Greg H.
New member
My Wife and I wear the HJC Sy-Max II Modular. When I decided to buy a Spyder, I knew I was going to buy a full face helmet. I want the best protection. So; I did a bunch of research. And, one of the things I found was that I was having a very difficult time getting my glasses on with the full face helmets, I was looking at. It was getting very frustrating, too.
My wife found a couple that she really liked with nice color schemes, while I was banging my head against the wall just try to find a helmet that I could wear with my glasses.
After going to many shops, I found one selling the HJC Sy-Max IIs. Buying one online, to me, was no good option, either. I had read enough to know that to get a good fit, you really need to try them on in person, and forget sizing charts. All helmet makers are different. So, one size by one company does not guarantee that a size 'Medium' by them will fit like a 'Medium' by another maker. I think most of us here have read about those woes, and may even have friends that have experienced this.
We received good advice, and first rate service at the dealer selling the HJC brand. Although, the 'medium' size that fits me was in stock, the color that I wanted, was not (Silver). So; like my Spyder, my helmet needed to be ordered, as well. Actually. so did my Wife's.
The Sy-Max II isn't inexpensive. But, like they say; what is your head worth, right?
I love the modular design. You can open it up, get a drink.. when you stop to get gas, open it, and you can hold a conversation easily, you can go into a quick shop, etc,,,.
Also; the Sy-Max II has the internal 'fighter pilot' drop down sun shield. My Wife loves that feature. For me, it was something that I thought was cool. But, since I wear transition lense glasses, I figured, I wouldn't be using it. I was wrong. It's fantastic! When riding into the west in the later afternoon hours, I lower it (3 positions), and it helps a lot.
Also; Helmet Harbor reviewed the Sy-Max II with very positive results.
My wife found a couple that she really liked with nice color schemes, while I was banging my head against the wall just try to find a helmet that I could wear with my glasses.
After going to many shops, I found one selling the HJC Sy-Max IIs. Buying one online, to me, was no good option, either. I had read enough to know that to get a good fit, you really need to try them on in person, and forget sizing charts. All helmet makers are different. So, one size by one company does not guarantee that a size 'Medium' by them will fit like a 'Medium' by another maker. I think most of us here have read about those woes, and may even have friends that have experienced this.
We received good advice, and first rate service at the dealer selling the HJC brand. Although, the 'medium' size that fits me was in stock, the color that I wanted, was not (Silver). So; like my Spyder, my helmet needed to be ordered, as well. Actually. so did my Wife's.
The Sy-Max II isn't inexpensive. But, like they say; what is your head worth, right?
I love the modular design. You can open it up, get a drink.. when you stop to get gas, open it, and you can hold a conversation easily, you can go into a quick shop, etc,,,.Also; the Sy-Max II has the internal 'fighter pilot' drop down sun shield. My Wife loves that feature. For me, it was something that I thought was cool. But, since I wear transition lense glasses, I figured, I wouldn't be using it. I was wrong. It's fantastic! When riding into the west in the later afternoon hours, I lower it (3 positions), and it helps a lot.
Also; Helmet Harbor reviewed the Sy-Max II with very positive results.
