Generic Passenger Helmet Size?

goldfox · October 7th, 2013, 05:34 PM

I was planning to get just a half-helmet which I could carry with me and let the occasional around-town passenger use. The trouble is that I don't have just a single person who would be riding with me, and so I'd hoped that perhaps there's a size that fits most people? I had hoped that with a half-helmet it'll be easier for more than one person to wear. Of course, I would ensure that it did fit well enough before having them just jump on, but I didn't want to have to buy 3 extra helmets and take measurements before giving them a lift - of course, over time I could probably get the data for selecting the right size for each friend, but it still seems extravagant for something so infrequent.

Snake · October 7th, 2013, 06:16 PM

No such thing as one size fits all in any kind of helmet. Sorry.

Motofool · October 7th, 2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldfox

...........so I'd hoped that perhaps there's a size that fits most people?..........

The short answer is not.

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goldfox · October 7th, 2013, 07:01 PM

Oh, no I don't mean one size fits all, but rather an "average person is usually a large" or something like that?

That air helmet seems... interesting but I'm not sure how safe/unsafe that is in an accident. I wouldn't assume they would sell anything too bad, but I'd be nervous about it, lol!

lgk · October 7th, 2013, 07:24 PM

53-54 cm

JohnnyBravo · October 7th, 2013, 08:49 PM

Medium.. I wear smalls and mediums, I've had folks that wear large shove my medium on, if you aren't hauling folks with huge heads on the regular, I would go with medium

dooby · October 8th, 2013, 12:34 AM

I have the air pump system in my Scorpion Exo 1000. My lid is a medium (58cm) but it's nice and snug on me so I don't inflate the system. I guess that might mean if you went that route you'd want to pick a size larger to allow for the air system to expand for those with smaller heads?

Cheers, Pete

adouglas · October 8th, 2013, 04:41 AM

You're thinking about this backwards.

You don't need a generic helmet. You need a generic passenger.

moonwalker · October 8th, 2013, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

You're thinking about this backwards.

You don't need a generic helmet. You need a generic passenger.

I'd upvote it if I could

Reswob · October 9th, 2013, 06:40 AM

Small or XS. You are only letting chicks on the back... Right??

JohnnyBravo · October 9th, 2013, 07:27 AM

Where did I go wrong? I don't find many around town passengers

goldfox · October 9th, 2013, 02:18 PM

Thanks for all the hints on average size, I think I'll probably get a medium.

While I'd love to say it's just chicks or something 'cool', I just have some situations where a friend or a family member needs a quick lift from point a to b. I wouldn't carry them long distances or high speeds, so I figured the half-helm would be fine for a 1-2 mile jaunt at 30-35mph.

I just didn't want to have to buy a helmet in each size, lol.

adouglas · October 9th, 2013, 02:50 PM

Get an XL and carry a box of tissues to pad it.

Or better yet, maxipads.

250rr · October 10th, 2013, 01:30 PM

Found one.

NevadaWolf · October 10th, 2013, 02:07 PM

Problem solved.

Aggrotech · October 10th, 2013, 02:10 PM

take the long, boring, expensive route.

buy a helmet that allows swappable inner liners, just buy all of the liners then you can test fit to see who needs to wear what size liner!

lgk · October 10th, 2013, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Problem solved.

One size fits all!!!

calvhino · October 10th, 2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

One size fits all!!!

LMAO

Think There's no so solution?
You're So Stupid!
There is!

But seriously how old are you and how old/big are the people you normally carry around?
I got an xs Bell Arrow and it has fit all the girls i've ever put on the bike with no problems.
However i would probably suggest a small just in case.

rasta · October 11th, 2013, 04:00 PM

My question is....why would you get just a half helmet? The point of a helmet is to be safe in a crash, is it not? So...if the helmet was ever actually needed to serve its purpose, the bottom half of your passenger's head will be sh*t outta luck.

To me, that's like gearing up in full leathers and having your girl get on back in a bikini....

caineroad · October 15th, 2013, 10:09 AM

large seems to be a good size

October 7th, 2013, 05:34 PM	#1
goldfox ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Central Texas Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 70	Generic Passenger Helmet Size? I was planning to get just a half-helmet which I could carry with me and let the occasional around-town passenger use. The trouble is that I don't have just a single person who would be riding with me, and so I'd hoped that perhaps there's a size that fits most people? I had hoped that with a half-helmet it'll be easier for more than one person to wear. Of course, I would ensure that it did fit well enough before having them just jump on, but I didn't want to have to buy 3 extra helmets and take measurements before giving them a lift - of course, over time I could probably get the data for selecting the right size for each friend, but it still seems extravagant for something so infrequent. Last futzed with by goldfox; October 7th, 2013 at 05:34 PM. Reason: spelling

October 7th, 2013, 07:24 PM	#5
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	53-54 cm __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

October 7th, 2013, 08:49 PM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Medium.. I wear smalls and mediums, I've had folks that wear large shove my medium on, if you aren't hauling folks with huge heads on the regular, I would go with medium __________________________________________________

October 8th, 2013, 12:34 AM	#7
dooby ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: UK Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 250R SE (FI), '14 Daytona 675, '14 Sprint 1050 GT SE Posts: 121	I have the air pump system in my Scorpion Exo 1000. My lid is a medium (58cm) but it's nice and snug on me so I don't inflate the system. I guess that might mean if you went that route you'd want to pick a size larger to allow for the air system to expand for those with smaller heads? Cheers, Pete
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October 8th, 2013, 04:41 AM	#8
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October 7th, 2013, 06:16 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	No such thing as one size fits all in any kind of helmet. Sorry.

October 7th, 2013, 07:01 PM	#4
goldfox ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Central Texas Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 70	Oh, no I don't mean one size fits all, but rather an "average person is usually a large" or something like that? That air helmet seems... interesting but I'm not sure how safe/unsafe that is in an accident. I wouldn't assume they would sell anything too bad, but I'd be nervous about it, lol!

October 9th, 2013, 06:40 AM	#10
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Small or XS. You are only letting chicks on the back... Right?? __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

October 9th, 2013, 07:27 AM	#11
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Where did I go wrong? I don't find many around town passengers __________________________________________________

October 9th, 2013, 02:18 PM	#12
goldfox ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Central Texas Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 70	Thanks for all the hints on average size, I think I'll probably get a medium. While I'd love to say it's just chicks or something 'cool', I just have some situations where a friend or a family member needs a quick lift from point a to b. I wouldn't carry them long distances or high speeds, so I figured the half-helm would be fine for a 1-2 mile jaunt at 30-35mph. I just didn't want to have to buy a helmet in each size, lol.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

October 9th, 2013, 02:50 PM	#13
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Get an XL and carry a box of tissues to pad it. Or better yet, maxipads. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
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October 10th, 2013, 02:07 PM	#15
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October 10th, 2013, 02:10 PM	#16
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	take the long, boring, expensive route. buy a helmet that allows swappable inner liners, just buy all of the liners then you can test fit to see who needs to wear what size liner!

October 11th, 2013, 04:00 PM	#19
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	My question is....why would you get just a half helmet? The point of a helmet is to be safe in a crash, is it not? So...if the helmet was ever actually needed to serve its purpose, the bottom half of your passenger's head will be sh*t outta luck. To me, that's like gearing up in full leathers and having your girl get on back in a bikini....

October 15th, 2013, 10:09 AM	#20
caineroad ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Toronto Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja SE Posts: 103	large seems to be a good size

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