helmet mods

[ddtwelve]

I've a shoei helmet can I take a craft knife to the polystyrene inner to accept my oxford bike mike earphones without damaging the helmet
Thanks
David

[BIG MAC]

Why ask a load of internet people you don't know...have you considered asking Shoei?

[ddtwelve]

asksed shoei ages ago about something else never got a reply or anything

[BIG MAC]

Maybe they were reluctant to support someone who they don't know carving up one of their helmets? What I am not so subtly saying is 'It's a decision only you can make' it's not right to ask us...lets say you were unfortunate and had an accident ...that 'missing' bit of padding may make a difference...I don't know. I suggest going to a Shoei agent or persist in your contact attempts with them would be the sensible thing to do. Good luck.

[bigralphie]

+1 your only asking because you know is a bad call mush

[richfzs]

Wouldn't catch me doing it!!

[ghostbiker]

I might alter a bit of the cloth padding but i personaly wouldnt alter the polystyrine type stuff. then again 15 years ago i would and did do silly stuff like that. your head your choice

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[BIG MAC]

I have missed UG's pearls of wisdom!

[BBROWN1664]

Shoei lids have a space for earphones already (at least my last two have) so you shouldnt need to cut anything.

[ZiggyCol]

I've a shoei helmet can I take a craft knife to the polystyrene inner to accept my oxford bike mike earphones without damaging the helmet
Thanks
David

I needed a bit more clearance in my Shoei for my Autocom earphones. Instead of cutting I heated a spoon and slightly deformed the inner by applying heat. Neater and less damaging I reckon.

[GringoRojo]

Shoei models/testers (japanese?) have ears in different positions to the rest of us it would seem.