BMW Motorrad System 7 User manual

Operating instructions
System 7 Carbon helmet
BMW Motorrad

Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard. Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk haz-
ard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures. Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the vehicle.
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item of information.
Instruction.
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Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
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passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
z General instructions

Many thanks for your
trust,
we at BMW Motorrad have been
developing helmets since 1985,
particularly flipfront helmets. We
congratulate you on your choice
of a System 7 Carbon helmet.
The System 7 Carbon helmet
continues our 30 years of tradi-
tion in flipfront helmets. Every
new generation of flipfront hel-
met has new technologies and
design solutions which reflect our
high standards for safety, com-
fort and design. Thus the Sys-
tem helmet has been perfected
on various BMW vehicle mod-
els in BMW's own wind tunnels
by our aerodynamics and acous-
tics experts. Consequently, the
System 7 Carbon helmet has the
best figures for aerodynamics
and acoustics.
Naturally, the System 7 Carbon
helmet has all the proven qual-
ities you can expect of a BMW
helmet with regards to safety,
comfort and design.
All these properties, our high
standards for the quality of the
materials used and the care with
which we select and monitor our
suppliers, combine to produce a
premium product designed for
the highest demands on safety
and reliability in traffic.
We at BMW Motorrad
are ourselves passionate
motorcyclists and are pleased
when some of our enthusiasm
rubs off on you.
Familiarise yourself with your new
helmet so that you can use it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations. Please read through
these operating instructions; they
contain important information on
how to use, maintain and care
for your helmet.
We hope that you will enjoy us-
ing your System 7 Carbon hel-
met and that all your journeys
will be pleasant and safe
Your BMW Motorrad.
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z Preface
06/2017, 3rd edition, 01

Safety instructions
This helmet has been manufac-
tured from high-strength mater-
ials in accordance with the state
of the art. However, no helmet
can protect you against all pos-
sible injuries.
This BMW motorcycle helmet is
designed only for motorcycling
– it is not approved for use for
other purposes.
Helmet usage and environmental
influences give rise to a process
of ageing and wear and tear.
Consequently, BMW Motorrad
recommends replacing the hel-
met after five years.
If you are involved in a crash or if
the helmet is exposed to impact,
the helmet's ability to provide
its design-base level of protec-
tion is no longer ensured. The
helmet is designed to absorb
impact energy in the event of a
crash. Forces are absorbed via
complete or partial destruction of
the outer or inner helmet shell.
This damage can usually not be
detected by the observer. Con-
sequently, the helmet always has
to be replaced after a crash or
impact. For safety reasons, it is
important to render a damaged
helmet completely unwearable.
As high temperatures can lead to
damage, contact with hot com-
ponents (e.g., exhaust system,
engine) is to be avoided.
ATTENTION
Hard worktop
Damage to the surface of the
helmet
Use the assembly ring or a
clean, soft pad.
NOTICE
The helmet must always be
taken off such that it cannot
drop to the ground. Any damage
arising in such a way is not
covered by the warranty. In
the case of a repair it is best
to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
WARNING
Riding with the sun visor in
poor light conditions (night,
rain etc.).
Increased risk of accident.
The sun visor has a light
transmittance of approximately
20 %. Only use the sun visor
in optimum light conditions.
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Aerodynamics and
aeroacoustics
Aerodynamics
The helmet is designed so that
it generates practically no lift or
downforce, contributes as little
wind resistance as possible and,
above all, causes no buffeting.
NOTICE
The helmet's aerodynamics are
also critically affected by the trim
and parts mounted on the mo-
torcycle. These can cause tur-
bulence which can significantly
interfere with the helmet's aero-
dynamics.
If your motorcycle gives you the
ability to adjust the height or the
angle of your windscreen, please
set the windscreen's height and
angle so that you obtain the best
possible aerodynamic outcome.
Adjust it such that you and your
helmet are outside the critical
turbulence zone, or feel a definite
airflow on the helmet which en-
sures fatigue-free riding
Aeroacoustics
The helmet was developed in
BMW's own wind tunnel by
aerodynamics and acoustics
experts using various models of
BMW motorcycle and optimised
to ensure that the rider or
passenger experiences as little
noise as possible (quiet helmet)
thus allowing him to concentrate
when riding over long distances
(safety).
NOTICE
Motorcycle model, trim/parts fit-
ted, seated position, body size
and clothing all influence the hel-
met's aeroacoustics.
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z Aerodynamic/aeroacoustic properties

System 7 Carbon
helmet
1System 7 Carbon helmet
2Head ventilation slide
3Chin bar release for con-
verting to open-faced hel-
met
4Visor locking/unlocking for
visor change
5Vacuum venting
6Sun visor slide
7Chin bar
8Chinstrap with buckle and
adjustment
9Chin bar opening button
10 Visor/chin ventilation
11 Visor with anti-fog inner
pane
12 Sun visor
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Inner
1Head pad
2Head pads
3Cheek pads with acoustic
collar
4Low Noise chin spoiler ex-
tension (fitted)
5Air chin spoiler extension
(supplied)
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Inner
1Anti-roll-off neck bands.
Wherever possible, we fit
our helmets with anti-roll-
off neck bands to provide
you with the greatest pos-
sible safety. As a result
of this integrated system,
the helmet's protection
against twisting on your
head considerably exceeds
the requirements of the
standard.
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z Overview

System 7 Carbon
helmet
Determining the helmet
size
NOTICE
Only a correctly sized helmet can
provide its protective effect to
the fullest extent.
Begin by measuring the head
size with a measuring tape (po-
sitioned about 2 cm above the
eyebrows, and round the widest
part of the head).
The BMW System 7 Carbon hel-
met is available in a range of
sizes from 52/53 to 64/65 (cor-
responding to XXS to XXXL). The
size suitable for you corresponds
to the measured head circum-
ference. If the head measure-
ment results in a value between
2 head sizes (e.g., 59.5 cm), it is
recommended to try the smaller
size.
Decisive fit criteria
The helmet must fit tightly.
It must not be possible to turn
the helmet sideways.
Helmet motions when turning
forward and backward must be
directly noticeable on the scalp.
The adjustment range of the
chinstrap must be sufficient.
Donning and closing
helmet
WARNING
Danger of injury
The folded up chin bar may close
with jerky movements
Do not ride with the chin bar
folded up.
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Pull opening button 1forward
and swing chin bar 2up.
Hold the helmet by the chin
strap at both sides, pull slightly
apart and don the helmet.
NOTICE
The four-hinge mechanism on
the System 7 Carbon helmet is
based on the EP 797 935 B1
patent which is the property of
Nolangroup S.p.A.
WARNING
Unfastened or loose chin-
strap.
Limited protective effect.
Adjust the length of the chin
strap before you use the hel-
met for the first time so that
the chin strap and buckle fits
snugly at the neck.
Always buckle the chin strap
correctly before riding off and
keep it buckled at all times
while riding.
Position the chinstrap pad cor-
rectly, open snap buckle 1and
push latching tab 2as far into
the buckle as possible until the
chinstrap is seated snugly at
the neck, and at least until the
latching tab engages the first
detent.
Close the chin bar, making
sure that the chin bar engages
audibly at both sides.
Adjusting chin strap
Adjust to the basic setting
before riding for the first time
wearing the helmet.
Put the helmet on and push
the latching tab as far as pos-
sible into the buckle.
Check the fit of the chinstrap
and the position of the chin-
strap buckle.
Take the helmet off again to
adjust the chinstrap.
Pull the latching tab 1out of
the securing tab arrow and out
of the neck strap loop arrow.
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Adjust the chinstrap length by
shortening or lengthening on
the B-ring buckle 2in the hel-
met.
NOTICE
The chinstrap must be passed
through the neck band loops on
the left and the right, as other-
wise secure seating of the hel-
met cannot be guaranteed.
Adjust the chinstrap length so
that the chinstrap fits snugly at
the neck when the latching tab
is fully inserted.
The position of the buckle
can be changed if it is press-
ing against your larynx. Do the
same on the other side.
Operating ventilation
NOTICE
The effect of the ventilation can
be perceptibly reduced behind a
high windscreen or behind a full
fairing on a motorcycle.
Push the cover 1backwards to
open the head ventilation and
forwards to close it.
Push the flap 2down to open
the visor ventilation, and up to
close it.
Fastening the chin spoiler
extension
NOTICE
Helmet acoustics and air flow
to the face depend on the
chin spoiler extension used.
The Low Noise version fitted
in the factory provides the
best acoustics. Depending on
environmental conditions or
individual needs and preferences,
the Low Noise extension can be
removed and replaced with the
Air extension supplied.
Open chin bar 1.
Align Select he Low Noise or
Air chin spoiler extension 2
with the chin spoiler on the
left and right arrow and press
on the Velcro tabs of the
Low Noise or Air chin spoiler
extension 2.
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Close the chin bar 1.
Removing the chin bar
and visor
Requirement
Chin bar is opened and visor fully
closed.
NOTICE
If the Helm System 7 Carbon is
used as a jet helmet with chin
bar removed, the sun visor legally
corresponds to the visor.
The clear sun visor without tint-
ing (7631 8 396 998) is per-
missible for day and night riding.
The lightly tinted sun visor
(7631 8 568 387) may only be
used during the day.
The standard sun visor
(7631 8 568 386) may not
be used when using as a jet
helmet!
NOTICE
The removal of the chin bar can
be facilitated with the removal of
the visor.
NOTICE
For your safety, the release but-
tons are not accessible when
the chin bar is closed or fully
opened.
Fasten helmet in lateral posi-
tion, e.g. by wedging between
the legs.
Half open chin bar with visor 2
so that the release buttons 1
are accessible.
Completely push in the release
button near the edge 1in the
direction 2of the arrow.
Push release button 1in the
direction of the arrow 3and
pull the supportive chin bar
with visor slightly to the front.
One side of the chin bar with
visor is unlocked.
Repeat this procedure with the
lock on the other side.
Remove the chin bar with visor
towards the front.
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Fitting the chin bar and
visor
The figure shows the correct
position of the swivel mechan-
ism for installing the chin bar.
ATTENTION
Component damage
Components on the swivel
mechanism can become
deformed or damaged
Only change the position of
the swivel mechanism by mov-
ing the lever, without apply-
ing pressure on the triangle
button.
Operate the lever 1on both
sides to rotate the swivel
mechanism 2.
Swivel mechanism is in the
mounting orientation.
Place the chin bar and visor 1
first down, then up in guide 2
of the chin bar holder and push
back at the hinge mechanism.
As you do this, push the
bridge 3between the locking/
unlocking tab 4and chin bar
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frame 5. You must hear the
chin bar and visor 1engage on
both sides.
Fit the visor on the opposite
side in the same way.
NOTICE
Ensure that the chin bar is fully
seated in the guide on both sides
after fitting.
Then check the correct latching
of the lock/release buttons on
both sides separately by pulling
on the closed chin bar.
The chin bar and visor is now
locked and ready for use.
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Visor
Remove visor
Requirement
Chin bar is closed and visor
closed one notch 1down from
the fully open position to expose
the locking latch.
Operate the visor mechanism 2
on both sides to unlock the
visor 3.
Remove visor 3laterally out of
the visor mechanism 2while
paying attention to the guide 4
on both sides.
Install visor
Requirement
Visor mechanism is operated.
Position the visor 1making
sure to observe the guide 2.
Insert the visor 1into the visor
mechanism 3.
Lower the visor mechanism 3
while making sure that the vi-
sor mechanism 3locks the vi-
sor 1correctly.
Fit the visor 1in the same way
on the opposite side.
Check that the visor 1opens
and closes correctly.
Inner visor
Remove inner visor pane
NOTICE
Approximately 4 % of light
passing through a medium of
a different density is reflected.
This effect occurs at the outer
visor and also at the inner visor.
Increased inward reflection is
the result. This can be a source
of irritation, particularly in the
rain or at night. It is advisable
to dispense with the inner visor
if this effect is irritating. Under
these circumstances, fit the
dummy plugs in place of the
eccentric pins in the visor.
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Apply enough pressure to vi-
sor 1to overtension it slightly.
Lift inner visor 2slightly on
one side and disengage it from
pins arrows.
Remove the inner visor on the
opposite side in the same way.
Install inner visor pane
Clean visor 1thoroughly.
Apply enough pressure to
visor 1to overtension it
slightly 2.
Secure inner visor 3to one of
the pins 4and then secure it
on the other side. Make sure
that the silicone seal is evenly
seated against the visor.
Silicone seal is not evenly
seated against the visor:
Tightening the Inner visor
( 14).
Tightening the inner visor
ATTENTION
Scratching of the inner visor
by a tool
Component damage
Cover inner visor.
Carefully turn pin 1with a
combination spanner to adjust
the tension.
Width across flats
5 mm
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The tip arrow shows the dir-
ection of the eccentric's force.
Turn the pin on the opposite
side in the same way until the
silicone seal is seated evenly
against the visor.
Sun visor
Removing the sun visor
Fold up visor 1fully.
Push slide 2for the sun visor
back.
Sun visor extends.
Slightly lift retaining lug 1on
the left and on the right.
Remove the sun visor 2.
Fitting the sun visor
Insert the sun visor 1on the
left and right between the
bracket 2.
NOTICE
When installing the sun visor it
must be observed that the sun
visor is installed between outer
and inner helmet shell. Check
the mechanics and/or extending
and retracting the sun visor.
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Interior
Removing the cheek/neck
pad
Pull the chinstrap 1out of the
securing tab arrow on the left
and right and out of the neck
strap loop arrow.
Pull tab 1between helmet
outer shell and inner shell
downwards and guide into the
inside of the helmet.
Undo press-studs 2.
Remove chinstrap 3from the
cheek/neck pad.
Detach the opposite side in the
same way.
Pull the anti-roll-off neck
straps 1from the cheek/neck
pad 2.
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Fitting the cheek/neck
pad
Lay the cheek/neck pad 1in
the helmet.
Use a suitable tool to thread
the neck bands 2through the
cheek/neck pad 1on both
sides. Make sure that the neck
bands are not twisted.
Guide the chinstrap 1into
the helmet through the neck
bands 2and cheek/neck pad 3
on both sides.
Close the press-studs 1on
both sides.
Push the welt pin 1into the
opening provided between the
outer and inner shells of the
helmet and push the welt 1
firmly into the edge of the hel-
met all round.
Insert welt 1pin arrow not yet
positioned into the opening
provided on the other side of
the helmet.
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Remove the head pad
Undo the retainers 1and
press-stud 2.
Detach the Velcro tabs from
the centre ridge and remove
the head pad 3.
Installing head pad
Place the head pad 3in the
helmet and fasten the central
ridge to the Velcro tabs.
Fasten the press-stud 2and
retainers 1.
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