Helmet saga of a little head...

**jrandom** · 22nd September 2005, 11:27

funny about the shoeis isnt it. I have the same issue. tg for shoei.

at least they come in black for the properley style conscious biker.

**InDeSkyz** · 22nd September 2005, 12:05

I found that the HJC helmets felt just a tiny bit too big (small) for me.
Since it was all I could afford, I just do it up tigther.

**vifferman** · 22nd September 2005, 12:09

Same with the vifferbabe. SHe tried on all sorts of helmets, all of D'Auckland, and the only one which fit well was the Shoei. We bought the Raid (just because it was less expensive), but don't regret it one bit, as the vifferbabe raves (to me, at least) about how comfy it is.

**Hitcher** · 22nd September 2005, 12:44

Originally Posted by Fish

funny about the shoeis isnt it. I have the same issue. tg for shoei.

at least they come in black for the properley style conscious biker.

And "style" is, after all, an important consideration...

**Sniper** · 22nd September 2005, 12:52

Originally Posted by Hitcher

And "style" is, after all, an important consideration...

Followed closely by the sheen value.

**Lou Girardin** · 22nd September 2005, 13:04

Originally Posted by Hitcher

And "style" is, after all, an important consideration...

For some, the only consideration. Which is why we sell cheap matt black helmets.

**Beemer** · 22nd September 2005, 14:53

My Shoei RXR is black - I wanted one with graphics but couldn't afford one as they were about $799 and it was expensive enough at $500-odd. The reason I went for black is because I had a purple RG150 and the only other choices were cherry red (a sort of metallic plum colour) or white. My rally helmet is white and it makes my head look HUGE, which is why black was the only option. It looks cool with the Goose though, as it has a gold irridium visor that matches the forks...

**SlowHand** · 22nd September 2005, 15:12

My heads a little wierd shape too. I only tried on HJC's because of my budget. In the end the american model fit, but not the NZ ones. another top point is that its matt finish! hoorah

**Slipstream** · 22nd September 2005, 15:32

in the end...doesn't it just matter that we're wearing helmets? I like my helmet, you like yours, he likes his and she like hers....meh...same with bikes really innit... cos we all know that 2002 R1's are MINT!!!

**Riff Raff** · 22nd September 2005, 15:35

Originally Posted by Slipstream

in the end...doesn't it just matter that we're wearing helmets? I like my helmet, you like yours, he likes his and she like hers....meh...same with bikes really innit... cos we all know that 2002 R1's are MINT!!!

Errr.... this thread is about helmet sizing, but whatever.

**Riff Raff** · 22nd September 2005, 15:41

Just been reading the two instruction books that come with my new helmet... Under the header "Never modify your helmet" it has two piccies of things you should not do to your helmet: the first is someone firing a gun into the helmet, and the second one is slashing the helmet with a big knife. So there you go people, these things are a big no-no as apparently they weaken the helmet. Go figure!

**crashe** · 22nd September 2005, 15:57

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Just been reading the two instruction books that come with my new helmet... Under the header "Never modify your helmet" it has two piccies of things you should not do to your helmet: the first is someone firing a gun into the helmet, and the second one is slashing the helmet with a big knife. So there you go people, these things are a big no-no as apparently they weaken the helmet. Go figure!

What! You GOT two instruction books with your helmet...?

I didn't even get one book with mine...

:spudwhat:

**dawnrazor** · 22nd September 2005, 15:58

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Just been reading the two instruction books that come with my new helmet... Under the header "Never modify your helmet" it has two piccies of things you should not do to your helmet: the first is someone firing a gun into the helmet, and the second one is slashing the helmet with a big knife. So there you go people, these things are a big no-no as apparently they weaken the helmet. Go figure!

but persumably sliding down the road, head butting cats eyes and wot not is within the working limits of your new helmet. What happens if you crash into a knife welding butcher, hmm beggs the question though doesn't it.