HJC RPHA 91 Long Term Review!
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Today we're diving into the HJC RPHA 91 Long Term Review! I've logged a few thousand miles on this helmet and it's time to talk about the Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Let's get into the HJC RPHA 91 Modular Helmet!
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Good review. I like how thorough and honest you are. I agree about the D ring. Love having a ratchet strap.
thanks for watching! Yeah I try to keep it real whether I buy it or not. If my word isn't worth anything then I'm screwed
Double D works. It won't come loose accidentally.
Ratchet? Good for EMTs I suppose.
A fantastic honest review!
Love my D rings on my helmets it’s like doing up your zipper it has to click to be done!!!
Since I am now getting into the FF helmet I gotta say the dark visor is a bonus, and with the clear for night after a long day … love that feature!
Thanks for checking it out Gloria! much appreciated!
Very informative review, thanks!
No problem! Thanks for watching and keep an eye out! There's an update coming soon!
I'm so glad i'm not the only one who is always forgetting to strap my helmet. I have a ratchet strap deal attachment i was given I have to put on mine so I can do it with gloves on.
Yeah honestly Ruroc has spoiled me with that fidlock, I love that thing! Thanks for watching my dude!
Great review, Ben. I have one as well, but it's not modular. I don't use the flip down tinted visor. It isn't dark enough. Other than that, I love it.
I love having the flip down just so I don't have to remember to have sunglasses and stuff though nowadays I have been using my glasses more especially because they're transition so it's not a big deal
very surprising to hear how quite it is, especially on that long road trip. nice review.
the way it cuts wind it makes sense, absolutely solid
Good review sir! I see you have installed a Cardo intercom of some flavor. Maybe the Packtalk Edge? I put one on my Shuberth C-5 and love it! Don't know why helmet manufacturers get in bed with one intercom company, I won't mention any names, (SENA)! I have a Sena in my Shoei NEOTEC 2. I will be getting another Cardo with my next helmet. Thanks for the review Mr. Beard!
I get why they do it, it's so they can make a streamlined plug and play but yes it does suck if that's not the brand you want. That is an edge as well, I did a motovlog helmet set up where I went into full detail there
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Two years ago I rode 1325 miles from Nebraska to Florida in 20 hours. I noticed a hot spot in front of my head as you did and researched the topic when I got home. Only thing I could find was that someone said I may have a ROUND oval head and not Intermediate oval. I was like there is no way I have a round head. So I took a picture of my head with my cell camera. My head looked round. To be sure, I even shaved my head to make sure my hair wasn't giving me an optical illusion. Come to find out that I have a 100% round dome. That really sucks trying to find a helmet that is in my preferred price range. I ended up buying a Arai Quantum X and for paying tons of cash, that thing is the loudest full face helmet out of the 5 that I have purchased. It is a virtual wind tunnel, but it is the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn.
I mean all helmets I usually wear are intermediate oval including the 3 or 4 other HJCs I have, including the i90 modular and I haven't had this issue. That said I am currently working with HJC and hope to have this corrected soon
Great review! I'm looking for a quieter helmet than my LS2 Advant X. I moto-vlog as well but currently using a cheap Panda mic. I can't hear myself talk with all the wind noise. Just wondering if it's the Hemet or cheap mic. I really want to improve the sound quality for my videos but love the LS2 for my mom's as well.
If you're on the highway and you find yourself speaking louder than normal, then it's the helmet. If you find yourself talking at a normal volume and you can hear yourself then it's a cheap. Mike
I’m seriously considering buying one of these helmets. I only need a large so I hope I don’t run into the forehead problem. That being said I’m wondering which Bluetooth system you have installed because from what you said you really like the sound quality. Thanks in advance! Nice thorough review!
Honestly I would not recommend this helmet at all anymore. I've spent the last few months trying to remedy the situations I've had with HJC including asking to buy the XL headliner to see if it will help. HJC has decided to completely ignore all emails from me requesting this as well as either working to correcting the issues or replacing the helmet. I've bought several helmets from HJC over the years and always championed them but I think it may all end here with their absolutely horrible customer service.
Great review vato
Thank you sir and thanks for checking it out
Great video 🤙🤙
Thanks lady and thanks for watching
Also, the visor issue coming down, I fixed on my schuberth with a small O ring. Have a video on it if you care to try it out on your helmet
Honestly the airflow is so good on this I barely ride with it open so honestly the headliner is my biggest issue with this helmet
Thats cool it can lock un the up position. I shrug my sholders to lift the helmet up just to get it off my forhead from time to time. I thought I just had an misshaped head. Now I know. lol Currently rocking a Shoie Modular
Your shoei is sweet, I honestly wish they would release a new notech
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews I think the 3 is out now. Not sure if in the US yet
I like the double D ring specifically I can leave it closed and don't have to undo it. You pull on the small tab and it widens so you get out, then when you put it on again, you just pull it tight. A ratchet style o'd have to open and close every time. so DD for me all the time
Sounds like a win to me! I mean it's tried and true but I do prefer the magnetic one I have
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“HEAD”!!!!!!! Nice review. Hopefully you get a solution to the problems.
Me too, I do like the helmet so it would suck to not be able to use it
I kinda wanna try one of these to replace my Shoei neotec 2.
as long as you're not getting a 2xl it should be good but I can't say for sure
Uh... I think you have liners backwards. If you have a XXL shell and you want it to fit a smaller head, an XL, you need more liner to fill the gap. A Shoei Rep once taught me to compress the liner on the crown of the helmet. Hold helmet against a table. Take a rubber mallet and hold the rubber head in your hand. Put the end of the handle into helmet and press on the "hot" spot.
I've been working with HJC and they have acknowledged this as an issue being with the thinner head liners on the largest sizes, we are currently working to correct it so I hope to have an update for everyone soon!
I have a RPHA 11 Pro which fits perfectly. Do you think this is of similar fit/ size? I had one of the original RPHA modulars YEARS ago and it just did not fit right. The Pro 11 is awesome. Would love to have another modular. Thanks.
I actually made this comment before I finished watching. You answered my question. That is the exact problem that I had with my previous HJC modular. The 11 Pro does not have that. It wears like a dream. Gonna hold off on this lid for now.
I actually got it fixed, I'll be doing a video about the helmet one more time in a week or so along with my new set up, keep an eye out!
I have one helmet like this on the video for the past month. With the top ventilation closed I sense wind entering on the top of my head. The last week I drive a rain and the helmet let water enter inside the helmet. Have you experience this? Thanks
definitely no issue there, when it's closed it's closed, when it's open, total hurricane! lol
Had exactly the same issue. Air comes in when vent is shut. Water entered at the top of the visor. Massively. Also the top of the visor rubbed? Anyway I got a refund.
I really wanted to love this helmet but I had to send it back after a ride, it felt heavy on my forehead right around my eyebrows like it was front heavy. That bothered me but outside of that, it was a nice lid with good options. I wonder if I could have fixed it with any different padding.
I agree. I think that's part of the bruising issue I got. Hopefully it gets sorted soon
Are you aware of any updates or mods to address the issues with this helmet? Not sure how they’ll fix horrible customer service though. Love the hops beard in the logo.
I've been working with the general manager over at HJC they sent me a new headliner. I just have not had the chance to try it yet due to Winter being here and they have acknowledged that the plates that hold the visor open were not good and they're currently building new ones to correct this problem. They will send me some once they're ready then I can test it again and I'll be happy to let you know. I really would like to see this helmet succeed though. I am still kind of annoyed at how long it's taken to get to the point of them acknowledging the issue and actually fixing it
I am currently looking at the i91 from hjc. From what I gather, it is similar except for the shell and level of noise. It is
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so whats your daily helmet im a 2xl as well and just got my first bike 2019 street glide and i want a quiet helmet what would you recommend ?
My current Daily is a Ruroc 4.0 with a Cardo Packtalk Edge installed. It's a comfy helmet that I find fairly quiet though sound is subjective and I know people who do not agree. I have done 1K in a days with this helmet which amounted to 16hours of riding with an average of 70-85mph and I didn't have any ringing in the ears by the end of the trip so there is that
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews awesome man wow fast response thank you love your channel keep up the great work and happy new years to you and your loved ones
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews besides the ruroc 4.0 is there any other helmet you would recommend for big heads like us lol
@@kraken2459 honestly I'm normally an HJC guy so an i90 is great for modulars though a bit louder. I'm currently working with HJC on the issues with this helmet so if this one does interest you hang tight, it may be a viable option in a few months and I know Ruroc is gearing up to drop a 5.0 soon as well
@@kraken2459 thanks man, much appreciated and same to you!
Hello, I'm Birol from Turkey. I think the helmet's mold is too hollow and the forehead area is too sunken. The weight accumulates at the front, so I bought the XL. The material is very high quality, but I think I will return it. Did you find a solution to this problem?
Thanks for watching. I have not gotten the solution yet but I am hoping it is soon!
Cycle helmet comfort kit's..Take your liner out and stick a few where needed,sorted my lid out..
Agree on the issue with the visor dropping down by itself at way-too-low speeds. The whole mechanism for the visor is way too flimsy. As a matter of fact, on my helmet one of the plastic parts just broke and I ended up returning the helmet to HJC. Got a replacement from HJC but the system is the same so I am not holding my breath. The other issue is the mechanism that holds the neck roll in place. It really does not work well and, on my helmet, the neck roll dislodges completely every time I take off the helmet. All in all, I think HJC really missed the mark with this helmet!
I've been talking to HJC over the last few weeks and they have acknowledged that they made mistakes with those parts and they're currently creating replacements for newer versions of the helmet and for people that actually reach out to them. So if you do still have the helmet I would shoot them a message and I'll definitely do an update as soon as I have the parts and I can test them out personally
Thanks for your reply. I will definitely contact HJC and see if I can those upgrades. The main issues are the visor mechanism and the truly idiotic neck-roll retention system.
Iam stuck between the rpha 91, scorpions exo tech carbon, bell srt, ls2 advant carbon x, problem is each of those have one feature the others don't have and its getting as confusing as buying a new car!!
It's tough because I do agree every helmet seems to have some really good pros and then some cons. I really hope I get the stuff sorted on this rpfa 91 because overall it seems like a good helmet and man it cuts wind like a bossbecause overall it seems like a good helmet and man it cuts wind like a boss
What is your head circumference that made you go up to 2XL? Just for reference, from a fellow dolphin-brained ubermensch.
honestly no idea. I originally tried XL's in Stores from HJC and they always felt like they were crushing my brain. I went up to 2X and now it's snug but not smashing my face in or loose. Every now anf then I do fit tests in stores and always end up back at 2XL
What's the price for the HJC91
Right around 600 or $650? Possibly more depending on which style you get
🤠👍..Love HJC .. They Have Really improve from model from 2 years ago..Have The older model.Been Looking At The HJC Balian carbon modular.
Good Review.. Won't touch the comment of Fat Head...🤔🤣😂
I normally love them so hopefully I can get the issues with this one resolved but we'll see. Thanks for watching!
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Same experience for me. Pain on the forehead
I've been in touch with HJC and they're working on giving me new plates for the visor so it doesn't slap shut anymore. Apparently this is an issue that they're acknowledging and working on correcting and they are sending me a new headliner as well. That may take care of the head pain so keep an eye out. I'll do an update once I have all that stuff
Yep huge hot spot on both upper brows - forehead. Strong pass on this helmet. One word. Shoei Neotec 3
I will say I've reached out to HJC and I finally got a general manager who's working with me. He sent me a whole new headliner and they have acknowledged the issue with the plates keeping the visor open and he's supposed to be sending me new ones for that cuz they are redesigning them. So we'll see what happens. I'll keep you posted