D. CHOOSING THE CORRECT HELMET
Step 4:
With the helmet on your head, grip the chin section
and try to push it backwards and off your head. If you
can do so, the helmet is too small (or the chin strap is
not fastened tightly enough). For your own safety, try a
smaller size and/or readjust the chin strap.
Step 5:
With the helmet on your head, grasp the rear edge of the
helmet with both hands and try to pull it forward over
your head. If the helmet can be pulled from your head
in this way then either the chin strap is too loose or the
helmet is too large. Readjust the chin strap; if this does
not help, select a smaller helmet size.
Repeat these steps with different helmet sizes until you fi nd the
size suitable for you. Ideally you should take a test ride to check
that you have chosen correctly.
Warning: Never ride with a helmet that does not fi t
properly.
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E. PUTTING ON AND REMOVING
THE HELMET
1. PUTTING ON THE HELMET
Note: Observe the instructions on operating the chin strap
and fastening systems (see 'Retention systems', section C.10).
1. Open the chin strap.
2. Take hold of the lower ends of the chin strap and pull these
apart fi rmly.
3. Place the helmet on your head.
4. Close the chin strap by threading the free end of the strap
through the double-D fastener, pull taut and fasten (see
section C.10, 'Retention systems').
5. Ensure that the chin strap passes under your chin and is taut.
Note: Check the correct position and length of the chin strap
regularly (see section F.2, 'Checking the chin strap').
2. REMOVING THE HELMET
1. Open the chin strap by pulling on the red lug of the double-D
fastener and pulling the strap out from the metal eyes.
2. Grasp the ends of the strap and pull them fi rmly apart.
3. Remove the helmet from your head.
Tip: To avoid scratching objects where the helmet may be
placed, we recommend you close the chin strap after you
have taken the helmet off.
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