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HJC Helmets?

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I'd try an HJC helmet on and then decide. I have trouble finding helmets that fit good and HJCs are one of the few that fit me well. Mostly I've had CL5 open face or FGs but I have also had a few full face and they all fit very well and I thought the were a good helmets.

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I have a HJC. I think it is a CL10?? maybe. Nice full face helmet that works and fits quite well. 8) 8)
 
My wife and I both wear CL-12 helmets in white. They're cheap, comfortable, and Snell approved. We've had ours for two seasons. We bought online after several years riding dualsport with open faced CL-5 helmets. They're a little heavier and suffer from a little more wind noise than top line helmets, but they cost one-fifth as much while offering top-of-the-line protection. You should wear ear plugs on the freeway regardless of helmet type. $85 USD would be a very good price.
 
Ok, thanks evryone, I love Nolan Helmets but, money is tight right now and I am trying to get by this year on something cheaper. Guess I will order 2 of these then.

Thanks 8)
 
MichaelHoward said:
Ok, thanks evryone, I love Nolan Helmets but, money is tight right now and I am trying to get by this year on something cheaper. Guess I will order 2 of these then.

Thanks 8)
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I've had a few Nolans in the past and I've found that the HJC and Nolan sizes and shapes are pretty simular, but I'd still try one on before buying.

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Ok, I will check the local shops, hope they have some to try on.
 
Michael,

I have the the HJC CL-14 and I really like it. The CL-12 is cheaper because the model is a few years old and they are trying to unload it.

These helmets are reasonably priced and I find that my big noggin feels pretty good in mine. I even took a 1000 mi road trip last year and my helmet was the last thing on my mind. My backside going to sleep every hour was the real problem :oops: :oops: .

-Jon
 
I have a CL-12 and it is fantastic. They are light years better than the comparable Bell helmet and cost less. The best part of the helmet is that you can remove the lens quickly and without fear of damaging anything. They don't loosen up too much either, that includes visor fitment and head to foam fitment.

Steve
 
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...you can remove the lens quickly and without fear of damaging anything.
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Just be careful to reinstall the visor correctly. They can blow off when you do a freeway shoulder check if the visor tabs don't hook up correctly. I wish I could better describe how to avoid the problem, but others have already done so in better fashion - check the 'net. Regardless, examine closely how the visor is retained at two places: the hinges and the visor tab in the track on the helmet.
 
I have HJC (although different model) and am quite happy with it. But try it out first to see if it matches your head, for example I can't fit into Shoei, Arai is so so, and HJC and Suomy are quite good fits.
 
One of our monthly (UK) magazines did a "mega" helmet test/comparison. HJC came out in the top three, but at a fifth of the price of Arai etc.
The magazine said that it was unbelievable value for money.
 
Re: HJC Helmets?

MichaelHoward said:
These are on sale, anybody used these before??

HJC-CS-12, on sale for like 85 bucks.

http://www.newenough.com/hjc_cs12_metallic_helmet_page_private.htm
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Just got one for my girlfriend and she loves it. Of course, be sure to try it on, but she says its really quiet, doesent move around much, and I like the tool-less shield change. Wish it had a removeable liner, but you get what you pay for. Nice defogger, too. Two thumbs up.
 
On the subject of helmets. I've got a question.

Saturday I tried on some HJC's. My current AFX helmet is a large. The HJC Large seemed quite tight. I realize they loosen up over time, but How TIGHT should it be new?
I tried the XL and it was snug and felt much better.

Any idea's?
 
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