Right size?

[arcdef]

Here is a little story, got my Shoei in November, was first helmet, let the bike shop tell me if it was right etc etc, always thought it was fine until a few months ago when i noticed that it lifted up abit and could move more than i was comfortable with, went back to the shop fearing that maybe it was too big and would need a new one, hoever they said it was fine but suggested bigger cheek pads if it felt better for me (i figured if they suspected for 1 second that it may be wrong theyd happily sell me a new one). Now however it has worked loose again and when doing the life saver at speed i can feel the wind move the helemt a fair amount and obviously i dont want it moving when/if i ever need it to stay in one place.

So i ask you this, how much movement is OK and how much would you say it too much?

Hope that makes sense,
Cheers.
Ash.

[shonadoll]

If the wind is moving it I'd say too loose, mine doesn't move at all if I turn my head.

[arcdef]

A good excuse for a nice matt black helmet then. Not what i wanted to hear!

[kwak zzr]

depends on how fast your going, mine moves at stooooopid'o'speeds :)

[arcdef]

Ahh well im talking anything above 50/60.

[CarlosSV650S]

i am in similar situation, mines a shoei aswell but am not suggesting fault with it . but i wish i would have got a tighter fitting one when i bought it coz i didnt realise that they loosened off after time.

[punyXpress]

Had a haircut recently?
It DOES make a difference.

[arcdef]

nope, im due one soon though, think i will head over and try on a size down and see if its too small or not and go from there.

Cheers.

[rictus01]

generally tight enough that if you move the helmet and keep your head still it pulls the skin, but no so tight it applies pressure and will give a headache.

when trying them on keep it there for 5 minutes and make sure you can't feel "pressure spots"; if you can it's the wrong shape, try a different brand, it should be an overall pressure to the thing.

Cheers Mark.

[arcdef]

Cheers Mark, helpful advice :) Ill try on a few other brands too whilst im there.

[paiste]

Here is a little story, got my Shoei in November, was first helmet, let the bike shop tell me if it was right etc etc, always thought it was fine until a few months ago when i noticed that it lifted up abit and could move more than i was comfortable with, went back to the shop fearing that maybe it was too big and would need a new one, hoever they said it was fine but suggested bigger cheek pads if it felt better for me (i figured if they suspected for 1 second that it may be wrong theyd happily sell me a new one). Now however it has worked loose again and when doing the life saver at speed i can feel the wind move the helemt a fair amount and obviously i dont want it moving when/if i ever need it to stay in one place.

So i ask you this, how much movement is OK and how much would you say it too much?

Hope that makes sense,
Cheers.
Ash.

I'm just having exactly the same issue. Bought a Shoei raid 2 was told by the "expert" in the shop that I'm definately an XL, bought one and was happy as larry with it. Started to get a bit loose and whilst at CMC last month there was a Shoei service van there. Was told it was miles too big for me. Have scince tried on a L and it feels loads better.
Was going to go for an X-lite 602 when Hein gericke emailed advertising the sale. Ordered a 601 for £95 in matt black and white to match the leathers was told it would be exactly the same fit as 602. It's not. Can't even get it on my head :mad:.
Probably going for an XR1000 now :)
Do you think anyone will buy a second hand lid? Great condition!!

[Dave20046]

there's videos on youtube by mcn in collaboration with arai importers, if you can put up with the 'buy a arai lid' propaganda probably worth watching search 'mcn helmet fit' or something. Mines pretty tight if I'm going sill speeds and move my head for a shoulder check or whatever the only indication of movement I get is I can feel the pressure on my forehead move to a slightly different point.

[bobbleheadbarne]

hello i have had shoie for years not changed cheek pads and even at stpid speds on track it dont move at all i think its too big mate measure your head and look at size chart http://psndealer.com/dealersite/images/brocktoncycle/shoei_helmets_size_chart.htm i go slightly smaller as over time it beds in

[Foxy]

I found I had the same problem with my Shoei XR1000 XS. I went in George Whites in Swindon to buy it and sought advice from them. They said it was fine in the shop and it felt fine at the time. However, after only a few times of wearing I really noticed a difference. I now have an Arai astro light XXXS and it fits perfectly.