helmet issues

cantdecide

I have a Shark RSX which is about 18 months old. It's only the second helmet I've owned so the dumb questions are as follows;



The highlighted box shows stitching in my helmet that leaves a deep impression across my forehead whenever I take the thing off. As a baldy, it's quite obvious and mates keep referring to it as my fake hairline!!

This didn't always happen but I think maybe the surrounding padding is flattening off a bit and exposing the heavy stitching more. The helmet doesn't feel too tight either. Tbh, I'm sure some or all of the lining is removable but since the helmet it proving to be quite fiddly, I'm reluctant to start pulling it apart.

How do I stop this happening??

Also- visors: The first was knackered after about 9 months of dry, infrequent leisure use after it cracked by it's hinges. I had it replaced and for about the last 3 months, a layer has been peeling off and the 'hinge area' is showing signs of cracking again. Can this be upgraded.

bigjoe

I am not from or have anything to do with Biker.ie but this is the second time I linked them today. Sorry to the Mods.

If you post it on Biker .ie The right man is a member there (The importer) and should be able to answer the question.

Joe.

EGOSHEA

Speaking of baldness and helmets....

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/qf/c/PopularScience/5-1938/med_bald.jpg

And, somewhat more earnestly:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/helmet-liner/

JSully

depending on the price of that helmet liner, maybe a beanie hat wud work?

Tearaway

Try wearing a light balaclava for a few weeks under it (you can get a silk one for about €15). This will open it up a little - I would go messing with it - it'll never be the same after you do.

As for the visor - visors only really last for abou t6 months - I've never seen a layer pcome off - if there perhaps a protective film on it that can be removed

RosieJoe

Tearaway wrote: »

Try wearing a light balaclava for a few weeks under it (you can get a silk one for about €15). This will open it up a little - I would go messing with it - it'll never be the same after you do.

As for the visor - visors only really last for abou t6 months - I've never seen a layer pcome off - if there perhaps a protective film on it that can be removed

I have my lid for over 18 months and have no issues with the visor. Sometimes the sprays you get for visors to remove water can cause damage, might be the reason.

Did you ever get onto the lad on Biker?

cantdecide

EGOSHEA wrote: »

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/helmet-liner/

I've seen those and they're quite light. I'm certain if it was thicker, it might work.

Tearaway wrote: »

As for the visor - visors only really last for abou t6 months - I've never seen a layer pcome off - if there perhaps a protective film on it that can be removed

It's definitely coming off in patches. I haven't treated the 'new' one any different than the original.

RosieJoe wrote: »

I have my lid for over 18 months and have no issues with the visor. Sometimes the sprays you get for visors to remove water can cause damage, might be the reason.

Did you ever get onto the lad on Biker?

Posted the same question on Biker and never heard anything back apart from some helpful posters. Do you know that guy's username over there??

RosieJoe

cantdecide wrote: »

I've seen those and they're quite light. I'm certain if it was thicker, it might work.



It's definitely coming off in patches. I haven't treated the 'new' one any different than the original.



Posted the same question on Biker and never heard anything back apart from some helpful posters. Do you know that guy's username over there??

Here is another problem, same as yours

http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=98373&highlight=shark+helmet

Easilyled is the member you need to talk to.