Guest Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi there.My girlfriends helmet hurts her after about 40 mins riding. We picked the size she has cause the next size up was too big and we thought that this size would give a bit. 1 year on it is still giving her some pain on longer journies. Does anyone have any advice on trying to make this more comfortable?Many thanks, Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjaninja Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Have you tried different makes? For example I tried a Nolan and a Caberg in exactly the same size, but the Nolan was really uncomfortable for my head shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Yup, try different shapes, either that or dump the girlfriend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Agreed - Take the helmet and find a Princess that fits it - bit like Cinderella Seriously, buy another helmet. If the one she has is causing problems she will be the wrong shaped head for it.Get to a big retailer (Hein Gericke, J&S etc) and try loads of different ones on her noggin.Fit is more important than price.If you start messing about with the inner of a lid (i.e. pushing melting, pressing, cutting) then it will destroy the integrity and safety of it should mit ever need to do it's job. Not worth the risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Yup, try different shapes, either that or dump the girlfriend The voice of reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Aye, save a lot of dosh in the long run!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Especially with petrol prices nowadays, 60 kilos less to carry around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest nastro azzurro Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) Is the achin around her Jaw area?? if so, tell her to shut up shouting and complaining about your riding/speed as you can't hear her anyway Edited July 9, 2008 by nastro azzurro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Brings a new meaning to "not tonight love i've got a headache" doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi there.My girlfriends helmet hurts her after about 40 mins riding. We picked the size she has cause the next size up was too big and we thought that this size would give a bit. 1 year on it is still giving her some pain on longer journies. Does anyone have any advice on trying to make this more comfortable?Many thanks, Craig What make & model lid is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Cheers for the replies !More money to spend for me then! Will have to buy another lid!The lid is a V2 Caberg, great lid, i got the same matching one too! Tried on loads at the time and thought that this was the right one and it would "give" a bit. I was wrong !Take it easy, Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Craig, somethings do spring to mind ...I'm not so well up on the Caberg range - but with some makes, you find manufactueres do:Shell sizes: small - medium - large - extra large And then, a range of inners - to fine tune the size if necessary.For instance - I wear a large Arai, with a medium size liner ....It gives that bit more precision to the fit.The first thing you could do then would be to see if the Caberg has removeable padding... It might not if it was cheapish lid, but it's worth having a look ...Failing that, what's your budget for a new lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelwood1 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Don't buy a Nitro!!!!!Unless you want an air conditioned right eye..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaidenPhoenix Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Agreed - Take the helmet and find a Princess that fits it - bit like Cinderella ...i find this idea oddly appealing... there may be hope for me yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Agreed - Take the helmet and find a Princess that fits it - bit like Cinderella That kinda topic should surely be in the adult section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Agreed - Take the helmet and find a Princess that fits it - bit like Cinderella ...i find this idea oddly appealing... there may be hope for me yet! Naah, you will still turn into a pumpkin after midnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Craig, somethings do spring to mind ...I'm not so well up on the Caberg range - but with some makes, you find manufactueres do:Shell sizes: small - medium - large - extra large And then, a range of inners - to fine tune the size if necessary.For instance - I wear a large Arai, with a medium size liner ....It gives that bit more precision to the fit.The first thing you could do then would be to see if the Caberg has removeable padding... It might not if it was cheapish lid, but it's worth having a look ...Failing that, what's your budget for a new lid Cheers for that i will look into it. Take it easy.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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