HJC i70 - Pearl White any thoughts?

[56G80S]

Hi All

It's about time I bought a new helmet. don't spend that big on helmets, as long as they meet legislative requirements!

This:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/433130

is up at £120 versus original price £120.

I like white helmets.

Johnny B

[Andy G]

I've used hjc for many years and one crash on sports bikes. Decent enough at good price, no frills helmets. You may find them a little noisier than more expensive lids, but not enough to worry about at classic speeds.
Make sure it's a firm fit from new, they often have polystyrene padding which compresses with time.

[Duncan]

You do need to try it on before you buy, everyone head is different and so are helmet makes, what's comfortable for one is not for another.

[56G80S]

Thanks, I noticed that Sportsbike are OK with returns based on fit. Good tip about not too slack. I bought the current lid at the Oliver's Mount Road Races. Roasting hot day, no haircut. It fitted nicely first of all but not after a month or two.

JohnnyB

[g80csp11]

End of line sales are when best prices are available. Id always recommend getting the best you can afford
recently purchased a Shoei from Motoledgends , end of range so best price
Always worth going into shop for a fitting

[MAC]

That is a generous discount...£50 off rrp. I always have a white helmet too, but I cant get on with full face..always have an open face. I did try a flip up once but very heavy. If you like this one it looks a good bargain.

[REW]

Thanks, I noticed that Sportsbike are OK with returns based on fit.

My son James has just bought a new helmet from Sportbike Shop and had to change it for size. You keep the packaging and return your helmet in it via a DPD drop off shop. They send you an email label to print covering return cost. Next size arrived a few days later. Brilliant.

[56G80S]

Just to close this off, the HJC i70 arrived yesterday. I's a tad tight but as the guide on Sportsbikeshop says, it will slacken a little. My last helmet was too slack and a nuisance. I'd bought it on a roasting hot day after a lot of walking and your head swells!

I'm back on a standard full face as the flip front, although handy sometimes, is heavier.

Thanks for all the views on this, particularly Andy G.

Johnny B