any reviews or opinions on the HJC CL-14 switch helmet???

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Hey,
I'm in the market for a new helmet because the one i got with the bike is way too big and i can jiggle it around my head. At highway speeds the windnoise is deafening..even with earplugs. I'm guessing all that extra space is creating a wind tunnel noise sound. I'm looking at the HJC CL-14
Switch Helmet from newenough.

any opinions or comments would really be appreciated.

[jiggersplat]

i have it (well, i have the mb-ii, but the only difference is the colors), but not much to compare it to except a cheap-ass vega i had when i used to autocross.  i'm happy with it.  it does feel like it has a little "lift" when riding at highway speeds, but for $100, i'd buy it again.

[cheesy]

I have a CL14 and an AC11.  The AC11 is MUCH nicer. lighter, less wind noise, better quality vents, and much more comfortable.

[Maireeka]

I bought a cl-14 switch from http://www.motorcyclesuperstore.com and think it's pretty good, but the only one I'd worn before was my dad's half-helmet so it's not much of a comparison.  Great value in a helmet if you're on a tight budget, and I'm sure it will save your brains well, as it has DOT and SNELL approval.

[davipu]

they had both the cl-14's and the scorpions at houseofmotorcycles in el cjon (sp)  those are the cheap lids that I'd recomend, so try them on and see how they fit.

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i'm more concerned about windnoise as the helmet i have now...(a vega) is loose on my head and windnoise is incredible. Even with earplugs i think i'm going to go deaf. I don't mind windnoise as long as its reasonable...they actually have this helmet on sale at newenough for 85...so i'm thinking its a good deal.

Thanks again for the comments and help.

[97gs500e]

i have it.....  i'm happy with it.  it does feel like it has a little "lift" when riding at highway speeds, but for $100, i'd buy it again.

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[ghettorigged]

I also have it and like it. Though now that it's been dropped a few times and is over a year old, I may upgrade to the AC-11. Why? Because The CL-14 is great but lifts at higher speeds and is pretty noisy. I wear ear plugs out of necessity!  :mrgreen: