Right size?
 

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.

Re: Right size?
 

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

Re: Right size?
 

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

Re: Right size?
 

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

Re: Right size?
 

Ahh well im talking anything above 50/60.

Re: Right size?
 

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.

Re: Right size?
 

Had a haircut recently?
It DOES make a difference.

Re: Right size?
 

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.

Re: Right size?
 

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.

Re: Right size?
 

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