trouble finding big enough bike helmet... any ideas?

[dbrbot]

Hey guys, I tried a lot of xxl helmets at the local bike shop but none fitted properly. The shoei raid2 xxl was -almost- the right fit but still pretty uncomfortable

Does anyone know if any full face bike helmet manufacturers sizes are larger than average, or do any XXXL helmets exist? Couldn't find any on ebay

Cheers for any advice you can offer

[Jack_Cheese]

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[Jack_Cheese]

They don't have to wear helmets due to the turban being an item of religious headwear.

Jack
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[PsychoHippy]

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You have got to be kidding me..

https://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i44/aha-shake/amazed.jpg

Cant say I've ever seen a turban sporting chap go past at a million miles an hour on a gixxer though.

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[Rookie]

PM McGee, he's got a dangerously large head too.

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A voila.

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An artists impression.

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[McGee]

You got a pm mate
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

[RickHolt]

It's worth giving X-Lite a try. Excellent helmets and seem to be bigger than most others. Most Nolan helmets are the same actually. Think they start at around £150.

Rick.

[aha-shake]

My Caberg L is fookin huge compared to my agv XL.

So I guess they might be worth a look!

Seen quite a few bikers about with the non flip one actually, im a bit in love with my jusissimo or whatever it's called... it's the top gun style inner sun visor that does it for me

R.I.P Goose.

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[Bullet]

i have that problem with shoei, got an arai condor XXL fits perfectly, if you have an arai shaped head nothing else will fit right i found this out after going through several makes all of which 'almost' fitted but were uncomfy. the condor is an excellent helmet and can be had for £180 if you get a plain colour. worth trying one on
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[Bendy]

Lazers seem to be sized a bit bigger than the majority, I've taken a medium in every other lid I've ever tried but the Lazer I had was a Small and that was still a bit big for me.

[kawakid]

You could try the Jivaro Indian tribe from South America, I am sure they could sort you out with something.


https://www.riversideca.gov/museum/exhibit/jivaro1.htm








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[McGee]

Yeah
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

[simon1221]

Try all of them, in different bike shops.

I had to go to about 8 shops until I found one that fitted properly.
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[instigator]

Arai I know will custom make a helmet for you. Of course, they'll need your head to do some measuring so if you can make it down to their main production place or perhaps to a big bike event (where they usually attend) they can get one made for you.

Think other large manufacturers are doing this also.

Google searches have proved to be a failure in coming up with such information but I can guarantee you that if you email RiDE or BiKE magazines, someone there will provide you with details as it is in one of those magazines that I heard about it.

[Dazbo666]

I had a similar problem, and basically tried at least one of the biggest helmets from every manufacturer I could get hold of before making my choice. (Thanks go to my local Hein Gericke store on this one )
Each manufacturer seems to have slightly different ideas of what an "average" head shape is like, so you should just go out and try as many as you can.
I finally chose an XL sized AGV V-Flyer (as in my avatar)
HTH
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[Slickfish]

Does your local delaer stock ARAI lids???
If they do talk to them and arrange for the a ARAI technician to be there, they can change all the pads etc to make them fit.

I have the same problem, hard to find a lid that fits me.

[Rob]

Arai do seem to be a better fit for 'rounder' heads!

I tried a Shoei and it was as uncomfortable as fu*k and the dealer said that they were more shaped for longer heads/faces so tried an Arai and have never gone back to another brand. So it's definatly worth trying as many different brands as possible and you may find one that fits your headshape better.
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[dbrbot]

hey sorry to bump this thread but i found a helmet! If anyone has trouble with shoei XXLs / general cheap xxls then try a Vemar XL / XXL. Fits perfect.

[DEN MONKEY]

Head reduction maybe ??
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