Hello, I've been reading the forums for a while and decided to sign up now. Besides being new to the forums, I've just decided to try out a bike.

I've been researching and reading up and I'm pretty set on everything but yesterday I went to try out a helmet and I seem to have run into a problem. The helmet that seems to fit my head the most snug puts some pressure on my cheeks. On any other person, I really don't think it is that much pressure that it is harmful, but me on the otherhand, I have braces and it hurts my cheeks to have the helmet on. Has anyone else ever come across this problem or know of anybody who has? I was thinking maybe a size bigger but that would make it more loose on my head. Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks.

 

Some helmets have removeable cheekpads. Just try a bigger helmet. Different helmet manufacturers make helmets different, so try different styles. Where do you ride in Vegas??

 

I don't ride anywhere yet
Have to get helmet and all that first because it's required for the class at CCSN to get class M put on my license.

So I can get a helmet that I can remove the cheekpads? Will that compromise safety at all? I know I'm just starting out and maybe I'm being a little paranoid, but I figured I'd be absolutely sure about everything. Better safe than sorry.


Modified by yed at 10:40 AM 9/9/2006

 

wasnt a problem for me when i had braces...i have the arai corsair rx7... and it never gave me any brace sore

 

Hmm. Maybe by chance I tried out helmets that just weren't a good fit for me then. I guess I'll go back and try the other ones that I didn't touch cause of price and see if I can get them online if they fit well. Thanks for the input.

 

By the way, fluke, if you happen to read this again, I was wondering if I could get in touch with you about some questions (AIM or MSN or whatever? I can't PM you on the forums cause I'm trial I'm guessing). Like I said, I'm new to all this and I actually don't know anybody in Vegas personally that doesn't drive a car so I don't even know where to start. Appreciate it much if so.

 

I would wear a mouth protector; wouldn't want them going thru your skin in the event of a crash.

 

I have braces. My helmet: Shoei TZ-1. I don't notice any discomfort.

 

I thought about that. I guess I'll see what my Ortho thinks and maybe see about a mouth guard.

jaxn: I tried a Shoei but I'll double check. Maybe your head fits better than mine does in them.

 

I think he meant replace the cheekpads with different sized ones, not to simply remove them. The fitment will be looser, and the helmet *could* possibly roll/twist around your head if you fall.

 

u guys are soo helpful!! not to thread jack but i figure its along the same lines...do any of you guys wear glasses??? i dont ride yet but will be soon...is wearing glasses a problem to ya'll fellow four eyes???.....if you wish yed i can make a new post...

 

Some helmets make it easier for you to slip glasses in. For the most part, you'll have to take your glasses off before putting the helmet on. I tried riding with my glasses once, but it put them at an odd angle (further out from my face) and it also put extra pressure on my temples.