HJC CL-Max

[Louie Louie]

I am comsidering this helmet and was hoping someone owned one or knew about it.

[Littlejohn64]

I am comsidering this helmet and was hoping someone owned one or knew about it.
Ive got one. Really loved it at first. The latches seem to be "sticking" when I try to open the flip front now after a year or so.
As far as fit, I would suggest with ANY helmet you try one on before buying. Even in the same brand (HJC) I wear two three different sizes depending on the model.
This was the only affordable flip front that fit me, as the 2XL Symax was too tight oin the forehead. Yes, I would buy another one.

[JReviere]

I've got one. The fit is very good. If you don't use ear plugs (I can't stand them), it's a bit noisy with the windscreen in the down position. Otherwise, I like it and am glad I have it.

JR
STOC 394
03ST1300A
Lake Livingston, TX

[Jeff F]

I agree its abit noisy. I had a problem with one of the hinges coming apart. I was able to snap it back together after many stern words and resisiting the urge to get out my very largest ball pein hammer & really fix it :rolleyes:

Decent value.

[EagleSix]

Palm...

I have an HJC CL-Max. It makes a good decoration on the den TV! Actually I think it is a pretty good helmet, for the money (inexpensive), as far as flip-up's go. I do have some complaints and moved on to a better quality helmet for my purposes. The HJC CL-Max seems to latch hard after a short period of use. The shield also is a bit stiff and I adjust mine often for venting at stops during the winter months and flipping all the way up during stops in the summer (desert riding heat syndrome!!!). The neck strap is absolutely annoying (but the strap is secure when threaded properly and quite common on this grade helmet). There isn't enough room in the ear channel (without modifications) to install comm ear buds, without scraping my ears putting the helmet on and off.

I would recommend heeding LittleJohn's advise about the sizing. I have two HJC helmets, they run much different in sizes between design types. Personally I would never buy a helmet without trying it on in the store for a while, unless I had already sized it in the past.

Best Regards....George

[allandry]

I have one too and can echo what others have said: sticking latch after about a year, noisy and small ear cut-outs. Also, I don't find that the vents flow very much air. I probably will NOT buy another one.

I really like the Nolan that Mixon bought. Costs more but seems to be worth it.

Al

[Louie Louie]

Appreciate the input very much folks... I heard several complaints elsewhere as well.

[sherob]

I have the Max too... it sits in the closet... I got the Symax which vents better :rolleyes: Then I got the Scorpion... now that baby VENTS!!!! My only gripe about the HJC's were the shields opening/closing on you when you turn your head while moving, and they leak... big time (at least mine did) :(

[Louie Louie]

I Then I got the Scorpion... now that baby VENTS!!!! (
Is that the European helmet you recently purchased? Still happy w/ it?

[sherob]

Is that the European helmet you recently purchased? Still happy w/ it?

The Caberg is the new one... I'm coming off my high on it :o: It's still a nice helmet, but little cheapy things are bothering me. It fell of the bike the other day when I was rotating the tires... top vent cover popped off, it snapped on, but a little side Caberg insignia went off to never never land :( When I start using it again I'm sure it will warm up to me some more :cool:

[Horst]

Dumb question ... is the CL-Max an update for the CL-14 ? ... :confused:

[Louie Louie]

Dumb question ... is the CL-Max an update for the CL-14 ? ... :confused:
No such thing as dumb questions!... Not sure in all honesty. Just searching away... I get easily confusedw HJC models

[sherob]

Dumb question ... is the CL-Max an update for the CL-14 ? ... :confused:

I think it is ;) Does it cost more... LOL!!!

[Louie Louie]

I'll be darn...You are good at returning phone calls...You answer all my questions...
Thanks a bunch amigo..I owe you a Corona...:bow1:

[Littlejohn64]

Dumb question ... is the CL-Max an update for the CL-14 ? ... :confused:
If it hasnt been answered already, the CL Max is a totally different hyelmet than the CL14. The Max is the lower cost HJC flip face, the 14 is a solid front full face. The Sy-Max is the higher end HJC flip front.

[Horst]

Thanks, y'all ... now I'm really confused ... better to go the Vancouver m/c show tomorrow and find out :)

That should be fun ! ... me, the Wingers, and 10,000 of our closest friends ... ha !