3/4 Helmet knowledge
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From: NC
Didn't buy it.
Bell - Mag 9 ------ Shoei - J Cruise ------ are good 3/4 open face helmets, there is also - HJC - Nexx - & - Scorpion, and others.
Prices vary a lot on helmets, how much is your head worth.
I like a Helmet with an internal sun visor, but that is just me.
John
Prices vary a lot on helmets, how much is your head worth.
I like a Helmet with an internal sun visor, but that is just me.
John
Last edited by OldPhat; Jun 9, 2019 at 06:17 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: WA
The Shoei J-Cruise is the *only* helmet I've found where the built-in visor didn't hit my nose
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From: North Carolina
I am a Shoei fan.
Currently wearing a J-Cruise for a 3/4. It fits my head well, extreme quality, the face shield goes up and down easy and stays in place where you put it, it completely seals for cold or wet conditions. The ventilation is as good as it comes and easy to open and close on the go. It does have the pin-lock feature which I have not used but good to have. The best part for me is the drop down inner shield clears my sunglasses and my regular prescription glasses. I also like that the manufacturers of communication systems make units specifically for premium helmets like these for a simple and clean install.
Happy shopping
Currently wearing a J-Cruise for a 3/4. It fits my head well, extreme quality, the face shield goes up and down easy and stays in place where you put it, it completely seals for cold or wet conditions. The ventilation is as good as it comes and easy to open and close on the go. It does have the pin-lock feature which I have not used but good to have. The best part for me is the drop down inner shield clears my sunglasses and my regular prescription glasses. I also like that the manufacturers of communication systems make units specifically for premium helmets like these for a simple and clean install.
Happy shopping
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Johnstown, PA
I have HD’s version of the Bell Mag 9, and its a great helmet. Has the built in sun shield (Clear available), and has a removable full face shield, and a removable visor. Very similar to the HD helmet posted above, but has a built in port for my SENA Bluetooth Com.
The helmet I got was on clearance on the HD site for 50% off when I bought it, so I’m guessing it may be discontinued.
No problems with wind pushing it up, but I am on a RG with lowers
The helmet I got was on clearance on the HD site for 50% off when I bought it, so I’m guessing it may be discontinued.
No problems with wind pushing it up, but I am on a RG with lowers
Last edited by steelerdude1; Jun 9, 2019 at 08:08 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Charleston, SC
Now fast forward to 2019. The newer version, the HJC IS-33 II isn't like the old helmet, it's better. The sunshield no longer comes down so far it hits your nose. It DOES come down far enough to be of use in the sun, i.e., just right! This is a good functional helmet that also comes with a "peak visor" that you can use that is a great blocker of the sun hitting you in the eyes when you do a headcheck in traffic by turning your head and the sun is behind you. To get this configuration, you remove the clear face shield, and install the Peak visor. Simple!
Last edited by GOV5; Jun 10, 2019 at 02:54 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Space
I have the same one in gloss black. It's a good 3/4 helmet. I have my Boom (Sena) headset installed, and i can hear everything perfectly. 70-80mph still decent sound. After i installed the communication on it i ride mostly with the 3/4. I put a dark smoke shield on it, which gives it a full face look.
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