Helmet system options?

[SLAATY]

The Premium Headset that came with our '16 FLHTKL is a first for me, having never tried these before.

The problem, apparently, is my fat head. The speakers protrude enough that even with padding and Velcro fasteners removed they squeeze painfully. I've tried pulling the helmet lining, etc... and nothing helps. The helmet is a recently purchased 3/4 from HD.

Are there thinner ear speakers out there? Any help is appreciated!

[RStriler]

all helmets have a break in period. to esz this I use a soft kickball. I let the air out shove it into the helmet, put a little air in the ball, just enough to push the foam back a little. this helps to soften up the foam and pushes the breakend period down because its starting to break in with the ball instead of your head. I leave it there about a week then start wearing the helmet. hope this helps
Robert

[JohnCA58]

I wear hearing aids that are in the ear canal one's,  I relocate the speaker to be in line with my ears better, than I take the 1.5 in. 3M Scotch-Brite gasket cleaning pads that fit on die grinders, remove the linings and grind the foam of the helmet to recess to the point they are comfortable with helmet on.  works great on all my helmets.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MIndustrial/Abrasives/Products/~/Scotch-Brite-Surface-Conditioning-Discs?N=7581642&rt=r3

[SLAATY]

John, I've got some of those in my toolbox. I'd considered what you say but wasn't sure if it would seriously impact helmet integrity. After some research, I think I'll give it a try on an older 3/4.

Thanks

[gabbyduffy]

all helmets have a break in period. to esz this I use a soft kickball. I let the air out shove it into the helmet, put a little air in the ball, just enough to push the foam back a little. this helps to soften up the foam and pushes the breakend period down because its starting to break in with the ball instead of your head. I leave it there about a week then start wearing the helmet. hope this helps
Robert

Craziest thing Ive ever heard, you ruin the helmet this way. everybody's head is shaped differently and heads are not shaped like a kick ball, do yourself a favor and break it in on your head?

[glens]

And/or find a make/model that's a better fit from the get-go?

[HD/Wrench]

My Shoie GT air has cheek pads you can get in different thickness .

[Leed]

all helmets have a break in period. to esz this I use a soft kickball. I let the air out shove it into the helmet, put a little air in the ball, just enough to push the foam back a little. this helps to soften up the foam and pushes the breakend period down because its starting to break in with the ball instead of your head. I leave it there about a week then start wearing the helmet. hope this helps
Robert

Craziest thing Ive ever heard, you ruin the helmet this way. everybody's head is shaped differently and heads are not shaped like a kick ball, do yourself a favor and break it in on your head?

Unless he has a really round head.  I do and that idea might work for me.   

[moose]

check with the helmet maker some are made for rounder and some for oblong heads

[PoorUB]

Just remove some of the lining, styrofoam, or padding where you speakers fit. You will not impair the helmet integrity as far as safety is concerned. At least not enough to be concerned about.