Should a motorcycle helmet squeeze your cheeks?

If the helmet fits as it should, you should feel the cushions against your cheeks. They'll be pushed up a little, like “chipmunk cheeks.” (Note: Open face helmets do not have cheek pads, so they will not give this effect.) Next, grab the chin bar and move it around. Your cheeks should move, not the helmet.

Are motorcycle helmets supposed to squish your cheeks?

If the helmet fits correctly, you should feel the pads against your cheeks. Typically, they will be pushed up like stuffed chipmunk cheeks. When you move the chin bar around, the helmet should not move. If you feel movement on the helmet, look for the next smaller size.

How do I know if my motorcycle helmet is too small?

If you can fit two fingers in there that is too much room. If the fit is too tight to the extent that you feel uncomfortable, then that is too small. You want constant pressure around your cheeks. A very small helmet will press excessively on your cheeks.

How do I reduce my cheek pads on my helmet?

I usually put a book or two on them overnight if I want to compress them. You can put the book on just one or two corners if you just want one area compressed. Different types of foam stay compressed more than others but they will all compress some.

Are new motorcycle helmets tight?

A new full-faced helmet should be tight, mind you. It is tight enough to squish your cheeks with its pads, but it should be cozy, like cushions for your face. The squishing shouldn't be painful, though.

Proper Motorcycle Helmet Fitment presented by J

How snug should a motorcycle helmet fit?

The helmet should fit snugly and comfortably on your head and tightly against your forehead. Grab the helmet in your hands, one on either side of the helmet, hold your head steady, and try to rotate the helmet from side-to-side.

Should helmet squeeze cheeks?

If the helmet fits as it should, you should feel the cushions against your cheeks. They'll be pushed up a little, like “chipmunk cheeks.” (Note: Open face helmets do not have cheek pads, so they will not give this effect.) Next, grab the chin bar and move it around. Your cheeks should move, not the helmet.

How do I know if my helmet is too big?

It is a good indication that a helmet is too big if you can slip your pinky in between your forehead and the helmet. It should be so snug that there is no additional room, even for your smallest finger.

How can I make my motorcycle helmet more snug?

Thicker cheek pads can help make up the gap around your face and reduce wind noise. If the helmet feels a little loose around the top and crown of your head, wearing a thin bandana under your helmet may be an option. This helps some riders to get a tighter fit, but you should be cautious if you pursue this option.

How long does it take for a motorcycle helmet to break in?

Breaking Your New Helmet In

Wearing the helmet for a total of about 15 to 20 hours should be a sufficient amount of time for the lining to begin to conform to the shape of your face. As time passes the foam will continue to wear and deflate even more to improve the fit against the contour of your face.

How do you know a helmet is too small?

A helmet that's too small won't be able to sit flush with the top of the head. A helmet too small will stop well above the ears before their head is finished rounding out. Any retention system (more on this later) typically will need to be as loose as possible.

What if motorcycle helmet is too big?

Why is foam important? Too little means your head might not be well-protected in a crash. A too-big shell with a really thick liner can mean too much wind resistance and too much weight on your neck. A well-fitting helmet will give you a bit of “fish-face.” It should be a small struggle to get the helmet on.

When new A good helmet should fit?

A good-fitting helmet should be snug but not annoyingly tight. It should sit level on your head (not tilted back) with the front edge one inch or less above your eyebrows so that your forehead is protected. Push the helmet from side to side and back to front.

How fit should a helmet be?

The helmet should sit LOW on your forehead. There should only be one or two finger-widths above your eyebrow. Your child should be able to look upward and see the front rim of your bicycle helmet on your own head. The left and right side straps should form a "Y" and meet right below your ear.

What shape is my head for a motorcycle helmet?

When trying on a helmet, take note of any pressure points on your forehead—a sign that the helmet is too round. Pressure points on the sides of your head indicate a helmet is too oval for the shape of your head.

What do you do in between helmet sizes?

Numerous sources recommend to - if stuck between two sizes - take the smaller size as "helmets should fit tight". In addition, one has to expect that any helmet will wear in and get a little bit wider over time...

How do I know my motorcycle helmet size?

SIZING: To measure your head size, wrap a tape measure horizontally around your forehead. Select the helmet that is the closest fit to that size. A helmet should fit snug on your head. If it moves while wearing, it is too large.

Are motorcycle helmets uncomfortable?

Motorcycle helmets are designed to be snug. However, over time they may loosen up around your head. This is especially true if the helmet is being worn regularly for extended use. It is important to always wear a helmet that fits properly and that has been adjusted for the best fit.