Is my new helemt too small ?

[dransy]

Ended up buying. Bell race star flex from the nec . After going out a few times it was feeling a bit tight in the cheeks . I can bite the inside of my cheeks . But I'm hoping they will bed in .

Did a long ride last weekend 4 hours plus and on the way back it was causing me so much pain along the top sides of my head if that makes sense . I had to keep pulling over and take it off.

I've not bought a new lid for years and I'm hoping I haven't pissed 350 quid up the wall . My last hjc was xl but once it wore in it eneded up been too loose . Any tips ? If I grin and bare will it bed in or is it too small ??
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Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles

[to v or not to v]

with a lot of helmets these days you can buy different sized padding.
may be an option if the helmet doesnt loosen up.

try wearing it indoors for a bit to see if it helps breaking it in.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
Moto Guzzi V7.

[Easy-X]

Try going from a No.4 to a No.3 next time you're at the barbers
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[MCN]

There's an auld Scottish saying for when someone utters something unbelievable.

'Away an' bile yer heid.' (Go and boil your head.)

Boiling something can often reduce its size.

I hope that helps.
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Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN.

[Capt Sisko]

[Easy-X]

[andys675]

see if you can get a thinner, lining, have your hair cut

one thing they won't advertise but does happen is the physical manipulation of the eps lining, as in squeeze it a bit to make more room
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Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.

[Pete.]

If it looks like this then yes it's too small...
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good