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not lift or lower the chin guard when riding your motorcycle. This is a very dangerous operation, both because
you are obliged to take your hand off the handlebar and because the chin guard will cover your field of vision
for a few moments.
See 1 _ Example of ECE 22-05 type approval label
E3: Code indicating the country in which the helmet was approved.
052644/P: Identification number of the approved model and type of protection guaranteed by the helmet
000012: Serial number of the helmet
Important. If the helmet you have purchased does not correspond to the type of pro-
tection and type of use you require, return it to your dealer, who will recommend a model
more suitable for your needs.
In helmets fitted with a visor (whether open face, full face or modular), the visor can protect
your eyes from dust, insects and debris which can be dangerous while riding.
Although removing the visor is not against the law, it reduces riding safety.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT HELMET
Important. To guarantee maximum safety, the helmet must fit perfectly and be com-
fortable: this means that it must be neither too tight, as it would be impossible to wear for
prolonged periods of time, nor too loose, as it would not provide sufficient protection in case
of impact, could rotate to the side while riding or slip off the head. When purchasing your
helmet, carefully follow the instructions below.
See 2 _ First of all, measure the dimensions of your head to find the right size, by passing the tape measure around
it a couple of cm above the eyebrows and ears.
See 3 _ On the basis of the size determined through this measurement, try on the helmet for comfort and fit. Pull
the two parts of the chin strap to the side (see figure) and put on the helmet, sliding it over the head from the
back forward.
See 3 a – 3 b_ To ensures maximum visibility this helmet has a much wider window than most other helmets;
therefore, after putting it on do not attempt to push it down towards your eyes, but rather adjust it by positioning
it on the cheekbones and nose using the cheek pads and nose guard as a reference.
See 4 _ Now check that all the internal paddings (cheek pads, crown pad, front padding) adhere to your head at
the cheeks, top of the head and forehead. Then, holding your head still, try to turn the helmet slightly, first to the
right and left and then try moving it up, down, backward and forward.
See 5_ The helmet should be sufficiently adherent to pull the skin on cheeks and forehead. Therefore, if the
helmet turns too easily on the head it is too big for you: try a smaller size.
To complete the helmet test, fasten the chin strap. Adjust it so that it adheres to your throat as tightly as possible
without hurting and then, with your head tilted forward, try to remove the helmet by pulling it from the back
toward the front. If the helmet slips off easily, it is not suitable for you.
If the size seems right, keep the helmet on for a few minutes and ensure it does not cause any pain or pressure
areas. If you are unsure, repeat the various steps until you find the helmet that fits you best. If in doubt between
two sizes that both feel comfortable, always choose the smaller size.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HELMET
WARNINGS
No helmet can guarantee total safety in an accident.
To guarantee the degree of protection for which it has been designed, the helmet must
fit perfectly and the retention system must be correctly and securely fastened. With the
retention system comfortably but securely fastened, it should not be possible to remove the
helmet from the head. The chin strap must be positioned under the chin and tightened so
that it remains in tension at all times during use of the helmet; the law requires that the
helmet must be correctly fastened at all times.
Do not attach anything to the helmet, unless it has been specifically designed for this pur-
pose.
Do not drill holes or make cuts in the shell. Do not modify the helmet or its components
in any way, as this weakens the structure and risks compromising its protective capacity.
For the same reason, do not paint the helmet, do not attach stickers, do not use aggressive
cleaning products or other solvents.
The helmet is designed to absorb impact through partial destruction of the shell and of the
internal components. Replace the helmet immediately if it has sustained an impact, howev-
er slight, as damage to the helmet may not be visible.
The inner shell and the padding are essential to guarantee the protective properties of the
helmet.
The helmet tends to age with time and use: we recommend replacing the helmet when its
components show evident signs of deterioration, such as cracks, rust, discomfort, compo-
nents
in a bad state of repair.
In any case, we recommend replacing the helmet after 5 years from purchase.
Unless clearly specified, the helmet cannot be used with communication devices. To check
whether the product is suitable, consult the helmet's user and maintenance booklet.
Only off-road helmets can be used with protective goggles.
Some helmet models are provided standard both with a transparent visor and an internal
sunshield with low luminous transmittance. When lowered, this sunshield cannot be used
in conditions of insufficient visibility (at night, in tunnels, in general conditions of poor
visibility)
When riding never take your hands off the handlebars to use communication devices or
adjust helmet components (visors, sunshields, chin guards). Any adjustments to the helmet
must be carried out with the vehicle at a standstill.
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