Shark RSR2 User manual

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WARNING: No helmet can protect the wearer from all
foreseeable high or low speed impacts. However, for
maximum protection, the helmet must be of proper fit and
the chin strap must be securely fastened as described in this
manual. Failure to have a proper fit and to securely fasten the
chin strap is dangerous, as the helmet could come off in an
accident, resulting in severe head injury or death.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
Each helmet is designed to correspond to a head measure-
ment (from for XS up to XL). To measure your head size, wrap
a tape measure horizontally around your head at a height of
approximately one inch (2.5cm) above your eyebrows.
If your head measurement falls between two sizes,
first try on the smaller helmet. However, because of
different head shapes, this size reference can only be
considered as a guide. For maximum protection, it is neces-
sary to check that the helmet is well suited for the shape of
your head.
When trying a brand new helmet, make sure that your head is
pushed into the helmet as far as possible, with the front part
just above your eyebrows, and with the chin strap securely
fastened as described on the next page.
1.The helmet should feel very snug all around your head
and fairly tight on the cheek pads. If not, it is too big for you;
select a smaller size. See figure A.
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B

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2. With the chin strap properly fastened, be sure that the
helmet cannot be moved excessively from side to side or up
and down. You should feel the skin of your head and face
being pulled as you move the helmet. If not, the helmet is too
big for you; select a smaller size. See figure B.
3. Grasp the back of the helmet at the base and attempt to
pull the helmet off your head. Next, push the helmet upwards
from beneath the chin guard. You should push and pull with
relatively significant force. If the helmet starts to come off,
the helmet is too big for you; select a smaller size.
4. Bend your head forward as far as possible. The chin guard
must not touch your chest. See figure C.
5. Bend your head backwards as far as possible. The helmet
shell must not touch your back. See figure D.
Do not ever wrap your hair inside the helmet, or place
anything in or on your hair inside the helmet. Never insert
padding to modify the position of the helmet on the head.
If you have any questions about properly sizing your helmet,
see your retailer for assistance.
Each of these tests must be repeated throughout the life of
the helmet, as the comfort padding may wear or change over
time. If, during the life of your helmet, your helmet does not
maintain the correct fit, you should replace the helmet.
WARNING: If you cannot obtain a proper fit in
accordance with these instructions, DO NOT USE THE
HELMET. Select a different helmet size or model.
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WARNING: No helmet can protect the wearer from all
foreseeable high or low speed impacts. However, for
maximum protection, the helmet must be of proper fit and
the chin strap must be securely fastened as described in this
manual. Failure to have a proper fit and to securely fasten the
chin strap is dangerous, as the helmet could come off in an
accident, resulting in severe head injury or death.
CHIN STRAP
Your helmet is equipped with a double-D-ring chin strap.
Proper use of the chin strap is critical for proper performance
of the helmet. During the life of your helmet, be sure that
the chin strap never suffers any type of abrasion or cut, and
that its total length does not change. If it does, replace your
helmet.
We strongly recommend that you fasten your chin strap be-
fore putting on your gloves, in order to make sure that the
fastening within the double-D-ring is correct.
1. Slide the longest part of the strap through both rings, while
checking that the comfort padding is positioned between the
strap and your neck. See figure A.
2. Loop the end of the chin strap back over the end of the
outer D-ring and pass it back through the inner D-ring.
See figure B.
3. Pull the end of the strap until the chin strap is tight. The
chin strap should be positioned against your neck, not under
your chin, and should be as tight as possible while not cau-
sing pain or interference with your breathing. See figure C.
4. Snap the free end of the strap onto the press stud in order
to prevent the strap from fluttering in the wind. See figure D.
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B
WARNING: Never use the press stud to
secure your helmet to your head. In or-
der to be properly fastened, you must thread
the strap through the double-D-rings. Failure
to properly use the double-D-rings will cause
your helmet to become dislodged during an
accident, leaving your head completely unpro-
tected.
Try to pull down on the chin strap with your fin-
gers. If the strap loosens in any way, you have
not properly tightened the chin strap with the
double-D-rings. Repeat the steps above.
If you have any doubt concerning the fastening
system of your helmet, do not use the helmet.
Contact your dealer for assistance
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D
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REMOVING THE cOMfORT paddING
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1Crown comfort
padding mountings.
2Cheek pad mountings.
3Anti-turbulence side pad
mountings.

Your helmet comprises three layers: The
outer shell, the polystyrene lining, and
the comfort padding. The comfort pad-
ding may be removed for cleaning.
ACheek pads
In order to remove the cheek comfort padding:
1. Pull the plastic tab at the rear of the anti-
turbulence side pads out from between the
polystyrene lining and shell.
2. Fit your fingers between the
comfort padding and polysty-
rene lining.
3. Pull the comfort padding for
the cheeks away from the polys-
tyrene lining by unsnapping the
three plastic press studs. Then
slide the comfort padding along
the chin strap and out of the
helmet.
NOTE: Be sure your fingers
are between the comfort padding
and polystyrene lining before
pulling. The comfort padding
press studs should release rela-
tively easily. If not, you have
incorrectly positioned your fin-
gers between the polystyrene
lining and shell, and you will
damage your helmet if you exert
too much force.
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WARNING! If you
have any doubt
whatsoever regarding the
removal of the comfort
padding, DO NOT USE
YOUR HELMET. Contact
your retailer for assistan-
ce or advice. NEVER use
your helmet with the com-
fort padding removed.
The helmet will not pro-
tect you in an accident.
CLEANING
Only hand wash the
comfort padding with
cold water and mild
soap. Squeeze
the comfort pad-
ding gently to
remove water,
without twis-
ting. Allow to
air dry. Do not
iron comfort pad-
ding
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BCrown comfort padding
1. The back of the comfort padding for the
crown of the helmet has a plastic edging
around it. Pull the plastic edging out from
between the polystyrene lining and the back
of the shell.
2. Fit your fingers between the front of the
crown comfort padding and
polystyrene lining.
3. Pull the comfort padding
away from the polystyrene
lining by sliding the plastic
tabs in the front of the com-
fort padding out of their res-
pective slots. Remove the
crown comfort padding.
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ACrown comfort padding
1. Insert the plastic edging at the back of the crown com-
fort padding between the polystyrene lining and back of
the shell.
2. Insert the plastic tabs into their respective slots at the
front of the helmet, starting with the central tab (1) indica-
ted by the arrow (2) (see Figure A).
Be sure that the tabs are completely inserted into the
correct slots (see Figure B).
NOTE – When the Crown Comfort Padding is properly re-
installed, the warnings label should be visible.
Fig A
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2
Fig B
REplacE THE cOMfORT paddING
WARNING! The polystyrene lining and comfort
padding are critical to properly fit your helmet
on your head. An improper fit could cause your helmet
to become dislodged in an accident, leaving your head
unprotected and resulting in severe head injury or
death. If you are not sure that you properly replaced the
comfort padding, DO NOT USE YOUR HELMET. Contact
your retailer for assistance or advise.

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Fig C
BCheek pads
Thread the chin strap through the cheek comfort pads.
Fasten the three press studs.
Slide the plastic tabs at the rear of the anti-turbulence side
pads out from between the polystyrene lining and shell.
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1 2
NOTE: If you are having diffi-
culty re-installing the cheek
pads, you may have swit-
ched the left and right pads.
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Your helmet is supplied with a visor. This visor
is part of the helmet, and the helmet must not
be used if the visor is in poor condition.
Before using your helmet for the first time,
remove the protective plastic film from the
visor. Check that the visor is clean and does
not have scratches that could make it fragile
or alter your vision in any way. During the life
of the helmet, use only visors and spare parts
supplied by Shark.
ACheck the attachment of the visor on the
helmet to be sure the visor will not fall off while
you use the helmet.
1. Open and close the shield completely. Repeat
several times to check the motion of the visor
mechanism.
2. With the visor wide open, slide your fingers
between the visor and the helmet, and pull to
check that the visor remains well secured to
the helmet. However, do not pull excessively or
stretch the visor.
BInstalling and removing the visor must
always be done carefully. Do not force the visor.
If you do not know how to properly remove or
install the visor, please contact your retailer.
CTinted or dark visors should never be used
at night or under poor visibility conditions as
they reduce your ability to see. Never ride with
a fogged visor.
REMOVE THE VISOR

REMOVE THE VISOR
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ASlightly open the visor (1), by releasing
from the locking pin ().
BPosition the visor adjustment coma-
shaped pin as shown.

CWhile holding the visor in position, press in
the centre to unlock the mechanism.
DWhile pressing the button, pull the visor away
from the helmet. Repeat on the other side
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REplacE THE VISOR
APosition the visor adjust-
ment coma-shaped pin as
shown.
WARNING! If you are not
sure that you properly repla-
ced the visor, do not use the hel-
met. The visor could suddenly and
without warning become detached
from the helmet while riding, cau-
sing you to lose control of your
motorcycle, resulting in an acci-
dent, personal injury, or death. We
recommend contacting your retailer
for any assistance or advice.

BVisor motion adjustment pin and the Shark
button
WARNING! While riding at highway speeds,
do not open the visor. The visor could become
dislodged, leaving your eyes and face unprotected.
In addition, your head could be pulled to the side.
These events could cause you to lose control of your
motorcycle, resulting in an accident.
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CPress the top ring until you hear
a click
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WARNING! If you are not sure that
you properly replaced the visor, do not
use the helmet. The visor could suddenly
and without warning become detached from
the helmet while riding, causing you to lose
control of your motorcycle, resulting in an
accident, personal injury, or death. We
recommend contacting your retailer for any
assistance or advice.
While riding at highway speeds, do not open
the visor. The visor could become dislodged,
leaving your eyes and face unprotected. In
addition,yourheadcouldbepulled to theside.
These events could cause you to lose control
of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident,
personal injury or death.
DPosition the comma-shaped pin
so that it secures the visor
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HaRdNESS
Fig A Fig B
ATo adjust visor hardness, tighten (fig. A)
or loosen (fig. B) the screw using the Allen
key provided. Caution: adjust in several steps
without forcing, to maintain equal pressure on
both sides
WARNING! Do not overtighten the screw as
you could damage the insert.
We recommend contacting your retailer for any
assistance or advice.

VENTIlaTIONS
ATo open (1) or
close (2) the upper
vent, move the button as
indicated by the arrow.
BTo open (1) or
close (2) the lower
vent, move the but-
ton as indicated by
the arrow.
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2
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2

CTo open (1) or close (2) the
exhaust vent at the back, move the
button as indicated by the arrow.
WARNING! Do not
open or close any
vents while operating your
motorcycle. You could lose
control of your motorcycle,
resulting in an accident,
personal injury or death.
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