did you find it puts pressure on the sides of your skull? I can confirm it will eventually settle but it does take quite a while (months). I have an Arai shaped head and for some reason bought the Shoei ADV helmet (to match the KTM ADV bike mistake). Loved how quiet it was and how it felt for the first 20mins but after that it was a little tortuous. Couldn't bring it back plus I'm pretty stubborn so eventually found out that either the helmet or my skull accommodated and the pain reduced to a tolerable level.alas I just bought a shoei Neotec 3 for my PI trip and it appears I don't have a Shoei hed. I might try a thinner liner (all sold out in Aust), ride in a helmet that causes me pain or replace it with a much cheaper option
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steve jobs' pancreas
Wheel size expert
yes it does put pressure on one side, after an hour or so.
Thanks kten you have given me some hope
@kten is right. Give it some time. A new lid should be tight, especially when first putting on.
My test for new lid is put it on, shake head quickly left and right, if you feel movement it’s going to be to big, especially once broken in.
If you get instant pain when you put it on it’s probably to small or doesn’t suit your head.
They take a while to bed in. Wear it as much as you can to bed it in even when not on bike.
Don’t be embarrassed to wear it watching bike race replays
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My test for new lid is put it on, shake head quickly left and right, if you feel movement it’s going to be to big, especially once broken in.
If you get instant pain when you put it on it’s probably to small or doesn’t suit your head.
They take a while to bed in. Wear it as much as you can to bed it in even when not on bike.
Don’t be embarrassed to wear it watching bike race replays
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steve jobs' pancreas
Wheel size expert
It has been 15 years between lids, thus my memory of my previous purchase is sketchy.
Thanks @kten and @Scotty675
Thanks @kten and @Scotty675
Lazmo
Old and hopeless
Ha ha, I have no idea if I have a Shoei, Arai, HA, AGV, Bell, BMW Systems, Shark, whatever head... in 60 years of riding, I've had a lot of lids.
My current helmet that I use on my VStrom is a Caberg and I love it. Super comfy and I never need to have the visor down if it's not raining as I've done the VStrom screen mod, and buffeting is a thing of the past. Love the built in sunvisor and sunnies. Not sure it would work on a normal street/sports bike, as I reckon big speeds would test your neck strength, but on the VStrom with the screen it is perfect.
My current helmet that I use on my VStrom is a Caberg and I love it. Super comfy and I never need to have the visor down if it's not raining as I've done the VStrom screen mod, and buffeting is a thing of the past. Love the built in sunvisor and sunnies. Not sure it would work on a normal street/sports bike, as I reckon big speeds would test your neck strength, but on the VStrom with the screen it is perfect.
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Glad it’s comfy because goddam that is ugly
I had a car like that once. I absolutely loved it from the drivers seat.
Lazmo
Old and hopeless
Glad it’s comfy because goddam that is ugly
I had a car like that once. I absolutely loved it from the drivers seat.
Ha ha different strokes different folks… I don’t think it’s ugly at all. The first time I rode to work with it… one of my mates said wow that’s nice and bought one pretty much straight away.
But I know what you mean. I thought Ducati Pantah’s were ugly, till I rode one. Then I bought one pretty much straight away. Suddenly they were cute.
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steve jobs' pancreas
Wheel size expert
one thing I love about the shoei is the integrated tinted visor
Minlak
custom titis
I always buy the transition visors for my helmets - the models I choose don’t have the sun visor drop down - but they are a supa good idea as tinted visors suck at night / dawn / dusk
steve jobs' pancreas
Wheel size expert
I'm yet to install the pinlock on mine, which I regretted when it rained on the way home
Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
How long has it been sitting around?Recovery phase complete. It looks like a barn find. Hopefully tank has held up ok and no rust and gummy surprises. Will start the refresh tomorrow
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Has sat for 6-7 years sadly. Washed it today and sprayed down with WD40. Will start stripping it tomorrow night.
Will be fluids flush, change including brakes. Filters, fork seals, grips have turned to goo. Will remap and dyno before riding as full system gone on. All the usual stuff, battery and then tyres.
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Will be fluids flush, change including brakes. Filters, fork seals, grips have turned to goo. Will remap and dyno before riding as full system gone on. All the usual stuff, battery and then tyres.
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Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Looks a very nice!Has sat for 6-7 years sadly. Washed it today and sprayed down with WD40. Will start stripping it tomorrow night.
Will be fluids flush, change including brakes. Filters, fork seals, grips have turned to goo. Will remap and dyno before riding as full system gone on. All the usual stuff, battery and then tyres.
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Will probably need new fuel lines and have the injectors cleaned. Give the fuel tank and fuel system a big flush with fresh petrol and Fuel Doctor. Might as well pull the spark plugs and check bores while doing all of that.
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Ultra Lord
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If any bikes worthy of a refresh that daytona is it.
Most fun sport bike I’ve ridden. I’m very jealous, even if I have to cut off my legs at the knees to fit.
Most fun sport bike I’ve ridden. I’m very jealous, even if I have to cut off my legs at the knees to fit.
Has sat for 6-7 years sadly. Washed it today and sprayed down with WD40. Will start stripping it tomorrow night.
Will be fluids flush, change including brakes. Filters, fork seals, grips have turned to goo. Will remap and dyno before riding as full system gone on. All the usual stuff, battery and then tyres.
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Looks a very nice!
Will probably need new fuel lines and have the injectors cleaned. Give the fuel tank and fuel system a big flush with fresh petrol and Fuel Doctor. Might as well pull the spark plugs and check bores while doing all of that.
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My main concern is tank/fuel pump. It hasn’t turned over for so long. I’ll pull fuel pump and get a decent look in tank. Fingers crossed there. I’ve got new plugs so will dump a splash of oil in while out. I’ll do coolant flush before starting but will run it up to temperature before dumping oil.
Fun little bike this one
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