HJC V10 Vintage Full Face Helmet Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual V 10
Vintage Full Face Helmet

V10 Vintage Full Face Helmet

WARNING For your safety it is important that you completely read the owner’s manual and all warning labels.

| Advanced Fiberglass shell
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| Advanced Channeling
Ventilation System
| PINLOCK READY
HJ-41 VISOR(SHIELD)
| Provides 99% UV protection
| Removable and washable interior
| Interchangeable cheek pads throughout all sizes
| Double D-ring
| Emergency Kit (Cheek Pads)
| DOT APPROVED
| Smart HJC 10B & 20B Instal ready

Please visit www.hjchelmets.com for more information about HJC helmets.

Important Safety Information

WARNING
The instructions in this manual are designed 1o help you select the right helmet, wear it properly, take care of i, and know when to repiace It. Failure to follow these insiruction may increase your risk of serious injury or death in an accident.
In order to get the most protection possible from your helme, you should always do the following

• Wear your helmet when you ride;
• Handle your helmet carefully to avoid accidental damage; and
• Ride safely — do not take risks because you are wearing a helmet

Although your HIC helmet s designed to reduce o prevent some injuries when worn, no helmet can protect you from al possibie or foresseable impacis. For example, your helmet cannot protect you from spinal o neck njuries. In additon, there s no guarantee that your heimet wil PREVENT injuries to the area of your head tha is covered. A low speed aceident may even result i serous injury or death,

Selecting the Right Helmet

WARNING Never buy a used helmet or borrow someone else’s helmet. Over time the protective foam in helmets will adjust to the contours of a user’s head. A used or borrowed helmet may not offer as much protection as a new helmet.
WARNING Wearing the wrong size helmet can increase your isk of serious injury or death in an accident. A helmet that is 100 large for your head may be dislodged or knocked of n an accident. To selectthe right size helmet for your ead, follow these instruction

1. Measure your head. Wrap a tape measure around your head about one inch (2.5cm) above your eyebrows,
2. Use the sizing chart to select the helmet size that corresponds most closely (0 your head measurement. If your head size fas between two helmet sizes, ry on the larger helmet first and then the smaller siz.
   Size Chart****| XS| S| M| L| XL| 2XL
   ---|---|---|---|---|---|---
   Hat Size| 6 3/4 – 6 7/8| 6 7/8 – 7| 7 1/8 – 7 1/4| 7 1/4 – 7 3/8| 7 1/2 – 7 5/8| 7 3/4 – 7 7/8
   Centimeter| 54-55| 55-56| 57-58| 58-59| 60-61| 62-63
   Inch| 21 1/4 – 21 5/8| 21 5/8 – 22| 22 1/2 – 22 7/8| 22 7/8 – 23 1/4| 23 5/8 – 24| 24 3/8 – 24 3/4

WARNING The size chart i ony forreference. Always ty the helmet on and follow this manual’s nstuctions fora poper it

3. Try on the helmet by grasping both chin siraps to pull the helmet completely onto your head, ensuring that the top of your head is in contact with the top of the helmet iterior

4. Check for a proper fit. To make sure your helmet is the right size, check that
   • The helmet inner lining fts snugly around your head.
   • The top pad presses firmiy on your head.
   • The cheek pads contact your cheeks.
   • There s no space around your brow under the inner lining, Test this by trying to insert your fingers.
   If the helmet does not ft snugly,fry on a smaller size.

5. Check your feld of vision when trying on a helmet. Some helmets may obsiructor bock your vision when looking lft ight. up,or down.
   WARNING Anways make sure you can see well enough to safely operate your motorcycle.

6. Test the helmet fit by placing your hands on each side of the helmet. While holding your head as motionless as possibl, try rotating your helmet from left to right then up and down. f you can feel the helmet padding slding on your head, itis too big, ry a size smaller. You should feel the helmet move the skin on your head and face as you try to move the helmet.

7. Fasten the retention system (chin strap) as tight as possible under your jaw without causing pain. There must be no slack in the strap, and the strap must be tight up against your jaw. See page 3-4

8. Test the retention system (chin strap)
   • Putyour hands on the back of the helmet and ty o push the helmet of by rotating it forward.
   • Putyour hands on the frontof the helmet above your forehead (o on the chin guard) and try o push the helmet of by rtating backward.

WARNING If heimet comes off or shifis over your eyes, ry another sze or another model or brand. You must be able 1o see the edge in your upper feld of vision
Repeat steps 3 throught 8 until you find a helmet that fits your head snugly and securely.

Specifications

1. Outer Shel
2. ImpactAbsorbent Liner
3. Comfort Liner
4. Gasket-Base
5. Medalion
6. Chin Strap
7. Double “D ring
8. Eyelet
9. HJ-41 Visor(Shield)
10. Gasket-Eyeport
11. Top vent
12. Visor(Shield) Ratchet

Using Your Helmet Correctly

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death and to help prevent damage to your helmet

• Never adjust your helmet accessories while riding — Only make helmet adjustments when stopped.
• Never drop your helmet – Dropping your helmet may crack the shel or damage the protective foam. The damage may. ot be visible. Your helmet is only designed for ONE impact. Refer to “Helmet Replacement” (p. 7) for more information on what to do after helmet has been dropped.
• Never wear anything between your head and your helmet – this may reduce the effectiveness of your helmet.
• Never hang or hook your helmet on anything including mirror stalks or sissy bars – Doing so may cause damage to the helmet protective foam o iner.
• Never use insect repellent on or around your helmet – insect repellant may damage your helmet’s visor(shield), shell, protective foam, or other components.
• Never expose helmet to gasoline or gasoline fumes – Gasoline may damage your helmet’s visor(shield), shell, protective foam, of other components.
• Never use a dark or tinted face visor(shield)d at night or in low visibility conditions.
• If you have any questions on what other substances may damage your helmet, please contact us.
• Always wear eye protection – If you are not using a helmet with face visor(shield), always wear eye protection when riding. Always lock your face visor(shield) in place when you are iding,
• Always be alert for sounds Your helmet may impair your hearing. However, your helmet is not a form of hearing protection.
• Always store your helmet in its helmet bag when not in use o help reduce accidental surface damage.

WARNING  To reduc the risk o serious njury or death, always use your helmet corracty.
Inspect your helmet
To ensure that your helmet is i the best condition to maximize your protection, always inspect your helmet for damage before riding

• Check the visor(shield) and visor(shield) ratchet — re-tighten visor(shield) ratchet screws if necessary. Be sure not to over-tighten any screws. Plastic base plate screws can break and plastic Screws can strip the screw Sleeves if over-tightened.
• Check for helmet damage. If your helmet is damaged or cracked, stop using it immediately. See “Helmet Replacement” (p. 7) section for further information.

If your helmet has been dropped, you may not be able to see the damage.

• Check for worn or damaged parts. Plastic components may wear out over time. If you find wom or damaged parts, replace them or purchase a new helmet. See ‘Replacement Parts” (p. 7) for information on parts replacement.

WARNING If parts fal off while ricing, your vision may be blocked which could cause an accident

• Check the retention system (chin strap) for damage. If itis frayed or ripped, replace the helmet.
• Check that all pads are in place. Both ofthe check pads and the crown pads must be i place.

Check Your Face Visor(Shield)
If your face visor(shield) is scratched or damaged it may reduce the visibility-replace if necessary.
Always make sure you can see well enough to safely operate your motorcycle.
Fasten the Retention System
Fasten the retention system (chin strap) as tight as possible under your jaw without causing pain. There must be no slack in the strap, and the strap must be snug up against your jaw. I the retention system is not tight, your helmet may become dislodged or knocked off in an accident
Double “D” Ring
WARNING Do not rely on the snap to secure the helmet. The snap is provided only to prevent the strap from flapping inthe air. Fasten the retention system only in the following manner.

Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly

Shell Cleaning
WARNING Do not apply pain, stckers, pelrol,or oher solvents o tis helmet
Only use approved methods to clean the helmet. Using other unapproved chemicals or methods may damage the helmet shell or ining. A damaged helmet may increase your risk of Serlous injury or death n an accident.
Glossy Finish. HJC recommends cleaning your helmet with products designed for automotive cleaning and polishing. Al HIC helmets are finished with an automotive type base coaticlear coat finish. Rubbing compounds can be used for deep cleaning to remove many scralches and scuffs. Follow the product’s nstructions diigently. Over polishing with rubbing compounds can cause light abrasions which may dull the finish of your helmet. Stckers and decals wil leave adhesive residue when removed. To remove the adhesive residue, use alcohol swabs. Be certain to immediately wipe away the excess liquid and clean the area with soap and water once the adhesive residue is removed. Do not use excessive pressure while rubbing when atlempling to remove the adnesive residue, instead use mulple light treatments.
Non-Glossy Finish. For our fat finish (non-glossy) helmets, we recommend using warm water and mild soap. Use muttiple treatments for heavier dirt, Do not use excessive pressure or rubbing compounds while cleaning the surface as a ‘glossy” effect ‘could be created, running the flatfinish appearance.

1. Please clean helmets from dust, bugs or grass within one day.
   Cleaning progress

1. Clean the helmet with warm water and cioth.
2. Ifthere are any remains left, dry the helmet and remove any remaining contamination with rubber eraser.
   Do not use any alcohol of thinner to clean the helmet because they may damage the paint.

2. Avoid oil contamination as it is extremely difficult o clean once exposed.

Interior Cleaning
Although we recommend changing a helmet every 3 to 5 years, the accumulation of sweat, humidity and ditt can deterorate the fabric.and siiching and this may cause odor. To wash HJC removable pads, hand washing is recommended. Ifyou use a washing machine, please use on “Delicate” setting and air dry. HJC do not recommend using spin-drye for the interior pads as it may damage the material. For non-removable interiors, HC recommends using antrbacteria and mildew eliminating products such s “Helmet Fresh.” or other similar product
Vent Cleaning
Dirt and debris can find ts way into venting of your HJC helmet. Compressed air cans used for ceaning computer keyboards may e used to blow the debris from the ventiation syste. It is recommended that you remove any removable pads before doing tis process.
Visor(Shield) Cleaning
‘The helmet visor(shield) is made of polycarbonate materials with a polyurethane abrasion resistance coating.
It should be cleaned using mild soap and warm water. Never use hot water, salt water, benzene, thinner, gasoline or any other harsh ‘agents. Additionally the use of commercial visor(shield) cleaners is not recommended because they may affect the quality of the visor(shield) material. Treat carefully when cleaning the visor(shield) to preserve the abrasion resistant coating. When deep scratches are visibl, it is highly recommended that the helmet visor(shield) be replaced. Tinted visor(shield) are for “Day time use only” and are not sutable for use at night or in conditions of poor visiilty.
Visor(Shield) Removal

1. To release, push the Visor(shield) locker.
2. Open Visor(shield) to the maximum open position.
3. Toloosen, lft the part A of the screw and tur it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the Visor(shield).

Visor(Shield) Installation

1. Align and insert the top of the Visor(shield) guide into the plate-gear guide.
2. Rotate the screw clockwise.

Emergency Kit

1. In an emergency, you may remove the cheek pads as indicated in the illustration. Pull the red line pocket with your fingers. ****Please use Emergency Kit only in emergency situation.

WARNING Atways check to make sure helmet pads are installed before using the helmet. A helmet with missing or improperly installed pads may increase your isk of serious injury or death in an accident Crown Pad Removal

1. Grasp the crown pad fabric as close as possible 1o ts plastic base and pullfpry away from the helmet. Notice how the crown pad plastic section aligns with the shell plastic sleeve. This will help orient you with the reinstallation.
2. Repeal same at rear.

Crown Pad Installation

1. Installthe front section first by aligning the plastic shell base and the crown pad plastic sleeve, ensuring that the center and side holes are properly aligned. Press the crown pad plastic sieeve (center portion) into the center of the channel which is buitinto the plasticshell base, working your way outward to each side.
2. Align and snap the two rear snaps into place.

Cheek Pad Removal
There are 3 snaps holding the cheek pad in place.

1. Gently pry the check pad away from the interior, releasing the snaps.
2. Grasp the cheek pad near its center and gently pull it free from the chin sirap.

Cheek Pad Installation

1. Clip the cheek pad’s 3 small male snaps to the 3 female snaps fixed on the shell interior.

Replacement Parts
Warning
Always check to make sure helmet pads are installed before using the helmet. A helmet with missing or improperly installed pads may increase your fisk of serious injury or death in an accident.
Do Not Modify Your Helmet
Your HIC helmet is designed to meet DOT standard. Contact HIC America for more Information about the DOT standard.
Modifying your helmet may increase your risk of serious injury or death in an accident. Do not modify your HJC helmet.
Modifications include the following

• drilling holes;
• cutting shell, iner, or strap;
• modifying the retention system, including adding a chin cup;
• removing parts;
• painting; and
• attaching accessories that are not manufactured by HJC for this helmet.

If you have questions about modifications, please contact HJC, See back cover for contact information

Storing Your Helmet and Visor(Shield) Correctly

WARNING An improperly stored helmet and visor(shield) can become damaged and may increase your risk of serious injury or death in an accident. You should:

• Store helmet and visor(shield) in a cool and dry place,
• Keep helmet and visor(shield) away from pets and other animals,
• Keep helmet and visor(shield) away from heat in excess of 50°C and do not set on or near hot surfaces.
• When helmets left out in the sun for extended periods of time, it may fade overtime.

Helmet Replacement

WARNING Afhough your HUC helmet s consructed wit the st materals avilabe o ofe a long-lasing product Wil sventually need to b replaced: Inmediately repiace your helmel

• it has suffred an mpact Your lme is only designed for ONE mpact,An impact may racture the outer snellor ompress th impact absorbing iner. You may notbe able (0 defect s damage. Any impact i 2 crash o a op from a5 low as 4 feet s enough to Gamage your heimet
• The shell Iing, or retenion sysem i camaged. Ths helmet shl, e mpact absorbing ining, and the retention system must be in good condion to provide you wil ine most protecton.

Evenif your helmet has not been damage,f needs t be repiaced every 3 to 5 years depending on how much you use .
Over ime, UV rays and achesive and component aging wil damage your helmet, Wearing a damaged helmat may ncrease Jour i ofserous njury of death i an accident, I you are unsure 1 you need (0 replace your heimet, contact HUC Europe before using your helmet again
Helmet Disposal
WARNING If you buy a new helmet, destoy the od one to ensure it caninot be reused. Do not sell o give away your oid helmet, ven if has not been damaged. Over tme the protecive foam n the helmet wil adjust (0 he Contours of your head If omeane lss uses this helmet it wil ot provide ther it s much protecton

Warranty

HUC hereby extends a limited warranty to the purchaser of a HC helmet that the helmet is free of defects in materials and ‘workmanship.
Coverage
This warranty is applicable to manufacturer’s defects only and the warranty period varies between HJC models. The RPHA Series warrants up to 5 years from the date of purchase or 7 years from dale of manufacture, while all other models warrant Up to 3 years from the date of purchase or 5 years from date of manufacture (whichever comes first). This warranty does not ‘apply 1o any problems that arise from wearer’s misuse, negligence, modifications, accidents, etc. A change of fluorescent color is not subject to warranty as this s a typical characteristic of luorescent color; it may fade or degrade depending on the user’s environment.
Disclaimer
Any warranty of merchantabilty and any implied warranty are hereby expressly disclaimed. In addition HC shall not be iable for any consequential damages.
Procedure
In order to receive warranty, please take your helmet, your receipt showing the date of purchase, and a brief memo that includes a description of the problem, your name, and phone number tothe authorized HUC dealer from which you purchased your helmet.

HJC VINA LIMITED COMPANY
Made In Vietnam
Europe
1 rue Benjamin Silliman 67116
Reichstett-France
Tel. +33 (0)3 90 22 74 00
Fax. +33 (0)3 90 20 09 12
If you have any questions,
Please email us at info@hjc-europe.com
America
511 S. Harbor Bivd. #V, La Habra,
California 90631
Tel. 562-407-2186
Fax. -802-7706
If you have any questions,
please e-mail us at info@hichelmets.com
http://www.hjchelmets.com/
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HJC Corp.

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