How to Make Sure Your Helmet Fits Properly

For first-time riders and even the more seasoned ones, buying a motorcycle helmet often means considering the style (yes, that predator helmet looks awesome!), weight, color and certifications. More often than not, riders forget the single most important thing they need to consider when buying a motorcycle helmet – the fit.

The fit of your motorcycle helmet isn’t just important to saving your life in a crash; it can actually make your ride more comfortable if the helmet is the exact size for your head.

How to Make Sure Your Helmet Fits Properly Choosing the right helmet that fits is important. Here are some tips that can help you find a helmet that fits perfectly on your head:

1. Measure your head. Use a tape measure or a piece of string and find out the size in centimetres. As a tip, measure around your head about an inch above your eyebrows and above your ears. Do the measurement several times to get the right one. This can be a good starting point to finding that perfect motorcycle helmet.

2. Try on the helmet you want to purchase first. Go to a motorcycle accessories store to do the fitting. You don’t have to buy it right away, but at least you’ve done your research. If you find the perfect fit, you can look for the same model later on online. Fitting the helmet ensures that it is the right size and shape for your head. There are different head shapes like round, oval, neutral or egg-shaped that can affect the fit of the helmet on your head.

3. Remove any head gear or glasses you have on before trying on the helmet. These items may prevent you from fitting the helmet you want correctly. However, if you plan on riding while wearing glasses, you may opt to keep these on and close the visor on top of the helmet to make sure that the glasses still fit inside the helmet.

4. When you put on the helmet, make sure to push down the top so it touches your head. It should feel snug and comfortable. For full-faced helmets, the cheek pads should touch your cheeks and there should be no space between the helmet and your temples. The chin should not be pressing up against the chin bar. Try to feel if there are any uncomfortable pressure points.

5. Strap on the chin strap and move your head around in the helmet to see how comfortable it is. Make sure that you can rotate your head while wearing the helmet as this is essential when riding your bike. Try to move the helmet while keeping your head steady. The skin on your face should move as the helmet moves. If it does not, then the helmet is too large. As a final test, try to remove it from the back of your head. If it rolls off, then you definitely have the wrong size.

These are some of the tips you can follow when you choose a helmet. It is important that the helmet you wear fits properly on your head. The fit of the helmet contribute to a comfortable ride. After you find a perfect fitting helmet, you can start considering the style. There are different styles of helmets for motorcycle riders. You can look cool and still remain comfortable while you cruise the open road.