HJC - A good helmet? Opinions...

**davebullet** · 15th October 2011, 20:57

Only HJC and Schuberth seem to fit properly.

The Schuberth wins hands down on quietness and peripheral vision.

The HJC wins on a double D ring chinstrap. I don't like the ratchet mechanism on the Schuie, but hey.

**AllanB** · 15th October 2011, 22:01

On my third HJC. They fit my head very well. I'm a HJC fan.

Numerous models in their range I'm using a FS15. Vented, fully removable liner for washing. Light and quiet.

**hellokitty** · 15th October 2011, 22:10

Originally Posted by FJRider

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 ...

I always wear the helmet around the shop for at least 10-15 minutes. I have never asked to take the helmet for a ride - it never occurred to me that you could. Next time I will ask, but I doubt the answer will be "yes"

Who the fuck would buy a helmet if they knew it would cause pain - what a stupid thing to say. The way a helmet feels in the shop has nothing to do with the way it feels after 30 or 60 minutes on the road.

**jafar** · 15th October 2011, 22:45

mine is an HJC FG14 , I've had it for over 5 years & well over 100,000 km's. comfortable, quiet & helps keep the bugs from hitting the noggin. not too bad @ keeping the rain out either. I've never crash tested it & hope I never do

**Stirts** · 16th October 2011, 13:26

I just luuuuuuuuuuurve my new HJC.

RPS-10 Mugello....

CHECK OUT MY ANGRY DRAGON.....

EXTREMELY lighter than my last HJC helmet - only 3.39 lbs ....minimal head shake with this one, wind-grab is substantially less when looking sideways. Alot quieter than my last one too, although I still wear ear plugs...I just ride betterer with them.

**Newbi** · 16th October 2011, 14:22

Originally Posted by blackdog

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

Is that so ya have something to look at while ya taking a w-nk?? hahahahah, couldnt resist sorry.

**FJRider** · 16th October 2011, 14:28

Originally Posted by Newbi

Is that so ya have something to look at while ya taking a w-nk?? hahahahah, couldnt resist sorry.

nah .... probably 'cos ... it just looks good in the photos ...

**blackdog** · 16th October 2011, 14:30

Originally Posted by Newbi

Is that so ya have something to look at while ya taking a w-nk?? hahahahah, couldnt resist sorry.

I just can't stop drooling over Minnie Mouse.

**_Shrek_** · 28th October 2011, 20:56

They're a good helmet scummy, I had the FSmax model before your one & when I hit the road it did the job well, found them good in the heat or cold, only reason I didn't get another one was the size would have had to wait six + months so insurance got me a shoe, would prefer the new HJC, got mrs Shrek one at MCR about two weeks back at a good $$

**warren35** · 28th October 2011, 21:11

ok ,ive had good helmets for awhile now and have learnt the diff between an average helmet and a top notch helmet.my reasoning is why should anyone elses brain be worth more than mine ? the best is good enough for me and why grizzle laying in hospital bed saying goooo gaaaa from a brain scrambel.money is easy to come by compared to brain recovery time.over to clever people now

**cynna** · 29th October 2011, 16:31

got my is-16 but havetnn had a chance to take it for a ride yet. also replaced my cl-xs with another and rode into a branch when it took it out on its first ride today - the first of many scratches....

**scumdog** · 31st October 2011, 17:54

I found the built-in, retractible 'sun-glasses' gizmo fairly good - and while it doesn't cover the lower 1/4 of you vision (it doesn't go fully down) it does allow you to see mirrors and guages without looking through the 'sun-glasses'.

**=cJ=** · 3rd November 2011, 19:21

I don't like flip-down visors, tried one and found it distracting, I'd rather have a tint and clear visor (personal pref and all that :-) )

I do like HJC though, on my third one now, an RPS-10. I prefer it to my Arai RX7 corsair I landed on (I was wearing it, had the bike land on it the helmet with me in it, ground my head across the tarmac for a wee while). Having said that, the Arai did it's job, so can't complain there...

I think the HJC has easier to use vents, as wel as being more comfortable, quieter and lighter.

I preferred the "pull down" chin deflector of the Arai to the "chin visor" that you have to fit to the HJC.

The Arai seemed to be a bit less prone to fogging, and I'm still fighting with the latching mechanism on the HJC from time to time, I can't "crack" the visor on the HJC quite as easily as the Arai.

The liner of the HJC feels more plush than the Arai did, though that might just be a new helmet thing?

Overall, and especially considering the price difference, I'd rate the HJC ahead of the Arai in terms of comfort and usability.

I'd rather not test it's 'crashablity' after last time...