Kabuto Japan IBUKI User manual

Instruction Manual
Manuel d’utilisation / Gebrauchsanweisung
Manuale d’istruzioni Indice / Manual de instrucciones
Handleiding / Bruksanvisning
Instrukcja obsługi / Instruktionsmanual
Εγχειρίδιο χρήσης / Manual de instruções
Käyttöopas / 日本語

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IBUKI Instruction Manual / Table of Contents ••••• P-1
Helmet Description ••••• P-2
Instruction Manual / Table of Contents
Notes Before Use ••••• P-3
Cupro/ester composite and MOFF ••••• P-28
Contact for inquiries and request for repair ••••• P-28
IBUKI Parts List and Table for Replacement ••••• P-29
I. For Safe and Comfortable Use
II. How to Use Functional Components
III. Maintenance
IV. Inquiries • Parts List • etc.
1Fastening Chinstraps ••••• P-5
2Open/Close Chin Cover ••••• P-6
3Open/Close Inner Sunshade ••••• P-8
4Open/Close Ventilations ••••• P-9
5Pinlock®Original Insert Lens ••••• P-11
–Exterior–
6Remove/Replace Shield ••••• P-14
7Remove/Replace Inner Sunshade ••••• P-16
8Remove/Replace Shield Ratchets ••••• P-18
9Remove/Replace Chin Cover ••••• P-20
–Interior–
ap Remove/Replace Chinstrap covers ••••• P-21
aa Remove/Replace Cheek Pads ••••• P-22
as Remove/Replace Inner Pad ••••• P-24
NOTE
Exchangeable Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and Chinstrap covers ••••• P-25
IMPORTANT Cleaning of Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and Chinstrap covers ••••• P-25
ad Remove/Replace Wind Shutter ••••• P-26
af Remove/Replace Breath Guard-6 ••••• P-27
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Head ventilation
Chin ventilation
Wake Stabilizer PATENTED
Pins for Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens
(eccentric pins)
Shield Ratchet
Collar
Screws
Shield
Chin Cover
Inner
Sunshade
Breath
Guard-6
Lock Lever
for Chin Cover
Inner Sunshade
Open/Close Lever
Rear ventilation
Integrated
Wake Stabilizer
(PATENTED)
Shell
Helmet Interiors
*Chinstraps
*Chinstrap Covers
*Cheek Pads
*Inner Pads
*Wind Shutter
Integrated Wake StabilizerPATENTED
Helmet Description
The Wake Stabilizer PATENTED, Kabuto’s unique system,
is developed by analyzing the results of wind tunnel
experiments at several angles. This unique system
controls the airow around the helmet and reduces
loads while riding.
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Select the proper size!
NOTES BEFORE USE
Fasten the chinstraps before riding
Never use the helmet once impacted
Never modify the helmet
Helmet care and cleaning
Thank you very much for purchasing a Kabuto helmet.
This Instruction Manual describes proper handling, various functions
and remove/replace each part of this helmet. Please read this Instruction
Manual thoroughly prior to use. After reading this, keep the Manual for
future reference. The helmet is just one element of protection, it is intended
to minimize the risk in the event of an accident. It cannot ensure complete
safety. Use this helmet properly based on this understanding.
Please understand and follow the instructions and information in this
Instruction Manual to enjoy your safe ride.
It is very dangerous to wear too large sized helmet. This may wobble while riding. If you
wear a too small size helmet, it tightens up and hurts your head. Thus, it is important to
select the proper size.
In order to fully maintain the performance of this helmet, do not attempt to take apart or
change the helmet in any manner such as making holes in it, cutting it, scraping off the
protective liner, or modifying the straps.
The helmet is designed to be retained by straps under the chin. In order to assure
proper protection, the helmet should t your head. When worn, adjust it to rest properly
on the head, securely fasten the chinstraps to ensure safety. The chinstraps prevent the
helmet from coming off in most cases.
Liners are essential for the intended performance of the helmet. This helmet has
been designed to absorb the impact energy when components as shell and liners are
partially destroyed by an impact. Even if visually no damage is apparent, it could be
seriously damaged by a small impact. Regardless of the degree of damage, the helmet
that underwent an impact or was abused even only once should not be used anymore.
Always handle the helmet with care and make sure that no one sits on it or drops it.
Clean the helmet with soft cloth, using common ph-neutral detergent diluted with clear
water. The cloth should not be soaking wet. Then wipe the helmet gently with a clean wet
soft cloth and leave it to dry completely, but not in direct sunlight. With regard to helmets
with removable interiors, carefully read the instruction manual for that model before
attempting to remove the interiors and carry out cleaning according to the explanation
provided. To clean the helmet, do not use saline water or hot water (above 50ºC).
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Do not paint or apply solvent
Handle your helmet with care
The storage of the helmet
Shield care and cleaning
Cautions for shield
Notes for use of full-face helmet
Any paint, glue, adhesive stickers, etc. (or the use of detergents and solvents other than
those prescribed) may not only reduce the original protective performance of the helmet
considerably, but may also cause damage to the helmet that cannot be detected by the
naked eye.
Do not toss your helmet over a oor or sit on it. The helmet absorbs an impact every
time it is handled roughly and its impact-absorbing capacity will be decreased. Handle
your helmet with care to assure its full intended function in the event of an accident. Do
not use your helmet for any purpose other than to use for protecting your head while
riding.
After using the helmet, stow it away in the helmet bag and store on a level place such
as a shelf; the helmet may be damaged if it rolls around or falls down. Do not leave the
helmet in direct heat above 50ºC e.g. next to a heater or under direct sunlight in a car.
After using your helmet, with a wet soft cloth, lightly wipe off any grime (e.g. dead
insects, dirt, sand, dust, etc.) on the shield and then fully wipe it clean using a dry soft
cloth. When the shield gets wet (e.g. rainwater), it should always be wiped with a soft
cloth after use. When cleaning the shield, never use any petroleum-based solvents or
detergents containing abrasives. Contact with petroleum products and other solvents
may impair the optical properties and reduce the mechanical strength. To clean the
shield, apply some common ph-neutral detergent diluted with clear water using a soft
cloth and wipe gently. Finally, wipe it dry with a lint-free soft cloth. To clean the shield,
do not use saline water or hot water (above 50ºC).
If the visor is marked “Day Time Use Only”, visibility is limited to daylight conditions and
it is not suitable for use at night. Tinted lenses are not suitable for use at night. A visor
and goggles with scratches lowers the visibility and this is very dangerous. Such visors
should never be used at night and should be replaced. Contact with petroleum products
and other solvents may impair the optical properties and weaken the strength of the
visor. Never try to open and close nor remove the visor while riding.
When you wear a full-face helmet, the temperature in the helmet is maintained nearly
constant during riding but the surroundings are constantly changing since you are
moving at a high speed. For this reason, in case of sudden rain, immediately after
entering a tunnel or in a place with a large height difference, the shied can be fogged
suddenly because of the difference in temperature in-and-outside the helmet. In case
such a risk is expected, please use caution with adjusting the shield or slowing down
your speed in advance.
Never open and close the shield nor adjust the ventilation shutter while riding since it is
very dangerous. Adjust the shield before riding.
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Fastening
WARNING!
WARNING!
Buckle makes it easy to take on and off your helmet.
Be sure to fasten the buckle
securely before riding.
If the buckle is not fastened or not
fastened securely, your helmet
may drop off in case of an accident
or when falling down while riding
and may cause serious injuries.
Be sure to adjust the length of the chinstraps of the helmet properly.
Otherwise, your helmet may drop off or choke your neck in case of an
accident while riding. Chinstraps play a very important role. Thus please
adjust the chinstraps of your helmet properly and securely before riding.
Insert into the buckle
Fastening Chinstraps
Unfastening
II. How to Use Functional Components
Unfastening
•Adjusting the chinstraps length
Pull up
Release
Pull up
Chinstrap edge
Buckle
Shortening Lengthening
[Side view]
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2Open/Close Chin cover
[To Open the Chin Cover]
Pushing the lock lever on the Chin Cover as shown in
the gure, open the Chin Cover up as far as it goes.
*Chin Cover only stops at fully opened or closing
position.
[To Close the Chin Cover]
Hold the Chin Cover as shown
in the gure, and pull it down
until you can hear the snap
sound.
*Make sure to close rmly and
locked.
This helmet adopts the system to open and close the chin
cover.
Chin Cover
Pushing the
lock lever
forward
Open the Chin
Cover up as
far as it goes
Snap
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II. How to Use Functional Components
WARNING!
CAUTION!
•Do not operate the Chin Cover while riding. It is very dangerous.
Operate it before riding.
•Chin Cover only stops at fully opened or closing position. Never use the
Chin Cover opened in any manner while riding. Please make sure you rides
with closed position.
•It is very dangerous to ride with Chin Cover opened. The wind pressure
on the Chin Cover will be big and it harm your neck or leads to a serious
accident.
•Make sure to check and tighten the Collar Screw regularly. Riding with the
loosen screws is very dangerous as the shield may be removed while riding,
and it may leads to the serious accident.
•Please open the Chin Cover in a careful manner.
Otherwise the attachment part and ratchet systems will break.
•Lock system adopted for rm closing.
Please be careful not to shut the cover on your ngers or anything when you
close the Chin Cover.
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Open/Close Inner Sunshade
This helmet is equipped with the Inner
Sunshade which protects your eyes from glare
in day time. This can be open/close according
to your needs.
Slide the lever downwards to open the
Inner Sunshade.
Do not operate the Inner Sunshade
by holding it directly with your hand,
otherwise the Inner Sunshade may
be damaged. Operate it with the
Open/Close lever.
In case the open/close lever broke, for repair please contact
authorized Kabuto dealers for detailed information. (please
refer page 28-30) Please understand there may be a case your
order of repairing cannot be accepted if judged that the safety
performance of the helmet cannot be assured by repairing.
Slide the lever upwards to close the
Inner Sunshade.
Inner Sunshade
To Open To Close
Open/Close Lever
[Open/Close Inner Sunshade]
Open/Close
Lever
Open/Close
Lever
Inner Sunshade
Open Close
WARNING!
If Open/Close lever broke
CAUTION!
•Open the Inner Sunshade during night
rides or in a tunnel.
•Open the Inner Sunshade when expecting
change in temperature such as sudden
rain, right after entering a tunnel or a place
with a large height difference. In those
situations, the Inner Sunshade can be
fogged suddenly because of the difference
in temperature in-and-outside the helmet.
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4
Open/Close Ventilations
II. How to Use Functional Components
Head ventilation
Head ventilation
Chin ventilation
<IBUKI Ventilation system>
Liner
Liner
Humid air inside helmet
Slide the shutter backwards Slide the shutter forwards
Liner
Air-duct
Shell
Shell
Outer air
Outer air
Humid air
Rear ventilation
Rear ventilation
Ventilation System:
The ventilation system effectively takes
outer air in and pushes the inner humid
air out by the air pressure from the
front while riding. The ventilations are
equipped with a shutter which prevents
cold air and water drops from coming
into your helmet.
[Open/Close Head Ventilation]
To Open To Close
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To Open
To Open
To Close
To Close
[Open/Close Chin Ventilation]
[Open/Close Rear Ventilation]
Air-duct
Push the
lower part
Slide the
shutter
backwards
Slide the
shutter
forwards
Push the
upper part
Air-duct
WARNING!
Repairing Ventilations
CAUTION!
Do not put strong pressure on the ventilations.
Make sure to treat them with care.
In case the ventilation is broken, either purchase the replacement and install it
yourself, or have the authorized Kabuto dealer repair it. (please refer to page 28-
30) Be noted that the authorized Kabuto dealer decline the repair work in case
they judge safety, function of the helmet cannot be retained by the repair work.
•Operating the shutter while riding is very dangerous. Never operate the
shutter while riding. Operate it before riding.
•The air-ducts (air intakes and discharge holes) of the ventilations are designed
in the proper sizes and quantities considered a large impact in the event of
accidents and falling down. Customizing by enlarging or making more air-
ducts would reduce the safety performances signicantly and can cause
serious injuries in case of an accident. Never customize your helmet.
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5
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens
II. How to Use Functional Components
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens has international patent protection and
is a registered brand name of Pinlock systems B.V. Further patents
have been applied for.
[Pinlock®Original Insert Lens]
[How to Fit the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens]
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens prevents the shield from fogging caused by thermal
changes in winter or rainy weather etc.
Maintaining the proper space between the shield and the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens
provides clear vision by balancing the inner and outer temperature.
1. Apply the silicon seal side of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens on inside the shield,
without peeling off the protective lm on the lens. At the time, apply the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens on inside the shield by clicking it into the eccentric pins. (Fig 1
and 2)
2.
Flex the shield carefully until the shield becomes at .Then, click the other side of the Pinlock® Original Insert
Lens into the eccentric pins and then allow the shield to return carefully to its original curved shape. Make
sure the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens to be t inside the chase (Fig. 3,4 and 5). (Follow 3 on next page)
Section view:
Protective lm
Inside the shield
Shield
Fig.1
Fig.3 Fig.4
Fig.2
Silicon seal
Pinlock®Original
Insert Lens
*Flex the shield when the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens into the eccentric pins.
Silicon seal
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.
3. Make sure if the overall silicon seal of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens is
attached rmly to the shield by mounting the shield on the helmet. If there is any
space between them, refer to “How to Adjust Pinlock®Original Insert Lens after
Attachment” and adjust the lens.
4. Peel off the protective lm on the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
1. Remove the shield from the helmet.
2. Remove the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens from
the eccentric pins with exing the shield. (Fig.6)
* Please read carefully the “CAUTION” and the “CAUTION *Pinlock®Original Insert Lens”.
Adjust the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens if there
is any space between the lens and the shield.
1. Remove the shield from the helmet and
detach the Pinlock®Original Insert lens from
the shield.
2. Adjust the eccentric pins by turning them with
a tool. (Fig. 7)
3. Fit the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens back on
the shield. Make sure the Pinlock® Original
Insert Lens and the shield do not have any
space in-between after attaching the shield on
the helmet. If there is any space please follow
the same steps again.
*Please mount the shield on the helmet when checking if the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is attached rmly to
the shield. Otherwise, the shield might be spread out by the pressure from the lens and it cannot be assured if
the lens has attached on the shield rmly.
[How to Remove Pinlock®Original Insert Lens]
[How to Adjust Pinlock®Original Insert
Lens after Attachment]
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Section view
of shield: Protective lm
Pinlock® Original
Insert Lens
Silicon seal
Silicon seal
Shield
Eccentric pin Eccentric pin
Correct Wrong
Shield
Face the eccentric pins inwards
Face the eccentric pins outwards
Pinlock® Original Insert Lens will be loose.
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens will be pushed out and there would not be
any space between the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens and the shield.
Eccentric pins
*with no space
Make sure the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens to
be t inside the chase.
Facing the eccentric
pins inwards
Facing the eccentric
pins outwards
Loosening the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens is pushed out
and will be in close contact with the shield.
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II. How to Use Functional Components
•Flex the shield properly when tting the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens. Otherwise,
eccentric pins may be damaged.
•Clean the inside of the shield before applying the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
Pay attention not to touch the anti-fogging part of the silicon seal on the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens.
•Do not use any petroleum products, thinner, glass cleaner, etc. It will degrade the
material of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
•Do not leave the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens where the temperature may surpass
50ºC or near a heater, neither use a drier nor re for drying. Heat may degrade the
material of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
•Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is only for exclusive visors.
•If rain or water drops come in the space between the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens
and the shield, please detach the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens from the shield
and dry them out. Then, reattach the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens on the shield.
•Please remove the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens at times for maintenance.
Otherwise the silicon seal of the lens would adhere to the shield.
•Do not use any shields or pins other than exclusive ones for the Pinlock® Original
Insert Lens.
•Please be informed that if you are riding with the ventilations closed or using the
Wind Shutter, may cause the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens to become fogged.
•Please replace Pinlock® Original Insert Lens if the anti-fog performance decreases
and/or being scratched.
•Silicon seal may come into view depending on the riding position.
CAUTION!
CAUTION *Pinlock® Original Insert Lens
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Remove/Replace Shield
[To Remove] *This explanation indicates the left side when the helmet is worn.
Fig.1 Fig.2
1. Open the shield as far as it goes.
3. Repeat the same procedure for removing the other side of the shield.
Then the entire shield can be completely removed.
•Do not pull or twist the shield by force to remove it. Such action may damage the
shield and ratchet system.
•Handle the removed shield with care in order not to damage it.
Pull
down the
lever to
remove
shield.
2. As pulling the lever on the ratchet
downwards, pull out the shield
downwards, so one side of the
shield will be removed.
CAUTION!
III. Maintenance –Exterior–
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III. Maintenance –Exterior–
[To Install] * This explanation indicates the left side when the helmet is worn.
1. Inserting the upper projection into the
upper space on the shield ratchet
2. push the part
on the shield
Fig.1
1. Inserting the upper projection into the upper space on the shield ratchet, push
the part on the shield indicated on above gure, so on side of the shield will be
installed.
2. Repeat the same procedure for removing the other side of the shield.After
installation, open and close the shield some times to make sure that the shield
works properly. If no problem, the shield installation is complete.
CAUTION!
•Do not push or twist the shield by force when installing it. Such action may
damage the shield and ratchet system.
•After installation, be sure to pull it lightly towards the removing direction to make
sure that it is securely installed.Also open and close the shield some times to
make sure that the shield works properly.
WARNING!
•After the installation of the shield has done, make sure that the shield is
securely installed and that it is properly opened and closed before riding.
If the shield does not work properly, or is installed insecurely, it may cause
a failure in opening and closing the shield or lead to the removal of the
shield while riding, thereby causing a great risk. If the opening and closing
operations are not properly performed or abnormal noise is heard during
these operations, check the steps in the installation procedure and repeat the
installation procedure from the start.
•The shield is a consumable item. If the shield surface is damaged by a bug,
stone, etc., it may hinder the vision, thereby causing a great risk. If the shield
gets extremely dirty or scratched, replace it with a new one.
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Remove/Replace Inner Sunshade
[To remove Inner Sunshade] Stopper
Stopper
Close
completely
Inner Sunshade
Fig.1
Fig.3
Fig.2
1. Close the Inner Sunshade
completely.
2. Pulling up the stopper at the
attachment of the Inner Sunshade,
pull out the Inner Sunshade in the
direction of arrow.
3. Follow the same procedure on
the other side to remove the Inner
Sunshade completely.
CAUTION!
Follow the above procedure to remove the Inner Sunshade.
Pulling the Inner Sunshade forcibly or removing it in any other way may damage
the Inner Sunshade and/or any parts on the helmet.
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III. Maintenance –Exterior–
[To Insert the Inner Sunshade]
1. Conrm the lever is at the top and Inner
Sunshade is closed completely.
2. Push in the Inner Sunshade
end to the attachment hole
on the helmet until it knocks.
3. Set the other end securely
into the hole.
Lever is at the
top completely
Open/Close Lever
Attachment hole
Attachment hole
CAUTION!
After attaching the Inner Sunshade, open/
close it some times to check if the Inner
Sunshade works properly.
If you hear abnormal noise and/or the Inner
Sunshade cannot be opened/closed properly,
please reattach it after reading the above
procedure carefully.
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8
Remove/Replace Shield Ratchets
The “Shield Ratchet” is a part to control the function of open/close and detach/attach
the shield. When the shield is completely removed in the procedure mentioned in
6
Remove/Replace Shield, the Shield Ratchet appears.
[To Remove the Shield Ratchet]
*This explanation indicates the left side
when the helmet is worn.
1. Remove the shield.
(ref. 6Remove/Replace Shield)
2. Turn the Collar Screw on the Shield
Ratchet counterclockwise using a M4
(4mm) hex wrench and remove the
Collar Screw and the collar. (Fig.1)
3. Remove the hook on lower side of the
shield ratchet from the hole on the Chin
Cover. (Fig.2)
4. Follow the same procedure to remove
the Shield Ratchet on the other side.
Shield Ratchet
Shield Ratchet
Collar Screw
Collar
M4 hex wrench
Hole for Shield Ratchet attachment
CAUTION!
•Use the proper sized tool to remove the Collar Screws.
Turn the screw by applying the tool vertically to the screw. If the improper sized
tool is used or the screw is turned diagonally, the threads may be stripped.
•Do not lose the removed screws.
Fig.1
Fig.2
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[To Insert the Shield Ratchet] *This explanation indicates the left side when the helmet is worn.
1. Check the side of the Shield Ratchet
(Fig.1)
*Collar has marks. On the right side with
mark ”R”, and left side with “L”.
2. Place the hook of the Shield Ratchet (L)
in the hole on the left side of the Chin
Cover and attach the collar (L).
3. Fasten Collar Screw clockwise using a
M4 (4mm) hex wrench. Repeat the same
procedure on the other Shield Ratchet.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
•Do not fasten the Collar Screws too
tight. Too much tightening of the screws
may damage screws and other parts.
•Fasten the Collar Screws by applying
the tool vertically to the screws. If the
screws are fastened by applying a
tool diagonally, the threads may be
stripped.
•The Shield Ratchet is an important
part for open/close the shield. Install
the Shield Ratchet securely. After the
installation is completed, check to
see that the shield can be closed to
the lowest position and opened and
closed correctly.
•Check and fasten the Collar Screws
regularly. Riding with the loosened
Shield Ratchet Screws is very
dangerous as the shield may be
removed while riding.
Right (R)
Shield Ratchet
Shield Ratchet
Shield Ratchet
Hook
Hole for Shield
Ratchet attachment
Collar
Collar (L)
Collar (L)
Collar Screw
Collar Screw
Chin Cover
Left (L)
M4 hex wrench
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
III. Maintenance –Exterior–
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