Helmet Question

captaindefib · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Karma :

Hi all,
I have a question about helmets.
When I am riding along, and I get to about 70- 80mph, my helmet feels like it is lifting up slightly on my head. Is this normal, or is my helmet the wrong size.

For info, I am riding a Kawasaki ER-5 with no screen or other fairing.

Thanks
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Your helmet doesn't quite fit right, or your chin strap isn't tight enough.

Used to happen to me with my old Lazer that didn't fit right, has never happened with any of my lids that do fit properly.

Aikman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

You need to REALLY tighten that chin strap, even if its uncomfortable at first. When i didnt do it on the back of the blade i discovered that the bit underneath the visor tastes like...well....plastic!
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gimpy limp · Nearly there... Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Karma :

I find wearing my paisley bandana across my noes/mouth and tied from behind makes doing the chinstrap up tighter over it more comfortable (doesn't catch on my chin either).
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kawashima · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

How about asking at shop "which helmet size suit me best?" and compair the suggested one with yours?

captaindefib · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Karma :

I did go to a shop and bought it about 3 weeks ago. They said it was a good fit then. Confused

I have only just passed my test this week, so have just started wearing it.
I will tighten up the chin strap a bit and see if that helps.

Thanks for all the replies.
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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

My lid does this as well and it's disconcerting when the chin padding starts pressing into your lips... Smile

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Tighten up that chinstrap. I make sure mine is "Chokingly snug" Then slip a finger under it and wiggle it to loosen slightly. Seems to work for me... Smile

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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

You want to be able to slip a finger under the strap, but no more, when the helmet is adjusted properly.

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I wear a neck thingy, like a scarf but a tube, pull that up over nose tuck in to jacket do helmet up keeps it comfy Wink

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captaindefib · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Karma :

Mystery solved !
The day I had the problem with the helmet moving, was the day that I didn't wear my neck warmer- and I failed to tighten the strap to take this into account. Embarassed

Wore my neck warmer last night, went for a blast down some dual carriageways, no movement at all. Smile

Thanks for all the help. Thumbs Up

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