Bell Star Series Manuel utilisateur

HELMET INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SERIES

International

PS100471

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ENGLISH

• Introduction

• Do’s and Don’ts

• Wearing Your Helmet

• Protect Your Eyes

• Care and Cleaning

• Storage

• The Star Series Ventilation System

• Panovision™ Shield And Mechanism

• Panovision™ Shield Installation/Removal

• Interior Components

• Star Interior Components

• Chin Curtain Installation/Removal

• Emergency Release Cheek Pads

• Interior Components Installation/Removal

• Star Series Spare Parts

• Pinlock

®

and Ultra Shield

• Contact Information

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Introduction

Head protection is a complicated subject which cannot be fully discussed in this owner’s manual.

Regardless, before your ﬁrst ride, you should read this owner’s manual carefully for important

information about your new Star Series helmet. You should also store this manual in a place where

you can retrieve it for periodic review or if any questions arise. You should not use your new Star

Series helmet until you have read and fully understand the contents of this manual.

About Some of the Limits of Your Star Series Helmet

Your Star Series helmet is designed to reduce or prevent certain injuries, and studies show

you are better off in an accident if you are wearing a helmet than if you are not. Regardless, a

motorcycle helmet cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts or injuries. For example, your

helmet cannot protect against spinal injuries, neck injuries, or any portion of the body it does not

cover. In addition, it may not protect against injuries to areas the helmet does cover. For example,

your helmet is made of energy absorbing materials which may or may not crush depending upon

the impact. Sometimes the force of the impact is such that there is no crush, and sometimes

the force of the impact is such that the material crushes completely, in either case at least some

of the force of the impact is transmitted to the head and brain, and permanent injury or death

may result. In addition, some head injuries are not caused by impacts. They are caused by other

forces, like scrambling an egg just by shaking it. You do not have to destroy the shell to destroy

the contents. Helmets cannot prevent this type of injury. Because of the wide variety of accident

scenarios, it is impossible to tell when your helmet will or will not protect against injury or death.

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Short List of Do’s and Don’ts:

1. Do choose a helmet which ﬁts properly.

2.

Do not c

hoose a helmet which interferes with your ﬁeld of vision or your ability to hear.

3. Do make sure that when the chin strap is fastened the helmet ﬁts snugly all over your head

and low on your forehead so you can see the edge in your upper ﬁeld of vision.

4.

Alw

ays wear the chin strap tightly and securely fastened while riding.

5.

Do c

heck your helmet before each ride for signs of wear or damage.

6.

Do not

“park” your helmet on mirror stalks or sissy bars.

7.

Do not carr

y your helmet on the motorcycle’s helmet lock while riding.

8.

Replace your helmet immediately if it sho

ws signs of wear or damage.

9.

Replace your helmet immediately after an impact,

even if no damage is visible.

10.

Replace your helmet at least ever

y ﬁve years.

11. Do not loan or sell your helmet, or buy a used helmet.

12.

Do not wear someone else’

s helmet.

13. Clean your helmet with soap and water only.

14.

W

ear a helmet whenever you ride.

15.

Ride safely

, and do not take risks just because you are wearing a helmet.

16. Do not remove any component of the helmet unless speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

17. Always ride with all padding installed properly in the helmet.

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Wearing Your Helmet

The best way to put on your new Star Series helmet is to gently pull the chin straps outward just

enough to spread the helmet as you ease it over your head. If you can pull the helmet onto your

head without having to spread the helmet, the helmet is too big, will not ﬁt right, and should not be

worn. With the helmet on your head, thread the loose end of the strap through the double D-rings as

illustrated below. Pull on the end until the strap is snug, so it is almost uncomfortable and well back

against your throat. When riding, always wear the helmet with the chin strap in this position.

1. D-Rings 2. Chinstrap 3. Magnefusion Magnets

1

2

3

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mWARNING!

The helmet chin strap must be securely fastened and snug under your chin and against your throat or the

helmet may not stay on in an accident. If the helmet does not stay on, serious injury or death may result.

mWARNING!

Do not use a chin cup or wear the strap on the point of the chin. If the chin strap is not in the proper

position or used properly, the helmet may not stay in position or may come off. Serious personal injury or

death may result.

Proper Fit

In order to work right, your helmet must ﬁt right. If your helmet does not ﬁt right, it may come off in an

accident, in which case it will not provide any protection. Because many motorcyclists are killed each

year when their helmets do not stay on in an accident, do not wear a motorcycle helmet that does not

ﬁt right. If the helmet does not ﬁt right, do not wear it. Bell manufactures helmets of different sizes, and

should have a helmet to ﬁt your head.

This section is very important: your helmet must be snug on all areas of your head and must

be comfortable.. Here are two good tests the helmet must pass:

1. Fasten the chin strap under your chin so it is snug with your mouth closed and uncomfortable to open

your mouth. Grab the helmet with both hands and try to move the helmet forward and backward and from

side to side. The helmet does not ﬁt right if your skin does not move with the liner of the helmet.

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2. With the chin strap snug under your chin, grab the helmet in the rear at the base and try to pull

the helmet forward on your head. Do the same test except grab the helmet in the front and try to roll

the helmet rearward. If the helmet comes off your head, the helmet does not ﬁt right and you should

not wear it. This is also important. Check to make sure the chin strap is tight periodically while you

ride. If the chin strap has become lose, immediately stop and re-tighten the chin strap. If you have any

questions about ﬁt, see your dealer, or contact Bell’s Consumer Services group at 1-800-456-BELL.

mWARNING!

Do not wear a motorcycle helmet which does not ﬁt right. Failure to follow this instruction could

lead to serious personal injury or death. If you have purchased one of our full-face models, check the

position of your eyes in relation to the eye opening of the helmet. Check to make sure that the helmet

is positioned on your head so that you have adequate downward and upward vision to properly

operate your vehicle. Adjust the position of the helmet on your head to achieve this relationship.

Protect Your Eyes

Your new Star Series helmet is equipped with a face shield that must be used at all times in

order to adequately protect your face and eyes. Tinted face shields, goggles, or other forms of

tinted eye protection should not be used at night or under other conditions of poor visibility.

Lenses damaged by scratches will reduce visibility, especially at night, and should be replaced.

Petroleum products and other solvents may impair the optical properties and reduce the

mechanical strength of shields and should not be used. Replacement shields can be obtained

from your dealer or by calling 1-800-456-BELL.

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mWARNING!

Failure to use proper eye protection can cause an accident and result in serious injury or death.

Check For Adequate Vision

Always check for adequate vision. For example, when helmets are used in conjunction with goggles

or other eye coverings, vision restrictions can occur. Make sure your motorcycle is equipped with

effective mirrors, and use them for peripheral vision to enhance your direct vision of trafﬁc and other

riding hazards. It is the responsibility of each user to assure the adequacy of his or her vision prior to

using this helmet.

mWARNING!

Never use a helmet or eye protection which restricts your vision so that you are unable to safely

operate your vehicle.

Check for Adequate Hearing

Research has shown that in many cases shielding the ears from wind noise results in the ability to

more accurately detect important trafﬁc sounds (such as horns and sirens).

mWARNING!

It is the responsibility of each user to determine which helmet model is best suited to his or her

needs and preferences. Helmet models that cover less of the head provide less impact protection

and may be more susceptible to helmet ejection, which can result in injury or death. It is also the

helmet user’s responsibility to determine his or her ability to hear important trafﬁc sounds while

wearing and using this helmet.

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Care and Cleaning

Helmets are energy absorbing devices intended to deform, fracture, crush, and collapse as they

absorb as much of the energy generated by an impact as they possibly can. They are durable,

but should be treated as though they are fragile so that you will have all of the available energy

absorbing materials if you should ever need them. Your helmet will give you years of good service

if properly cared for. Avoid harsh sunscreens, hair products, and skin products on the head while

wearing the helmet.

Accessories

Using accessories not intended for use with your helmet can be dangerous.

mWARNING!

Never rigidly attach anything to the outside of your helmet. If struck in an accident it can cause

the force of the blow to be more concentrated and greatly increase your chance of injury or death.

Never mount a rigid object to the inside of your helmet. If struck in an accident it could become

a projectile, greatly increasing the chance of injury or death. Never drop your helmet, as this may

cause damage which is invisible to you

.

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Follow these simple rules:

• Never decorate your helmet with paint, decals, stickers, or tape.

• Use only mild soap and water to clean the outside of your helmet.

• Chemicals used in many items can be harmful to the outer shell of your helmet.

• Frequently, this damage is not visible, and can result in premature fracturing of the shell when impacted.

• Use only mild soap and water to clean the interior of your helmet.

• Never allow your helmet to come in contact with gasoline or other petroleum products, as this will cause

serious damage to the energy absorbing inner liner and/or the outer shell of the helmet.

Painting

Our helmets should not be painted by anyone other than the manufacturer. Many helmet components

can be seriously damaged by chemicals and/or solvents contained in most paint or by careless

handling during the repainting process.

Storage

Our helmets require little special care. However, it is a good idea to protect your helmet from damage if

it is to be stored for a long period of time. Household pets will chew on an unattended helmet if given

the chance. Helmets should be stored in a cool, dry place. Exposure to temperatures in excess of 150

degrees F can cause damage, resulting in a loss of protection. The interior of cars on sunny days can

exceed 150 degrees.

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The Star Series Ventilation System

The ventilation system is engineered to maximize airﬂow, which cools the interior of the helmet and

helps to keep the Panovision™ shield clear, resulting in a more comfortable ride with less fatigue.

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Familiarize yourself with the many

ventilation features marked below.

1. Panovision™ Face Shield

2. 2 Stage Chin Vent Intake

3. 2 Stage Forehead Vent Intake

4. 2 Stage Top Vent Intake

5. 2 Stage Rear Vent Exhaust

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

1 2

3 4

OPEN

CLOSED

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6. Spoiler/anti-buffeting wing and rear exhaust 7. Interior Ventilation Channels

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Chin Vent Plug

The chin vent plug snaps-in to completely close off the chin vent and easily pulls-out

when it is no longer needed.

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Cleaning Road Debris from Vents

It may be necessary to clear road debris such as dirt and insects from the vent openings. To clear debris, use a

cotton swap dipped in warm water to carefully clear debris from vents. Be sure to cycle vents to ensure all debris

is cleared and will not adversely affect vent operation

6. Spoiler/anti-buffeting wing and rear exhaust 7. Interior Ventilation Channels

Chin Vent Plug

The chin vent plug snaps-in to completely close off the chin vent and easily pulls-out

when it is no longer needed.

Removable Chin Vent

Removal:

1. Push down on the release tab on the interior chin area of the chin bar.

2. Lift the chin vent from the bottom until the release tab clears the latch.

3. Rotate up to release the upper portion of the chin vent.

1 2 3

Installation:

Reverse steps 1-3.

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PANOVISION™ SHIELD and MECHANISM

The shield mechanism is designed for quick and easy Panovision™ shield swapping as weather

or light conditions change.

1. Fully-Closed & Locked Position

2. Cracked Position

3. Fully-Open Position

4. Shield Release Button

5. Shield Pivot

6. Pivot Guide Post

7. Pivot Guide

8. Installation/Removal Ring

9. Pivot Ring

10. Pivot Track

11. Pivot Plate Screw

1 2

3 4

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5

6

7

8

9

10

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Panovison™ Shield Installation

1. Starting in the Fully-Open position, locate the Shield Pivot in the Installation/Removal Ring

2. Slide the shield back along the Pivot Track until it clicks into the Pivot Ring

3. Cycle the shield closed and open to ensure the Pivot Guide Post is tracking

properly along the Pivot Guide

1 2 3

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Panovison™ Shield Removal

1. Raise the shield into the Fully-Open Position

2. Push the Shield Release Buttons and slide the shield forward along the Pivot Track into

the Installation/Removal Ring

3. Spread the shield slightly to release the Shield Pivot from the Installation/Removal Ring

1 2 3

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PRO STAR and RACE STAR

Interior Parts

1. Nose Guard

2. Chin Vent Plug

3. Chin Curtain

4. VIRUS

®

Magnefusion™ Cheekpad-Left

5. VIRUS

®

Top Liner

6. VIRUS

®

Magnefusion™ Cheekpad-Right

7. VIRUS

®

Chin Strap Covers

8. VIRUS

®

Neck Curtain

1.

2.

3.

5.4. 6.

7. 7.

8.

Shell Size OEM Cheek

Pad Size

Compatibility

XS 35 mm

INTERCHANGEABLE

S 35 mm

M 35 mm

L 35 mm

XL 40 mm

XXL 35 mm

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