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- First reviewMay 14, 2012
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UtahBill's Reviews
Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology Aerodynamic shell with large eyeport for greater visibility Impact absorbing, multi-density EPS liner SunShield Visor System One-touch integrated smoke-tinted SunShield (Patent Pending #11/335,855) deploys and retracts quickly and easily Adjustable to three positions ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation System provides flow-through ventilation Multi-stage intake vents and exhaust vents allow full front to back fresh airflow that flushes heat and humidity out of the helmet SilverCool Interior Moisture-wicking and odor-free interior with advanced SilverCool antibacterial fabric Comfortable, removable and washable HJ-17J Shield and QuickSlide Shield Replacement System QuickSlide shield replacement system allows for quick, secure and tool less shield removal and installation Optically correct face shield offers 95 UV protection Nylon Strap Retention System Neatly secures chin strap
Overall rating
First helmet that fit out of the box
PostedNovember 5, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
Loud
Weight
Light
Heavy
Shape
Narrow
Round
Vision
Narrow
Wide
This is a superior helmet. I've typically only used full-face helmets in the past and it's always taken a great deal of work to make them fit my oval-shaped head, especially fitting my forehead. This is the first helmet I've ever purchased that fit almost perfectly out of the box. I did end up depressing the right-forehead area just slightly to allow for my non-symetrical skull but that was easily and quickly accomplished with a spoon. Very quiet, although that could have a lot to do with the wind screening accomplished by my Can-Am Spyder RT. Great visibility and comfort. Best helmet I've ever had!
Rides: 2011 Victory Cross Roads
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Sena SMH-10 DC Power Charger and USB Power Cable Version 2.0
Sena SMH-10 DC Power Charger and USB Power Cable Version 2.0 For SMH-10 Version 2 with Micro USB only.
Overall rating
Actually just an add-on for my Sena SMH10s
PostedJune 4, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Ease of Install
5
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5
Durability
5
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5
Sound Clarity
5
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5
Ease of Use
5
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5
My wife and I do a lot of long-distance touring on our motorcycles. We bought our Sena SMH10 dual pack blue-tooth radios to be able to ride and remain in contact. The units are spectacular! Far better than CBs, FRS/GMRS, hand signals, smoke signals, and anything else we've tried over the years. So I wanted to be able to charge the units each night at hotels/motels on our trips. I can't recommend the Sena units highly enough and, just as important, the Revzilla folks are outstanding people to work with.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Sena SMH-10 Bluetooth Headset Dual Pack The SMH10 is a Bluetooth v3.0+EDR Class 1 Stereo Headset with long-range Bluetooth Intercom designed specifically for motorcycles. With the SMH10 on your helmet, you can call hands-free on your Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to stereo music or voice instructions of GPS navigations by Bluetooth wirelessly, and have intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger or other motorcycle riders. Thanks to the latest Bluetooth v3.0+EDR and the advanced digital processing technology, the Sena SMH10 bluetooth helmet communication system offers the best sound quality for both incoming and outgoing sound in its class. Also, the easy-to-access and intuitive button operations make the SMH10 a perfect companion for motorcycles. System Features Audio Booster Individual Volume Control Versatile Jog Dial Use while charging Upgradable firmware General Talk time 12 hours Standby time 10 days Working Distance (Intercom) up to 900 meters (980 yards) in open terrain 4-way conference intercom Dimensions Headset 84.1 mm x 56.5 mm x 38.6 mm (3.3 in x 2.2 in x 1.5 in) Clamp unit 223.8 mm x 85.5 mm x 30.6mm (8.8 in x 3.4 in x 1.2 in) Headset weight 60g (2.11 oz) Clamp unit 84g (2.96 oz) Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile, Hand-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Bluetooth v3.0+EDR Audio Built-in SBC Codec Voice promts Conference phone call with intercom participant Noise cancellation Wind noise reduction Wide volume control Sample rate 48kHz (DAC) Auxiliary audio-in connection via 3.5mm jack Battery Charging time 2.5 hours Type Lithium polymer battery Please Note Some of the above features require updating the firmware to the latest v4.1. The firmware is a free download from Sena Technologies .
Overall rating
Superb product! Instructions, volume, and sound quality could be better.
PostedMay 14, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Ease of Install
5
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5
Durability
5
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5
Sound Clarity
4
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5
Ease of Use
3
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5
These are super units for bike-to-bike communications, which is why we bought them.
Range is as stated and even when you get out of range, it auto-connects again or you can easily reconnect with a touch of one button.
Instructions are lacking but if you follow mine here, you'll do fine:
(1) Turn units on by pressing and holding both the on-off button in the rear of the unit and the toggle wheel until the unit greets you.
(2) Press and hold the toggle wheel for both units for about five seconds until the unit tells you it's in intercom mode.
(3) Once both units are in intercom mode, one user only needs to just tap the toggle wheel and THEN WAIT UNTIL THE UNITS GO THROUGH TWO OR MORE BEEP SERIES (not mentioned in the instructions) and the lights on the units quit flashing. You'll also clearly hear a change in your earphones indicating connection. The key is to patiently wait for the unit to cycle through each step. Without knowing the steps and durations, you think there's something wrong.
(1) Turn units on by pressing and holding both the on-off button in the rear of the unit and the toggle wheel until the unit greets you.
(2) Press and hold the toggle wheel for both units for about five seconds until the unit tells you it's in intercom mode.
(3) Once both units are in intercom mode, one user only needs to just tap the toggle wheel and THEN WAIT UNTIL THE UNITS GO THROUGH TWO OR MORE BEEP SERIES (not mentioned in the instructions) and the lights on the units quit flashing. You'll also clearly hear a change in your earphones indicating connection. The key is to patiently wait for the unit to cycle through each step. Without knowing the steps and durations, you think there's something wrong.
To add another unit, have that user follow steps one and two, above, and then just one of the already-paired units performs step three to connect the three units.
You MUST upgrade the operating system to have four users on intercom simultaneously. Upgrading isn't simple but it's workable if you just carefully read the instructions and are patient. Adding the fourth user is performed exactly the same as adding the third user (above).
Sound quality is tinny but no worse than any others using such small speakers. Volume setting is a pain because the toggle wheel has no stops; it just spins freely. We marked our units with touch-up paint so we could easily align them at full volume (needed with wind noise).
The full duplex (ability to have multiple users talk simultaneously) is a delight and somehow the microphones do cut out most of the wind and road noise. Keep them close to your lips, though, as the slightest distance between the mic and your lips will significantly degrade volume and sound quality.
Headset installation is a snap.
The toggle wheel is extremely sensitive, however, so watch out for accidentally touching it and dropping your unit off the intercom network. A light tap will reconnect you and you can tell by the immediately lack of the slight background noise that you've disconnected yourself but try to avoid doing that. The wheel turns so easily that you can inadvertently move the volume dial as well.
Even with these shortcomings and concerns, the units are a wonderful tool for communications and, once you've figured out the things I've described above, they're exceptionally easy to operate.
We'd buy them again. They're better than CB radios and other types of bike-to-bike commo that we've tried.
We've already recommended them highly to riding buddies who've purchased their own units. My wife and I wouldn't be without them (we ride separate bikes and being able to communicate is an absolute necessity for good marital relations <grin>).
Yes, I recommend this product.
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HJC Helmets RPHA Max Helmet - Solid Colors The RPHA-Max helmet is the first modular helmet with the styling and look of a full face sport bike helmet. Designed for superior fit comfort using advanced CAD technology, the new HJC MAX modular helmet is constructed from Advanced P.I.M. (Premium Integrated Matrix) a composite of Carbon fiber, Fiberglass epoxy, Aramid epoxy, Organic fibers resulting in a remarkably strong extremely lightweight helmet. Features Single-Button one handed chin bar/face shield release HJCs lightest modular helmet ever designed! Size small weighs in at approximately 1565 grams ( 45g) One-touch Integrated Sunshield Three position adjustable smoke tinted sunshield Extremely quiet helmet at even high speeds Superior Fog Resistant Clear Pinlock Max Vision shield with included Clear Pinlock Insert RapidFire II shield replacement system Simple and secure shield ratchet system provides ultra-quick, tool less removal and installation for efficient operation 2-Stage shield closure mechanism Compresses shield into eye port gasket providing an extremely secure seal Center Shield Lock Glove-friendly center shield lock that greatly reduces shield flex ACS Advanced channeling ventilation system features full front to back airflow that flushes heat humidity up out Cool4ever interior lightweight, moisture wicking, odor free and antibacterial, premium soft feel with ginkgo extract. innovative new fabric offers self-cooling properties, cooling faster then other major fabrics Includes removable chin curtain, chin curtain extender and breath guard 3 shell sizes 5 year limited Warranty Meets or exceeds D.O.T. standards
HJC RPHA helmet sizing
I have used several other HJC helmets including ATV, street motorcycle and Snowmobile, all in size XL, which works well for me. Should I expect the RPHA in XL to be sized the same shape and fit?
I can't state that for sure, not having fitted your previous helmets to my head, but my head is more of an oval shape than round and this helmet fit my head really well out of the box. Most helmets place so much stress on my forehead that I have to work really hard to make them fit without crushing my forehead. Thus, this helmet is clearly an oval shape. What amazes me is that most of the people I know have oval-shaped heads yet most of the helmets I've tried on are round.
6 months ago
Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology Aerodynamic shell with large eyeport for greater visibility Impact absorbing, multi-density EPS liner SunShield Visor System One-touch integrated smoke-tinted SunShield (Patent Pending #11/335,855) deploys and retracts quickly and easily Adjustable to three positions ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation System provides flow-through ventilation Multi-stage intake vents and exhaust vents allow full front to back fresh airflow that flushes heat and humidity out of the helmet SilverCool Interior Moisture-wicking and odor-free interior with advanced SilverCool antibacterial fabric Comfortable, removable and washable HJ-17J Shield and QuickSlide Shield Replacement System QuickSlide shield replacement system allows for quick, secure and tool less shield removal and installation Optically correct face shield offers 95 UV protection Nylon Strap Retention System Neatly secures chin strap
what blue tooth intercom system is best for this helment
I want to get a system for my wife and I and be able to talk on cell phoe and other riders
Hey, JudgementDay45, just about any BlueTooth system will work but my wife and I are heavily into Sena and they work incredibly well. I use this HJC and my wife can't hear any wind noise unless I leave the boom outside the face shield as I did once <grin>. Sena, all the way!
6 months ago
Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology Aerodynamic shell with large eyeport for greater visibility Impact absorbing, multi-density EPS liner SunShield Visor System One-touch integrated smoke-tinted SunShield (Patent Pending #11/335,855) deploys and retracts quickly and easily Adjustable to three positions ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation System provides flow-through ventilation Multi-stage intake vents and exhaust vents allow full front to back fresh airflow that flushes heat and humidity out of the helmet SilverCool Interior Moisture-wicking and odor-free interior with advanced SilverCool antibacterial fabric Comfortable, removable and washable HJ-17J Shield and QuickSlide Shield Replacement System QuickSlide shield replacement system allows for quick, secure and tool less shield removal and installation Optically correct face shield offers 95 UV protection Nylon Strap Retention System Neatly secures chin strap