Anybody have one of these helmets?

cactusjack · 04-20-2008, 11:02 PM

I just stumbled across this HJC AC-2M Kawasaki Vulcan MC-5 helmet the other day. I was thinking about getting one, but wanted to see if anybody else owned one and what your thoughts were. They are being discontinued, so I need to act quickly if I want to get one.

Unlike another popular brand of motorcycle that's been around for 105 years, you don't often find merchandise with the Vulcan or Nomad logo. I just thought I'd like to have one.

rickyboy · 04-21-2008, 04:10 AM

Hey C.J.
Where did you see this helmet? I think it's very cool and if the price is right wouldn't mind picking one up myself. I've never seen any of the other bike manufacturer have helmets with their logo or name on it. Geeze ! Orange County Choppers and Harley Davidson to a lesser degree, have their name on just about everything and anything but I have never seen it on a helmet.
I just Googled it and found a lot of online shops have these listed at an average price of $112.00 They sound good to me and I think I'll order one. Nice just to have, but an extra accent to the Vulcans we ride.
Thanks for posting this. I'm sure there'll be a bunch of KawaNow people interested.
Cheers
Rickyboy

beezer · 04-21-2008, 05:35 AM

How many helmets will you have then CJ?

mikesth · 04-21-2008, 07:59 AM

I got them for really long rides, but we don't wear them...our other helmets are "cooler"

I've worn it for two rides in 40 degree weather and it was a good helmet from what I remember - maybe I'll pull it out and look at it again..

Sorry for the incomplete review, but that's the result of having 3 full-face and 3 half helmets each

**Top Cat** · 04-21-2008, 08:25 AM

HJC is suposed to be a good helmet. If your into the half helmet thing I say go for it. :)

dui546 · 04-21-2008, 10:08 AM

My wife says that I have too many helmets already or I'd be looking at buying one.

It looks pretty good and I already have 2 HJC helmets that are good quality.

redeye · 04-21-2008, 10:38 AM

I found these on E-Bay as low as $83.69. Look for item # 250239162065, or the seller is "Rider Direct".

lw · 04-21-2008, 11:49 AM

looks like my silver HJC with a different color scheme. Good helmet overall. I like the removable liner and zip-off ear laps.

**coacha** · 04-21-2008, 05:09 PM

I have that very helmet, but not in flat black, mine is gloss. Has the Vulcan deal on it and everything. I like it very much.

04-21-2008, 06:30 PM

I have that exact helmet without the Nomad scheme. Love it !

dlarue · 04-21-2008, 06:43 PM

That is a very nice looking helmet... I would love to have one, but I will probably wear mine for a little while longer before I upgrade. thanks for posting this CJ!

redeye · 04-22-2008, 03:52 PM

For those who own this helmet, how effective are the air vents?

ponch · 04-22-2008, 04:17 PM

If I was going half, I'd get one of these: http://www.shoei-helmets.com/road/helmets_road.aspx?h=8

cactusjack · 04-22-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

If I was going half, I'd get one of these: http://www.shoei-helmets.com/road/helmets_road.aspx?h=8

That's a nice helmet. Obviously, on the upper end of the scal for a half helmet, but it is a Shoei. To be honest, I've never worn a helmet where I could tell if the vent(s) are open or not. It might just be me, but I don't think they make a big difference.

ponch · 04-22-2008, 05:26 PM

I don't think I'd wear a half one anyway, but if I did, I'd want it to be a good one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

If I was going half, I'd get one of these: http://www.shoei-helmets.com/road/helmets_road.aspx?h=8

That's a nice helmet. Obviously, on the upper end of the scal for a half helmet, but it is a Shoei. To be honest, I've never worn a helmet where I could tell if the vent(s) are open or not. It might just be me, but I don't think they make a big difference.

04-20-2008, 11:02 PM	#1
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04-21-2008, 04:10 AM	#2
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Anybody have one of these helmets? Hey C.J. Where did you see this helmet? I think it's very cool and if the price is right wouldn't mind picking one up myself. I've never seen any of the other bike manufacturer have helmets with their logo or name on it. Geeze ! Orange County Choppers and Harley Davidson to a lesser degree, have their name on just about everything and anything but I have never seen it on a helmet. I just Googled it and found a lot of online shops have these listed at an average price of $112.00 They sound good to me and I think I'll order one. Nice just to have, but an extra accent to the Vulcans we ride. Thanks for posting this. I'm sure there'll be a bunch of KawaNow people interested. Cheers Rickyboy __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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04-21-2008, 05:35 AM	#3
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04-21-2008, 07:59 AM	#4
mikesth Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 478	Anybody have one of these helmets? I got them for really long rides, but we don't wear them...our other helmets are "cooler" I've worn it for two rides in 40 degree weather and it was a good helmet from what I remember - maybe I'll pull it out and look at it again.. Sorry for the incomplete review, but that's the result of having 3 full-face and 3 half helmets each
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Anybody have one of these helmets? HJC is suposed to be a good helmet. If your into the half helmet thing I say go for it. :) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-21-2008, 10:08 AM	#6
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	Anybody have one of these helmets? My wife says that I have too many helmets already or I'd be looking at buying one. It looks pretty good and I already have 2 HJC helmets that are good quality.
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04-21-2008, 10:38 AM	#7
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Anybody have one of these helmets? I found these on E-Bay as low as $83.69. Look for item # 250239162065, or the seller is "Rider Direct".
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04-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#8
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Anybody have one of these helmets? looks like my silver HJC with a different color scheme. Good helmet overall. I like the removable liner and zip-off ear laps.
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04-21-2008, 05:09 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Anybody have one of these helmets? I have that very helmet, but not in flat black, mine is gloss. Has the Vulcan deal on it and everything. I like it very much. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-21-2008, 06:30 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Anybody have one of these helmets? I have that exact helmet without the Nomad scheme. Love it !
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04-21-2008, 06:43 PM	#11
dlarue Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 271	Anybody have one of these helmets? That is a very nice looking helmet... I would love to have one, but I will probably wear mine for a little while longer before I upgrade. thanks for posting this CJ!
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04-22-2008, 03:52 PM	#12
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Anybody have one of these helmets? For those who own this helmet, how effective are the air vents?
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04-22-2008, 04:17 PM	#13
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Anybody have one of these helmets? If I was going half, I'd get one of these: http://www.shoei-helmets.com/road/helmets_road.aspx?h=8 __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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