SUOMY SR SPORT User manual

Thank you for choosing SUOMY.
Designed and manufactured in compliance with the highest qualitative standards specifically for motorcycle use, SR SPORT is certified by the
most important Certification Bodies.
Suomy cannot be held responsible for direct or indirect damages resulting from an incorrect use of the product and/or for using the helmet in
situations that go beyond the normal conditions of use or the modalities indicated in this booklet.
Before using the helmet, carefully read this manual. Keep it at hand for future reference.
For further information, contact your Distributor or Suomy.
Use this helmet in compliance with the instructions contained in this manual. Compliance with these instructions will make your helmet last longer
and will assure maximum product performances.
Modifications and/or alterations to the helmet and/or any of its components shall make the warranty void and may jeopardize the safety
requirements or make the product non-compliant with the certification standards.
All the Suomy products are constantly subject to a continual improvement process, that’s why Suomy reserves the right to make changes, without
prior notice, to the products object of this manual. It is therefore not possible to exercise any rights on the basis of the information, illustrations
and descriptions contained in this manual.
SR SPORT was developed and tested to assure, together with the safety features, the best level of comfort and noise reduction during ordinary
conditions of use. However, the particular configuration of the vehicle and/or the position of the rider or both factors can entail situations that
could not be foreseen during the manufacturing of the product that may generate aerodynamic rustles or hissing sounds. Suomy therefore,
cannot be held responsible if this should occur.
SR SPORT is not designed to be used with earphones and/or similar devices.
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FEATURES
The internal shell can be totally removed. It is made in excellent anallergic fabric with anti-bacteria treatment.
All the parts in contact with the face are easily washable.
Interchangeable side cheek pads, available in different thicknesses to assure the best fit for all head sizes.
The SR SPORT ventilation system along with the particular shape (Suomy patent) of the internal polystyrene shell, optimizes outside and inside
air flows, fed by three air intakes, which exploit the Venturi effect thus optimizing internal ventilation. The four back air inlets release the air flows.
This assures a more uniform and continuous flow of air inside the shell, which is also enhanced by the extraction grid on the back part.
The strap has a D-ring retention system in anti-corrosive stainless steel, and a button on the strap.
The fastening stud is positioned in a completely free and accessible area. The stud is easy to lock and unlock even with gloves.
Thanks to the particular shape of the D-Ring system (Suomy patent), the retention system can be easily disengaged even while wearing gloves:
when the automatic button is fastened, the strap forms an eyehole that can easily be used as «ring» to pull the tab and release the D-ring
fastening system.

For maximum safety, SR SPORT must fit tightly and be correctly and
securely fastened, so it cannot be taken off neither by pulling it nor by
rotating it around the head (see figure 1). If it is too big it may slide
down over the eyes or turn in a lateral direction due to movement during
riding, thus blocking visibility.
Do not use scarves or neck guards which could make the strap slide and the helmet fly off in case of crash.
SR SPORT was designed to be used with most of the eyeglasses on the market. In any case check how the helmet fits with the glasses before
purchasing it.
The function of the helmet is to reduce stress on the user’s head in case of crash; this happens through a partial destruction and/or deformation
of its components (mostly the external shell and the internal polystyrene shell). In this way part of the energy generated by the impact is
absorbed by the components of the helmet, thus reducing the vibrations on the user’s head, eliminating or limiting the risk of traumas. The
protection capacity of the helmet is not endless and certain crashes may generate such high stress that even the energy absorbed by the
helmet is not enough to protect the user from injuries: no helmet, even top quality helmets, can protect the head against the forces
generated by any type of crash.
The integrity of the shell and of the inside are essential to assure maximum performances in terms of safety. SR SPORT was studied to absorb
crashes through a partial destruction of the shell or some of its parts that could be damaged after a crash even if it is not readily visibly. If the
helmet suffers further stress it might not be able to offer the maximum level of protection.
Do not use a helmet that suffered severe blows even though the damage is not readily visible; if the helmet is damaged it must be
replaced.
It is extremely dangerous to modify the helmet by sticking or gluing anything on it. Do not cut or punch the helmet’s shell, do not
insert screws or paint it.
Do not change the internal lining of the helmet, particularly never cut or change the inside polystyrene padding: changes to the
shape of the internal polystyrene shell can affect the safety features of the helmet.
Damaged visors may limit visibility especially at night and must be immediately replaced with regularly certified visors according to the certification
regulations in force.
GENERAL RULES
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Do not apply paint and/or adhesives on the visor.
Only use original Suomy accessories and spare parts or those specifically indicated by Suomy for the specific model: this is the only way to
assure reliability, safety and compatibility with the helmet used.
The use of non original components and/or accessories make the warranty void (see warranty conditions on page 31) and can affect
the safety requirements.
MAINTENANCE
To clean the shell use water and mild soap; let the helmet dry at room temperature, never expose it to heat.
Cleaning the helmet with solvents, petrol by-products or chemical substances, the application of stickers or paint could affect the structure of
the shell, thus affecting the safety features, even if the damage is not readily visible.
Do not paint, or apply stickers, petrol or other chemical solvents to this helmet.
To clean the internal lining, just hand wash at 30°C maximum, exclusively using mild soap.
To clean the fixed internal lining use a damp cloth and mild soap.
The fabric lining, even if they are part of removable elements, must not be soaked in water when they are applied to or paired with
an internal padding, either rigid or soft.
Dry the pieces at room temperature, away from sunlight and without exposing them to heat.
Periodically clean the «D-Rings» system with warm water and mild soap. Do not use solvents or chemical detergents and do not lubricate.
Clean the visor as follows:
1. Remove the visor from the helmet (see paragraph VISOR - removal)
2. Rinse it with running warm water only on the outside.
3. Wash the visor with water and mild soap using a soft cloth to remove the dirt.
4. Rinse with warm water.
5. Dry with a soft and delicate cloth
6. Put the visor back on the helmet (see paragraph VISOR – Assembly)
Verify that the cloth used does not leave any traces that could stick to the surface of the visor after washing. Do not use paper cloths to clean
and dry the visor.
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Do not expose the visor to heat to dry.
Do not use particular detergents (prepared solutions, creams, etc.) even if they are classified “specific for visors”, unless directly marketed by
Suomy.
Caution: do not clean the visor inside, because the ANTIFOG MIST RETARDANT could be damaged and thus affect the duration and
efficiency of the visor itself. Suomy therefore, cannot be held responsible if this should occur.
During cleaning operations, carefully handle the visor to avoid damaging the anti-scratch and anti-fog coating. Never use solvents, alcohol, fuels,
thinning substances or abrasive powders; these materials are aggressive and could affect the structural resistance of the polycarbonate or scratch
the surface of the visor with consequent reduction in the mechanical and optical properties.
Some colorings are made with Fluo UV paints that could be subject to the natural migration phenomenon with a drop in intensity. The
phenomenon could be enhanced when the helmet is exposed for long periods to a particularly intense light. However, this does not affect the
performances and the quality of SR SPORT.
Suomy therefore, cannot be held responsible if this should occur.
USER’S INSTRUCTIONS
RETENTION SYSTEM «D-RING» see figure 2
Insert the free end of the strap into the rings.
Pull until the strap fits tightly around the jaw.
After doing this, it should be impossible to slide out the helmet; verify that, by taking it from the back edge and rotating it towards the front, the
helmet cannot be removed and that it remains well fixed on your head.
If the helmet tends to come off or it moves freely on the head, pull the strap tight until the right pressure is reached and repeat test.
If after repeating the test you are not able to efficiently tighten the retention system, do not use the helmet.
Only after the strap has been adjusted tightly, fix the end part of the strap by fastening it with the press stud on the tongue. (see figure 2).
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The only function of the press stud fitted on the chin strap is to avoid fluttering of the end part while riding. The fact the press stud
is fastened is no guarantee that the helmet has been positioned and closed correctly: the correct fastening of the strap must be
verified exclusively through the operations described in the previous paragraphs.
To release the retention system, unfasten the press stud and pull the tongue to loosen the closure. Slide out the end part of the strap from the
«D Rings ».
Use the unlocking tongue only to remove the helmet! Never unlock while riding.
If the retention system does not work correctly, do not use the helmet and contact Suomy authorized personnel only.
FRONT AIR INTAKE (CHIN) - OPERATION see figure 3
The flow of incoming air in the front part of the helmet (chin) may be regulated by adjusting on the middle part of the air intake:
- Position (X): air intake closed.
- Position (Y): air intake fully open.
FRONT AIR INTAKE (UPPER) - OPERATION see figure 4
The flow of incoming air in the upper front part of the helmet may be regulated by adjusting the middle part of the air intake:
- Position (X): air intake closed.
- Position (Y): air intake fully open.
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SIDE AIR INTAKES - OPERATION see figure 5
The fixed air intakes on the sides allow the extraction of air inside the helmet through the Venturi
effect. Their shape has been designed to optimise this effect and therefore ensure a substantial
extraction of air while maintaining perfect aerodynamic efficiency. The particular shape is also
able to reduce turbulence to a minimum and limit the possibility of the helmet shaking.
REAR AIR VENTS - OPERATION see figure 5
The innovative rear air intake on the SR SPORT has been designed to further improve ventilation
inside the helmet, using residual air flows that, again thanks to the Venturi effect, are able to
generate a depression in the lower part of the helmet, in this way ensuring a substantial extraction
of the hot air inside it, consequently maintaining a comfortable temperature even at the back of
the head (neck).
PADDING
The inner padding, can be easily removed to be washed or replaced.
Inner central padding: INNER SHELL – Assembly and disassembly see figure 6
The inner shell (A) is fixed to the helmet through 4 press studs (B).
Removing the mechanism
Snap open the press studs (B) and remove the inner shell (A). Be very careful when removing the
shell, press on the rigid part of the stud and pull slightly towards the inside of the helmet without
damaging the press stud.
Caution: to avoid damaging the inner lining, before removing the inner shell make sure all
the press studs have been snapped open. figure 5
figure 4
X
Y

Fitting the shell
Insert the shell (A) inside the helmet checking the assembly direction. Fasten the press studs (B).
After fixing the shell and cover make sure the shell is correctly positioned inside the helmet
(polystyrene padding).
Inner side padding: CHEEK PADS – Assembly and disassembly
The cheek pads are fixed to the inner lining of the helmet through a mechanism applied to the chin
guard that can be operated without using any tools (Suomy Patent).
Removing the pads see figure 7
Push (X) the lever (A) towards the back part of the helmet until it is unlocked.
Lift the lever (A) making it rotate (Y) towards the inside of the helmet until it is completely tilted
upward.
Grab the cheek pad from the front part, push it towards the back part of the helmet and then rotate
inward until it is completely removed from the chin guard. Pull the cheek pad towards the front part
of the helmet until the fastening tab is completely removed. Slide out the strap from the passage
hole inside the cheek pad.
Assembly see figure 8
Verify that the lock lever (A) is completely turned over.
Insert (X) the strap (B) in the passage hole (C) inside the cheek pad.
Put the back part of the cheek pad on the fixed part of the inner lining. Verify that the fastening strap
(D) is correctly inserted in the appropriate seat (E).
Push the cheek pad towards the back part of the helmet and at the same time rotate it until it is
completely inserted in its seat against the chin guard (F).
Rotate the lock lever (A) downwards and push it against the lining until it clicks into position.
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figure 7
figure 6
BB
X
Y
BB
A
A

Verify that the part was assembled correctly by checking that:
- the cheek pad is firmly locked in position
- that the strap is completely free inside the hole and was not blocked under the cheek pad
during assembly.
Only the correct assembly of the cheek pad and the correct positioning of the strap will
assure the proper operation of the retention system. During use, the locking lever must
always be fixed in lock position; if it cannot be locked correctly do not use the helmet.
CHEEK PADS – Removing the fabric lining
Removing the cheek pads:
The lining is fitted over the polystyrene shell without adhesives or other mechanical fastening
methods. To remove it just slide it out of its seat and stretch out the elastic closing edge on the back
part.
Fitting the pads:
Fit the lining on the padding starting from one of the ends, and then fit it on the opposite side.
Verify that the lining is correctly applied to the padding so that it fits tightly without folds.
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B
E
A
F
DC
X
Y

VISOR
scratches on the surface there could be unusual light reflections or deviations, which may
jeopardize safety. Immediately replace the visor if there are such problems.
How to operate see figure 9
Operate the visor by using the lifting lever (A). Do not open it using other areas to avoid causing
accidental damages (scratches or lines) or dirtying the field of vision.
Opening the visor: push (X) the lifting lever outwards (A), to unlock the tab from its seat (B) in the
gasket and lift upwards.
Closing the visor: to lock the visor in position, lower it until the tab is blocked inside its seat (B) in
the gasket.
There are two locking positions: intermediate and with visor completely open.
The visor must be opened or closed completely up to the lock position. The visor is correctly locked
into position when it clicks into its seat. To unlock the visor from the lock position just follow the
above procedure, lightly press during initial phase of the movement until the visor is unlocked.
While riding the motorcycle the visor must never be left in the intermediate positions; it
must always be locked in the locking positions.
Removing the visor see figure 10
Open the visor until it is completely open.
Lift the back part (A) of the fastening nut (B) and hold it to rotate the nut (clockwise on the left side
of the helmet and counter-clockwise on the right side) until it locks into position.
Remove the fastening nut by pulling it outwards.
Remove the visor form its mechanism.
Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
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figure 9
RIGHT LEFT
45°
45°
B
B
C
DD
E
F
C
B
A
AA
A
X

Fitting the visor see fig. 10
To assure the proper operation of the rotation system of the visor, before fitting the visor back on, verify that all the parts (pins and
seats on helmet, fastening rings and relating accessories, visor surface in contact with the moving parts) are perfectly clean.
The fastening rings must be assembled following the application side indicated by the letter on the mobile back part (L: left side with
helmet on – R: right side with helmet on)
Position the visor on the mechanisms so that the rotation seat (C) and the travel adjustment seat (D) are both inserted in the rotation ring (E)
and the travel adjustment pin (F). Position the fastening ring (B) on the mechanisms by inserting the centering ring in the rotation ring.
During this operation the part of the fastening ring that can be opened must be tilted by about 45° downwards and facing the back part of the
helmet.
Press the ring (B) against the mechanisms and at the same time rotate it (clockwise on the right side of the helmet and counterclockwise on
the left side) until it locks into position.
The fastening ring is assembled and locked correctly when this part of the fastening ring is perfectly vertical.
Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
After fitting the mechanism verify that the visor is tightly fixed to the helmet, that it rotates freely and that it locks correctly into the locking
positions.
If this doesn’t happen and the rotation mechanism of the visor doesn’t work correctly, do not use the helmet and contact Suomy
authorized personnel only.
Adjustment see figure 11
After replacing the part, or if after using the helmet for a long time there should be infiltration from the visor when it is completely closed, it could
be necessary to adjust the mechanisms of the visor.
Lift the visor until it is completely open.
Remove the fastening ring only from one side of the helmet, as specified in the previous paragraph, leaving the visor attached to the helmet.
Loosen the central screw (G) and the lower screw (H) without removing them and without disassembling the mechanism.
Lower the visor until the closing position and make sure it remains inserted in the mechanisms during rotation.
When the visor is lowered and blocked in closing position, press on the front part and then on the sides, so that the rubber gasket on the shell
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adheres along the entire length of the visor.
Fasten the central screw (G).
Lift the visor until it is completely opened.
Fasten the lower screw (H).
Reassemble the fastening screw of the visor as indicated in the previous paragraphs.
Repeat the operations on the opposite sides.
VISOR MECHANISM – replacing the visor see figure 11
Removing the mechanism
After removing the visor as indicated in the paragraphs above, loosen and remove the screws (G, H); then remove the shell mechanism.
Fitting the mechanism
The mechanisms are not interchangeable. Before proceeding it is necessary to identify the correct assembly side; the mechanisms
are identified by a letter stamped on the back side (L: left side with helmet on – R: right side with helmet on)
Position the mechanism on the shell, insert the screws tightening them.
After fitting the parts verify that the mechanisms are positioned correctly and tightly fixed
to the shell. Then fit the visor and adjust it as specified in the above paragraphs.
After fitting the mechanism verify that the visor is tightly fixed to the helmet, that it rotates
freely and that it locks correctly into the locking positions.
If this doesn’t happen and the rotation mechanism of the visor doesn’t work correctly, do
not use the helmet and contact authorized Suomy personnel only.
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figure 11
G
H

NOSE GUARD see Figure 12
Removal
The nose cover is snapped into place between the cap and the inner lining of the chin guard. To remove it, all you have to do is pull it upwards.
Assembly
Place the nose cover in the middle of the visor’s opening, inserting the tabs between the cap and the chin guard. Press with force on the nose
cover where the tabs are located until the lower edge of the nose cover is fully adherent to the edge of the cap.
If this doesn’t happen and the nose guard does not adhere to the
edge of the shell or is not positioned correctly, do not use the
helmet and contact authorized Suomy personnel only.
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