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SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 18:50
The HJC helmet I have is a bit of a loose fit on my head, does anyone here know of a cheap way to make it fit better without buying a new helmet? I've tightened the straps up but it hasn't solved the problem much.
Daffyd
8th January 2011, 18:54
Try a balaclava.
FJRider
8th January 2011, 18:57
Go to a sports shop ... buy a sports balaclava ... (about $10) ... sorted ...
solves a few "draught" issues in the helmet too ...
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 19:01
I thought about a balaclava, although it's a bit hot in summer for that kind of thing.
FJRider
8th January 2011, 19:08
I thought about a balaclava, although it's a bit hot in summer for that kind of thing.
Silk ones are a bit dearer .... but will do the same job.
The sports (thermal ones) are not that thick ...
perhaps a NEW helmet ... :innocent:
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 19:12
Silk ones are a bit dearer .... but will do the same job.
The sports (thermal ones) are not that thick ...
perhaps a NEW helmet ... :innocent:
Good for doing a sly bank job.
Is there any extra padding I can put in the helmet, or is that just not worth it? I don't think I can grow a bigger head.
EJK
8th January 2011, 19:16
Grow afro.
Number One
8th January 2011, 19:20
I recommend a new helmet...if you can't grow a bigger head.
Was wearing a slightly sloppy helmet when I crashed bucket racing a while back...my head should have been fine given the knock it actually took but that was the worst off part of me in the end...would've helped considerably if my head hadn't rattled around inside the shell of my helmet.
FJRider
8th January 2011, 19:22
... does anyone here know of a cheap way ....
so ... you really mean ... a free way ... :yes:
Trust me ... try the balaclava ...
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 19:25
Grow afro.
Afros never really look good on white people.
sunhuntin
8th January 2011, 19:25
ive got an HJC open facer that fit fine when i got it, but after a haircut it was much looser. i wear a beanie under it and that pads it out nicely. just means its a bitch if the beanie ever gets misplaced, lol.
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 19:59
ive got an HJC open facer that fit fine when i got it, but after a haircut it was much looser. i wear a beanie under it and that pads it out nicely. just means its a bitch if the beanie ever gets misplaced, lol.
I'd hate to see what your face would look like if your head hits the ground. Open facers are a big no no if you value your safety.
BuzzardNZ
8th January 2011, 20:27
wear a turban or a burka under it
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 20:28
wear a turban or a burka under it
Then all I need is a few wires sticking out of my jacket and I'll be set.
St_Gabriel
8th January 2011, 21:33
What about some new cheek pads? In a larger (thicker?) size than factory
steve_t
8th January 2011, 21:36
What about some new cheek pads? In a larger (thicker?) size than factory
^^ great idea :yes::scooter:
BuzzardNZ
8th January 2011, 21:36
if you value your brain, sell the damn thing and buy one that fits!
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 22:53
What about some new cheek pads? In a larger (thicker?) size than factory
That was what I was thinking.
onearmedbandit
9th January 2011, 12:14
That was what I was thinking.
http://www.hjchelmets.com/proper_fit.htm
Stirts
9th January 2011, 14:40
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Latte
9th January 2011, 15:05
Wrap your head in glad wrap, put your helmet on, and pump half a can of expanding foam into the helmet......
..... post pics
sunhuntin
9th January 2011, 16:47
I'd hate to see what your face would look like if your head hits the ground. Open facers are a big no no if you value your safety.
ive already crashed in an open facer. my legs took all the hit, and they were the best protected. my upper body didnt get a scratch. i believe that the brain automatically takes note of the most vulnerable spots and protects them, dunno how or why. i dont think my head hit the ground once until i actually stopped rolling.
i remember seeing that i was going to hit the car and my last concious thought was to jump on impact. i didnt actively think again until i landed, stopped rolling and thought i better get out of the road, lol.
c4.
9th January 2011, 17:16
eat more pies???:innocent:
MsKABC
9th January 2011, 18:25
I recommend a new helmet...if you can't grow a bigger head.
Just what he needs - MORE empty space in his head! :rofl:
skippa1
10th January 2011, 20:40
Wrap your head in glad wrap, put your helmet on, and pump half a can of expanding foam into the helmet......
..... post pics
+1 on that. It will be an exact fit then.:shutup:
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