Nicore Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hey folks, I got a nice CB helmet and now dealing with the well known problem. How can I modify the helmet to keep the visor stay open when lifted up or on the other side how to make it stay closed when looking down. I read about some "3M bolts" or "headband kit" and stuff but can't find any instructions with pictures how to modify my helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Not too sure on that one. Christian would be your best source as to how to do that since he made the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucblack Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest commando worm Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Velcro may help it stay closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thxboy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I used Velcro on both my chin cup strap (black) and another little piece underneath. Hook side on the helmet and loop on the face mask. This keeps the seam nice and tight when closed. The hook on the chin strap flows all the way through to the inside where there is loop on the inside of the helmet. This makes the chin strap length adjustable. As far as keeping it open I have no problems with my CB staying open. Maybe the bolts aren't tight enough on the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdrrakNolat Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Rare earth magnets might work also. I've been experimenting using them a lot in place of velcro and so far had great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topherhunter Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I put a set of 1/4" magnets in each corner. Works like a charm. I've love to figure out a little arm to hold it open while in the dressing room, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicore Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Just got this 3M bolts and tried to attach them yesterday, but they don't work on the CB fiber glass helmet v2 because the grey bolts are way too short. Since the helmet is made of fiber glass you don't have the chance to "press" anything together like the abs helmets. I just found a source on ebay with carriage bolts made of plastic in different sizes. http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schlosschraube-DIN-603-Kunststoff-Polyamid-6-6-naturweis-weis-PA-Schraube-/301535584540 I will try to use them now because I already modified the hole to the size of the 3m bolts. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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