Tour x4 fit

rovert57 · Feb 22, 2018

Hi all
Out for a run yesterday first decent trip using my tour x 4 helmet ok for around an hour but then got increasingly uncomfortable with a pressure point around the forehead . Has anybody had this problem and if so how did you cure this without damaging the helmet .

JohnnyBoxer · Feb 22, 2018

Get next size up, I did

ian6760 · Feb 22, 2018

You might unknowingly have a Shoei shaped head on your shoulders.

You can get different sized skullcaps to fine tune the size, but I don't think it would help much on the forehead as the variation in more on the top thickness of the skullcap.

Khulu · Feb 22, 2018

rovert57 said:
Hi all
Out for a run yesterday first decent trip using my tour x 4 helmet ok for around an hour but then got increasingly uncomfortable with a pressure point around the forehead . Has anybody had this problem and if so how did you cure this without damaging the helmet .

I always have this trouble - it's my Scottish head that's oval and not your average round English version.

I lift the lining at the forehead and, gently, cut / sand away a little of the hard foam stuff. It may take a few attempts until it's perfect; it works for me.

rovert57 · Feb 22, 2018

Tried a xl size and it was very loose ,did think of a thicker liner but at £53.00 with no guarantee of any improvement . It’s just one of those things when buying a lid that you cannot test them out smarts a bit as these lids are expensive .

ian6760 · Feb 22, 2018

I've got a spare skullcap in my office from a tourX 2. It's says 7mm on the label, I'm not sure if it would fit the 4 model but you are welcome to try.

My office is in Ellesmere Port so not far from you if you.

Ian

rovert57 · Feb 22, 2018

Thanks for the offer the pad that’s in it now is a 7 mm.

rjsmith26 · Feb 22, 2018

I have same problem - the annoying thing - Arai changed the head shape (without really telling anyone) from the Tour X3 to Tour X4. My X3 fitted beautifully but my X4 gives same problem you are having. I have yet to find a solution. In past Shoei's never fitted me - more forehead pressure - however that was 10+ years ago. I have now bought a Shoei GT Air and so far this fits like a glove. I will be interested how you get on and if you find a solution - I have tried switching skull caps from X3 to X4 which really has not helped much. I am hesitant to go at the EPS wo make space to relieve the pressure but guess this maybe the only option or sell a 6month old helmet as it does not fit comfortably (I am already in a XL).

Sour Al · Feb 22, 2018

Try using a large spoon to put pressure on the bit that is causing your pain.......worked for me.

Regards, Al

Urban Rider · Feb 24, 2018

I used a Tour X-4 for a number of years (size medium) my last one started to give me the exact same problem. I ended up getting rid of it and recently changed to a Shoei Neotec ll.. In terms of comfort there's no comparison, interestingly when i bought the Shoei i had my head measured and it was 60cms.. The medium Tour X 4 is for size 57 - 58cms so no wonder it was uncomfortable for me. The large Tour - is for size 59-60 cps and i tried one of these on only last week and it was still too tight so i then tried the XL on (61-62cms) and it fitted really well...Still not as comfortable for me as the Neotec ll though...

Phil-H · Feb 24, 2018

rovert57 said:
Tried a xl size and it was very loose ,did think of a thicker liner but at £53.00 with no guarantee of any improvement . It’s just one of those things when buying a lid that you cannot test them out smarts a bit as these lids are expensive .

Why can't you try them out? Lots of bike shops have racks full of lids to try on.

I found the cheaper Arais are a perfect fit yet the more expensive ones are tight on my forehead, (an Arai rep told me the shells are different shapes) - a problem I have with many lids.
It has been suggested by various helmet shops that, as already mentioned, gently compressing the polystyrene liner with a spoon to adjust the shape slightly (at your own risk etc) or buy a helmet that fits properly.

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Rushy · Feb 24, 2018

Sour Al said:
Try using a large spoon to put pressure on the bit that is causing your pain.......worked for me.

Regards, Al

I tried this several time but the spoon really hurt my head and there didn't seem to be noticeable difference when I next tried my helmet on :nenau

BigAlEly · Feb 24, 2018

Sour Al said:
Try using a large spoon to put pressure on the bit that is causing your pain.......worked for me.

Regards, Al

Wot he said ^^ did this with swmbo's bmw system 6 helmet. Took a few sessions of just easing it down with the back of a spoon... no issues now. The good thing is you can focus on the very spot causing the problem with getting a different size which affects the rest of the head... :thumby:

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