Bucket Head Helmets?
Jeff, the helmets usually don't fit perfectly when new, They form to your head with use.
If you get one that is a little loose it likely won;t fit later on after a break-in period .
I have a problem with having a more round head and the sides are real tight at first, in fact the intercom speakers have to be fitted into the foam ear areas.
After a couple months use it finally fits, snug but it isn't nearly as tight as new.
You really need to talk to HJC and let them answer your questions.
I don't know what style helmet you like, but not all are listed even to 5X size. here is one that is 5X:
https://www.hjchelmets.us/product/c91-solid/
Also here they explain how to fit::
https://www.hjchelmets.us/proper-fit/
But give them a call and find out the specifics .
511 S. Harbor Blvd. #V, La Habra, CA 90631TEL. 562.407.2186
If you get one that is a little loose it likely won;t fit later on after a break-in period .
I have a problem with having a more round head and the sides are real tight at first, in fact the intercom speakers have to be fitted into the foam ear areas.
After a couple months use it finally fits, snug but it isn't nearly as tight as new.
You really need to talk to HJC and let them answer your questions.
I don't know what style helmet you like, but not all are listed even to 5X size. here is one that is 5X:
https://www.hjchelmets.us/product/c91-solid/
Also here they explain how to fit::
https://www.hjchelmets.us/proper-fit/
But give them a call and find out the specifics .
HJC HELMETS
511 S. Harbor Blvd. #V, La Habra, CA 90631TEL. 562.407.2186
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Another consideration: Its been my experience that the foreign bike dealerships (particularly the Japanese model stores,) have the largest selection from which to choose.
Both of my last two purchases came from the Suzuki / Kawasaki store. The local HD selection was mediocre IMO.
Both of my last two purchases came from the Suzuki / Kawasaki store. The local HD selection was mediocre IMO.
Last edited by Stiggy; Sep 10, 2022 at 02:38 PM.
I'm on my 3rd Nolan Modular helmet in the last 15 years.
Each one of them I have had to do a little reshaping of the inserts to get them to fit snugly, but not too tight. I would get a helmet where the inside cushioning can be removed for cleaning....that was you can also remove it and use a knife or scissors to carefully reshape it to fit your noggin.
Here's a video we did on the latest helmet I got-
Each one of them I have had to do a little reshaping of the inserts to get them to fit snugly, but not too tight. I would get a helmet where the inside cushioning can be removed for cleaning....that was you can also remove it and use a knife or scissors to carefully reshape it to fit your noggin.
Here's a video we did on the latest helmet I got-
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I'm on my 3rd Nolan Modular helmet in the last 15 years.
Each one of them I have had to do a little reshaping of the inserts to get them to fit snugly, but not too tight. I would get a helmet where the inside cushioning can be removed for cleaning....that was you can also remove it and use a knife or scissors to carefully reshape it to fit your noggin.
Here's a video we did on the latest helmet I got-
Each one of them I have had to do a little reshaping of the inserts to get them to fit snugly, but not too tight. I would get a helmet where the inside cushioning can be removed for cleaning....that was you can also remove it and use a knife or scissors to carefully reshape it to fit your noggin.
Here's a video we did on the latest helmet I got-
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In addition, when we were looking at helmets, we found out that some of them have different size pads for around the ear area. For our HJCs, there were pads that were like 9, 13 and 15 mm thick. So if a helmet fits in general, but there are pressure points, it's possible that the manufacturer may offer optional inserts. And you can trim the soft foam interiors, but stay away from doing anything that can impact the structural integrity of the shell no matter what. (The dense foam is part of the safety system, don't mess with that either.
I also found out with some judicious trimming of the insides, you can increase airflow. Make sure the holes in the liner mate up with the inlet holes in the shell.
I also found out with some judicious trimming of the insides, you can increase airflow. Make sure the holes in the liner mate up with the inlet holes in the shell.
Jeff I talked to the dealer that I said had ordered the 6X and he did say it was a Vega.
I have a vega that fits well, and one that fits way too tight no matter what liner I use.
Vega has two sizes of shells. If they happen to put a XXL liner in the small shell it changes the fit badly !
Vega Is hell to deal with ! You almost can't get anyone on a help phone. And when you do it is in an office filled with people that are the final shipment area. They know very little about the product.
I like the helmets but hate the support !
Jeff, take a look here also.
https://www.motorcyclegear101.com/he...r-round-heads/
Like Kevin said the Nolan helmets are very good quality also.
I have a vega that fits well, and one that fits way too tight no matter what liner I use.
Vega has two sizes of shells. If they happen to put a XXL liner in the small shell it changes the fit badly !
Vega Is hell to deal with ! You almost can't get anyone on a help phone. And when you do it is in an office filled with people that are the final shipment area. They know very little about the product.
I like the helmets but hate the support !
Jeff, take a look here also.
https://www.motorcyclegear101.com/he...r-round-heads/
Like Kevin said the Nolan helmets are very good quality also.
Last edited by sloufoot; Sep 11, 2022 at 05:36 AM.
Jeff I talked to the dealer that I said had ordered the 6X and he did say it was a Vega.
I have a vega that fits well, and one that fits way too tight no matter what liner I use.
Vega has two sizes of shells. If they happen to put a XXL liner in the small shell it changes the fit badly !
Vega Is hell to deal with ! You almost can't get anyone on a help phone. And when you do it is in an office filled with people that are the final shipment area. They know very little about the product.
I like the helmets but hate the support !
Like Kevin said the Nolan helmets are very good quality also.
I have a vega that fits well, and one that fits way too tight no matter what liner I use.
Vega has two sizes of shells. If they happen to put a XXL liner in the small shell it changes the fit badly !
Vega Is hell to deal with ! You almost can't get anyone on a help phone. And when you do it is in an office filled with people that are the final shipment area. They know very little about the product.
I like the helmets but hate the support !
Like Kevin said the Nolan helmets are very good quality also.
Thanks for clarifying that. Based on Stiggy's recommendation above I went to the website of a local non-HD dealer and found the Vega in a 6xl. I ordered it. I checked everywhere else that I could think of to no avail and was glad to find it as I think that size has been discontinued by the mfg. I also ordered an LS2 that is supposed to be better for the shape of my head in a 3xl. The weird thing about this is that I have a Beanie helmet in a 2xl that fits ok. Its shape seems a bit more elongated than round, so I suppose that is the type (elongated) that I need to look for. I'll look at the Nolan if the Vega and the LS2 don't fit.
Jeff, the Vega has changeable liners for changing the size of the helmets. The 6X would have the larger shell so you might have some luck changing liners to fine tune.
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I'm on my 3rd Nolan Modular helmet in the last 15 years.
Each one of them I have had to do a little reshaping of the inserts to get them to fit snugly, but not too tight. I would get a helmet where the inside cushioning can be removed for cleaning....that was you can also remove it and use a knife or scissors to carefully reshape it to fit your noggin.
Here's a video we did on the latest helmet I got-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OJW-vBlIG8
Each one of them I have had to do a little reshaping of the inserts to get them to fit snugly, but not too tight. I would get a helmet where the inside cushioning can be removed for cleaning....that was you can also remove it and use a knife or scissors to carefully reshape it to fit your noggin.
Here's a video we did on the latest helmet I got-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OJW-vBlIG8
