Loose helmet

**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

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

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 ...

**SMOKEU** · 8th January 2011, 19:12

Originally Posted by FJRider

Silk ones are a bit dearer .... but will do the same job.

The sports (thermal ones) are not that thick ...

perhaps a NEW helmet ...

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

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

... does anyone here know of a cheap way ....

so ... you really mean ... a free way ...

Trust me ... try the balaclava ...

**SMOKEU** · 8th January 2011, 19:25

Originally Posted by EJK

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

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

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.