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Pull the liner out and shape the inside with a sanding disc on a angle die grinder to get rid of the pressure. Everyones head is shaped differently. I have done this on helmets for years.
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Arai...they make a couple of 3/4 helmets. I have the SZ/m and it fits my oval head better than any other 3/4's & I don't get the forehead pressure I do on most rounder helmets. Arai has different shaped helmets (subtle) to accommodate different head shapes.
IF you find a shop that really knows how to fit them, I can almost promise they can make it work. Most Arai's can be adjusted with Arai padding for a custom fit. There's a shop here in Dallas, Moto Liberty has an Arai guru. Not all mc shop employee's are trained to fit helmets correctly.
You might contact Arai and see if they recommend anyone in your area that can fit your wife. I was at one of those International Motorcycle Shows here in Dallas a couple years ago and there was a vendor that had all the parts and was fitting Arai's. Sure wish I remembered who that was! They weren't local.
You don't want to trim the hard foam if you/she cares about the helmet actually doing what it's intended to do. You can, however, safely shave/trim the comfort padding. Of course, if she's only wearing a helmet to be compliant with your local laws, then dremel away.
IF you find a shop that really knows how to fit them, I can almost promise they can make it work. Most Arai's can be adjusted with Arai padding for a custom fit. There's a shop here in Dallas, Moto Liberty has an Arai guru. Not all mc shop employee's are trained to fit helmets correctly.
You might contact Arai and see if they recommend anyone in your area that can fit your wife. I was at one of those International Motorcycle Shows here in Dallas a couple years ago and there was a vendor that had all the parts and was fitting Arai's. Sure wish I remembered who that was! They weren't local.
You don't want to trim the hard foam if you/she cares about the helmet actually doing what it's intended to do. You can, however, safely shave/trim the comfort padding. Of course, if she's only wearing a helmet to be compliant with your local laws, then dremel away.
#15
My wife's head is narrow (please no pin head jokes) and we have purchased two different 3/4 helmets (she can't tolerate full faced) and after approximately 1 hr of riding her forehead is throbbing. When she removes the helmet there is an angry red mark accross her brow.
Does anyone have any suggestions for 3/4 helmet, price is of no concern as I want her to be comfortable.
Thanks,
Mike
Does anyone have any suggestions for 3/4 helmet, price is of no concern as I want her to be comfortable.
Thanks,
Mike
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...helmet-faq.htm
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#18
I'm partial to Shoei because the full-face fit me better, more "space" in front and easier visor swapping.
They have a couple of 3/4 helmets, just make sure whatever you get is SNELL approved, if available as a 3/4, no exceptions.
You're seriously using a helmet that is 25 years old? I'm not sure if that would be the equivalent of a bag of powdered sugar or a bag of rocks depending how the material has aged.
They have a couple of 3/4 helmets, just make sure whatever you get is SNELL approved, if available as a 3/4, no exceptions.
You're seriously using a helmet that is 25 years old? I'm not sure if that would be the equivalent of a bag of powdered sugar or a bag of rocks depending how the material has aged.
Last edited by Deuuuce; 08-12-2011 at 12:20 AM.
#19
My head is Long Oval, I've used the Profile for years, its the only helmet that fits.
Recently bought a Licks NovDot 3/4 and went one size larger, it fits really good and I've been using it more and more.
Recently bought a Licks NovDot 3/4 and went one size larger, it fits really good and I've been using it more and more.
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