Seems stupid to think that someone in a lot of pain can concentrate on riding safely.

I have NEVER bought a helmet that I have NOT taken for a ride ... or a walk in ... prior to purchase ...

In some cases a deposit ... or purchase price paid (refundable if helmet is returned) is required.

Never had an issue ... initially only a little discomfort ... NEVER PAIN.

Seems stupid to me, one would buy a helmet that puts them in pain ... each to their own I guess ...

A helmet is a personal item that should NOT be bought ... because you need it NOW ... Take your time or pay the price ...