HJC IS-33 helmet

cactusjack · 03-28-2010, 10:02 AM

Does anyone have one of these helmets? I know it's a fairly new model.

Here's a link to them:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...33-Helmet.aspx

hammer · 03-28-2010, 11:16 AM

That is an interesting design. I do have the HJC AC-3 that is a similar shape and is very comfortable. It looks like this has a drop down sun visor too. Right now I am looking to replace my 1/2 helmet but I am interested on what others have to say.

garyo4 · 03-28-2010, 11:45 AM

I just bought two of these when I was in Florida last week. It does have a drop-down sun visor that will lock in one of three different settings. It'll be a few weeks before I can use it though because of the cold temps, salt & sand on the roads here.

**cnc** · 03-28-2010, 02:16 PM

I have one of these from Z1R on order for my wife.
The shield tucks right up under the visor when it is open.
http://www.z1rhelmets.com/productDet...2028&leaf=2034

hammer · 03-28-2010, 02:59 PM

Interesting. What does it mean "easily converts to fighter pilot style"? Does that mean there is a shorty shield that can be used for flip down sun shielding?

**cnc** · 03-28-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hammer

Interesting. What does it mean "easily converts to fighter pilot style"? Does that mean there is a shorty shield that can be used for flip down sun shielding?

Not too sure what it means, she did try one on in the store before ordering the correct size. To my knowledge there is no inner shorty shield. You got me wondering now though, I'll try to get an answer to that when we go pick it up.

oldbikers · 03-28-2010, 03:28 PM

I have one I think what they mean is you can remove the shield and still use the sun shades. I liked it ok except the size seems to run small I have always worn a large and that is what this helmet is but it is to small so I replaced the cheek pads and still to small so I gave it to my wife and bought one like it but with out the shades in an extra large size and it is to tight also I just hope it will work after wearing it for a little bit.

**nomadbehappy** · 03-28-2010, 05:40 PM

I look forward to hearing what others have to say about it, that is the helmet I am looking at as well. My shorty is an HJC and I have found it to be very comfortable.

desertdog · 03-28-2010, 09:10 PM

I have one. Bought it last fall. Wife was along and she wanted one too. They are great. We like them

CJ: try Helmet Harbor in Gilbert. They have them in the store and you can try them on. I really really like the drop down shield.

It sure makes riding into the sun much easier. And its the most comfortable helmet I have ever owned. Its light weight and fits really well. Did I mention I really like the drop down shield?

On another note, I found Helmet Harbor was cheaper than the SuperStore.

They are also on line Helmet Harbor .com

Try it, I think you will really really like it.

I know I do.

cactusjack · 03-28-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDog

I have one. Bought it last fall. Wife was along and she wanted one too. They are great. We like them

CJ: try Helmet Harbor in Gilbert. They have them in the store and you can try them on. I really really like the drop down shield.

It sure makes riding into the sun much easier. And its the most comfortable helmet I have ever owned. Its light weight and fits really well. Did I mention I really like the drop down shield?

On another note, I found Helmet Harbor was cheaper than the SuperStore.

They are also on line Helmet Harbor .com

Try it, I think you will really really like it.

I know I do.

Motorcycle Superstore was just the quickest link to the helmets I could find. I'll swing by Helmet Harbor and check one out. Todd doesn't carry the stock he used to and I usually won't buy a helmet unless I can try it on first. HH is pretty close to my office so I can run up there at lunch.

desertdog · 03-29-2010, 10:22 AM

Todd had to order ours, but I did not mind the wait. He primarily keeps models around to try on, then orders from where ever he gets them.

It was worth it for us to make the drive from Goodyear to Gilbert.

blowndodge · 03-29-2010, 11:39 AM

I have a head shape that only the HJC full face in XXL fits. I tried the other HJC helmets in that size and they don't fit worth a darn...

cactusjack · 03-29-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I have a head shape that only the HJC full face in XXL fits. I tried the other HJC helmets in that size and they don't fit worth a darn...

Block head.

BD, you're lucky you could find hair to fit that melon.

dank · 03-29-2010, 11:54 AM

I have the full face version. I agree the sizes are a bit snug, but really like the helmet. The air vents cause some wind noise, but work well for air movement. The drop down shield is fantastic during evening and morning when the sun is low. Times when you don't really want sunglasses because the overall light level is low, but need some shielding when the road turns toward the sun. You can have it up if you are not heading toward the sun, but when the road turns and you face the sun, you just pop it down, then back up if you turn again. I think the price is good relative to other helmets too.

rflnomad · 03-29-2010, 06:32 PM

We just bought a pair of HJC full face CL-15 helmets in silver. They were on closeout from Competition Accessories for 70.00 each.
HJC sizes are different,; I had to go to a XL. But we both love them and are looking at intercoms now.

03-28-2010, 10:02 AM	#1
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03-28-2010, 11:16 AM	#2
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	HJC IS-33 helmet That is an interesting design. I do have the HJC AC-3 that is a similar shape and is very comfortable. It looks like this has a drop down sun visor too. Right now I am looking to replace my 1/2 helmet but I am interested on what others have to say. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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03-28-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
garyo4 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 275	HJC IS-33 helmet I just bought two of these when I was in Florida last week. It does have a drop-down sun visor that will lock in one of three different settings. It'll be a few weeks before I can use it though because of the cold temps, salt & sand on the roads here.
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03-28-2010, 02:16 PM	#4
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	HJC IS-33 helmet I have one of these from Z1R on order for my wife. The shield tucks right up under the visor when it is open. http://www.z1rhelmets.com/productDet...2028&leaf=2034 __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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03-28-2010, 02:59 PM	#5
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	HJC IS-33 helmet Interesting. What does it mean "easily converts to fighter pilot style"? Does that mean there is a shorty shield that can be used for flip down sun shielding? __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2010, 03:28 PM	#7
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	HJC IS-33 helmet I have one I think what they mean is you can remove the shield and still use the sun shades. I liked it ok except the size seems to run small I have always worn a large and that is what this helmet is but it is to small so I replaced the cheek pads and still to small so I gave it to my wife and bought one like it but with out the shades in an extra large size and it is to tight also I just hope it will work after wearing it for a little bit. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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03-28-2010, 05:40 PM	#8
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	HJC IS-33 helmet I look forward to hearing what others have to say about it, that is the helmet I am looking at as well. My shorty is an HJC and I have found it to be very comfortable. __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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03-28-2010, 09:10 PM	#9
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	HJC IS-33 helmet I have one. Bought it last fall. Wife was along and she wanted one too. They are great. We like them CJ: try Helmet Harbor in Gilbert. They have them in the store and you can try them on. I really really like the drop down shield. It sure makes riding into the sun much easier. And its the most comfortable helmet I have ever owned. Its light weight and fits really well. Did I mention I really like the drop down shield? On another note, I found Helmet Harbor was cheaper than the SuperStore. They are also on line Helmet Harbor .com Try it, I think you will really really like it. I know I do.
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03-29-2010, 10:22 AM	#11
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	HJC IS-33 helmet Todd had to order ours, but I did not mind the wait. He primarily keeps models around to try on, then orders from where ever he gets them. It was worth it for us to make the drive from Goodyear to Gilbert.
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03-29-2010, 11:39 AM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	HJC IS-33 helmet I have a head shape that only the HJC full face in XXL fits. I tried the other HJC helmets in that size and they don't fit worth a darn... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-29-2010, 11:54 AM	#14
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	HJC IS-33 helmet I have the full face version. I agree the sizes are a bit snug, but really like the helmet. The air vents cause some wind noise, but work well for air movement. The drop down shield is fantastic during evening and morning when the sun is low. Times when you don't really want sunglasses because the overall light level is low, but need some shielding when the road turns toward the sun. You can have it up if you are not heading toward the sun, but when the road turns and you face the sun, you just pop it down, then back up if you turn again. I think the price is good relative to other helmets too. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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03-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#15
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	HJC IS-33 helmet We just bought a pair of HJC full face CL-15 helmets in silver. They were on closeout from Competition Accessories for 70.00 each. HJC sizes are different,; I had to go to a XL. But we both love them and are looking at intercoms now. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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