Long Oval Helmets?

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Mar 31, 2017 | 06:14 AM

#11

SWThomas

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup

Shoei Neotec or RJ Platinum

Shoei Neotec is an intermediate oval helmet not a long oval.

OP, if you have a Cycle Gear near you, take a trip to their store and try on a bunch of different helmets.

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Mar 31, 2017 | 06:29 AM

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Bluehighways

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At the lower end of the $$$ spectrum, I've had good luck with HJC FF and 3/4 Helmets. I've had an Arai and also presently have a Shoei RF1200, both of which are a bit more comfortable than the HJC's, as well as much more expensive, but they all "fit' my noggin quite well.

Mar 31, 2017 | 06:38 AM

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big papa AZ

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A well fitting Arai helmet is like being back in the womb...

Mar 31, 2017 | 06:43 AM

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Offroadmaniac

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From: Bixby, OK

I have a huge oval head myself and have fought with helmets my whole life. In the past I have been forced to take a ball peen hammer to the front of the styrofoam to get a fit, (I know, stupid but better than no helmet at all). I just now got the best fitting helmet ever. I bought an HJC modular and when I sized my head it said a 2x would fit but I ordered a 3x and am very pleased now. It just came in this week and today was my first time riding with it. A 30 minute ride to work and so far so good.

Mar 31, 2017 | 08:08 AM

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Mike Lawless

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From: Central California

Icon advertises their helmets to fit the long oval head. Not the quality level of some of the high end helmets, but might be worth a look

Mar 31, 2017 | 08:48 AM

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Tony P

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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven

My FF is an Aria Signet-Q, which is more of a roval. Most 1/2 helmets are okay, but my 3/4 Daytona's are more for a round head, forcing me to move up from L to XL.

Mar 31, 2017 | 09:41 AM

#17

Uncle G.

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Definitely NOT a Bell 500. I bought one online, but can't wear it without getting a headache.

Mar 31, 2017 | 10:46 AM

#18

penmaker

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

Definitely NOT a Bell 500. I bought one online, but can't wear it without getting a headache.

I have a long oval head and recently bought a Bell Custom 500. It is the best fitting helmet I've ever worn.

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Mar 31, 2017 | 11:14 AM

#19

kptaylor

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Check out the info from LidPicker.com. MotorcycleGear.com offers this service for their helmets and it's surprising how different helmets of the same brand widely diverge...

http://www.lidpicker.com/free-data/