Tell Me About Your Helmet

developer said:

I've always had to buy larger helmets as I have a big head.

Previously I've had Arai and Bell helmets but other than knowing they were large I don't know the actual size, as it was years ago.

This time round I've bought a flip up Shoei Neotec in a 2XL, the largest they do, and had 31 cheek pads fitted (the smallest), but it's still tight, giving me sore ears.

However, looking at bikers there are many blokes bigger and fatter in the face than me.

J&S have said it's a good fit and will ease over time, but I'm not convinced - 10 hours they said, but as I've not got the bike yet I've been wearing it around the house, watching telly, in the bath and on the job (yes, I'm joking, I've not worn it in the bath) .

In the current crop of helmets, who are the manufacturers of larger helmets, particularly offering a flip up lid and being of top quality?

Ta.

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developer said:

No film in the camera, but think Eamonn Holmes.

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Andi_archer said:

Ergo I suggest you wear the helmet whilst jerking

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developer said:

I've always had to buy larger helmets as I have a big head.

Previously I've had Arai and Bell helmets but other than knowing they were large I don't know the actual size, as it was years ago.

This time round I've bought a flip up Shoei Neotec in a 2XL, the largest they do, and had 31 cheek pads fitted (the smallest), but it's still tight, giving me sore ears.

However, looking at bikers there are many blokes bigger and fatter in the face than me.

J&S have said it's a good fit and will ease over time, but I'm not convinced - 10 hours they said, but as I've not got the bike yet I've been wearing it around the house, watching telly, in the bath and on the job (yes, I'm joking, I've not worn it in the bath) .

In the current crop of helmets, who are the manufacturers of larger helmets, particularly offering a flip up lid and being of top quality?

Ta.

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trainman said:

I have the same issue, my last lid was a 2xl Nolan which did give after about 6 months.

Just bought an LS2 (Spanish), a very rated lid at sub £200 prices and with ACU gold approval - they go to 3xl on full face and flip up, although colour options on flip up seem limited. LS2 reckon they use an oval shell which helps those who have a less round bonce I guess.

Its sized 64/65cm and is tight on my 64 head but feels better than the Nolan did out of the box.

Ghost bikes have them, and some on discount with a free spare visor - have a look.

I also tried HJC but choice was black or white in the larger sizes.

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