Motorcycle Helmet Fit, How To Choose The Right Size | Sportbike Track Gear
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He's never worn a helmet that was to big because Dad would never allow it. It's good to see a father and son working together.
God bless you bro for having your son with you and involving him...just beautiful.
Thank you for the kind words! - Brian Van
Wear the smallest shirt possible. Got it! :D
Kevlar thread is the key!
@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you guys for the series. This helped clear up a lot of misinformation.
This channel needs more exposure
Appreciate the support! - Van
It’s great that you always have a professional to show us all the gear with 👍
Very helpful, I'm glad the place I bought my first helmet walked me through all this as well. I ended up with a XXXL Scorpion.
Arai is great in the sense that they also offer different internal padding sizes, which is extremely helpful when in between sizes. Wish more companies did that, but it's a premium alright.
Awesome video, absolutely informative. Thanks a ton.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
I've bought all my gear from you guys, because of videos like this, and I wanted to support a company that's family oriented. One day my boy will be big enough to start riding and I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you for your support, it is appreciated my brother. Sharing this with my Son Max is a blessing, the year we spent riding together at the track was the best one yet for me. Here's to your Son being your riding buddy like Max is mine when he is ready! - Brian Van
Keep up the great work. I’ll be purchasing my next helmet from you guys for sure.
Thanks for watching, appreciate the support! - Van
Thanks for putting this out there Van. Lots of folks just don't know.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Brian Van
Lovely video and lovely voice too! Thanks Van!
You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van
Thank you for the important information much appreciated!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Brian Van
should have more shops informing people the importance of this! Great work mate
Thank you for watching and the kind words! - Van
Love the advice always from van @sportbiketrack. Wish I lived in the us I would shop here all the time. Respect from 🏴
Thank you for watching and the kind words! - Van
Good advice, thanks for the video Van.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Great info, man! Clears a lot of misinformation out there. Many believe a helmet should slide in easily and buy a size up.
Riders wearing a helmet 1-2 sizes too large is very common. If it does not fit it can not protect you as designed. - Van
Great video, thanks for the help 👍🏼
Happy to help out for sure. - Van
After your last helmet sizing video, I fealt as if my rf 1200 was too big. I remeasured my head and I fall in at just under the top of the medium scale. I have a size large. It was too big. I sized down to a medium x14. What a difference. It’s a little tight on the cheeks but that will ease after a while. Everything else is perfect. Thanks for the info cuz it made me think about it more.
You are welcome and thanks for watching! Hopefully you were able to sell the RF-1200 and get a few bucks out of it. - Van
This is a great help! Thanks!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Great video very well done.
Thanks for the info re helmets. Actually my helmets a little bit loose now i undstand to have a perfectly fit to my head.
Glad I could help! - Van
Just got my Quantum X from you guys and indeed all i needed was an X-small the fit was much better and I did some of the tests that you mentioned in your fitment video it felt snug sort of hard to put on my forehead skin was moving when i pressed it down from the chinbar etc. Only downside was that I didn't get the color I wanted (I got it in solid white) but none the less I got the helmet for a great price + I have peace of mind knowing I have a top of the line helmet in safety and comfort and thats what matters to me most thx for all your help.
Thank you for the business and the kind words. We are here at your service. - Van
Very helpful!!! My head size is the same as your sons lol I'm 40 years hahaha and I was back and forth between Shoei RF 1400 and xs vs small. I felt xs was very snug but felt it was part of my head as for the small size I felt it was comfortable but a bit heavier and had some extra movements. This video definitely helped me confirm my final decision going xs. :)
Thanks guys!!!!! Much appreciation!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
@Sportbike Track Gear I actually ran into a slight issue when I installed Cardo Bluetooth speakers I have a hard time taking the helmut off, is this typically normal or would you suggest just going with the small helmut vs xs. The xs felt snug and doable, but now, with those speakers inside the helmut, my ears feel like they are going to rip off my head when taking the helmut off lol so many variables to consider when it comes to helmut shopping :/
Van, did you see the Jay Leno episode from a few years ago about helmet fit? He had a Shoei rep there going through the very issue that a lot of people start out in an over sized helmet. He shows Jay how to get fit and gets him into a Medium from a Large. Thank you for also addressing this. Fell into that dangerous trap as a first time rider too (year ago).
I did see that, fit is the single most important thing IMO. Better to have a cheap helmet that fits properly than an expensive one that is too large. Thanks for watching! - Van
Well needed video thx
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Every rider should see this video!
Thank you for watching! - Van
Brian you have to do one video trying the right measurements for the riding suits :D
Here is a link to the Race Suit Shopping Guide on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/motorcycle-race-suit-shopping-guide
Tons of suit sizing info on this page, even more in each individual product listing. - Van
Right in between small and medium and should have got a small. Cheek pads on medium wore out and helmet got too loose. Bought pads 10mm thicker which helped a lot, but I still get too much noise in the helmet.
Hey Brian, i have a few questions about the AGV K1 helmet. First is about the visor, im going smoke, but wanted to know if they offered a mirrored finish as well. Didn't see one on the site. Scond question is what do you think about the helmet as a whole?
Making me feel better about my ultra snug helmet 😂 I’m a 59cm rad which is typically a large but a lot of shops said I should go down to medium. So hear I am. Wearing my helmet indoors to break it in and test to see if I get a head ache. Deff pressure on my dad but no hot spots or head aches after an hour. This is one reason I found a safe affordable helmet. If I decide it way too snug. I’m not out too much money. Everyone says I’ll learn more of what I like after riding for awhile. So why buy a helmet with ever feature of the bat? Might as well start with quality, find what I like and then spend the big bucks. 🎉
I like your plan! - Van
This was years ago, but my MSF instructor had a helmet that was noticeably too big. It wasn't just that he was wearing it around the parking lot in the class. I saw him up on the mountain twisties and that thing was ridiculous. Probably 2 sizes too big. It was unreal man. Cool story, lol, I know. Just saying that even people who think they know what they are doing are sometimes that stupid.
Great info! I’m looking to buy the HJC RPHA 11 Pro, and I’m moving from a Scorpion EXO R2000 (Due to the 5 year date being up over the winter) and I wore a Medium in the R2000. I tried on a Large in the RPHA 11 Pro, and it felt “comfortable” but not snug/race fit like my R2000. Dealer says the HJC runs small, however I’m thinking of calling BS and going with a Medium. In your guys’ experience would you agree?
Thanks again!
I disagree with the info given to you by that dealer. I have both the R2000 and the RPHA 11 Pro in a size medium. IMO the overall fit is similar with the RPHA being easier to put on and take off. Go with the medium. - Van
What can you do if the helmet fits great on the head but the cheek pads are too tight? Thanks for all the informative videos!
Many of the helmets we offer allow for replacing the cheek or top pad with optional sizes to tune the fit to best suit you. If the helmet is too tight in the cheek pad area you would need thinner cheek pads. If the helmet is very new and has not been ridden in much I would suggest riding in it more before ordering thinner cheek pads as they may break in and get you where you need to be. - Van
yep. now i gotta change my helmet 😁😋👍👊
lol I first bought medium size and realized that it's too big so I went to buy another one! Which is small size but it's huge on me too, now I plan on buying xs helmet..
You need to take a measurement and use the size chart before you buy any helmet. Super important. - Van
Thanks
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
To this day I still don't know what head shape I am. I mean, I've tried those old HJC that are round shaped and it seems to fit but there are pressure points right at the temple area when the top of my head reaches the top inner portion of the helmet. Therefor I rather where oval shape helmet where the padding on the side holds my head where it's really tight but there are no pressure points caused by the actual EPS lining inside, letting the cheek pads hold my head and not let the top of my temple make contact with the hard EPS lining up top where there is little foam. Driving me nuts because most helmets I wear will cause my head to explode with migraines....... and I don't know if you've ever felt that migraine feel before but it will literally cause you to feel like you're about to suffer an aneurysm. And I've timed it too, it's always ALWAYS right at the 1 hour mark where you begin to feel the pain. It really sucks because it ruins the whole riding experience and I have to take off running back home just to recover.
NOTE: If you choose to do this we assume no responsibility or liability for it. For riders that have a unique head shape and find it almost impossible to avoid pressure points reshaping the EPS may be needed. Remove the liner and use the back side of a spoon with light pressure to gently reshape the EPS in the problem area. Do this in small moves, reinstalling the liner and testing.
This is a kind of last resort approach that is done at your own risk. Important to exercise common sense when doing this and not make massive changes to the EPS. Hope this helps if you decide to give it a shot. Van
for proper fitting, do you have any spae between helmet and the back of the neck? i can't find evyone talking about this topic. thanks!
Thanks for the information. Realise my old helmet is too loose and my new one is probably just right. Is it normal to feel pressure all around when a helmet is new?
Yes, you should feel a little pressure all around. It should not hurt but it needs to be tight. - Van
I have a shoei and i love the fit(2 sizes under the original bell cycle gear talked me into years ago) so I know you're right because it happened to me. Anyway, I'm having issues placing the mic for my coms unit. Anywhere that i place it seems to rub on my face. any advice?
Place the mic off to one side a little bit to avoid contact with your face. It should still be able to pick up everything you say. - Van
I like the shoes x spirit 3, but it’s pressure around the crown is more then everywhere else, do you think it would wear in OK ? Or it’s not the right fit ?
If you are experiencing any hot spots causing pain odds are this is not the helmet for you. Make sure you have taken a good measurement and that you have the correct size. Also important to note that helmet offers an intermediate oval shape, based on what you have said you could be more of a long oval shape. - Van
Hi! I got a Bell star dlx in size medium and it fits good in all areas EXCEPT it moves down my chin and my chin can touch the inside of the helmet.
Do I go a size smaller or is that just Bell’s headshapes?
If the helmet is too close in that area for your liking you may need to try another brand or model to get a shape more to your liking. - Van
From the box, how do you tell what shell type the helmet has ? (long oval/round/etc)
For more specific helmet shape information I would dig deeper into the product listings and read all of the text. IMO most of the helmets here in the US have hit a point where the shapes are pretty close to one another from brand to brand. There are some exceptions to this of course. - Van
Wow that XS went on somehow too smooth :)
The Arai helmets have the easiest on/off of all the helmets we offer IMO. - Van
Hey Brian i'm coming up on my second season last year i bought 2 helmets I love my AGV K3SV but I think my mouth is to close to the front of the helmet I live in NYC so a Crosa or Pista is out of the question because of constant opening and closing is there any suggestions? I'm XXL but i have maybe an inch between helmet and mouth.
Shoot us an email to orders@sportbiketrackgear.com or a call to 888-784-4327 and the team can run through options with you. This will be tough to do over CZcams comments. - Van
Hey I’m going go karting and not sure what size to get. L feels tight around the temple. Xl is more comfy and not as tight but more overall movement. Can I just go for the comfy option for indoor go karting? I don’t ride any other bike or kart
You need to start with a measurement and go from there. You are wearing the helmet to protect you if some shit happens, poor fitting helmets do not perform as well as proper fitting helmets. - Van
After watching this video I think i should get a size XS. I'm exactly 55cm so that puts me at size small just 1 cm above from XS on the Arai size chart. Just got my quantum x and although it is comfortable I noticed it didn't feel to snug or snug enough because of that i'm thinking to myself when I break it in in the long run it'll bobble around my head a bit and interfere with my glasses which was a problem I had riding with my alliance dark size small riding on the highway 80 +.
It sounds like you need to try on the X-Small for sure to see if that fit will get you where you need to be. Also important to note the Quantum-X is the shape is more round oval. If your head shape is intermediate oval (most common one) the problem could be the shape of the helmet and not the size. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear yeah I seen the qx size xs on ur website I’m gonna give it a try hopefully it’ll still be in stock by the time I try to cop it. Thx so much ur channel is really helpful.
Hey Van, I am 59cm, what size do I need for a Shark Reace R Pro or a Shoei X-14? Thanks
59 cm puts you in a large using the size charts for each helmet. I would go with a large in either and evaluate the fit once you receive it to make sure it fits tight enough. - Van
Just bought a icon helmet that’s fits tight but I can take it but taking it off is problem it almost scratches my skin. It’s a medium sized helmet. What should I do just spent 400$ on the helmet now there is another problem. Plz need ur advice
Did you take a measurement and use the size chart before buying? Some discomfort putting the helmet on and taking it back off is normal. Hard to know if you have the right size or not without knowing an accurate measurement. - Van
Hey I have a vector 2 aswell and looking for that tinted smoke shield. How do I know if my vector 2 is the original or not?
Here is a link to the shield for your Vector 2 on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/arai-sai-helmet-shield/
I would need to see the helmet in person to tell you if it was genuine or not. - Van
if I have a red spot on my forehead when I take out my helmet I just bought, is it too small or do I just have to wait til it breaks in?
Does it hurt or is there just a spot? If it hurts odds are it will not break in enough to stop hurting. - Van
I have a concern. All of my helmets are properly fitted and take an effort to put on. And since my Arai RX7X is the most expensive one, I am worrying about pulling it down by the chin strap everytime I wear it. Do you think the chin strap mounting point will weaken and cause problems overtime if I continue to do this? Please reply, thank you.
I do not expect the chin strap to weaken by using it to pull your helmet on and off. - Van
When do you think you'll get s review up of the new Shoei GT-Air II?
I am literally wearing it right now. Won't have the chance to ride in it but will do a nice technical and fit review. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Great thanks for the update and look forward to seeing your review.
It is being edited now, we did the SRLII install in a separate video. - Van
I wear a size LG and a size Xl in a shoei x-14.... size LG in with the x-14 is to tight around my head and causes pressure points as well as squeezes my cheeks in making it uncomfortable
You should just try a different helmet then, I tried 5 helmets before I pulled the trigger on one.
It was my hair🤣 i needed a haircut and when i tried the size L shoei it fit just fine👌
HA! Yea if i forget to get a hair cut every month it'll happen to me.
I have a sedici helmet, its going to be 5 years old next year from the birthdate. Its fitment is good and the eps looks okay. Since its sedici I dont trust it and I want to replace it. Are my fears justified or should I stick it out in 2020. Thanks. Btw I plan on buying the AGV K1.
If the helmet fits you well I would say it is safe. Are there better helmets out there than the Sedici? The answer to that is yes. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Love your work! Thanks for helping the community!!
I just got a new modular helmet in a size Medium, my head measures 58cm, it is very very snug but nothing to much. Will it loosen up and shape to my head?
As you ride in it it will conform to the shape of your head for sure. As long as it is not so tight that it causes pain you should be good to go. - Van
Lets say if my head size is 59, do I take size L 59/60 or go for size XL 61/62? (Asking this because idk whether helmet size can be too fit if i go for same head size)
Always start with with the size suggested by the size chart as a starting point. Once you receive the helmet wear it in the house long enough to know if the fit is what you are looking for. I would not recommend starting off with a helmet one size larger than the size chart suggests. - Van
What about how close the chin guard is to your mouth/face? I recently got an AGV and it fits pretty well I think, but the chin guard is way closer than my Icon Airmada was. Is this normal for the premium helmets or should I get *another* new helmet?
The helmets are all shaped a little differently. When we do reviews for the new lids I try to cover the distance from the chin bar to my face and compare it to other models. IMO as long as it is not constantly rubbing on your face distracting you then you are good to go. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear That makes sense. Another thing I just thought about was the fact that each size of the helmet has its own shell size whereas I think my Icon had the next size up shell, but a smaller head size. I also think I was wearing the AGV helmet rotated a little bit to far to the front. Tilted back there is a bit more room and is a lot less concerning. Thanks for the reply.
@@seminolekilla always check at manufacturer's sites. there are cases when even very expensive helmets use only two shell sizes (hey, Schuberth).
Just came across this video. I'm a brand new rider that just bought my first helmet. I measured 22, right at the end of size small. I had it on around the house for about an hour. The helmet fits even around the crown of my head. It doesn't hurt but it's definitely tight, but where it's uncomfortable is the cheek pads. The cheeks pads are uncomfortably tight. Is this normal?
If you are new to wearing an helmet I would say yes it is pretty normal to feel that way at first. It should be tight not cause any real pain. Important to note it will break in an become looser with use. - Van
I got a shoei now and wanted to get an additional Arai rx7v. Tried it on (same size) and didn't feel comfortable at all.. waaayy too tight... thought Arai and Shoei are same head shape... apparently not? Or Is an Arai smaller given same helmet size? Or is shape different.. it just felt like its a smaller helmet overall..?
I find the Arai Corsair X Helmet to run a touch bigger than the Shoei X-14 myself. The X-14 requires more effort to put on and take off than the Arai does for sure. If you are in Europe the models may be different than the product sold here in the US as well. - Van
Thanks for answering.. really appreciate it... i'm from Europe yes... Probably the head shapes are different overhere (like you said). i'm going to try the Bell race star dlx.. (the one with the black union jack is awesome looking) because i like the looks of it and they seem to have come up with a safe inner shell construction. Would you recommend that one? I've been told Arai and Shoei are top of class.. Bell build quality apparently is good but not on that same level?
Just got a new agv k3 sv. Measures my head out and got the correct size, putting it on is no problem and fits tight, but comfortable to my head. When taking it off however it aways almost rips my ears off and its a pretty painful process, any tips? Is it too small?
Being a bit tight when putting in on or taking it off is normal. You evaluate the fit by how it feels once you have it on and all strapped up. All of my helmets bite a bit when putting them on and taking them off, totally normal. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thank you!
get a balaclava :)
My hat size is 7 1/4, base on the size chart it says Medium, so should I get Medium or Small, please let me know, there is no store has Arai helmet for me to tryon
Our size chart does not include hat size. We show a medium to be 57-58cm or 22 1/2" - 22 7/8" with the measurement being taken just above the eyebrow. Size chart is accurate for Arai. - Van
i actually think i bought a helmet 1 size too big for first street bike......its a bit loose now after a few rides, and ill get smaller cheek pads and liner but yeah......at higher speeds i can feel helmet moving around and feel it should be a bit more snug which is why i am here....coming from MX as a racer (speeds arent even close to street) i had a european brand that just fit perectly so i just bought from them (Airoh).....have to find that same brand for street now......back to drawing board
We see this all the time. When new a helmet should be tight without having focused hotspots causing pain. As it breaks in it will remain tight but become a bit more comfortable. - Van
Sir. I would like to buy a helmet by agv. Pista. And my head size is 58cm. But if it is okay if i buy size 59-60 ? Give me a tips sir?
No I would by the size that corresponds with the measurement you took. - Van
I just bought a Shoei X Spirit lll (X fourteen) today. I chose S size according to the size chart and I was wearing S on Arai before. But this time it feels like the cheekpads are too tight. And my eyes are'nt centered enough and they are little bit lower. Did I pick a wrong size?
I find the X-14 to run a little smaller than the Corsair-X helmet from Arai. (not sure if that is the model you have or not) Also important to note the on/off effort of the X-14 is more than you will find with the Arai as they open up the bottom of the shell to make it easier and design the cheek pads to cradle your face.
Not really sure what you are referring to with the eye reference but can tell you the X-14 allows you to adjust the interior to raise the brow on the helmet and open the field of vison up a bit if you need to. - Van
In your own opinion and if it happens to be based off of fact even better does having a lot of hair affect the performance of a helmet on your head. For example with minimal hair you'd wear a size medium now with more hair you now where a size large. Will the helmet still do its job in a crash despite the larger size accommodating for the increase in hair growth ?
End of the day I would say big dreads or a massive man bun could present an issue. Beyond that I do not believe it would be a problem. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thx for the reply
So just measured my head and its between 20in and 22in , 51cm and 52cm am I looking at getting a xs or a youth size helmet
Even tho it said I need a youth medium I ended still needing a youth small 🤦♂️
Plus youth size doesn’t look like I have a bobble head
Yeah I went and tried them on had to re order 3 times hahah it sucked but it was weird the cos fit good just the shell of the helmet was looking big so had to go to youth
I also have a round oval head shape if that helps
I'm surprised you say that Shoei helmets are different for Europe vs North America when the people are similar if you know what I mean. I can understand there being a different shape for asian markets.
This is information from the manufacturers. With the different safety standards it is likely the ECE version has a different shell than the Snell. Easiest way to tell would be weigh the same model and size for each standard and compare. - Van
Lmao I wear a xxs just curious how old is he? Actually I fit in a youth medium there just not long enough tho my chin kinda hangout of the bottom on a youth size.
Max was a fresh 13 when we shot this video. He is still in an X-Small helmet this season. - Van
I see it ALL THE TIME also. Sometimes it's so big it's actually VISIBLE to the eye without even doing any of your test. When their nose is half way up the visor opening, you may as well not even wear a helment. That will come off your head so easy in a crash and cause MORE issue that just a bump or cut. It'll break a neck pretty easily. Imo.
What Arai helmet is this ? ;)
This is the Vector 2 which has been discontinued now. - Van
My head size is 57.5
But my helmet size is 59-60
But it doesn’t that much loose or roll up from my head.
What should I do then?
You should buy the right size helmet. At 57.5 you are medium in most helmets. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear interesting , I've been looking at guides and everything to try and get the perfect fit. My nearby motorcycle shop has been closed each time I went to try and do some fitting so now I'm stuck trying to figure it out myself.
I measured with leather shoe lace and used measurement tape to get 22 1/2 inches .. converted to centimeters and got 57.15 which lead me to look into medium if I'm not mistaken, and my main struggle is my head shape. I cannot determine if it's an Round oval or intermediate oval. I have MSS school coming up soon and I'm really struggling to perfect my shape.
Okay, the kid takes a XS and you put him in a M to show how big it is and it was obviously too big. What I want to see is how a size S fits him.
Still too big for him, he is still wearing an extra small in the Arai Corsair X this season. While it is a little tighter than the medium it is still too big. When a helmet fits too loose the performance and protection are both compromised. - Van
Wow he grew up quick
He is not a little kid anymore that is for sure. - Van
women model please :)
Should it squeeze your cheeks together?
Yes the helmet should be snug and compress the cheeks a bit for sure. - Van