HJC Symax 3 Modular Helmet Review at RevZilla.com
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- HJC Symax 3 Modular Helmet Review
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The HJC Symax 3 Modular Helmet succeeds the Symax 2 and comes equipped with some very welcome upgrades. The ventilation scheme has been improved with wider channels. The sun visor mechanism is improved and smoother, featuring two positions. The eyeport is wider now, with a pinlock-ready shield which is a big upgrade, and the removable mechanism has been improved. Beyond this, the helmet is a fiberblass composite weave with a polycarbonate chinbar and relatively lightweight for a modular. Fans of the Symax 2 will be very happy with the new HJC Symax 3 Helmet.
There is an error on video: The Sun visor have three positions, not two. First two are directly managed using the lever. Third position is reached by pushing the release button at the same time as lever is taken further into visor down position.
This seems to be prepared for better covering eyes while in the open position.
HJC did not provide weights for S or XS, but the large weighs in at 1778 grams. This is one of the few modular helmets that can take the Sena SMH10. You will likely need to use the adhesive mount over the built-in door for the HJC BT unit, but it will fit well inside the helmet.
Anthony always provides such professional reviews. I'm really impressed!
Love this helmet. This review helped a lot in picking it out and I found it showcased the pros and cons very well. Keep up the great work, ZLA!
@lensgrabber The rear button actuates the internal visor and the front releases the modular mechanism. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great feedback! ~Ali
great job on your reviews as always!!
I bought this helmet after reading reviews and watching this video. A week after it arrived, went on a 6000+ mile ride. Love this helmet. Would like the inside visor to be darker. Also had to learn to push button on top to get visor down to lowest position. Would like this changed in the future. Highly recommend this helmet.
I just pick up this helmet in silver color at my local bike shop that has a year bargain table for $50,, what a great helmet.
Excellent reviews A as always.
Thank you!
My dealer has recognized this problem with me and has returned to the HJC all his symax iii. After that I bought a r-pha max and there is no problem with that!
Loved this video helped me decide on what helmet to buy and i love the symax III
I've owned the Symax, Symax 2 and Symax 3, as it seems to be the best fit for my head shape. Of the three, this one is hands down the quietest and most comfortable. I also really like the change to the sunvisor release.
Give our Gear Geeks a call for help. We might be able to source the part you are looking for or point you in the right direction. ~Ali
@srtrcr It depends on the glasses but we have a lot of customers who do not have an issue at all!
This is how you do a review....good job bro
Hi. I bought one of these helmets about 6 months ago (not from revzilla). I was very happy with it; nice fit, light, lower noise than the symax 2. Only one but; the chinstrap is way too short and I sometimes have trouble threading the strap through the d rings. I said was.... A couple of weeks ago, the little plastic black parts that hold the chinbar in the open position broke. I can't use the helmet as I like. I've been looking and writing everywhere looking for spare parts to no avail
From what I can see, it looks as though the J&M Elite 629 would work with this helmet. ~Ali
I'm searching for a hi-viz open face helmet. This Symax would be a bit of a departure for me but workable. I especially like the visor as I hate sunglasses as I always lose them.
Any other open face (with large cheek plates) hi viz helmets available?
And/or are there other helmets with this visor feature?
By the way...your videos are great! You guys know your stuff.
Can we order this helmet with the gray and black graphics like some of the other HJC helmets. Great review
you talk about the Blue Tooth but so many of us that ride Gold Wings us the J & M headsets. I recently purchased a Modular Helmet from a bike shop and had to take it back because the J & M Headset would not work without having to cut the bottom lip out and file into the helment to get the boom mike clamp on. I was just not going to do that. Will this helpmet work for us tourning guys that us J & M headsets?
After owning it for around a month, the only bad thing about it is the sunvisor, it really doesn't help. It also has some noise issues but that's to be expected with a modular helmet. Would recommend to anyone who wears glasses!
is it ok to ride with the chin bar up
Anyone know what the square button on the front and rear do, if anything? The front is just under the vent and the rear just under the visor slide.
@badbeatking80 Thanks!
Great, that is the one that I have.
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HJC spare parts website is a "404 Page not found" and their customer service isn't answering my emails. Can you help me?? Thank you.
Is the fitment and sizing of the Symax 3 the same as the HJC IS-Max BT? I found a large IS-Max 2 is actually a bit smaller than an older large IS-Max BT, as well as having more pressure on my forehead. So I'd be interested in the Symax 3 if it's equal in fitment to the older IS-Max BT.
+Rambler358 The Symax 3 fits similarly to the IS-Max 2. Please keep in mind that you were comparing an old, broken-in/loose IS-Max BT, to a new, tight IS-Max 2. I'd say the Symax 3 fits half-way between the older IS-Max BT and the newer IS-Max 2. -DrewZilla
+RevZilla Thanks. I got to try on a new Shoei Neotech, and I liked the way that fit. I want to try on a Schuberth and an Arai, then I'll decide which I need to order.
How does it compare to the Nolan N104? I'm trying to see why the Nolan costs twice as much, but I just don't see it. I have a round oval head, wear an HJC CL15 now.
The Nolan N104 is quite narrow, while the Symax 3 is rounder. The Nolan is made in Italy, so it's more expensive to produce compared to the HJC, which is made more economically in Asia. If you have a CL-15 now, I recommend the Symax 3. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/product/hjc-symax-3-helmet
Thanks Drew. After more consideration, I ordered an Arai Vector 2 full face. (thanks also for your write-up on that one) Arai seems to think of everything.
I passed on the Nolan because I like double D-rings; can't use most bikes' helmet locks with quick release. ;)
Can this helmet's chin bar be in the open position while riding? Or does HJC not recommend that?
It can, but it's not recommended. The open position reduces aerodynamics and balance at speed. After a few minutes of riding at speed, your neck will most likely begin to fatigue. -Hi-Viz Brian
I'ts my name on steam, and i'ts not stealed from here, i'ts just popped out from my head :D (SyMaX)
What is better is max 2 or sy max 3?
The Symax 3 has a slightly nicer outer shell, but otherwise they are very similar in quality. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla thx I just gat is max 2 then.
what's the difference between symax and ismax?
Aside from a slightly different silhouette, the biggest difference is the fiberglass construction of the SyMax 3 compared to the polycarbonate construction of the IS-Max 2. -TeamZilla Chris
I see... Thanks so much!
They did a horrible mistake. Water comes into the helmet into the upper part of the visor!!!
Look here: img339.imageshack.us/img339/7112/img082n.jpg
The helmet was badly made, the accumulated water along the upper seal of the visor flow into two lateral holes flowing into the helmet
Probably if you're running there is the problem. But when you stop all the water dripping on the front of your helmet flow inside through the two holes.
As you can see in this picture: img805.imageshack.us/img805/2455/symaxiiiwhite.jpg
the holes are lower than the center of the visor
small insects get in trough forehead vents... annoying
Worse position ever for sun visor