Custom fitting of helmet

[H2O]

I know there will be people who wag their fingers and say I'm committing some sin against the helmet gods, that's OK, it's my head not theirs. I cut out a circular section of the Styrofoam for the speakers to sit in. They are then underneath the soft liner in the ear cavities. No pressure on the ears.

H2O

 

[UtahPete]

I know there will be people who wag their fingers and say I'm committing some sin against the helmet gods, that's OK, it's my head not theirs. I cut out a circular section of the Styrofoam for the speakers to sit in. They are then underneath the soft liner in the ear cavities. No pressure on the ears.

H2O

In my helmet, there is actually a depression in the polystyrene liner for the speakers. I thought I might have to deepen that depression somewhat because the speakers as they came out of the package seemed too thick for the existing depression. But, now I've removed the extra padding on the back of the speakers, they seem to fit okay in the depression.

My older HJC helmets from 10 years back didn't have an accommodation for the speakers; the newer HJC helmets we got do have that.

 

[ThreeWheels]

There is the polystyrene layer and sometimes a plastic cover on the inside of the helmet.
On my helmet, I had to reshape the depression for the helmet speakers. I separated the plastic cover from the polystyrene. Then I cut a small amount of the polystyrene from around my ear. Next I used my heat gun to soften the plastic inner liner to match the profile of the new cut out in the polystyrene. Cut the foam, don't try to melt it.
Seems like a lot of work but I'm very good with my hands. (Ladies please take note, I'm still looking for a date for SpyderQuest).

 

[2Paw]

I found this advice about helmet fitment at RevZilla.com to be helpful in understanding why helmets need to fit a certain way; https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/motorcycle-helmet-fitment-101

That's the best explanation of how to fit a helmet I've ever read. I knew most of that because of experience, but there were a few new things in there, and it's all in one place.

 

[cuznjohn]

again no one said the best answer, cut off your ears.

 

[UtahPete]

again no one said the best answer, cut off your ears.

Might as well. I'm mostly deaf anyway.

 

[cuznjohn]

Might as well. I'm mostly deaf anyway.

LMAOOOOOOO

 

[jaybird1]

Well, what I found is that the Sena came with a multitude of pads in different thicknesses that attach with velcro behind the speaker, then to the velcro on the helmet itself. I was using the middle thickness (see picture) pad. I removed those pads completely and just put a thin supplied velcro patch (see picture) behind the speaker. This put each hard surfaced speaker about 1/4" closer to the helmet and away from the ear. It feels better already. I'll try that for awhile and hopefully avoid having to squash the foam liner of the helmet altogether.



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I did exactly as you said and changed to the smaller pad, WOW! It made a huge difference and I believe I can save the other half of my ear! Thanks :bowdown:

 

[Bdomini]

Customizing helmet

I have custom fit my Shoei helmet by changing the crown liner and the cheek pads. It is a lot less expensive than replacing the entire helmet.

 

[JayBros]

Yep, I have the Sena20S too; I think the speakers are the problem. Just too thick. They have some velcro backing and such; will try to remove those and see if I can fit them deeper into the small helmet cavity.

Although I have an SMH10 in my Shoei Neotec I had problems with the speakers and my ear plugs giving me pain after a couple of hours. I fiddled with the speaker placement until I thought I was going to go nuts but I finally got them positioned exactly in the recessions where they are perfect for me. I mean I was diddling with them down to a milimeter at a time in different directions but it was well worth the effort. I'm not a patient individual either.

 

[UtahPete]

I did exactly as you said and changed to the smaller pad, WOW! It made a huge difference and I believe I can save the other half of my ear! Thanks :bowdown:

Good. I'm glad it worked out for you.

 

[Bob Denman]

Might as well. I'm mostly deaf anyway.

Yeah... but now how are you going to keep your reading glasses in place? :dontknow:

 

[UtahPete]

Yeah... but now how are you going to keep your reading glasses in place? :dontknow:

That's a different thread

 

[SteveLaoyster]

UtahPete

Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster
Wish I could do that with my cheek pads. Maybe I should try taking out some of the stuffing if I can.



I found this advice about helmet fitment at RevZilla.com to be helpful in understanding why helmets need to fit a certain way; https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...et-fitment-101


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That's the best explanation of how to fit a helmet I've ever read. I knew most of that because of experience, but there were a few new things in there, and it's all in one place.

:agree: and according to that explanation is exactly how my helmet fits. Thanks.