HJC Symax 3 Modifications?

[Damn Potholes]

Well, I've had this Symax 3 helmet on the road for about 1,500 miles this year and I don't think I can use it anymore.  I've run into two large hurdles.  The first is that it aggravates my forehead.  They use a perforated padding instead of a smooth padding that doesn't move at all which causes it to grip and rub which ends up feeling like a sunburn after 30 minutes.  The other is the extremely narrow field of vision.  Compared to my HJC AC-12, its considerably smaller.  I can no longer see the gauges without moving my head and have reduced side vision.

Has anyone modified the inside of a helmet with a Dremel?  I'm thinking if I remove some of that foam padding with a sanding bit, it might reduce the pressure and make it work.  Nothing can be done for the field of vision problem.

http://hjchelmets.com/

They don't have a direct link to the exact helmet but you can use the nav on the side of their page.

[IRULE]

I was actually considering buying symax3.  I know now what to look for. Thanks.

Ps, I don't tink it's a good idea modifying a helmet!  This is your head we are talking about.

[Conrad]

I was actually considering buying symax3.  I know now what to look for. Thanks.

Ps, I don't tink it's a good idea modifying a helmet!  This is your head we are talking about.

That's right, modify your head instead.   

I have a symax2 and I really like it.

[Damn Potholes]

My forehead starts hurting just thinking about putting it on.   

[Conrad]

What lid were you using before the symax3?

[Damn Potholes]

HJC AC-12 Carbon Elbowz.  Loved it but I really wanted something I could flip-up.  I couldn't find a dealership within a couple hundred miles that carried this particular helmet.  I head fits well in HJC helmets.  They do say that some brands cater to particular head types.

[Conrad]

Any chance that you could compress the area of the helmet that bothers your head a bit?

[Damn Potholes]

I'm going to take the liner out tonight and investigate the situation a bit further.  There must be a solution besides getting a new helmet, but in the end, I need my head more than the helmet.

[IRULE]

I'm going to take the liner out tonight and investigate the situation a bit further.  There must be a solution besides getting a new helmet, but in the end, I need my head more than the helmet.

Messing with the helmet is not a good thing.  You might have to write your lost on this one.  I have been using the Symax2 and love it.  Thinking about upgrading.  If you the Symax3 doesn't work for you at the end.  I will PM you to send it to me....thanks. 

[OregonLAN]

Well, I've had this Symax 3 helmet on the road for about 1,500 miles this year and I don't think I can use it anymore.  I've run into two large hurdles.  The first is that it aggravates my forehead.  They use a perforated padding instead of a smooth padding that doesn't move at all which causes it to grip and rub which ends up feeling like a sunburn after 30 minutes.  The other is the extremely narrow field of vision.  Compared to my HJC AC-12, its considerably smaller.  I can no longer see the gauges without moving my head and have reduced side vision.

Has anyone modified the inside of a helmet with a Dremel?  I'm thinking if I remove some of that foam padding with a sanding bit, it might reduce the pressure and make it work.  Nothing can be done for the field of vision problem.

http://hjchelmets.com/

They don't have a direct link to the exact helmet but you can use the nav on the side of their page.

I have made small modifications to just about every helmet I have ever owned. From sculpting/removing padding from the cheek to using a dremel to sand down/remove foam material from the brow area and/or improve air flow. I've yet to find a single helmet that hasn't needed some slight modifications to make it comfortable or better.

My list includes:
HJC (3)
Shoei (2)
Bell
Scorpion (2)
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After removing foam from the helmet, you can use a black marker to make it look normal again.

Subtle modifications shouldn't effect the structural integrity.