Welcome back brother, thats the helmet that I have its awesome 👌

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’m really happy with it so far!

ahhhhhh you burnt us. I thought this was going to be a face reveal video hahahaha. Great video. Thanks for making this. How deep are the speaker pockets? I have a Cardo with the JBL 40mm drivers. Was it hard to install the Sena? Can't wait for the other helmet Initial Impressions.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha Come on man, give me some credit! It would take more than a modular helmet to make me show my mug! 🤣 And thanks! The pockets are plenty deep, and I had no problem installing the Sena using the clamp! The only thing you need to watch for is positioning a Bluetooth unit so that it doesn’t interfere with the sun visor switch! So far, total bargain! 👍

Great review

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

thanks for the review of the I 90 HJC helmet. I have the previous generation, HJC. The part of this helmet you are reviewing that bothers me is, I use a SEN a prism tube camera for my KZread channel videos. It clamps to the bottom edge of the helmet. I prefer it on the left so I can switch the camera on and off, which are the only controls on the camera that is the size of a roll of nickels. With my left hand. If I’m riding one of my bikes, that doesn’t have cruise control, I don’t want to be taking my hand off the throttle to operate the camera. So I want my camera on the left. I mount my GoPro camera in the middle of the chin bar to a strap on mount. And that vent cover in the middle of the chin bar would be an issue. I also have found that, mounting the external microphones in the ear pockets inside the helmet is the best place so far to avoid that wind roar . this iPhone 90 helmet is supposed to have an overlapping gasket around the bottom of the helmet that makes it quieter. I was wondering if that also would make it a bit hotter.. One little thing I do to my inner flip down sunvisor, I put a piece of carbon fiber, like contact paper across the visor, actually, I only have about half of an inch of the visor, not covered by that carbon fiber, contact paper, because when I’m driving into the sun, I’m sure you know what that’s like. Putting that contact paper across the inside visor, solves the problem. also, the absolute best earplugs I have ever used, and I have been riding for decades I have more than 700,000 miles behind bars, mostly commuting, is swimmers ear plugs. They are like soft taffy that you can form, and they completely seal.. you get them in a little plastic case about 2“ x 3“ in Walmart sporting good section for a few bucks I noticed you don’t appear in your videos, neither do I. I am not a narcissistic ham, like some KZreadrs. I don’t add music either.. you mentioned you were in 100° temperatures in South Carolina and Florida. I have only experienced 100° temperatures that I know of one time here in Western Pennsylvania. I was riding with a few friends on route 50 across West Virginia into Maryland, which happens to be the best part of Route 50 I am hearing, that goes from. I think Sacramento California all the way across to the East Coast somewhere. I think Ocean City, Maryland. but I was all dressed in my gear, which I always wear, leather jacket, full face helmet, Kevlar, jeans, Street bike motorcycle boots, .. I was not hot riding my moto guzzi SP 1000 until I saw a Clock thermometer in front of a bank that said 100°. When I saw that, then I got hot. do you want to consider buying a personal mister .. it’s a small plastic bottle, a little larger than an electric toothbrush, with an air pump at the bottom, and a very tiny jet like a fuel injector Jet at the top on a swivel. You fill that up with water, pump the pump up a few times, and push the button when you’re at a traffic light or a stop sign or even while you’re cruising on the highway, and I spray my throat and my open jacket with it and it really does make a difference On those stinking hot miserable days.. I have a larger personal sprayer. It holds about 16 or 18 ounces of water, it has a hose about 30 inches long with a jet at the end, it’s called a misty mate.. that thing will spray continuously if you turn the valve and leave it on for about a half an hour. It comes inside of a semi insulated bag. Yeah, if you fill it up with ice cubes and water, it’s cold all day. I have a review of it in my video about what I carry in my saddlebags as standard equipment always.. Good video. Thanks.

@DMVSoloRider

4 ай бұрын

Well, for the time being I’m out of the bagger business, and my carrying capacity is severely limited on my FTR. I have just enough room in my tail bag for a bottle of water, so pouring that on my t-shirt may be the trick for a stretch! Btw, with your camera/noise reduction setup & fabrication, your profile pic is on point! 🤣

I have a Challenger also and have been between the HJC i90 or F70 for a new full face helmet. I have the HJC cl16 so I think I'm ready for a new one.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

I really like my i90 - can’t beat it for the price, and I still feel that way after 6 months! 👍

DMV, there are many very good helmets that provide protection, are comfortable and don't require one to sell their progeny to the 7th generation to purchase. I have a Bell SRT Modular, which I purchased on sale at the end of the season a couple of years ago. It is an OK helmet with good optics, but noisy as hell when it gets windy. It is not worth $400 dollars and neither is a Shoei at 800+. I have really been rethinking this helmet thing. I am going to look into this helmet.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I am definitely learning you don’t need a mortgage to buy a good helmet! I bought my shoei as a beginner, and buying “the best” seemed like an appropriate choice at the time. But that’s just way too much for a good helmet, given the options on the market. $400 isn’t unreasonable though - that’s what I spent on my Ruroc, and I’m really happy with it! But $239 for my HJC is just aaaawwwweeeeesooommmeee! lol

@GunsNBudder

Жыл бұрын

Try a Scorpion Exo-GT930 as well.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

@GunsNBudder I’ll be sure to take a look!

I’m in tropical north Australia and it’s seriously hot sometimes. Gotta admit that in town I mostly ride in t shirt and jeans and ride shoes with gloves and i30 open face helmet. I really struggle to find jackets etc in whiter tones for the tropics

@DMVSoloRider

4 ай бұрын

I hear ya. Last trip down to FL I was basically jacket-less the whole time. I’ve completely lost my ability to suffer from heat/humidity while riding after I almost passed out on my bike a couple of years ago. I’d rather get injured by being gearless than crash cause I passed out from heat due to the gear itself! 🤷‍♂️ Still, the HJC is a great helmet for high temps!

I need that drink holder.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Ciro3D Big Ass Drink Holder with Perch Mount. Highly recommended! 👍

I just happened to find your video, looking for reviews on this helmet (just bought one). Ex Marylander, now living in middle TN. Did you cross the bay bridge in this video? Looked like it 😊Great video.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it! How do you like the helmet so far? That’s actually a little bridge in southern MD that crosses from Newburg MD into Dahlgren VA. They recently tore it down and replaced it with a new bridge too. When I’m heading toward Fredericksburg or points South I usually ride that way to avoid never ending traffic on 95. It’s a great ride too - nice and twisty in VA after you cross the bridge and take 218 back toward Fredericksburg!

@scottgoodson5132

Жыл бұрын

SoloRider Yep, I know that bridge. I lived in Clinton, Md as a kid and lived in Fredericksburg, VA for several years. I lived many many years and grew up in Salisbury, MD. From the ES heading back to Fredericksburg, I’d usually take 301, especially when I knew that 50/495,95S would be a nightmare.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

@@scottgoodson5132 Well there you go! It’s all about avoiding traffic in the DMV! 🤦‍♂️

I've used modular helmets for years "winter/summer" good all round helmets, there's heated gear but no cooling gear, or is there?

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Indian makes an air conditioned seat for their baggers. No AC-helmet yet! 🤣

How did you motovlog this video? Did you use some type of wireless mic and was this go pro video?

@DMVSoloRider

6 ай бұрын

GoPro on a chin mount. I use a separate recorder/lavalier mic (wired). Just sync the audio with your video, tuck the mic in a cheek pad, and off you go. 🤷‍♂️

👍👍👍👍👍👍🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

so its good with the sun visor and glasses wear?

@DMVSoloRider

2 ай бұрын

You can manage - I ride with contacts, but will break out my rimless/skinny glasses when I’m having contact issues.

How is the fit? Does it run small?

@DMVSoloRider

10 ай бұрын

Fit is average I guess I’d say. Definitely try one on in a store before buying - HJCs are pretty widely available unlike my Ruroc. 👍

What is your motovlogging setup?

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Well what do you know, but I have an entire video on my setup! 🤣 Only thing I haven’t done with my HJC I90 or my Ruroc Atlas 4.0 is glue a clip inside to hold the mic. I’ve been putting it between the cheek pad and shell since I haven’t been vlogging much. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGmc28RvqNPWYMo.html

I just bought one of these today. How do you fit a medium? I had to go with a 4x

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

I’m not a big guy. 5’6”. 🤷‍♂️

@MrDkusa

Жыл бұрын

​@@DMVSoloRider ha! Really enjoyed the video. I ride a goldwing trike 🤙

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! What do you think about the HJC so far?

@DMillz86

Жыл бұрын

Just bought one this week. 4X for me as well lol.

@DMVSoloRider

Жыл бұрын

@@DMillz86 how do you like it so far?

Modular’s are huge helmets

@DMVSoloRider

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, you definitely get a little bobble head action with them! lol But if you’re riding long distance in high temps, they make a big difference (with a cup holder!)!

Great video. Let's be honest, you are riding a Polaris not a true Indian. Hopefully, Polaris won't dump you guys like they did with Victory customers.

@DMVSoloRider

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I feel bad for all those victory guys, but hey - there’s always HD if Polaris screws us Indian folks! 🤣

The face shield won't stay up after very little wear. I real pain in the butt. I just hate mine

@DMVSoloRider

10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I haven’t experienced any issues so far! 🤞

@earlcarpenter3100

Ай бұрын

I find that HJC visors do not stay up while moving at Highways speeds, my i 90 was terrible, I may return my i 91 because the visor is so loose, the visor detents suck!

@DMVSoloRider

Ай бұрын

I haven’t had problems like that, but then again I tend to keep my visor down on the highway. 💨🤣 Thanks for sharing!