Helmets

Peruzzi · 08-16-2008, 06:18 PM

Went to Ducati Manchester today to try one some helmets, as im not sure what size i need.
And im still none the wiser! Some size smalls were too tight, some mediums were too tight, etc.

Are the sizes universal, or does it depend on the manufacturer, etc?

FirestormMike · 08-16-2008, 06:44 PM

Get a dressmakers tape and measure your head. Place the tape on your forehead and make sure it's above your ears.
A quick google found this chart.
Motorcycle Helmet Size Chart Arai Shoei HJC KBC Suomy Icon Fox Bieffe Answer MSR O'Neal Motorcycle helmets size chart helmet sizing

grotbag · 08-16-2008, 07:58 PM

There's quite a few threads around about helmets. (see links below)

The general consensus is to try on all of the makes until you find one that fit's and feels comfy using the info from Mike on sizing your head.

No one head is a standard size by-the-way!

Helmets Again

Helmets and glasses

Government Release "SHARP" Helmet Rating - how does yours stack up??

Which Lid

Best (value) Bike Helmet

jonnywombat · 08-16-2008, 07:58 PM

It tends to vary from make to make, and depends on the shape of your head too. Some lids might be the right size according to the tape, but never feel quite right coz the shape of the padding don't match your head..

Just keep trying lids till you find one that fits properly..

deano · 08-17-2008, 04:47 AM

I've just bought a mint arai (leon haslam replica

) from mike. I thought my other two lids were good fits - til I tried that on. its super snug, and feels lighter too. with that in mind, I'd recommend trying on as many different helmets as poss before buying one

FirestormMike · 08-17-2008, 08:07 AM

Also, the padding will have a fair bit of "give" in it and what might feel an uncomfortably tight fit, may break itself in after a bit of use. That's what I find on Arai's anyway. I've just bought a new Viper-GT, when I wore it for the first run out, it felt tight round my forehead and cheeks (the cheekpads are 5mm longer than usual arai ones. Now I've had it for a few weeks it's perfect.

The worst thing is when you buy a helmet and it feels comfy for it's first use, but after a couple of weeks it feels like it's lifting off your head when you're at fast speeds. I had an AGV that was like that, it's not very reassuring at all.
The Mrs has a Caberg V2, i was going to get her an Arai too, but the Caberg was far more comfortable for her.

thunderlad · 08-17-2008, 12:04 PM

After a while you find what brand an size fit you best, i always go for suomy now, good snug fit.......

Peruzzi · 08-17-2008, 01:19 PM

Just been to Hein Gericke and got an AGV one, its size small. I thought the medium fit better but the man said it went on too easy, so to try the small, he said its tight but it should be because the padding will give and lose half a size.
Cost £180.

grotbag · 08-17-2008, 02:05 PM

Sorted then eh!

Peruzzi · 08-17-2008, 02:55 PM

Yep, sorted

I got the rest of my gear pretty cheap, the helmet was the one thing that i wasnt bothered about spending good money on.

08-16-2008, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Peruzzi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warrington, nr Manchester Posts: 15	Helmets Went to Ducati Manchester today to try one some helmets, as im not sure what size i need. And im still none the wiser! Some size smalls were too tight, some mediums were too tight, etc. Are the sizes universal, or does it depend on the manufacturer, etc?

08-16-2008, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
FirestormMike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockton on Tees Posts: 1,286	Re: Helmets Get a dressmakers tape and measure your head. Place the tape on your forehead and make sure it's above your ears. A quick google found this chart. Motorcycle Helmet Size Chart Arai Shoei HJC KBC Suomy Icon Fox Bieffe Answer MSR O'Neal Motorcycle helmets size chart helmet sizing
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08-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 8,171	Re: Helmets There's quite a few threads around about helmets. (see links below) The general consensus is to try on all of the makes until you find one that fit's and feels comfy using the info from Mike on sizing your head. No one head is a standard size by-the-way! Helmets Again Helmets and glasses Government Release "SHARP" Helmet Rating - how does yours stack up?? Which Lid Best (value) Bike Helmet
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08-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,308	Re: Helmets It tends to vary from make to make, and depends on the shape of your head too. Some lids might be the right size according to the tape, but never feel quite right coz the shape of the padding don't match your head.. Just keep trying lids till you find one that fits properly..
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08-17-2008, 04:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
deano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,942	Re: Helmets I've just bought a mint arai (leon haslam replica ) from mike. I thought my other two lids were good fits - til I tried that on. its super snug, and feels lighter too. with that in mind, I'd recommend trying on as many different helmets as poss before buying one
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08-17-2008, 08:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
FirestormMike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockton on Tees Posts: 1,286	Re: Helmets Also, the padding will have a fair bit of "give" in it and what might feel an uncomfortably tight fit, may break itself in after a bit of use. That's what I find on Arai's anyway. I've just bought a new Viper-GT, when I wore it for the first run out, it felt tight round my forehead and cheeks (the cheekpads are 5mm longer than usual arai ones. Now I've had it for a few weeks it's perfect. The worst thing is when you buy a helmet and it feels comfy for it's first use, but after a couple of weeks it feels like it's lifting off your head when you're at fast speeds. I had an AGV that was like that, it's not very reassuring at all. The Mrs has a Caberg V2, i was going to get her an Arai too, but the Caberg was far more comfortable for her.
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08-17-2008, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
thunderlad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 807	Re: Helmets After a while you find what brand an size fit you best, i always go for suomy now, good snug fit....... Last edited by thunderlad : 08-17-2008 at 02:57 PM.
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08-17-2008, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Peruzzi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warrington, nr Manchester Posts: 15	Re: Helmets Just been to Hein Gericke and got an AGV one, its size small. I thought the medium fit better but the man said it went on too easy, so to try the small, he said its tight but it should be because the padding will give and lose half a size. Cost £180.

08-17-2008, 02:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 8,171	Re: Helmets Sorted then eh!
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08-17-2008, 02:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Peruzzi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warrington, nr Manchester Posts: 15	Re: Helmets Yep, sorted I got the rest of my gear pretty cheap, the helmet was the one thing that i wasnt bothered about spending good money on.

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