What brand helmet fits under the seat?

Texas Tornado · Post by **Texas Tornado** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:44 pm

I went to three moto shops yesterday and none of their helmets (in size large , Full face) fit under my 125 seat. Please help. I am currently using a helmet designed for car racing and it has limited visibility as well as I have to lug it around. Thanks.

Jessica · Post by **Jessica** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:48 pm

I have this helmet:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... 9-1853667-
It fits under my seat, but it takes up ALL of the space in there. I also wear an XS, which might be important.

Texas Tornado · Post by **Texas Tornado** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:57 pm

I did try for kicks to fit a medium and it barely fit so it seems that the large is just enough to make it not fit. I know there is probably some brand out there that makes a small enough (outside diameter) helmet that will fit but short of driving all over the country looking for it I figure good old modern buddy and its members would know which ones will fit. thanks again.

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:57 pm

My wife's M (I think it's M) HJC CL-15 fits, including with its OEM carrying bag. My XXL HJC AC-12 doesn't really fit, though if I push the lid down I have made it close before. But I didn't think it would be smart to forcibly compress a helmet.

I imagine at least an L would also fit, and probably an XL too (maybe without a protective bag though). You tried placing the helmet right-side-up, facing the front of the Buddy? That's the best way to fit them in there I think.

Texas Tornado · Post by **Texas Tornado** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:01 pm

I did try it that way. I couldn't find any of the hjc helmets but maybe I could look online at the hjc website for local dealers to go try one. thanks alot.

Sumosamurai · Post by **Sumosamurai** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:22 pm

I have a large Shoei RF1000 and it fits just fine.

tunseeker1 · Post by **tunseeker1** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:19 pm

XL Fulmer

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:57 pm

small Zox Nevado fits just fine. but i always hang mine on my hook so i can keep my stuff in the pet carrier.

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:03 pm

i have a KBC - VR1 full face and it fits under my seat. It's a size small, though...I don't know if other sizes fit...seems like they would as there is still space in there.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:08 pm

I wear a small HJC CL-SP and it fits fine under the seat. I normally wear a large in most non-motorcycle helmets. But I wear a small in most motorcycle helmets.

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:33 pm

I have a Bell Sprint full face in XXL and it fits under the seat, but doesn't leave room for much else so now I either use the little helmet hook under the seat or take my helmet with me.

shawnie · Post by **shawnie** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:47 pm

medium hjc cl-15 fits fine...

Sunil · Post by **Sunil** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:48 pm

My medium scorpion exo 400 fits with a little room to spare. I have to stuff the paperwork and tool i carry inside the helmet to make room. make sure you have it facing forward and close the seat with a firm slow push. You could always consider installing a rear trunk. Remember that its more important that the helmet fits you well. My first full face was really uncomfortable, when I found one that fit my head properly my scooting satisfaction went way up!

Texas Tornado · Post by **Texas Tornado** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:12 pm

Thanks for all the feedback. I went up to the local hjc dealer and found that in the large , the only model (from the models that they stock) that ended up fitting was the modular one which flips up to be like the 3/4 helmet. I was skeptical about if I would like it however I stopped at a light , flipped up the front and took a drink of my soda and at that very second I realized a very nice benefit. I have only had it now for like 4 hours but I am really liking it so far. It is a little more noisy but has great air flow.

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:36 pm

I'm not sure why there's so much difficulty fitting a helmet into your pet carrier, it's a little strange... as <a href="http://justgottascoot.com/buddy.htm#Bud ... view">this review</a> says about 2/3 down under "Storage," the Buddy has better storage capacity than a Vino, which has a pretty average size pet carrier AFAIK.

In any case, glad you found a helmet you like! Ride safe!

Texas Tornado · Post by **Texas Tornado** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:52 pm

That review was putting a 3/4 helmet in the carrier. They also state that you may fit a small full face under the seat. The guy at the shop said that most of the xtra-larges and larges actually use the exact same outer shell as each other. It sucks but I am very happy so far with this one.

"Storage - In addition to the front tray, the Buddy has underseat storage sufficient for most 3/4 helmets and maybe a small full face. Though it's not readily apparent in the picture, the Vino wouldn't hold my 3/4 - the underside of the seat hit the helmet when trying to put the seat back down. The same helmet fit fine in the buddy - due to the curved underside of the seat."

Othergods · Post by **Othergods** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:21 pm

My Large FullFace AGV Stealth Fits.

Scooter Hoot · Post by **Scooter Hoot** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:05 pm

Large Arashi Turbo fits

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:05 pm

Already been covered but my Shoei RF-1000 and Scorpion EXO-400 both fit easily, as long as nothing else is in the pet carrier. Mine are both small though and if you wear a large, many helmet companies will be using a larger shell size for large and extra large. Scorpion only uses 2 shell sizes so I think you may be okay with one of those, if you find one that fits.

Better to find a good fitting helmet that works for you and worry about storage later. Remember, if your pet carrier is full or you just can't fit the helmet in, you can safely lock your helmet to the bike by lifting the seat, placing one of the D-rings over the post at the front of the seat support and then closing and locking the seat.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:10 pm

My medium HJC CL-33 fits...

edit: maybe we should make a list of ones that do and ones that don't. y'know... for the "For All New Members/Owners" thread. eh?

cabingirl · Post by **cabingirl** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:25 pm

I just tried last night and my XL Shoei FF helmet fit as long as there was nothing else in there. Also, it took a little extra effort to latch, I'm not sure where the resistance was coming from.

(Sorry, I don't know the helmet model, it's on loan from a friend.)

PinkScoot · Post by **PinkScoot** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:14 pm

my comfy helmet fits just fine down under along with gloves, seat cover and shades tucked in.
i think it is a Z1R or ZRP - size Medium. i don't wear the full face shield although there is an option for that; i have just the visor top.

MarkTur · Post by **MarkTur** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:44 am

My Seven-Seven FF in XL size doesn't fit. Had to get a rear trunk, and it's KILLER! Plenty of room under the seat for all the other crap, and I can stuff my armored jacket in there, too, so now I carry nothing with me when I go to the store.

MarkTur · Post by **MarkTur** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:49 am

Wow, South Florida was HOT HOT HOT today. I rode 4 miles to run to the store, stopped at 2 long lights, and arrived sweating like a dog. Nothing like putting on armor (mesh) in 95+ heat with no clouds in the sky.

I think I'll time my outings in morning or evening for the next month or so...whew! Someone pour me a large iced tea!

Came home, jumped in the pool...and now the pool's even getting warm! (I have nice coconut trees in the back near the pool, but I trimmed them up for hurricane season and I didn't realize that the shade from the palm leaves allowed the pool to stay cooler.) WOW. HOT!

tomatodoc · Post by **tomatodoc** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:35 pm

I wear a Cyber U-1 which is only a 1/2 helmet. On the up side I can close the seat with the helmet, a six foot cable lock, and a rain jacket in the storage space. Only down side of a 1/2 helmet is that I have nothing to cover my face....

Post by **illnoise** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:56 pm

XXL Shoei RF800 fits fine. Oh, but I have a Blur.

Every year they jam more and more external plastic junk (wind deflectors, visors etc) onto helmets, so it's just going to get harder to fit em in there. And most of the flip-ups are a lot bigger than the standard FFs.

I love my RF800. but i need a new one. I wish I could replace it with another RF800, but they've already "improved" it a few times.

Bb.

scooterV · Post by **scooterV** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:03 am

Vega full face helmet fits

Post by **jmazza** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:08 am

Christy wrote:i have a KBC - VR1 full face and it fits under my seat. It's a size small, though...I don't know if other sizes fit...seems like they would as there is still space in there.

I have the large version of that helmet and it fits, but not with much else.

I stick my gloves in the helmet along with a towel and then I also shove in a soft bag which holds my registration docs, a snowflake oil filter tool, my St. Christopher statue, mileage book, and a pen. That way the helmet fits just fine.

I use the helmet pegs sometimes too, but I'm always afraid this time of year that even a quick trip in to the store could end in a wet helmet.

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