HJC CS-R1 User manual

OWARNING
CS
-R1
OWNER'S MANUAL
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For your safety, it is important that you
completely read
the owner's
manual and all warning labels.

Thank
you for
purchasing your
new HJC,
CS
Series
helmet,
the most popular series helmet
in
North America.
The
CS-Rt
is
quite
simply
the most
advanced
helmet available
in its price category with
features
and styling
more commonly found on brands 2 to 3 times the price!
CS
-RI Features
Ughtweight
advanced Polycarbonate composite
shell
construction.
Meets
or
exceeds
DOT
standard.
uperior fit
and comfort using
advanced
CAD
technology.
•
Integrted ACS ventilation system featuring raised air
channels
that
are
combined
with
a 2 forward intake!
1 verlturi exhaust
vent system that allows front to
back airflow and heat and humidity
flushing up and out
of
the
helmet.
• Nylex comfort
pad
material
with
odor
reduction properties and superior
moisture
dissipation.
• Large eye port
design ensuring maximum visibility.
• Multiple shield options
including: smoke, high definition,
mirrored
RST,
flat race
ready shields, and anti
-fog
(all
offering 95%
UV
protection).

Important
Safety Information
3
Selecting the Right
Helmet
4-6
Specifications
7
Using Your Helmet Correctly
8-11
Inspect Your Helmet 10
Fasten the Retention System
11
Maintaining
Your
Helmet Correctly
12-18
Shell
Cleaning
12
Interior
Cleaning 13
Vent Cleaning 13
Shield Securing System 13
Shield Removal
14
Shield Installation 15
Cheek
Pad
Removal
16
Cheek
Pad
Installation 17
Replacement
Parts
18
Helmet Modifications
18
Storing Your
Helmet Correctly
19
Helmet
Replacement
20 -
21
Warranty 22
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Important Safety Information
AWARNING
The instructions in this
manual are designed to help you select the right helmet,
wear it properly,
take care
of
it, and
know when
to replace
it.
Failure to follow these
instructions may increase your risk of serious injury or death in an
accident.
In order
to
get the most protection
possible
from your helmet, 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
HJC
helmet
is designed to reduce or prevent
some
injuries
when
worn, no helmet can protect
you
from all
possible or
foreseeable impacts.
For
example, your helmet cannot
protect you from spinal or
neck injuries.
In addition, there is no
guarantee that your helmet will
prevent
injuries to the area
of
your head that is
covered.
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Selecting
the
Right
Helmet
AWARNING
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.
4WARNINGJ
Wearing
the wrong size helmet can
increase
your risk of
serious
injury or death
in an
accident. A helmet that is too large for your
head may be dislodged
or
knocked off in an
accident. To
select
the right size helmet for your
head,
follow these instructions:
1. Measure your
head. Wrap a tape measure around your head about one inch (2.5 cm) above
your
eyebrows.
2. Use
the
sizing
chart to select the helmet
size
that
corresponds
most
closely to your head
measurement. If
your
head size falls between two helmet sizes,
try
on the larger
helmet first
and then
the
smaller
size.
Sizing
Chart
XS S
M L XL XXL
Hat Size
65/8-63/4 67/8-7 71/8-71/4 73/8-71/2 75/8-73/4 77/8-8
Centimeter
53-54
55-56 57-58 59-60 61-62 63-64
Inch
207/8-21 1/4 215/8-22 221/2-227/8 231/4-235/8 24-243/8 243/4-251/4
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Selecting the Right Helmet
3.
Try
on the helmet by
grasping both chin
straps to pull the helmet completely onto your
head,
ensuring that
the top of
your
head is in contact with the top of the helmet interior.
4. Check for
a
proper fit. To make
sure
your helmet
is the right size, check that:
•
The helmet inner lining fits
snugly
around your head.
•
The top pad presses
firmly on
your head.
•
The
cheek
pads
contact
your cheeks.
• There is no space
around
your
brow under the inner lining.
Test this by trying to insert your fingers.
If
the helmet does not fit snugly, try on
a
smaller
size.
5. Check your field of vision when trying
on a helmet.
Some helmets may obstruct or
block
your vision
when looking left, right, up, or down.
£WARNING;
Always make sure you can
see
well
enough to safely operate your
motorcycle.
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:Selecting the Right
Helmet
6.
Test
the
helmet fit by placing
your
hands on each side
of
the
helmet.
While holding
your
head as motionless as possible,
try
rotating
your
helmet from left to right then up and down.
If
you can
feel
the
helmet
padding sliding on your
head,
it
is too
big, try
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
11.
8. Test the
retention system
(chin strap)
• Put your
hands
on the back
of
the
helmet
and try to push the helmet
off by rotating it forward.
• Put your
hands
on the front of the helmet above
your
forehead
(or on
the
chin
guard)
and try to push
the
helmet off by
rotating
backward.
~AWARNING
If
helmet
comes
off, try another
size
or another model or brand.
Repeat steps 3 through
8
until you find a helmet that fits
your head
snugly
and
securely. 6

Specifications
O
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1. Outer Shell
2. Rear Vent
3. Comfort Liner
4. Impact
Absorbent Liner
5.
Rubber
Edge
Trim
6. Chin Strap Snap
7. Double "D" Ring
8. Chin
Strap
9.
Chin Vent (adjustable
multi
-stage)
10.
2 Stage Face Shield
11. Eye -port Gasket
12.
Shield Ratchet
13. Shield Retention Button
14.
Top Front Vents
(adjustable
multi
-stage)

Using Your Helmet
Correctly
4WARNINGJ
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 shell or damage
the protective foam.
The damage may not be visible. Your helmet
is only designed
for
ONE impact. Refer
to
"Helmet Replacement (p.
20-21)
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 or liner.
• Never use insect repellent on or
around
your
helmet -
Insect repellant
may
damage
your
helmet's
shield,
shell,
protective foam,
or
other components.
•
Never
expose helmet to gasoline
or
gasoline fumes - Gasoline may damage
your helmet's
shield, shell,
protective
foam, or other
components.
• Never
use a
dark or
tinted
face
shield at
night or in
low visibility conditions.
- If you have
any
questions
on what
other substances may damage
your helmet, please
contact
us.
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:: Us ng Your Helmet
Correctly
[AWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death
and to
help
prevent damage to
your helmet:
•
Always
wear
eye protection - If you are not using a helmet with
a face shield, always wear
eye
protection
when riding. Always lock your face shield in
place
when
you are riding.
•
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 to
help
reduce accidental
surface
damage.
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Using Your Helmet Correctly
[AWARNINGj
To reduce the risk
of
serious
injury or
death, always use
your helmet correctly.
Inspect your helmet
To
ensure that your helmet is in the best condition to maximize your protection,
always
inspect your helmet for
damage before
riding:
• Check the shield
and shield
ratchet - retighten 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" (pp.
20-21) 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
worn or damaged parts, replace them or purchase a
new helmet. See
"Replacement
Parts" (p. 18)
for
information on parts
replacement.
AWARNING
If
parts fall
off
while
riding, your vision may be blocked
which could
cause an accident.
•
Check
the
retention system (chin strap) for damage.
If it
is frayed
or
ripped,
replace the
helmet.
•
Check
that
all
pads are in place.
Both of
the
cheek
pads
and the
crown
pads
must be in place.
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s
Using Your Helmet Correctly
Check Your
Face
Shield
If your
face 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. If the
retention
system
is
not tight, your helmet
may become dislodged
or
knocked
off in an accident.
AWARNING1
Do not rely on the snap to
secure the helmet. The snap is
provided
only
to prevent
the strap from flapping in the air. Fasten the retention system only
in the following manner:
Snap (Female)
0 -Ring
Chin
Strap
Snap
(male)

Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Shell Cleaning
Only
use approved
methods to clean the
helmet. Using other
unapproved
chemicals or methods may damage
the helmet
shell or lining. A damaged
helmet
may increase
your risk of
serious
injury or death
in an accident.
Glossy
Finish. HJC
recommends cleaning your
helmet with products designed
for automotive
cleaning and
polishing. All
HJC
helmets are finished
with an automotive type
base
coat/clear
coat finish.
Rubbing
compounds
can be used for deep
cleaning to remove
many scratches
and
scuffs.
Follow the product's instructions
diligently. Over polishing
with rubbing
compounds
can
cause
light abrasions which may
dull the finish of
your helmet. Stickers and decals
will 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
attempting
to
remove the adhesive residue,
instead use multiple
light treatments.
Non -Glossy
Finish. For our flat finish (non -glossy)
helmets, we recommend
using
warm water
and mild soap. Use
multiple treatments
for heavier dirt. Do
not
use
excessive pressure
or
rubbing compounds while
cleaning the surface as a "glossy"
effect could be
created,
ruining
the
flat finish appearance.
AWARNING
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Maintaining Your Helmet
Correctly
Interior Cleaning
Although
we recommend
changing
a helmet every 3 to
5 years, the accumulation of sweat,
humidity,
and
dirt
can deteriorate the fabric
and
stitching
and this may
cause
odor.
To wash Joe Rocket
removable pads, HJC
recommends
regular
machine washing
and air drying.
For non
-removable interiors, HJC recommends using
bacteria and mildew eliminating
products
such
as "Helmet Fresh".
Vent Cleaning
Dirt and
debris
can
find its way into the venting of your
HJC helmet.
Compressed
air
cans used
for cleaning computer
keyboards may be used to blow
the debris from the ventilation
system.
It is
recommended
that
you remove any removable
pads before doing this
process.
Shield
Securing System
An additional level of
shield retention can be
achieved simply by pressing
the shield retention
button when
the shield is fully closed.
Always
remember
to release
the retention button by
pressing the
opposite side
of
the button before attempting
to open
the shield.
In
the event of
an accident, the
shield may
open
depending on
the
level
of impact.

4
Maintaining
Your Helmet Correctly
Shield
Removal
1. Move the shield
retention
button
to
the
open
position.
4.
Shield
will
be
automatically
released
out of
base
ratchet
mechanism.
2.
Open
Shield
to the
maximum
open position.
When
the shield is
opened to its
maximum open position, the
arrow
on the shield should line
up with
the arrow
on
the handle
-locker.
3. Move the handle -
locker to the
open
position.

Maintaining
Your Helmet Correctly
Shield
Installation
1. Ensure that the handle -locker
is in the open position.
3. With the guides properly
aligned, press the
lower section
of the
shield into the Plate
-Gear
mechanism. The locking
tab
should pop into position,
locking the shield into place.
2.
Align and insert
the
top
of
the shield guide
into the plate -
gear guide.
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Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
A WARNIN_Gj Always check to make sure helmet
pads are installed
before using
the
helmet.
A
helmet with missing or improperly
installed pads may increase
your risk of serious
injury or death in an accident.
Cheek
Pad
Removal
There are 3 snaps
and 1 bottom cheek pad
plate
holding
the
cheek pad in place.
1.
Gently pry
the
cheek
pad away
from
the
interior, releasing
the snaps.
2. Firmly grasp the front and rear of the cheek pad plates located at the bottom of the
cheek
pad
and
pull down and
away
from the shell.
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Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Cheek
Pad Installation
1.
Feed
the
chin
straps
through
the openings
in
the cheek pad.
2.
Align and push the cheek pad's cheek plate between the shell
and internal EPS foam.
Ensure
that the bottom of the cheek pad comes flush with
the bottom rubber trim of the helmet. If
not, the snaps will not align.
3.
Clip the cheek pad's 3 small male snaps to
the 3 female snaps fixed
on
the shell interior.
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Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Replacement Parts
'WARNING
Use of
replacement
parts
not
manufactured by HJC may increase
your risk
of
serious injury or death in an accident. Only
use HJC parts
that
are
specifically
designed to
work with
this helmet.
Do
Not Modify Your Helmet
AWARNINGj
Your HJC helmet is designed to
meet
DOT standard.
Contact
HJC 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, liner, 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 America.
See
back cover
for contact information.
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r Maintaining
Your Helmet Correctly
AWA_R_NING) An
improperly
stored
helmet
can become damaged and
may increase your risk
of
serious injury or death in an accident. You should:
• Store
helmet in
a
cool
and
dry
place,
•
Keep
helmet
away
from
pets and other
animals,
• Keep helmet
away
from heat
in excess of 122°F and do not set on or
near
hot
surfaces.
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