Simon Davey Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) Rightly, or wrongly, I managed to downsize my HJC i90. I was "persuaded" to buy the XXL as the guy in the shop thought the XL was way too tight. Of course, it only took a few trips out to find the darned thing slipping down my forehead, and I couldn't close the front whilst on the move because it slipped so far. I bought THIS STUFF and pulled the liner out, then just followed to contours and stuck strips of it to the polystyrene inside, then replaced the liner, and It now fits a treat (for now anyway). Edited August 21 by Simon Davey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 2 hours ago, Simon Davey said: Rightly, or wrongly, I managed to downsize my HJC i90. I was "persuaded" to buy the XXL as the guy in the shop thought the XL was way too tight. Of course, it only took a few trips out to find the darned thing slipping down my forehead, and I couldn't close the front whilst on the move because it slipped so far. I bought THIS STUFF and pulled the liner out, then just followed to contours and stuck strips of it to the polystyrene inside, then replaced the liner, and It now fits a treat (for now anyway). That would do for a job I need to do on my boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Depending on the helmet manufacturer/supplier you could of got a smaller size skull cap and cheek pad interior to fill it out. some adhesives can attack the eps interior of the helmet shell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 (edited) 21 minutes ago, RideWithStyles said: Depending on the helmet manufacturer/supplier you could of got a smaller size skull cap and cheek pad interior to fill it out. some adhesives can attack the eps interior of the helmet shell. That's what I thought about doing, but it was half the cost of the helmet to replace the inner gubbins. Didn't think about the adhesive, I'll keep an eye on it, cheers. Edited August 21 by Simon Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Perhaps I'm just a nob, but why not go back and speak to the person in the shop and ask for a free exchange, on the basis that he mis-sold it? Perhaps a bit late now though if it's been mummified in sticky tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 28 minutes ago, bonio said: Perhaps I'm just a nob, but why not go back and speak to the person in the shop and ask for a free exchange, on the basis that he mis-sold it? Perhaps a bit late now though if it's been mummified in sticky tape They made it quite clear, once it was de-stickered and used on the bike, I couldn't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronautNinja Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 22 minutes ago, Simon Davey said: They made it quite clear, once it was de-stickered and used on the bike, I couldn't change it. Yes your in a sticky situation really, I'd adhere on the side of caution and be wary about any glues when it comes to helmets. Badum tisss.... I'm here all week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, Simon Davey said: They made it quite clear, once it was de-stickered and used on the bike, I couldn't change it. Thry also made it clear that xxl was the right size for you... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 4 hours ago, bonio said: Thry also made it clear that xxl was the right size for you... Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Your other alternative would be to go for an 80's style perm. You'd just need the moustache to go with it though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronautNinja Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Your other alternative would be to go for an 80's style perm. You'd just need the moustache to go with it though. What a suggestion. Do exactly this...... Then film a Rocky montage before you confront your nemesis at the bike shop. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronautNinja Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 On a serious note. I'd definitely be looking to duplicate your method but with the padding attached to the liner so no glues came in contact with any of the "keep your brain in your skull" parts of the outer shell. Over my years I've seen some strange interactions with various materials, not actually helmet related but I'll personally not be risking anything of the sort. I'd be emailing customer support over it explaining the situation. As it stands you've been sold a product unfit for porpouse in an incredibly dangerous way. The one item designed to prolong life doesn't do so correctly after a few uses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronautNinja Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Have a look on your reciept for a time and date, possibly a user name to include in said email, detials of the wally who sold it you will be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 The helmet is 9 months now, it's been sat there unused whilst I've used my Shark instead. I'm resigned to it just being a lesson learned. I'm not inclined to go chasing the issue, the service received from the same store since has been great. I've stuck it to the polystyrene, not directly to the shell, I'll keep an eye on the polystyrene not melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronautNinja Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 10 minutes ago, Simon Davey said: The helmet is 9 months now, it's been sat there unused whilst I've used my Shark instead. I'm resigned to it just being a lesson learned. I'm not inclined to go chasing the issue, the service received from the same store since has been great. I've stuck it to the polystyrene, not directly to the shell, I'll keep an eye on the polystyrene not melting. Ahh fair doos, in which case you can consider the perm and montage an optional side quest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 Just had an hour round trip to the vet, and yup, it really hurt my head lots of pressure on my forehead, wondering whether to remove the forehead strips, or what I put around the back. Trial and error me thinks. Riding in strong wind confirmed it's so much quieter than the other helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peepae Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) You must’ve got a lot of brains in that XXL head Edited August 30 by peepae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 54 minutes ago, peepae said: You must’ve got a lot of brains in that XXL head Are you familiar with the term "air-head" There's a lot of air contained within. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I understand this problem. When I came back to biking I bought a helmet that was too large. I didn’t realise at the time. But now I know and it’s five years on. And my current helmet is a snug fit. … I’ve been thinking about this though. Have you tried wearing a balaclava of some description underneath the helmet? I think that would be a better solution. Just an idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepae Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 2 hours ago, Simon Davey said: Are you familiar with the term "air-head" There's a lot of air contained within. At least it wasn’t an too expensive helmet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, peepae said: At least it wasn’t an too expensive helmet! Yes, for sure. I have a good idea of what a proper fit is (now it's too late) so I'll be helmet shopping after the holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepae Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, Simon Davey said: Yes, for sure. I have a good idea of what a proper fit is (now it's too late) so I'll be helmet shopping after the holiday. I’m unsure still, as my shoei is M and I rode for 15+ hours with it on the same day and didn’t hurt really. But sometimes there’s days where I get a bit of a headache… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 4 minutes ago, peepae said: I’m unsure still, as my shoei is M and I rode for 15+ hours with it on the same day and didn’t hurt really. But sometimes there’s days where I get a bit of a headache… It should be comfy by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 2 hours ago, Davidtav said: I understand this problem. When I came back to biking I bought a helmet that was too large. I didn’t realise at the time. But now I know and it’s five years on. And my current helmet is a snug fit. … I’ve been thinking about this though. Have you tried wearing a balaclava of some description underneath the helmet? I think that would be a better solution. Just an idea It's a good idea, but I thought I'd await the cooler weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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