Half Helmet Fit

dabull · 02-24-2009, 09:41 PM

Hi All,

I just bought and received an Outlaw Half Helmet I bought from leatherup.com . Using their size chart, I measured my head etc and determined I needed a large.

While I know how a full face should feel/fit...I have no clue about a half helmet...

It feels snug on my head before and after i strap in, but when I shake my head left and right, i feel a little movement...nothing major. Tightening the chin strap not an option as it is at the snug/comfort level, anything tighter would be uncomfortable...

Also the helmet fits just down to the top of my ears....

So, what ya think? Right size?

socwkbiker · 02-24-2009, 10:08 PM

I bought one of those Outlaw helmets too and mine fits about the same, so I'm assuming you have the right fit. Have you ridden while wearing it? That's how you really know.

dabull · 02-24-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SWB,voices tell me evil things

I bought one of those Outlaw helmets too and mine fits about the same, so I'm assuming you have the right fit. Have you ridden while wearing it? That's how you really know.

Not yet...got it late this afternoon....how you like it thus far?

socwkbiker · 02-24-2009, 10:31 PM

Its comfortable and has good ventilation. My only problem is the strap holder. It loosened so much that the strap falls out and flaps around. I'm thinking of cutting the end a bit so I don't have to worry about it. Other than that, I like it and wear it more than my spiked helmet.

chainsaw · 02-24-2009, 10:50 PM

You could velcro that loose strap. If you cut it, it will probably keep fraying on you. Could melt the edge though.

phenrichs · 02-25-2009, 08:25 AM

The helmet should move a bit but your skin should move with it. If the helmet slides on top of the skin it is too loose or too big.

**Top Cat** · 02-25-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

The helmet should move a bit but your skin should move with it. If the helmet slides on top of the skin it is too loose or too big.

This assuming all you guys with half helmets are BALD

NRiderUSA · 02-25-2009, 03:05 PM

found out when I got mine that different manufacturers make different head shape helmets. You have round to oval shaped heads .... that might be the problem.

dabull · 02-25-2009, 06:17 PM

took the helmet out today...man i like it...buffeting wasn't noticed at 60...need to get up higher speed, but first car pulled up on my right scared the bejeezus out of me...LOL....helmet fits good...moves the skin, no sliding around:)

dabull · 02-25-2009, 09:20 PM

Heres the helmet, $29.00, nice construction, light, fit was true to chart
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...ets/56024.html ...would recommend

phenrichs · 02-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Hey I bought the same one only in grey. Fits great. Great price too. I actually had to exchange once and I was amazed at how simple they make the process.

socwkbiker · 03-02-2009, 10:25 AM

I have the same one in black. Wow, great minds think alike!

02-24-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Half Helmet Fit Hi All, I just bought and received an Outlaw Half Helmet I bought from leatherup.com . Using their size chart, I measured my head etc and determined I needed a large. While I know how a full face should feel/fit...I have no clue about a half helmet... It feels snug on my head before and after i strap in, but when I shake my head left and right, i feel a little movement...nothing major. Tightening the chin strap not an option as it is at the snug/comfort level, anything tighter would be uncomfortable... Also the helmet fits just down to the top of my ears.... So, what ya think? Right size? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-24-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Half Helmet Fit I bought one of those Outlaw helmets too and mine fits about the same, so I'm assuming you have the right fit. Have you ridden while wearing it? That's how you really know. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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02-24-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Half Helmet Fit Its comfortable and has good ventilation. My only problem is the strap holder. It loosened so much that the strap falls out and flaps around. I'm thinking of cutting the end a bit so I don't have to worry about it. Other than that, I like it and wear it more than my spiked helmet. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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02-24-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Half Helmet Fit You could velcro that loose strap. If you cut it, it will probably keep fraying on you. Could melt the edge though. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2009, 08:25 AM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Half Helmet Fit The helmet should move a bit but your skin should move with it. If the helmet slides on top of the skin it is too loose or too big.
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02-25-2009, 03:05 PM	#8
NRiderUSA Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,781	Half Helmet Fit found out when I got mine that different manufacturers make different head shape helmets. You have round to oval shaped heads .... that might be the problem. __________________ NRiderUSA "Rick" "In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." 1946 George Orwell
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02-25-2009, 06:17 PM	#9
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Half Helmet Fit took the helmet out today...man i like it...buffeting wasn't noticed at 60...need to get up higher speed, but first car pulled up on my right scared the bejeezus out of me...LOL....helmet fits good...moves the skin, no sliding around:)
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02-25-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Half Helmet Fit Heres the helmet, $29.00, nice construction, light, fit was true to chart http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...ets/56024.html ...would recommend
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02-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#11
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Half Helmet Fit Hey I bought the same one only in grey. Fits great. Great price too. I actually had to exchange once and I was amazed at how simple they make the process.
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03-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#12
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Half Helmet Fit I have the same one in black. Wow, great minds think alike! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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