AGV Miglia modular or the HJC IS-Max ?

65 Flathead · 11-01-2009, 02:59 PM

I need a little advice on modular helmets. I have been shopping around for several months now, and have narrowed the field down to either the AGV Miglia modular or the HJC IS-Max. The AGV (at least the Harley Davidson model) fits and feels great. The HJC is not bad either, and I’m really drawn to the internal visor, but for comfort alone, I’m leaning towards the AGV.

Anyone had experience (good, bad, or ugly) with either / both of these? I ride year round, (commute) in Louisiana, so I’m concerned with both leakage and ventilation as well.

Also, what's the difference between the IS-Max and the Symax II?

65 Flathead · 11-01-2009, 06:35 PM

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What? · 11-01-2009, 06:43 PM

Also, what's the difference between the IS-Max and the Symax II?

I think the difference is $100. That and one has a plastic shell and the other has a fiberglass one

65 Flathead · 11-01-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by What?

Also, what's the difference between the IS-Max and the Symax II?

I think the difference is $100. That and one has a plastic shell and the other has a fiberglass one

So is fiberglass worh 100 bucks more?

PJungnitsch · 11-02-2009, 07:05 PM

I was pretty happy with my Symax, but after the accident I see that webBikeWorld prefers the IS-Max to the Symax II, so I'm probably going to go that way for a replacement. Cheaper and better is a hard combo to beat.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor...et/hjc/is-max/

65 Flathead · 11-02-2009, 07:11 PM

I took a gamble and bid on the AGV on Ebay for 125 bucks. There's noplace near me that carries them, but Harley sells ne with their name on it for $275.00 !! If the plain jane version fits te same, I think I'll be happy.

I WOULD have liked the visor though...

motorjon68 · 11-02-2009, 07:27 PM

I would like a visor too. I already have the AGV. Great helmet and a great price. I think you made a good choice.

65 Flathead · 11-02-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorjon68

I would like a visor too. I already have the AGV. Great helmet and a great price. I think you made a good choice.

Thanks! That's reassuring.

fast4d · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

my friend did not like his HJC. the paint chips easily. his new 'elbowz' replica already has rock chips all over.

Mr. Vintage · 11-03-2009, 04:04 PM

I've had a Miglia for a year and a half, and it's pretty nice for the price. I seem to be hard on visor (they scratch easily), and it may be a little loud. My chin just barely clears the front, and Jay Leno I am not.

giogolf · 11-04-2009, 01:10 PM

Fellow Miglia User here,

Great helmet, comfy and built well. I like that the AVG had metal locking chin mechanism. I read a thread on a ninja forum that a member posted about his spill in a Miglia. The member had no issue with the helmet coming apart.

Would I buy again? yes

HaChayalBoded · 11-04-2009, 10:44 PM

I had a Miglia. It was a very good helmet. Not the quietest but it's one of the cheapest modulars out there. It might still be THE lightest modular out there. And because it is physically smaller front to back it seals better for winter riding. But, if you have a big chin it may touch the chin bar. Thats the only reason I got rid of it.

stainlesscycle · 11-05-2009, 07:30 AM

i had a 45mph get off while wearing a miglia in may of this year. helmet did great, did what it was supposed to do.. and i bought another one..

the visors scratch easily and chin bar is a bit close.. the lightweight, price, and fit is a no brainer for me..

11-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
65 Flathead Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 73	Help Needed:AGV Miglia modular or the HJC IS-Max ? I need a little advice on modular helmets. I have been shopping around for several months now, and have narrowed the field down to either the AGV Miglia modular or the HJC IS-Max. The AGV (at least the Harley Davidson model) fits and feels great. The HJC is not bad either, and I’m really drawn to the internal visor, but for comfort alone, I’m leaning towards the AGV. Anyone had experience (good, bad, or ugly) with either / both of these? I ride year round, (commute) in Louisiana, so I’m concerned with both leakage and ventilation as well. Also, what's the difference between the IS-Max and the Symax II? Last edited by 65 Flathead : 11-01-2009 at 05:31 PM. Reason: Need Help

11-02-2009, 07:27 PM	#7
motorjon68 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: S.W. Ohio Oddometer: 276	I would like a visor too. I already have the AGV. Great helmet and a great price. I think you made a good choice. __________________ Do you know what "nemesis" means? A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent. Personified in this case by an 'orrible c*#t... me.--Brick Top, "Snatch"

11-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#9
fast4d Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Oddometer: 227	my friend did not like his HJC. the paint chips easily. his new 'elbowz' replica already has rock chips all over. __________________ -------------- Alan 2001 Aprilia RSVR (sold) 2008 KTM 690 SMC (sold) 2004 Aprilia RSVR Factory 2008 KTM SuperDuke R

11-03-2009, 04:04 PM	#10
Mr. Vintage Family Dude Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The Palouse Oddometer: 501	I've had a Miglia for a year and a half, and it's pretty nice for the price. I seem to be hard on visor (they scratch easily), and it may be a little loud. My chin just barely clears the front, and Jay Leno I am not. __________________ Jeff (Mr. Vintage) Guzzi Quota, SL350, MT250, CT90 My SL350 Restoration

11-04-2009, 10:44 PM	#12
HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Shit Towne Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 3,015	I had a Miglia. It was a very good helmet. Not the quietest but it's one of the cheapest modulars out there. It might still be THE lightest modular out there. And because it is physically smaller front to back it seals better for winter riding. But, if you have a big chin it may touch the chin bar. Thats the only reason I got rid of it. __________________ Eddie My FS Thread '93 Concours, mid farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (SOLD) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (for sale) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

11-01-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
65 Flathead Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 73	Hello, Hello, Hello, ,,,,,,,,,, Is there anybody out there? Just smile if you can here me.. Is there anyone at home?

11-01-2009, 06:43 PM	#3
What? incongruent Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Biddeford Pool, America Oddometer: 153	Also, what's the difference between the IS-Max and the Symax II? I think the difference is $100. That and one has a plastic shell and the other has a fiberglass one

11-02-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
PJungnitsch Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta Oddometer: 84	I was pretty happy with my Symax, but after the accident I see that webBikeWorld prefers the IS-Max to the Symax II, so I'm probably going to go that way for a replacement. Cheaper and better is a hard combo to beat. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor...et/hjc/is-max/

11-02-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
65 Flathead Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 73	I took a gamble and bid on the AGV on Ebay for 125 bucks. There's noplace near me that carries them, but Harley sells ne with their name on it for $275.00 !! If the plain jane version fits te same, I think I'll be happy. I WOULD have liked the visor though...

11-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#11
giogolf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Middlesex County, NJ Oddometer: 222	Fellow Miglia User here, Great helmet, comfy and built well. I like that the AVG had metal locking chin mechanism. I read a thread on a ninja forum that a member posted about his spill in a Miglia. The member had no issue with the helmet coming apart. Would I buy again? yes

11-05-2009, 07:30 AM	#13
stainlesscycle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: morgantown, wv Oddometer: 272	i had a 45mph get off while wearing a miglia in may of this year. helmet did great, did what it was supposed to do.. and i bought another one.. the visors scratch easily and chin bar is a bit close.. the lightweight, price, and fit is a no brainer for me.. __________________ 2000 gasgas ec200, 1994 duc 900ss,1994 montesa 314r, 1990 fantic 305, 1986 morini camel (2),1979 morini 500,1979 yamaha rd400 daytona special(2),1978 guzzi lm1,1976 morini 3 1/2 strada,1974 morini 3 1/2 sport, 1974 mz ts250, 1971 guzzi frankeneldo, 1966 morini corsarino(2) + many more

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