Your thoughts on this helmet
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02-24-2009, 11:17 AM
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Helmets are about protection, and comfort. Protection first, comfort second. It is really hard to know how comfortable it is by just trying it on in the store. Some miles need to be put on with it on your head. that being said, if you want a face shield it looks good. If I were to get a 3/4 or a full face I stick with brands that I have used extensively in the past. Never have owned an HJC and I know nothing about them.
When I used to wear full face 100% of the time I stuck with Shoei and Arai. That being said, if you like it, get it. I now wear a carbon fiber helmet from carbonfiberhelemts.com.
When I used to wear full face 100% of the time I stuck with Shoei and Arai. That being said, if you like it, get it. I now wear a carbon fiber helmet from carbonfiberhelemts.com.
I run a fulmer full face in colder weather works well also.
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02-24-2009, 01:55 PM
not a fan of any helmet. but if i jus hafta i have a polo carbon fiber and a harley 105 anv half helmet. Oh by the way i have 2 helmets for sale if ya interested. They are the Shoei RJ-Air helmets without shields 1 is large the other medium. can sent pics to ya phone if interested. These are high dollar but will let the pair go for 200.
#25
02-24-2009, 02:16 PM
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What do you think about this helmet?
I know this helmet looks different, actually it kinda takes me as a hybrid between a full faced and ¾… don’t like full face cause I like the wind in my face and think the half helmets just don’t offer enough protection.
Just wanted to know what others thought of this style… like the flat black finish.
Pic is attached…
http://www.hjchelmets.com the model is IS-33
I know this helmet looks different, actually it kinda takes me as a hybrid between a full faced and ¾… don’t like full face cause I like the wind in my face and think the half helmets just don’t offer enough protection.
Just wanted to know what others thought of this style… like the flat black finish.
Pic is attached…
http://www.hjchelmets.com the model is IS-33
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02-24-2009, 03:35 PM
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02-24-2009, 06:22 PM
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Well first of all I would to thank everyone for there input and opinions. I plan to try one of these on at some point and evaluate the fit. You all gave very helpful advice
Yes I love Shoei helmets they are fantastic! Arai is also good but my head seems to fit better into a Shoei… egg head syndrome
they are pricey but both brands well built.
I am looking for a helmet that has a low profile to cut down on the wind buffeting… it seems that helmets with visors catch the updraft so much and I have to take the visor off which is why I chose this model.
Plus one that has good ventilation so it is comfortable in warmer weather.
If anyone has any other ideas please let me know. Thanks again
Yes I love Shoei helmets they are fantastic! Arai is also good but my head seems to fit better into a Shoei… egg head syndrome
they are pricey but both brands well built. I am looking for a helmet that has a low profile to cut down on the wind buffeting… it seems that helmets with visors catch the updraft so much and I have to take the visor off which is why I chose this model.
Plus one that has good ventilation so it is comfortable in warmer weather.
If anyone has any other ideas please let me know. Thanks again
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02-24-2009, 06:27 PM
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if i had the money it would be this.http://www.gazbikes.co.uk/shop/osbe-...939ccbb1d90b77
Wooo now that is different but I would like to try one on…
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02-24-2009, 06:29 PM
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I will have to ad that to the list thank you for the pic!
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02-24-2009, 06:33 PM
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I also like wearing a 3/4 helmet but I don't use a shield. One negitive about the HJC IS-33 is that if you took off the shield I don't think the helmet would look right because the shield mounting mechanism would be exposed.
I have the Shoei RJ-Platinum R in Matte Black. Very comfortable and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good 3/4.
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet....m%20R&h=11&t=1
I have the Shoei RJ-Platinum R in Matte Black. Very comfortable and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good 3/4.
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet....m%20R&h=11&t=1