Woooohoooo, I got my learners!!!

**skelstar** · 30th November 2006, 12:39

Originally Posted by Lissa

... thinking of buying a new one soon.

Polypropylene neck sock and ear plugs. Ear plugs make a huge difference, and can improve your riding.

**Trudes** · 30th November 2006, 12:39

What did you get in end Lissa?

**Trudes** · 30th November 2006, 12:40

Originally Posted by skelstar

Polypropylene neck sock and ear plugs. Ear plugs make a huge difference, and can improve your riding.

I'll second that too! Can't believe how many people don't ride with earplugs.

**Lissa** · 30th November 2006, 12:43

hehe just posted in the shark helmet thread also.

Umm right, so ear plugs and neck sock.. what about a scarf?

I have a FFM helmet Mrs KD... its a XL ... but its not really a good good fit. I dont mind the noise so much, its the cold and the fact that it moves a little. You think maybe I got the wrong fit?

**Trudes** · 30th November 2006, 12:48

Possibly hun, did you try on heaps of different ones. Different helmets have different fits. I find the Sharks uncomfortable, but others swear by them, think it just depends on the shape of your noodle. I have an HJC which is not too bad, but love Arai helmets and others don't like the feel of them, so it's all personal preference of what is comfortable and what fits. It should be snug, shouldn't move, but not hurting anywhere. The guys in the shop should be able to help you fit one. Oh and earplugs really are the hornet's bum!

**centaurus** · 30th November 2006, 12:50

Originally Posted by Lissa

its the cold and the fact that it moves a little. You think maybe I got the wrong fit?

If it's moves, I'd say it's the wrong fit. I've been searching for a helmet in the last month. Tried dozens of helmets, 5-7 brands at least, but none would fit properly (all too wide at the chin bar). In the end I found the AGV's to be a good fit and the G-MAC from Wellington Motorcycles. Everything else didn't feel right.

The guys with more experience could correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, if the helmet is a good fit, you shouldn't feel the cold anywhere underneath the helmet. It it's a correct fit, there's no space between the head and the helmet padding allround. with the vents and the visor closed, you should start sweating (unless is winter and really, really cold

)

**skelstar** · 30th November 2006, 12:51

Dammit, I meant 'polarfleece'...not polypropylene.

**Lissa** · 30th November 2006, 12:53

*highjacking thread* Sorry Centaurus... its these Hornet' people really

Umm tried on lots of helmet, this one was the best fit, but I guess I didnt really know what it was like until I was going 70 and in the cold. Will try the ear plugs and scafy thing first before I buy a new one, see if it makes a difference. Want to look at some shops over your way though, would have a much bigger selection of stuff then here in Masters.

Whats polypropylene anyway?

**Lissa** · 30th November 2006, 12:55

Originally Posted by centaurus

If it's moves, I'd say it's the wrong fit. I've been searching for a helmet in the last month. Tried dozens of helmets, 5-7 brands at least, but none would fit properly (all too wide at the chin bar). In the end I found the AGV's to be a good fit and the G-MAC from Wellington Motorcycles. Everything else didn't feel right.

The guys with more experience could correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, if the helmet is a good fit, you shouldn't feel the cold anywhere underneath the helmet. It it's a correct fit, there's no space between the head and the helmet padding allround. with the vents and the visor closed, you should start sweating (unless is winter and really, really cold

)

It was friggin cold monday... went out after the hail storm. It fit good and felt right in the shop. But its a cheapy.. not sure if that makes a difference.

**Trudes** · 30th November 2006, 13:04

I'll bring my neck thing along on the 10th for you to try out and see if it makes any difference if you like?

**Lissa** · 30th November 2006, 13:10

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

I'll bring my neck thing along on the 10th for you to try out and see if it makes any difference if you like?

Thanks Trudi.. that would be awesome

**Hawkeye** · 30th November 2006, 13:18

When buying a new helmet, it should feel as if it is 'a little' tight. The padding compresses after a while and the helmet will go loose. My helmet felt like the perfect fit a few months ago. Now I can feel a slight movement when I turn my head. Not much, but I know it's there. And I know my head hasn't shrunk.

Oh! bye the way - Welcome to the site Centaurus.