Helmet Fit Question

miss_syn · June 14th, 2012, 04:52 PM

Hello Everyone,

Recently I purchased the Joe Rocket RKT 201. Fits great around the cheeks, crown of the head, etc

However the sides of my helmet don't touch my ears. At all.

Is this a fit issue? Every other helmet I tried on was snug around everywhere.

Stingray1000 · June 14th, 2012, 04:56 PM

All the helmet's I've tried on have been uncomfortable around my ears. Send it to me... LOL As long as it fits, it doesnt move.... you should be fine!

Alex · June 14th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Hard to say. It needs to be snug enough that it doesn't move, either when you try and twist it left and right on your head, or try and rotate it front to back (or back to front). If that's the case, it might be the right fit even though your ears are free. But it might just be that the particular helmet isn't the optimal shape for your noggin.

Gorilla25 · June 14th, 2012, 10:02 PM

also remember that the padding does break-in and will get a little loose over time used.

LCR · June 15th, 2012, 08:00 AM

It should be sung all the way around but not have pressure points.

miss_syn · June 15th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Unfortunately this is one of the best fits I've found, aside from the ears. I mean, I look like a little chipmunk with my cheeks all squished but everything else is perfect.

LCR · June 15th, 2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miss_syn

Unfortunately this is one of the best fits I've found, aside from the ears. I mean, I look like a little chipmunk with my cheeks all squished but everything else is perfect.

What brands have you tried?

xMoises831 · June 15th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

All the helmet's I've tried on have been uncomfortable around my ears. Send it to me... LOL As long as it fits, it doesnt move.... you should be fine!

scorpion? thats what my friends step dad he has the same issue but he likes his scorpion idk if he did any mods to it but thats what he has

alex.s · June 15th, 2012, 03:50 PM

put the helmet on, tight how you would wear it normally. now try to pull your head out of the back by pushing up on the back of the helmet and pulling down on the front. then try to twist your head in the helmet. can you get the helmet off, or to move on your head? in other words, can you shift your head inside the helmet? really try to force it... until it start to hurt. if you can move it or get it off, its not tight enough. cant move your head in the helmet without unstrapping it? good.

xMoises831 · June 15th, 2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miss_syn

Hello Everyone,

Recently I purchased the Joe Rocket RKT 201. Fits great around the cheeks, crown of the head, etc

However the sides of my helmet don't touch my ears. At all.

Is this a fit issue? Every other helmet I tried on was snug around everywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRmWBp65gbo
Done.

LCR · June 15th, 2012, 05:21 PM

^^^ This ^^^
The only thing they didn't mention is helmet shape. Oval Vs Cricle kinda thing I have a circle head O and wear a Shoei where as the Arai is more of an oval 0

O vs 0 therefore even in the same size the Arai doesn't fit right.

shiroganeshinobi · June 15th, 2012, 06:35 PM

If you know a helmet that fits you well, you can use the below chart as a reference for other helmets you could probably use as well.

I originally had a Shoei RF-1100 but after about an hour, I could feel pressure at the back of my head. I recall wanting to try out an AGV Ti helmet but only the T-2 was comfortable. After trying out Arai helmets, I found RX-Q and the Corsair V to be good fits. Sure enough, all my helmets are in the same category of slightly round shown in the link so I know my shell shape.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...met-shapes.htm

edxmon · June 15th, 2012, 10:00 PM

This helmet is made by HJC and is pretty much the same as the CL-SP, which is the same one I have. Im about to buy a RKT201 as a spare since it's on sale for $77.

Like some peeps have mentioned, each maker has a different head shape they model to, try them on at store to find out what size/brand fits you best and then order it online.

There is also a couple of checks I saw on a youtube video (might be the one above) to verify the helmet is secure on your head: Put it on with no strap, and try to roll it off your head by having some one pull it from the back.

leed · June 15th, 2012, 11:26 PM

You may just have small ears and big ear pockets in the helmet.. Just make sure it fits all the other criteria.

Also: Just wanted to note.. The biggest difference in the Arai lineup is the shape. They have different shapes for different lines. So saying Arai is more oval than Shoei is too much of a blanket statement. Also, if you're talking to users from different countries (no one in this case), you have to consider the helmets they sell to that market are different as well. Arai, Shoei, and HJC all do this.

LCR · June 16th, 2012, 07:59 AM

Sorry I only compare the top 2 from a company X12 Rf1100 and Corasir V and RXQ. But even if you look at Arais website they are all ovals now, they got rid of the Profile line that was round

I will never by a cheap helmet again. Shoei has saved my skull during 5 or 6 accidents 2 of which were BAD. Sometimes (all the time depending on your view) it is the features that make a helmet more expensive. And I'll be the first to say that a removable liner is worth its weight in gold those things can get dirty.

miss_syn · June 17th, 2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCR

What brands have you tried?

Shoei, HJC, Scorpion. None of them EVER fit right, except for maybe the HJC CL-16. I bought the RKT 201 based on this chart. The CL-16 was nice but I think the reason I didn't get it was because I didn't want a black one and that's the only thing the store had.

LCR · June 17th, 2012, 10:52 AM

If you get the chance try on an Arai or Souomy

gfloyd2002 · June 21st, 2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCR

But even if you look at Arais website they are all ovals now, they got rid of the Profile line that was round

Actually, the Arai line is quite diverse. They run from narrow to round. The Profile, which they still sell, and the Signet Q are quite narrow. The Vector II is on the narrow side of intermediate oval, the Corsair V is about dead neutral, the RX-Q is on the round side of intermediate oval, and the Quantum II is dead round. I believe you can still find all models new in stores. A helmet shape to fit every head.

In response to OP's question, the ear space would have me concerned. Try to move it side to side, front to back. It needs to fit snugly without movement. If there is movement, you may need to go to a narrower helmet.

June 14th, 2012, 04:52 PM	#1
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Helmet Fit Question Hello Everyone, Recently I purchased the Joe Rocket RKT 201. Fits great around the cheeks, crown of the head, etc However the sides of my helmet don't touch my ears. At all. Is this a fit issue? Every other helmet I tried on was snug around everywhere.

June 14th, 2012, 04:56 PM	#2
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	All the helmet's I've tried on have been uncomfortable around my ears. Send it to me... LOL As long as it fits, it doesnt move.... you should be fine! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

June 14th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#3
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June 15th, 2012, 03:50 PM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	put the helmet on, tight how you would wear it normally. now try to pull your head out of the back by pushing up on the back of the helmet and pulling down on the front. then try to twist your head in the helmet. can you get the helmet off, or to move on your head? in other words, can you shift your head inside the helmet? really try to force it... until it start to hurt. if you can move it or get it off, its not tight enough. cant move your head in the helmet without unstrapping it? good. __________________________________________________

June 15th, 2012, 10:00 PM	#13
edxmon ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: San Diego Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492	This helmet is made by HJC and is pretty much the same as the CL-SP, which is the same one I have. Im about to buy a RKT201 as a spare since it's on sale for $77. Like some peeps have mentioned, each maker has a different head shape they model to, try them on at store to find out what size/brand fits you best and then order it online. There is also a couple of checks I saw on a youtube video (might be the one above) to verify the helmet is secure on your head: Put it on with no strap, and try to roll it off your head by having some one pull it from the back. __________________________________________________ Mods/Add-on list: DanMoto Jisu, Snorkel delete, Shimmed needles, K&N Drop-In filter, T-Rex frame sliders, Shogun swing-arm spools, CBR250 Rear Hugger, Buell XB Pegs. DIY polished rim lips

June 14th, 2012, 10:02 PM	#4
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	also remember that the padding does break-in and will get a little loose over time used.

June 15th, 2012, 08:00 AM	#5
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	It should be sung all the way around but not have pressure points.

June 15th, 2012, 09:10 AM	#6
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Unfortunately this is one of the best fits I've found, aside from the ears. I mean, I look like a little chipmunk with my cheeks all squished but everything else is perfect.

June 15th, 2012, 05:21 PM	#11
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	^^^ This ^^^ The only thing they didn't mention is helmet shape. Oval Vs Cricle kinda thing I have a circle head O and wear a Shoei where as the Arai is more of an oval 0 O vs 0 therefore even in the same size the Arai doesn't fit right.

June 15th, 2012, 06:35 PM	#12
shiroganeshinobi ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: Chantilly Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE Posts: 262	If you know a helmet that fits you well, you can use the below chart as a reference for other helmets you could probably use as well. I originally had a Shoei RF-1100 but after about an hour, I could feel pressure at the back of my head. I recall wanting to try out an AGV Ti helmet but only the T-2 was comfortable. After trying out Arai helmets, I found RX-Q and the Corsair V to be good fits. Sure enough, all my helmets are in the same category of slightly round shown in the link so I know my shell shape. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...met-shapes.htm

June 15th, 2012, 11:26 PM	#14
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	You may just have small ears and big ear pockets in the helmet.. Just make sure it fits all the other criteria. Also: Just wanted to note.. The biggest difference in the Arai lineup is the shape. They have different shapes for different lines. So saying Arai is more oval than Shoei is too much of a blanket statement. Also, if you're talking to users from different countries (no one in this case), you have to consider the helmets they sell to that market are different as well. Arai, Shoei, and HJC all do this.

June 16th, 2012, 07:59 AM	#15
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	Sorry I only compare the top 2 from a company X12 Rf1100 and Corasir V and RXQ. But even if you look at Arais website they are all ovals now, they got rid of the Profile line that was round I will never by a cheap helmet again. Shoei has saved my skull during 5 or 6 accidents 2 of which were BAD. Sometimes (all the time depending on your view) it is the features that make a helmet more expensive. And I'll be the first to say that a removable liner is worth its weight in gold those things can get dirty.

June 17th, 2012, 10:52 AM	#17
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	If you get the chance try on an Arai or Souomy

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