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Post by 08087 on Mar 8, 2012 16:56:06 GMT -5
I've got a hand me down helmet from my God son, the tag insode says (S) for small I presume. The helmet fits fine, a little tight if I wear a full face hat in winter but under normal conditions I think it's just fine fit wise.
Is there something I sould look for with the fit so I get a better fit?
I'm thinnking of ordering a new "transformer" helmet online and I've only seen number sizes not S, M, & L. Any ideas suggestions on what or how to order?
Any comments on the "Transformer" style helmet(s)?
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Post by yoshidawg on Mar 8, 2012 21:50:19 GMT -5
A new helmet should fit "snug". Real snug, it doesn't take long for the padding to compress. I would suggest going to you're local motorcycle shop and try on different sizes, then you could order online. Helmet sizes vary between manufacturers but not that much. Haven't seen the Transformer helmet, but if it's not top quality it's not a good buy. You will be SO happy with a new helmet rather a hand me down. I finally got mine last Christmas and have not worn my thrift store helmet since. My new helmet is a large and it fits tighter than my old "med". Padding.......
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Post by timk225 on Mar 8, 2012 21:59:36 GMT -5
I bought my scooter from a friend who wasn't using it, and he gave me a full face helmet with it. But the helmet is a bit too small. It squeezes the sides of my face too much. If I open my mouth with the helmet on, and then close my mouth, there's a very real chance I'll bite the insides of my cheeks if I'm not careful. I think I need to go up a size. Oh well, it was FREE!
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Post by jayhawk on Mar 8, 2012 23:20:57 GMT -5
Buying a helmet is much easier at a store - try them on. As mentioned above, they should be tight. Good advice is to wear one around the shop for 10 minutes and see how you feel. You want it not t slide at all, be snug but not cause headaches, and you shouldn't have a red/compressed head when you take it off.
I've bought one helmet online that fit perfectly, but bought from another brand and it was too tight (I'm waiting on my the replacement to come right now). Online, the stores have measurements (just above the eyebrows in either CM or inches). However, the measurements are not perfect, but brands are usually consistent.
Eric
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Post by mpgandfun on Mar 9, 2012 0:44:44 GMT -5
when u try a new helmet on (with the strap tightened) , it should be tight enough so that if you grab the helmet by the chin area, and wiggle it from front to back, the skin on top of your head/scalp should move with the helmet. If the helmet slides over your scalp with your motions, then its too loose. Other than that, its a matter of comfort then. the padding will compress after a few hours of usage, so a bit snug is okay. biting your cheeks when u open and close your mouth, probably too tight  . |
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Post by WarrenS on Mar 9, 2012 15:18:31 GMT -5
All heads are not created equal. Size is not the only factor. Depending on the shape of your head some brands feel better than others. This is why you should buy where you can try it on.
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Post by 08087 on Mar 9, 2012 15:41:38 GMT -5
Thanks all for the advice, will drop in a store and try a few on.
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Post by timk225 on Mar 9, 2012 18:30:28 GMT -5
When I have my full face helmet on, with or without the visor lowered, it kinda feels like I'm watching someone on TV, doing whatever I'm doing, and seeing whatever I'm seeing. Like I'm not really there, know what I mean?
I haven't had a need to wear helmets in over 20 years, so it's taking time to get used to again.
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Post by chromestarhustler on Mar 9, 2012 18:48:30 GMT -5
yoshidawg pretty much nailed everything right on the head, except, they higher end helmets the padding doesnt compress much if at all, i have a hjc symax wont compress, fits tight as the day i bought it, which was a little to tight thinking it would compress a bit, it never did.
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Post by terrilee on Mar 9, 2012 19:05:50 GMT -5
I've got a hand me down helmet from my God son, the tag insode says (S) for small I presume. The helmet fits fine, a little tight if I wear a full face hat in winter but under normal conditions I think it's just fine fit wise. Is there something I sould look for with the fit so I get a better fit? I'm thinnking of ordering a new "transformer" helmet online and I've only seen number sizes not S, M, & L. Any ideas suggestions on what or how to order? Any comments on the "Transformer" style helmet(s)?
do u mean the modular full face ones ?
where the chin area completely moves up?
so u can drink say a coffee?
if so i got one this winter
its great |
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Post by chromestarhustler on Mar 9, 2012 19:18:49 GMT -5
yep, modular, regular full face with chin guard super bike helmet where the visor flips up, then you hit the button and up pops the whole face, i got mine so i could smoke and yell at people at stop lights. symax
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Post by yoshidawg on Mar 9, 2012 19:51:37 GMT -5
yoshidawg pretty much nailed everything right on the head, except, they higher end helmets the padding doesnt compress much if at all, i have a hjc symax wont compress, fits tight as the day i bought it, which was a little to tight thinking it would compress a bit, it never did. I'm SO glad to hear that my HJC fit's me perfect now, but I was thinking the padding would compress shortly. Timk225...When I first got my new helmet it was SO isolating it was like being inside a new car!!! Awesome! Attachments:
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Post by chromestarhustler on Mar 9, 2012 20:07:08 GMT -5
wanna come over and hit my helmet with a baseball bat while i am wearing it? i need mine to compress a bit and it wont. it was bought a wee bit to tight, thinking the foam would compress ever so slightly after a while and fit perfectly. it didnt so it doesnt.
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Post by 08087 on Mar 12, 2012 14:08:34 GMT -5
I've got a hand me down helmet from my God son, the tag insode says (S) for small I presume. The helmet fits fine, a little tight if I wear a full face hat in winter but under normal conditions I think it's just fine fit wise. Is there something I sould look for with the fit so I get a better fit? I'm thinnking of ordering a new "transformer" helmet online and I've only seen number sizes not S, M, & L. Any ideas suggestions on what or how to order? Any comments on the "Transformer" style helmet(s)?
do u mean the modular full face ones ?
where the chin area completely moves up?
so u can drink say a coffee?
if so i got one this winter
its greatExactly what I mean, someone called it a transformer and I went with it. |
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