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cmayer31 · 07-28-2008, 12:59 AM

Hey everyone, I've been lurking for a very long time and am finally taking my MSF this Saturday. I plan to purchase a bike after the MSF, but would like to acquire some gear first. I've been riding dirtbikes for years and have no issue sizing gloves, boots, and pants. However, helmets have given me a bit of an issue.

My head is 59cm and I tried on a large HJC, not sure the model, and a large Shoei rf-1000. The HJC didn't feel comfortable as I felt pressure on my temples almost instantly. The Shoei rf-1000 felt amazing, but I only walked around the bike shop wearing it.

I am saving the money for the Shoei, but would also like to know if anyone has experience with helmets that fit similar to the Shoei? There are a few places that I can drive to and try on helmets, but I'd like to narrow down the choices a little bit.

Any ideas?

I wear a Fox large dirtbike helmet and it fits great.

07-28-2008, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
cmayer31 Club Racer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 28 Posts: 66 Casino Cash: $7324 Sportbike: '07 FZ6	Which helmets fit similar to Shoei 1000? Hey everyone, I've been lurking for a very long time and am finally taking my MSF this Saturday. I plan to purchase a bike after the MSF, but would like to acquire some gear first. I've been riding dirtbikes for years and have no issue sizing gloves, boots, and pants. However, helmets have given me a bit of an issue. My head is 59cm and I tried on a large HJC, not sure the model, and a large Shoei rf-1000. The HJC didn't feel comfortable as I felt pressure on my temples almost instantly. The Shoei rf-1000 felt amazing, but I only walked around the bike shop wearing it. I am saving the money for the Shoei, but would also like to know if anyone has experience with helmets that fit similar to the Shoei? There are a few places that I can drive to and try on helmets, but I'd like to narrow down the choices a little bit. Any ideas? I wear a Fox large dirtbike helmet and it fits great.