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Hi I'm looking for a helmet, however I'm having real problems finding one that fits! I don't think I have a particularly large head and I can find helmets that fit around the top of my head the problem I have is the chin bar is too close/touching my chin/nose (I really don't want an open face helmet) I have tried upto something like XXXXXL which was too big up top but still too tight around my jaw. The only thing I can think of is a Simpson Bandit (I tried one on years ago and had my picture taken as I was wearing a "STIG" T-shirt at the time and remember it fitting well!) The problem is there are no Simpson dealers near me to try one out and is it OTT for track day use? Perhaps it's the "snout" of The Bandit that helped any advice/wisdom would be welcomed.
Edited by Roadru77er on Wednesday 22 April 09:51
Not our fault you seem to have a Buzz Lightyear chin
Go to bike shop try on loads, I have an actual melon for a head & have had Shoei & got somat cheaper now, can't remember what it is, only had it about 5 yrs, dufus, think its an HJC or a Box, will revert back here, when back in blighty to check.
Edited to add- found a PIC, tiz a Box
Go to bike shop try on loads, I have an actual melon for a head & have had Shoei & got somat cheaper now, can't remember what it is, only had it about 5 yrs, dufus, think its an HJC or a Box, will revert back here, when back in blighty to check.
Edited to add- found a PIC, tiz a Box
Edited by iguana on Thursday 23 April 20:59
Thanks Iguana I've been to many bike shops tried on many helmets I really don't think I've got a Buzz Lightyear/Brucie/Jimmy Hill chin nor a Barry Manilow nose however I seem to have a problem with space around my lower face. Helmets I've tried Lazer Nitro Box AGV Shoei Arai Caeberg and probably more! Don't know what to do it so frustrating.
Try an Arai Tour X4 for size. These are 'adventure' bike helmets so have a chin bar in a motocross style although not quite as extreme. All you need to do is take of the peak and you can use them with the visor only. They certainly give more room in the lower face area than your average full face. Speaking as a biker of many years, Arai might be costly but are absolutely the best IMHO. There are other adventure style helmets about if the Arai is a bit salty for you.
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