NOTES BEFORE USE 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.
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Do not paint or apply solvent 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.
Fastening Chinstraps When the chinstrap covers of RT-33 helmet become dirty, they may be washed after detaching them from the chinstraps. -DETACHING- 1. Undo the snap at the end of each chinstrap. 2. Pull the chinstrap cover from the chinstrap to detach it. Snap Chinstrap Snap...
Fastening Chinstraps D-ring Chinstrap 1. Let the strap go through the D-ring, and pull the strap to the direction of the arrow to fasten it. 2. Fasten the snaps to prevent looseness in the chinstrap. WARNING! Be sure to fasten the chinstrap securely.
Liner Shell Liner Integrated Wake Stabilizer PATENTED The Wake Stabilizer , Kabuto’s PATENTED unique system, is developed by analyzing the results of wind tunnel experiments at several angles. This unique system controls the airflow around the helmet and reduces loads while riding.
Open/Close Head Ventilation and Rear Ventilation Rear Ventilation Head Ventilation Shutter Slide the shutter backwards To Open – Open/Close Head Ventilation – To Open Air-duct Slide the shutter backwards to introduce air from the outside. Shutter To Close To Close Slide the shutter forwards to shut off air from the outside.
The “Single Action Shield System ” is the shield replacement system developed PATENTED by Kabuto. The system allows quick shield replacement for riding and racing conditions and easy maintenance. – How to remove the shield – 1. Move the shield up (Fig.1). (Move it up as far as it goes.)
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– How to attach the shield – Hook on shield Shield mechanism Release Button Cover the Shield Ratchet Shield Ratchet Hook of Shield Ratchet First, stop at this position 1. As shown in and , align the angles of Shield the shield release button and the part A on Hook on shield...
Remove/Replace of shield Ratchets The “Shield Ratchet” is a part to control the open/close the shield and the function of the “Single Action Shield System ”. PATENTED When the shield is completely removed in the procedure mentioned in “Single Action Shield System ”, the Shield Ratchet appears.
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Shield Ratchet Screw Helmet Screw-inserting Screw-inserting hole hole Shield Ratchet Fig.2 Fig.3 2.Place the Shield Ratchet in the hollow 3.Fasten both Shield Ratchet Screws space on the side of the helmet and clockwise securely. Repeat the align the mounting holes on the shield same procedure on the other Shield ratchet with the mounting holes on the Ratchet.
Shield Post-3 RT-33 adopts the shield with Shield Post-3 which enables to use both Pinlock® Original Insert Lens inside and Replace Shield-3 on outside. <Shield Post-3> Pinlock® Pin Shield Attachment screw Shield Post-3 Pinlock ” Original Insert Lens" for attaching Pinlock •Please read “...
Pinlock Original Insert Lens ® 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] ® Pinlock Original Insert Lens prevents the shield from fogging caused by thermal ®...
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Section view Make sure the Pinlock ® Original Insert Lens to of shield: be fit inside the chase. Protective film CORRECT WRONG Silicon seal Shield *with no space Eccentric pins Silicon seal Shield Pinlock® Original Insert Lens Fig.5 3. Make sure if the overall silicon seal of the Pinlock Original Insert Lens is ®...
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CAUTION! •Flex the shield properly when fitting 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 ®...
Replace Shield-3 (Optional Parts) RT-33 adopts Shield Post-3 which enables you to use a disposable tear-off film “Replace Shield-3”(Optional Parts), useful on racing and touring. This Shield Post-3 is eccentric, the axis of which is not in the center, and by turning this Shield Post-3, the Replace Shield-3 will be in close contact to a shield.
CAUTION! By colours on the Replace Shield-3, interference colours might be visible when in close contact with a shield. If this causes uncomfortable vision, try other colours or stop using the Replace Shield-3. WARNING! •Peel off the protect film on the Replace Shield-3 before use. Using with leaving the protect film on the Replace Shield-3 reduces your visibility and it is very dangerous.
Remove/Replace Cheek Pads Hook and loop fastener Cheek Pad – How to remove the cheek pads – Remove the cheek pad from hook and loop fastener and the snaps by gripping it firmly then pull it out. (Fig.1) CAUTION! When removing the cheek pad, be sure to grip the base of cheek pad where the hook and loop fastener and the snaps are attached.
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– How to remove the inner pad – 3 snaps Fig.1 Fig.2 1.Undo the snaps at the forehead 2.Undo the 3 snaps at the rear, area by pulling them down as then the inner pad can be shown in Fig.1. removed.
Exchangeable Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and NOTE Chinstrap covers RT-33 interiors are exchangeable as shown in the table below. Fine fitting can be achieved by changing only cheek pads etc. RT-33 Inner pad Shell size Pad size (Thickness) Exchangeable Included in package XS (19mm) Interchangeable among Inner pad x 1pce...
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Remove/Replace Wind Shutter-2 The Wind Shutter-2 is included in the package as the standard accessory. This Wind Shutter-2 accessory is intended to reduce the introduction of wind from chin area while Fabric side Sponge side riding. It can be attached and detached as desired according to seasons and intended applications.
– How to remove Wind Shutter-2 – Hold the interlining Firmly hold the interlining area around the around the center and pull it up. center of the Wind Shutter-2 and pull it up. Then the Wind Shutter-2 will be removed. Wind Shutter-2 CAUTION!
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*COOLMAX® is the registered trade name of INVISTA. Contact for inquiries on the products and request for repair: Contact an authorized dealer of Kabuto helmets about the products and request for repair. Parts that cannot be repaired: The following parts cannot be repaired in terms of assuring the performance of the helmet.
CAUTION! 4(R) The following parts cannot be repaired to assure the performance of the helmet. • Helmet body (shell) • Shock absorbing liner • Chinstraps including D rings 4(L) Contact the authorized Kabuto dealers for detailed information on repairing. ENG-25...
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Silver Mirror (1pc) Blue Mirror (1pc) *The parte listed above are available from an authorized KABUTO dealer. *Parts with colour variations, specify your desired colour in placing an order. *The materials and specifications are subjected to change without notice for further improving the performance of the product.
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