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Title: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: mustardbufc on 29 April 2013, 06:58:07 pm
Anyone got a HJC R-PHA10? Just wondering how people had got on with them?
 
The Shoei XR1100 that I wanted just doesn't fit right.
 
I've tried numerous other brands on but the HJC seems to fit best (so probably a no brainer really!)
 
Thing is it only gets a 3 star rating on the SHARP website and I'd always thought they were a budget brand. Having said that Lorenzo and Spies race in them.
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: sure2ride on 29 April 2013, 07:34:20 pm
Get the best fit you can is my advice. I found HJC too narrow for my fat round head, but the shark vision R fitted perfectly.  Make sure yu keep it on for at least 10 mins before you buy as sometimes you don't always feel a tight spot straight away.
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: mustardbufc on 29 April 2013, 07:45:08 pm
Hi sure2ride,
 
Well I might just go and try one of those as we seem to be of similar head shape!!
 
I've just always wondered on those type of helmets if the space created for the internal sun visor weakens the shell around that area?
 
And yes, I'll take on board your point on the 10 minute thing.
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: nsr500v4 on 29 April 2013, 08:01:09 pm
I have had HJC FS11 and cant grumble, fits well and reasonably quiet too, some features more expensive helmets dont have, good quality finish too. I am happy  :)
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: Raymy on 29 April 2013, 08:43:20 pm
I have the IR-16 and it fits braw
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: mtread on 29 April 2013, 09:06:09 pm
Do you mean the Is-16 ? I've got one of those, and love it. Previously had the FG-14. I like HJCs  :)
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: Raymy on 29 April 2013, 09:50:16 pm
Aye man
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: FuZzBoM on 29 April 2013, 10:36:20 pm
I know not ideal to buy extras for a new lid but they do sell different thickness pads to adjust the XR1100 to your head. 35mm is the default thickness and you can go larger and smaller. http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/42930 (http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/42930)
Your local Shoei dealer should carry them and be able to do a fitting for you.

With mine I also found the brow tight so I thumbed it in a little and fits nice now.
Oh and 1 more thing get the ear pads.. cut down wind noise no end on them lids
http://www.louis-moto.co.uk/_2066012904302e62543ae3aa29e99f85d2/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=20013140 (http://www.louis-moto.co.uk/_2066012904302e62543ae3aa29e99f85d2/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=20013140)
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: mustardbufc on 29 April 2013, 10:49:49 pm
Cheers Fuzzbom,
Sportsbikeshop was where I went as they are in Boston where I live.
Cheekpads weren't a problem, it was around the brow. Large was just far too tight all over, Xl too loose around the brow. They could order a thicker crown liner from the uk importers, who would have to ship it in from japan, but it could take 12 weeks to arrive! They said they would do it for me though with no obligation, so it's still an option.
Title: Re: New helmet time. HJC R-PHA10??
Post by: FuZzBoM on 29 April 2013, 10:59:10 pm
No problem.. All I did with mine was take the liner out and thumb in the inner shell a little round the brow area. found the pressure would give me headaches after a while on the bike.
It has been perfect since doing that, even the bloke in my local dealer said it was fine to do it.