GETTING THE RIGHT FIT

SIZE - get the proper measurement - not small, medium, or large...

Measure your head at the LARGEST circumference - usually just above your eyebrows in front, over your eyes, and around in back.  Try it several times to make sure you have the correct number.  See chart below.

You may need to contact the manufacturer for size equivalents.  Helmet sizes vary among manufacturers.

THE BEST WAY TO TRY ON A HELMET

1.  Hold chin straps.  The bottom of the helmet should face you with the front pointing down.

2.  Put your thumbs on the inside of the straps, balancing the helmet with your fingertips.

3.  Spread the sides of the helmet apart slightly and slip it down over your head using the chin straps.

The helmet should fit snugly and may even feel a bit too tight until it is in place correctly.  Be sure the helmet sits squarely on your head.  It shouldn't be tilted back on your head like a hat.  REMEMBER, if your helmet is too large, several things can happen:  the helmet will move around and up and down on your head when you least want it to; it can be noisy and let in wind; worst of all, it may come off in a crash!  Lastly, the helmet doesn't work effectively if it is not tightened around your chin!  Take an extra minute to wrap your brain safely in your helmet!  It could save your life.

* Motorcycle Safety Foundation, "What You Should Know About Motorcycle Helmets 

* Washington State Patrol - Spotting a Bogus Helmet

* NHTSA Helmet Information