[tuffy6969]

Originally Posted by Getsome

To be completely honest, you have nothing to be ashamed of with your HJC helmet. It is most likely DOT and Snell approved which means it has passed the same testing that the Arai, Shoei, Suomy, etc... helmets have passed.

Yes, you will get lighter weight, better venting, blah blah blah from the higher end helmets but you are still wearing gear that will protect your cranium quite well.

I have owned HJC helmets in the past and they served their purpose. I have become spoiled by my Shoei and will probably never look back but don't think that what you have isn't a quality helmet..

Take the "in crowd" and shove em off to the side and be yourself. If it works for you then who gives a **** what everyone else thinks.

Thanks Getsome - where were you last week BEFORE I went out and spent a small fortune on my new Shoei RF-1000? Naw....I still love my HJC too! I will use both regularly.

[ccidebrze]

hi everyone..new to all this motorcycle stuff but bf rides and wanted to surprise him with a new gear for xmas so starting my research now...what is a good helmet to get....brand/model... would appreciate all the feedback i can get.......also wanted to get one for me as well..thnx

[tuffy6969]

Originally Posted by ccidebrze

hi everyone..new to all this motorcycle stuff but bf rides and wanted to surprise him with a new gear for xmas so starting my research now...what is a good helmet to get....brand/model... would appreciate all the feedback i can get.......also wanted to get one for me as well..thnx

Do you want some good advice? Get him a GIFT CERTIFICATE to a motorsports shop. Helmets are a very personal thing. You need to be there to try them on. Your bf might be a large in one brand and an XL in another. Let me tell you - it matters! Look for a shop in your neck of the woods that sells helmets (Shoei, HJC, Aria, etc...) then go from there.

[ccidebrze]

Thank You Tuffy..will do....any perticular brand you would recommend me to get for my use?

[tuffy6969]

Originally Posted by ccidebrze

Thank You Tuffy..will do....any perticular brand you would recommend me to get for my use?

Sure - what type of riding do you do? Are you a rider or do you ride with your b.f. on the back of his bike?

[ccidebrze]

i'm just a passenger....don't ride too often..yet....

[tuffy6969]

Originally Posted by ccidebrze

i'm just a passenger....don't ride too often..yet....

Then don't spend a fortune until you decide how much riding you are going to do. HJC makes great helmets and the prices are very affordable. They are DOT approved and I own one as a backup helmet.

Go to: Welcome to HJC and take a look at them. Click on the "CL" helmets - then find a dealer in your area. That's on the web site too.

Hope this helps -

[sonicsbomb]

My Suomy sucks!!!! Loud I checked out the scorpion line at a race and they seem very nice and racer friendly!!! Plus I think they`re best one is just over 200 bucks! and they pay contingency in my series

[Triax]

I think I'm going to get the AGV Stealth. It looks awesome and i've heard nothing but good things about them.

[MotoGPFan26]

Don't know if it matters...but I'm wearing one of these...Fit is EXCELLENT...but it is noisy noisy noisy...nothing earplugs can't solve though...

Arai RX7 Corsair Pedrosa Replica
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