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FF-5V Instruction Manual  Table of Contents

NOTES BEFORE USE

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FOR SAFE AND COMFORTABLE USE

Remove/Replace Chinstrap Covers

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Fastening Chinstraps

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CHINSTRAPS

Open/Close Chin Ventilation

P-5

"Top Aero-Ventilation System"and"Wake Stabilizer

PAT.P.

"

P-6

Ventilation Shutter Function

P-7

AIR-CONDITIONING FUNCTION OF VENTILATIONS

Single Action Shield System

PAT.P.

P-8

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens

P-10

Remove/Replace Shield Ratchets

P-12

SHIELD

IMPORTANT

NOTE

NOTE

Remove/Replace Cheek Pads 

(Cheek Area)

P-14

a0

Remove/Replace Cheek Pad Inner Foam

P-16

           

Cleaning of Inner Pad and Cheek Pads

P-17

           

Exchangeable Inner Pad and Cheek Pads

P-18

aa 

Remove/Replace Inner Pad

P-18

INTERIOR (INNER PAD AND CHEEK PADS)

as 

Remove/Replace Wind Shutter

P-20

ad 

Remove/Replace Breath Guard

P-21

           

"Breath Guard Pro 

(Optional Accessory)

"

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES

● 

FF-5V Series Parts List and Table for Replacement 

P-22, P-23

Contact for inquiries and request for repair 

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FF-5V Instruction Manual  Table of Contents

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PARTS LIST

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WARNING

Never operate the shutter lever while riding because it is very hazardous. 

Operate the shutter lever before riding. 

CAUTION

The ventilation is secured with a 

strong adhesive tape. If you attempt 

to remove the ventilation by force, a 

part may be damaged.

Do not try to remove the ventilation.

Slide the lever to the left, and the shutter is 

closed to shut off air intake.

Slide the lever to the right, and the shutter 

is opened to take in air.

3

Lever

Chin Ventilation

Slide the lever to the right

Slide the lever to the left

To open

To close 

To open

To close 

4

5

Open/Close of

Chin Ventilation 

 

CAUTION

The Top Aero-Ventilation and the Wake Stabilizer

PATENTED

 are sophisticatedly 

designed to achieve light-weight and minimize damage on your head in case 

of an accident. A strong impact on the Top Aero-Ventilation and the Wake 

Stabilizer

PATENTED

. may damage them. Handle them with care.

4

Top Aero-Ventilation System

Outer air

Humid air

Liner

Shell

Humid air inside of the helmet

Top ventilation

Outer air

Outer air

Liner

Shell

Head-Ventilation

The Wake Stabilizer

PATENTED

 , KABUTO’s 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.   

Wake Stabilizer

PATENTED

The Top Aero-Ventilation is 

equipped with individual shutters in 

the front, rear, right and left sides, 

which can open and close in three 

levels according to situations and 

preferences of the user.

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Ventilation Shutter Function

Slide the lever forwards to shut off air from 

the outside. 

Slide the lever backwards to introduce 

air from the outside. 

Slide the lever of the Top Aero-Ventilation backwards, 

and the shutter of the air duct is opened to discharge 

the inside humid air forcibly.

Slide the lever of the Top Aero-Ventilation forwards, 

and the shutter of the air duct is closed to stop forcing 

out the inside humid air. 

Lever

Air duct

Lever

Slide the lever forwards

CAUTION

Each ventilation is secured with a strong adhesive tape. If you attempt to 

remove the ventilation system by force, a part may be damaged. Therefore, do 

not try to remove the ventilation system.

To open

To close

To open

Lever

Slide the lever backwards

Slide the lever backwards

To close

Lever

To open

To close

To open

To close

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7

A helmet is pulled backwards due to the 

air pressure from ahead while riding. 

However, the Top-Aero-Ventilation 

System helps resolving such matter.

The Top Aero-Ventilation System 

improves the air-flow effectively, and 

discharges humid air inside of the helmet 

to the outside by the “negative pressure”. 

As a result, the inside of the helmet is 

comfortable in hot summer and under 

hard conditions such as racing scenes. 

The Top Aero-Ventilation 

System is equipped with a 

shutter function to allow 

adjustments of air intakes as 

desired to shut off cold air in 

cold winter and water drops in 

rainy weather.

“Top Aero-Ventilation System” and “Wake 

Stabilizer

PATENTED.

Slide 

the lever 

forwards

Open/Close

Head Ventilation

Open/Close

Top Aero-Ventilation

Please read “

WARNING

” and “

Repairing the ventilations

” on the next page. 

Wake Stabilizer 

PATENTED.

Head-Ventilation

Top Aero-Ventilation

Top Aero-Ventilation System

Top Aero-Ventilation System

Air duct

Air duct

Head-Ventilation

Head-Ventilation

Section view of Top Aero-Ventilation System 

The “Single Action Shield System PATENTED” is the shield replacement system 

developed by KABUTO. The system allows quick shield replacement for riding and 

racing conditions and easy maintenance.

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Single Action Shield System

PAT.P.

WARNING

●Operating the shutter while riding is very dangerous. Never operate the 

shutter while riding. Operate it before riding.  

●The air-ducts (air intakes and discharge holes) of the head ventilations and the 

Top Aero-Ventilation are designed in the proper sizes and quantities 

considered a large impact in the event of accidents and falling down. 

Customizing by enlarging or making more air-ducts would reduce the safety 

performances significantly and can cause serious injuries in case of an 

accident. Never customize your helmet.

CAUTION 

●The shield is so constructed that it cannot 

be removed unless it is moved up to the 

highest position.

●Do not pull or twist the shield by force to 

remove it. Such action may damage the 

shield and ratchet system.

●Handle the removed shield with care in 

order not to damage it.

Repairing the ventilations

When each ventilation is damaged, contact your local authorized dealer (See 

Pages 23 to 25). 

Please be informed that we may not accept repairing, in the case the safety 

performance of the helmet will be degraded.

How to remove the shield:

a

Move the shield up(Fig. 1). (Move it up as far as it 

goes.) 

b

As shown in Fig. 2, pull the shield in the direction of 

the arrow while pressing down the release button on 

the shield. One side of the shield is completely 

removed.

The shield can be removed easily by pulling it along 

the angle of the end of release button.

c

Repeat the same procedure for removing the other 

side of the shield. Then the entire shield can be 

completely removed. 

Shield

Release button

Move the shield up as far as it goes.

Release button

Pressing down the button

Pressing down the button

Release button end

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

CAUTION 

●Do not push or twist the shield by force 

when installing it. Such action may 

damage the shield and ratchet system.

●After the installation of the shield, be sure to pull it lightly towards the 

removing direction to make sure that it is securely installed. 

●After the installation of the shield is completed, open and close the shield 

three to four times to make sure that the shield is properly worked.

How to attach the shield:

a

As shown in 

A

and

B

, align the angles of the shield 

release button and the part 

A

 on the Shield Ratchet, 

and set the mechanical part of the shield on the 

ratchet as shown in 

C

.

b

Insert the shield in the direction of the arrow as far as 

it goes, then the shield can be attached. Follow the 

same procedure to attach the shield on the other 

side.  (

D

The installation of the shield is complete).

WARNING

●After the installation of the shield, make sure the shield is securely installed 

and that it is properly opened and closed before riding. If the shield does not 

work properly, or is installed insecurely, it may cause a failure in opening and 

closing the shield or lead to the removal of the shield while riding, thereby 

causing a great risk. If the opening and closing operations are not properly 

performed or abnormal noise is heard during these operations, check the 

steps in the installation procedure and repeat the installation procedure from 

the start.

●The shield is a consumable item. If the shield surface is damaged by a bug, 

stone, etc. hitting on the surface, it may hinder the vision, thereby causing a 

great risk. If the shield gets extremely dirty or scratched, replace it with a new 

one.

Sa

me angle

Sa

me angle

Shield Ratchet

Shield Ratchet

Shield

Release button

A

A

Shield

8

9

Pull the shield in the 

direction of the arrow

Pull the shield in the 

direction of the arrow

Pull it along the 

angle of the end of 

button

Hook on shield 

mechanism

Hook on shield 

mechanism

Cover the Shield 

Ratchet

Hook of Shield 

Ratchet

Hook of Shield 

Ratchet

First, stop at this 

position

Then insert 

the shield in 

the direction 

of the arrow as 

far as it goes

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1 1

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 

6

“Single Action Shield System

PATENTED.

”, the Shield Ratchet 

appears.

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Remove/Replace Shield Ratchets

Shield Ratchet

Shield Ratchet Screw

How to remove the Shield 

Ratchet:

Turn the Shield Ratchet Screws on 

the Shield Ratchet counterclockwise 

using a proper sized flat-blade 

screwdriver until the screws are 

removed. Then, the shield ratchet 

can be removed. Follow the same 

procedure to remove the Shield 

Ratchet on the other side.

How to install the Shield Ratchet:

Shield Ratchet

b

Place the Shield Ratchet in the hollow 

space on the side of the helmet and 

align the mounting holes on the shield 

ratchet with the mounting holes on the 

helmet (Fig. 2).

c

Fasten both Shield Ratchet Screws 

clockwise securely. Repeat the same 

procedure on the other Shield Ratchet. 

Then the Shield Ratchets are installed 

(Fig. 3)

Shield Ratchet Screw

Shield Ratchet

Helmet

CAUTION 

●Do not fasten the Shield Ratchet Screws too tight. Too much tightening of the 

screws may damage screws and other parts.

●Fasten the Shield Ratchet Screws by applying the screwdriver vertically to the 

screws. If the screws are fastened by applying a screwdriver diagonally, the 

threads may be stripped.

WARNING

●The Shield Ratchet is an important part for open/close the shield. Install the 

Shield Ratchet securely. After the installation is completed, check to see that the 

shield can be closed to the lowest position and opened and closed correctly.

●Check and fasten the Shield Ratchet Screws regularly. Riding with the 

loosened Shield Ratchet Screws is very dangerous as the shield may be 

removed while riding.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

1 2

1 3

Proper sized 

flat-blade screwdriver 

Screw-inserting 

hole

Fig. 1

Right

Left 

a

First, check the side of the Shield 

Ratchet as shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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Remove/Replace of Cheek Pads

Cheek pad

Snap

cheek pad

Front

Joint Hook

*Pull the Front Joint Hook to the direction of the arrow. 

*Grab the base of the snaps firmly.

CAUTION 

When removing the cheek 

pads, be sure to grip the 

base of cheek pads where 

the snaps are attached. 

Otherwise, the cheek pads 

may be damaged. 

Removing the cheek pad:

a

First, undo the 2 snaps at the 

rear side of the cheek pad.

b

Pull the chinstrap out from the 

cheek pad. (Fig.1)

c

Grip the base of the middle of 

the cheek pad securely, and 

pull it. (Fig.2)

d

Pull out the front Joint Hook at the 

front of the cheek pad to the 

direction of the arrow as shown in 

theFig.3. 

e

Pull out the rear Joint Hook by 

turning it around the Joint Bar 

as shown in Fig.4.

 *Refer to “Undoing the Rear 

Joint Hook”, below.

Rear joint hook

Undoing the Rear Joint Hook

Attached status

Rear joint hook

Joint bar

Back of the helmet

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Rear joint hook

Rear joint bar

(Between the shell 

and the liner)

Attachment of Cheek pads:

ATTACHING THE JOINT BAR

Rear joint hook

Joint bar

Push the middle of the cheek pad.

c

Push the middle of the cheek pad into 

the trim rubber in-between the helmet 

shell and the liner.

Front Joint Hook

Flip the trim rubber up

Flip the trim rubber up

Chin liner

Cheek pad

Cheek pad

Snap

CAUTION 

Be sure that the cheek pads are attached on the helmet securely before riding.

It is hazardous to use this helmet without cheek pads or attaching the cheek pads improperly. 

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

1 4

1 5

Repeat the above steps on the 

other side. 

Pull the middle of 

the cheek pad 

toward you.

Turn it to the 

direction of 

the arrow.

Turn it to the 

direction of 

the arrow.

Pull it to the direction 

of the arrow.

Pull it to the direction 

of the arrow.

a

a

b

b

Joint bar 

(between the shell 

and the liner)

a

Insert the rear Joint Hook in-between the shell and the liner from the position shown 

in the figure, and hook it to the "Joint Bar" hidden inside there.

Attaching is 

complete

b

Flip up the rubber trim around the chin 

area as shown in Fig.2. Insert the front 

Joint Hook in-between the helmet shell 

and chin liner until the Joint Hook is 

fixed.

d

Let the chinstrap go through the chinstrap 

cover, then fasten 2 snaps and hook and loop 

fasteners at the back side of the cheek pad. 

Follow the same procedures on the other side. 

Push it into the 

direction of the 

arrow.

a

Turn it to the 

direction of the 

arrow. 

b

Snaps 

and 

hook-and loop 

fasteners

CAUTION 

●Use detergent in cold water or warm water for cleaning. Never use hot water, 

chemical detergents, and organic solvents for cleaning the pads. The use of 

these agents may degrade the quality and damage the pads.

●The interiors of this helmet are washable by a washing machine. Put each pad 

in a washing net and wash them separately.

●The cheek pads are consumable items. Even under normal usage, the fabric 

material and inner foam may be worn and deteriorated depending on the 

frequency of usage. Please replace the pads with new ones as appropriate.

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Remove/Replace Cheek Pad Inner Foam

Plastic base

Lock-

cloth

Hook-and-

loop 

fastener

Hook-and-loop 

fasteners

Inner form

–Left–

–Right–

Inner form

*Pay attention to the side

Plastic base

How to replace Cheek Pad inner Foam:

a

Replace the Inner Foam 

properly by checking the side of 

the Cheek Pad Inner Foam. 

(Fig.1)

b

Insert the plastic base into the 

hole of the base plate on the 

cheek pad as shown Fig.2. 

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

CAUTION 

●Attaching the wrong side of the inner foam into the cheek pad may cause a 

significant deterioration of fitting.

●Be sure to attach the correct side of the inner foam. 

CAUTION 

●The interiors of this helmet are washable by a washing machine. Put each pad 

in a washing net and wash them separately.

●Use detergent in cold water or warm water for cleaning. Never use hot water, 

chemical detergents, and organic solvents for cleaning the pads. The use of 

these agents may degrade the quality and damage the pads.

●Even commercially-available detergent may cause a little discolouration of the 

pad depending on the type of detergent. Thus, wash each pad separately as 

much as practical.

●If the pad is washed in a washing machine having a drying function in which the 

temperature is increased to 50  or more, it may cause deterioration in quality 

and damage of the pads. Do not use such a device for cleaning of the pad.

● Drain a pad after washing and dry the pad in shade so that it is not exposed to 

direct sunlight. After making sure that it is dried enough, attach it on the helmet.

●The inner pad and the cheek pad are consumable items. Even under normal 

usage, the fabric material and inner foam may be worn and deteriorated 

depending on the frequency of usage. Please replace the pads with new ones as 

appropriate.

Lock-Cloth

Hole for chinstrap

Interlining

back of a cheek pad

Fig. 3

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1 7

Cleaning of Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and Chinstrap covers

IMPORTANT

c

Let the “Lock-cloth” go through the cheek pad from the front then fasten the hook 

and loop fasteners on the back. 

a

Remove the “Lock-cloth” at the back side of the 

cheek pad from the hook and loop fasteners. (Fig.1)

b

Take out the plastic base at the back side of the 

cheek pad as shown in Fig.2.

c

Take out the inner form.

Take out the inner foam for washing when it 

gets dirty.

CAUTION 

Do not pull the interlining and snaps by 

force when removing the inner pad. 

Otherwise, the fabrics of those pads 

may be damaged.

FF-5V interiors are exchangeable as shown in the table below. Fine fitting can be 

achieved by changing only cheek pads etc. 

Exchangeable Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and Chinstrap covers

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How to remove the inner pad:

a

Hold the helmet as shown in Fig.1 and then 

remove the interlining at the temple area on 

the right and left, individually. 

b

Remove the interlining at the center as 

shown in Fig.2.

c

Unfasten the 3 snaps on the back of the 

rear to remove the inner pad completely. 

Inner

pad

FF-5V Inner pad

Exchangeable

 

Included in package

Inner pad 

×

 

pce

Inner pad 

×

 

pce

Inner pad 

×

 1pce

Pad size (Thickness)

XS 

19

mm)

15

mm)

15mm

9mm

XL 

9mm

XXL 

6mm

Shell size

S

L

XL

FF-5V Cheek pads

FF-5V chinstrap covers are exchangeable for all sizes.

Exchangeable

Included in package

Pad size (Thickness)

37

mm)

33

mm)

29mm

24mm

XL 

24mm

XXL 

20mm

Shell size

S

L

XL

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

CAUTION 

●If the inner pad is not securely installed, the helmet may be unstable while 

riding, thereby causing a great risk. Fasten the snaps properly.

●It is also important to attach the pads properly to wear your helmet 

comfortably.

How to attach the inner pad:

a

Insert the joint hook at the 

centre of the inner pad into 

the attachment slit on the 

helmet as shown in 

Fig.1.

is the guideline for 

attachment.

b

Insert the interlining and 

the joint hooks carefully 

into the attachment slits 

from the centre to the side, 

as shown in Fig.2. Follow 

the same procedure on the 

other side. 

c

Fasten 3 snaps at the rear 

to attach the inner pad 

completely. 

Fitting slit

 is the guideline.

Joint hook

Joint hook

Interlining

Attachment slit

Attachment slit

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

1 8

1 9

NOTE

Exchangeable between 

two sizes of M and L

Exchangeable between 

two sizes of XS and S

Exchangeable between 

two sizes of XL and XXL

Exchangeable among 

all sizes 

Cheek Pad 

×

1 set 

(Right and Left)

Remove/Replace Inner Pad

Inner

pad

Insert the interlining 

carefully into the 

individual 

attachment slit.

Insert the interlining under the rubber trim with care especially,in 

this area. 

CAUTION 

●Install  the  Wind  Shutter-2  securely.  Insecure 

installation may cause falling of the Wind 

Shutter-2 while riding. 

●Do not use an adhesive agent or similar items but 

install the Wind Shutter-2 according to the 

procedure given above. Some components of an 

adhesive agent may damage the material of the 

helmet.

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Remove/Replace Wind Shutter-2

How to install Wind Shutter:

a

Refer to Fig.1 and check the front side 

and back side of the Wind Shutter-2. 

b

As shown in Fig. 2, turn the helmet 

over and attach the Wind Shutter-2 on 

the front (chin area) of the helmet.

In doing this, insert the interlining of 

both sides of the Wind Shutter-2 

in-between the front area of the cheek 

pad and the rubber trim.

c

As shown in Fig. 3, insert the interlining 

of the Wind Shutter-2 uniformly into the 

inside of the rubber trim from both 

sides towards the centre.

d

Put the interlining to such an extent 

that the edge of the frame rubber is 

almost flat with the Wind Shutter-2. 

The attachment of the Wind Shutter-2 

is complete (Fig.4).

The Wind Shutter-2 is included in the package as a standard accessory. This 

accessory is intended to reduce the introduction of wind from chin area while riding. It 

can be attached and detached as desired according to seasons and intended 

applications.

Front

Back

Wind Shutter-2

Interlining

Wind Shutter-2

Cheek pad

ネックパッド

Cheek pad

Rubber trim 

(Front)

Rubber trim

(Front)

Rubber trim

(Front)

Insert in-between.

Insert in-between.

Insert in-between.

Installation is complete.

Wind Shutter-2

Wind Shutter-2

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

How to remove Wind Shutter-2

Firmly hold the interlining area around 

the centre of the Wind Shutter-2 and pull 

it up. Then the Wind Shutter-2 will be 

removed.

CAUTION 

To remove the Wind Shutter-2, gently 

pull up and take off carefully. 

Otherwise the cloth and/or part may 

be damaged.

13

Remove/Replace Breath Guard

The "Breath Guard" can be detached or 

attached according to your needs.

DETACHING:

Grip the Breath Guard securely, and pull 

it out to remove it.

ATTACHING:

As shown in the figure, set the centre of 

the Breath Guard onto the centre of the 

helmet, and push in the Breath Guard 

between the shield rubber trim and the 

chin liner.

Chin liner

Breath Guard

Centre of helmet

Breath Guard

CAUTION 

Do not use an adhesive agent but 

follow the procedure given above to 

attach the Breath Guard.

Some components of an adhesive 

agent may damage the material of 

the helmet.

In addition to this standard Breath Guard, Breath Guard Pro, a larger size 

than Breath Guard, is available as an optional accessory. Breath Guard Pro 

is available at authorized dealers of KABUTO helmets.

2 0

2 1

Stitching side is back

Put the interlining into the inside of the rubber trim 

from both sides towards the center by hands.

Put the interlining to such an extent that the 

edge of the frame rubber is almost flat with the 

Wind Shutter-2.

Hold the interlining 

around the centre 

and pull it up.

Wind Shutter-2

Wind Shutter-2

Insert 

in-between

Shield frame 

rubber

Shield rubber 

trim

Breath Guard Pro 

(Optional accessory)

NOTE

CAUTION 

The following parts cannot be repaired to assure the 

performance of the helmet.

Helmet body (Shell)  

Shock absorbing liner

    

Chinstraps including D rings

Contact the authorized KABUTO dealers for detailed 

information on repairing.

FF-5V Series Parts List and Table for Replacement 

FF-5V Series Parts for Repair

FF-5V Series Parts for Replacement

A

B

Top Aero Ventilation and

Wake Stabilizer

Wake Stabilizer

Head Ventilation

C

D

Chin Ventilation

Single colour
Graphics
Single colour
Graphics

Single colour

For S size shell (S size)
For L size shell (M size and L size)
For XL size shell (XL and XXL size) 

●Exclusive to FF-5V

●When the Top Aero-Ventilation is replaced, both sides 

of the Wake Stabilizer need to be replaced together. 

● Exclusive to FF-5V

● The Head ventilation on the right and left will be 

replaced together.

● Exclusive to FF-5V

● Both sides of the Wake Stabilizer will be replaced 

together. 

●Part’s size will be different according to the shell size.

●Exclusive to FF-5V

Part name & repairs

Colour / Size

Remarks

●These parts are repaired at cost of the user except damage attributable to a defect in material and workmanship of KABUTO 

helmets.

 See Page 24 for the details for a request of repair.

2 2

2 3

1

2

2

3

4

5

6

7

A

C

B

2-b

5(R)

1-b

1-c

1-a

1-d

5(L)

2-b

2-a(R)

2-a(L)

4(R)

4(L)

1

2

3
4
5
6
7

8

SAF-P Shield

Shield Lever set

SAF-P Pinlock®Original Fog Free Insert Lens

SAF-Shield Ratchets set

Shield Ratchet Screws set

FF-5V Inner pad

FF-5V Cheek pads set

FF-5V Chinstrap covers

Breath Guard No.4

Wind Shutter No.2

Wake Stabilizer

*Exclusive to FF-5V

SAF shield with posts for Replace shield

SAF-P shield with pins for Pinlock®Original Fog Free Insert Lens

SAF mirror shield with posts for Reaplce sheild

SAF-P mirror shield with pins for Pinlock®Original Fog Free Insert Lens 

Replace shield

 [Replace shield needs the posts for attachment exclusive for Replace shield. 

The posts are packaged in "SAF shield with posts for Replace shield", above. ]

Breath Guard Pro

1-a: SAF-P Shield (Standard: Clear) x 1pce

1-b: Shield Lever x 1pce

1-c: 2.3x6 B-O Screw x 1pce

1-d: Pinlock®Original Fog Free Insert lens (Clear) x1pce

2-a: SAF Ratchets(Right and Left) x 1set

2-b: 7L-B screw ×4 pcs

2-b: 7L-B screw ×4 pcs

* See Page 18(S,M,L,XL,XXL) Inner pad x 1pce

* See Page 18 4-(R/L): (S,M,L,XL,XXL) Right & Left x 1set

5-(R/L): Chinstrap cover(R/L)×1set

Breath Gurad No.4 x 1pce

Wind Shutter No.2 x 1pce

For S size shell (XS and S size) R or L x 1 pce

For M size shell (M and L size) R or L x 1 pce

For XL size shell (XL and XXL size) R or L x 1 pce

Clear, Light Smoke, Medium Smoke, Smoke

Clear, Light Smoke, Medium Smoke, Smoke

Silver Mirror, Blue Mirror

Silver Mirror, Blue Mirror

Clear x 5 pcs

Smoke x 3pcs

Silver Mirror x 3pcs

Breath Gurad Pro x 1pce

No.

Parts

Parts included in package

The parts 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 subject to change without prior notice for further improving the performance of the product.

Optional accessories

8

D

–Evaporate sweat quickly to achieve cool and comfortable use–

When sweat comes out from the body, COOLMAX® allows discharging body 

moisture to the outside and takes in air from the outside to cool and dry your 

body. As a result, the temperature on the body surface is lowered and 

exercise great moist adjustment accordingly. 

Cool Max

® provides a natural touch to the texture with soft and light weight 

and good permeability properties.

 

Contact an authorized KABUTO dealer for request of repair.

After inspected, there may be a case that your order of repairing cannot be 

accepted if it is judged that the safety performance of the helmet cannot be 

assured by repairing.

The following parts cannot be repaired in terms of assuring the performance of the 

helmet.

Helmet body (Shell)

   

Shock absorbing liner

   

Chinstraps including D rings

 

(Main body, chin area )

Contact authorized KABUTO dealers for detailed information on repair and 

others.

Contact an authorized dealer of Kabuto helmets about the products and request for repair

* 

Cool Max®

 is the registered trade name of INVISTA.

Request for repair

Parts that cannot be repaired

2 4

COOLMAX® is used for the interior fabrics in order to allow quick 

evaporation of sweat and brings cool and comfortable use.

Contact for inquiries and request for repair:

When the chinstrap covers of FF-5V helmet become dirty, they may be washed after 

detaching them from the chinstraps.

–DETACHING–

a

Undo the snap at the end of each chinstrap.

b

Pull the chinstrap cover from the chinstrap to detach it.

Remove/Replace Chinstrap covers

1

When washing the chinstrap covers, put them into 

a washing net or a similar item to prevent fibers 

from being damaged by a washing machine.

●If fastening the chinstrap cover in the reverse 

direction, the D ring will be hidden, therefore, 

pay attention to its direction when attaching it.

Snap

Chinstrap

cover

–ATTACHING–

a

In the reverse order 

of detaching (Pay 

attention to the 

direction of the 

chinstrap cover), let 

the chinstrap go 

through from the 

upper portion of the 

chinstrap cover.

b

Finally, fasten the 

snap.

”ECE22-05 approval label”

●This label shows that the product conforms to the test standard ECE22-05, and is issued one sheet per one 

product with a serial number authorized by the inspection organization thereof. In sales in European areas, it is 

obliged to display this label by sewing it directly on a chinstrap.

Normal condition 

Normal condition 

Snap

Snap

CAUTION!

Chinstrap

a

Let the strap go through the D ring, 

and pull the strap to the direction of the 

arrow to fasten it.

b

Fasten the snaps to prevent looseness 

in the chinstrap.

2

WARNING!

Be sure to fasten the chinstraps 

securely.

Otherwise, in case of falling down 

or an accident while riding, the 

helmet may drop off, and may 

cause serious injuries.

Fastening Chinstraps

D ring

Chinstrap

Snap

2012-JUN-EFF5V-JPK

Kabuto Europe B.V.

Theems 27 2491 BR Den Haag The Netherlands

Office: +31 (0)70 320 40 14

URL: www.kabuto-europe.com

Instruction Manual

PRIOR  TO  USE,  READ  THIS  INSTRUCTION 

MANUAL  THOROUGHLY  AND  KEEP  THIS 

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

BEFORE USE

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 this Manual for future reference.

The helmet is just one element of protection, it is intended to minimize the risk 

in the event of an accident. It cannot ensure complete safety. 

Use this helmet properly based on this understanding.

Please understand and follow the instructions and information in this 

Instruction Manual to enjoy your safe ride. 

It is very dangerous to wear a too large sized helmet. This may wobble while riding. If you wear a 

too small size helmet, it tightens up and hurts your head. Thus, it is important to select the proper 

size.

The helmet is designed to be retained by straps under the chin. In order to assure proper 

protection, the helmet should fit your head. When worn, adjust it to rest properly on the head, 

securely fasten the chinstraps to ensure safety. The chinstraps prevent the helmet from coming off 

in most cases. 

In order to fully maintain the performance of this helmet, do not attempt to take apart or change the 

helmet in any manner such as making holes in it or cutting it.

Liners are essential for the intended performance of the helmet. 

This helmet has been designed to absorb the impact energy when components as shell and liners 

are partially destroyed by an impact.

Even if visually no damage is apparent, it could be seriously damaged by a small impact. 

Regardless of the degree of damage, the helmet that underwent an impact or was abused even 

only once should not be used anymore. 

Always handle the helmet with care and make sure that no one sits on it or drops it.

Never use the helmet once impacted

Clean the helmet with soft cloth, using common ph-neutral detergent diluted with clear water. The 

cloth should not be soaking wet. Then wipe the helmet gently with a clean wet soft cloth and leave 

it to dry completely, but not in direct sunlight. 

With regard to helmets with removable interiors, carefully read the instruction manual for that 

model before attempting to remove the interiors and carry out cleaning according to the 

explanation provided. To clean the helmet do not use saline water or hot water (above 50ºC).

Never modify the helmet

Select the proper size!

The storage of the helmet

Shield care and cleaning

Notes for use of full-face helmet

After using the helmet, stow it away in the helmet bag and store on a level place such as a shelf; 

the helmet may be damaged if it rolls around or falls down.

Do not leave the helmet in direct heat above 50ºC e.g. next to a heater or under direct sunlight in a 

car.

Cautions for shield

If the visor is marked “Day Time Use Only”, visibility is limited to daylight conditions and it is not 

suitable for use at night. 

Tinted lenses are not suitable for use at night. 

A visor and goggles with scratches lowers the visibility and this is very dangerous. Such visors 

should never be used at night and should be replaced. 

Contact with petroleum products and other solvents may impair the optical properties and weaken 

the strength of the visor. 

Never try to open or close nor remove the visor while riding.

After using your helmet, with a wet soft cloth, lightly wipe off any grime (e.g. dead insects, dirt, 

sand, dust, etc.) on the shield and then fully wipe it clean using a dry soft cloth. When the shield 

gets wet (e.g. rainwater), it should always be wiped with a soft cloth after use.

When cleaning the shield, never use any petroleum-based solvents or detergents containing 

abrasives.

Contact with petroleum products and other solvents may impair the optical properties and reduce 

the mechanical strength.

To clean the shield, apply some common ph-neutral detergent diluted with clear water using a soft 

cloth and wipe gently. Finally, wipe it dry with a lint-free soft cloth. To clean the shield, do not use 

saline water or hot water (above 50ºC).

When you wear a full-face helmet, the temperature in the helmet is maintained nearly constant 

while riding but the surroundings are constantly changing since you are moving at a high speed.

For this reason, in case of sudden rain, entering a tunnel or in a place with a large height 

difference, the shield can be fogged suddenly because of the difference in temperature 

in-and-outside the helmet.

In case such a risk is expected, please use caution with adjusting the shield or slowing down your 

speed in advance.

Never open or close the shield nor adjust the ventilation shutter while riding since it is very 

dangerous. Adjust the shield before riding.

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.

Do not paint or apply solvent

Handle your helmet with care

Do not toss your helmet over a floor or sit on it. The helmet absorbs an impact every time it is 

handled roughly and its impact-absorbing capacity will be decreased. Handle your helmet with 

care to assure its full intended function in the event of an accident.

Do not use your helmet for any purpose other than to use for protecting your head while riding. 

Fasten the chinstraps before riding

Helmet care and cleaning 

7

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens

a

Apply the silicon seal side of the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens on the inside of the 

shield, without peeling off the protective film on the lens. At the time, apply the 

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens on the inside of the shield by clicking it into the 

eccentric pins. (Fig 1 and 2)

Fig.2

Fig.1

Section view

Protective film

Silicon seal

Shield

Inside of the shield

Pinlock®

Original Insert Lens

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens prevents the shield from fogging caused by thermal 

changes in winter or rainy weather etc.

Maintaining the proper space between the shield and the Pinlock® Original Insert 

Lens provides clear vision by balancing the inner and outer temperature.

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens:

–How to Fit the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens–

a

Remove the shield from the helmet.

b

Remove the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens from 

the eccentric pins with flexing the shield. (Fig.6)

How to Adjust Pinlock® Original Insert Lens 
after Attachment:

Adjust the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens if 

there is any space between the lens and the 

shield.

a

Remove the shield from the helmet and 

detach the Pinlock® Original Insert lens from 

the shield.

b

Adjust the eccentric pins by turning them 

with a tool. (Fig. 7)

c

Fit the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens back on 

the shield. Make sure the Pinlock® Original 

Insert Lens and the shield do not have any 

space in-between after attaching the shield 

on the helmet. If there is any space please 

follow the same steps again.

Fig.3

Fig.4

Fig.5

Silicon seal

Silicon seal

Protective film

Shield

Eccentric pins

Silicon seal

*without any space

Fig.6

Fig.7

Face the eccentric pins inwards

Face the eccentric pins outwards

Eccentric pins

Eccentric pins

c

Make sure if the overall 

silicon seal of the 

Pinlock® Original Insert 

Lens is attached firmly 

to the shield by 

mounting the shield on 

the helmet. If there is 

any space between 

them, refer to “How to 

Adjust Pinlock® Original 

*Please mount the shield on the helmet when checking if the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is attached firmly to the 
shield. Otherwise, the shield might be spread out by the pressure from the lens and it cannot be assured if the lens 
has attached on the shield firmly.  

d

Peel off the protective film on the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens.

b

Flex the shield when the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens into the eccentric pins.

(Follow 3)

–How to Remove Pinlock® Original Insert Lens–

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.

Flex the shield when the Pinlock® 

Original Insert Lens into the 

eccentric pins.

Section view of 

the shield

Insert Lens after Attachment” and adjust the lens. 

so that the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens will be pushed out 

and there would not be any space between the Pinlock® 

Original Insert Lens and the shield.

so that the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens will 

be loose.

Facing the eccentric 

pins inwards

Facing the eccentric 

pins outwards

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is pushed out so 

that it will be in close contact with the shield.

Loosening the Pinlock® 

Original Insert Lens

* Please read carefully the “

CAUTION

” and the “

CAUTION *Pinlock® Original 

Insert Lens

” on the next page.  

CAUTION

●Flex the shield properly when fitting the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens. Otherwise, eccentric pins 

ay 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® Original Insert Lens. 

●Do not use any petroleum products, thinner, glass cleaner, etc. It will degrade the material of the 

Pinlock® Original Insert Lens.

●Do not leave the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens where the temperature may surpass 50

 or near a 

heater, neither use a drier nor fire for drying. Heat may degrade the material of the Pinlock® 

Original Insert Lens.

●Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is only for exclusive visors.

●If rain or water drops come in the space between the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens and the shield, 

please detach the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens from the shield and dry them out. Then, reattach 

the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens on the shield.

●Please remove the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens at times for maintenance. Otherwise the silicon 

seal of the lens would adhere to the shield. 

 ●Do not use any shields or pins other than exclusive ones for the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens.

●Please be informed that if you are riding with the ventilations closed or using the Wind Shutter, may 

cause the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens to become fogged.

●Please replace Pinlock® Original Insert Lens if the anti-fog performance decreases and/or being 

scratched.

●Silicon seal may come into view depending on the riding position.

CAUTION *Pinlock® Original Insert Lens

CAUTION 

●Use the proper sized screwdriver to remove the Shield Ratchet Screws. Turn 

the screw by applying the screwdriver vertically to the screw.

If the improper sized screwdriver is used or the screw is turned diagonally, the 

threads may be stripped. 

●Do not lose the removed screws.

Hole of the 

base platehole

Hole of the 

base platehole

Do not cover the hook-and-loop 

fastener by the interlining. 

–Evaporate sweat quickly to achieve cool and comfortable use–

COOLMAX® is used for the interior fabrics in order to allow quick 

evaporation of sweat and brings cool and comfortable use.

●When sweat comes out from the body, COOLMAX® allows discharging body moisture to the 

outside and takes in air from the outside to cool and dry your body. As a result, the tempera-

ture on the body surface is lowered and exercise great moist adjustment accordingly.

●COOLMAX® provides a natural touch to the texture with soft and light weight and good 

permeability properties.

* COOLMAX® is the registered trade name of INVISTA.

Contact for inquiries on the products 

and request for repair:

Contact the authorized dealers of Kabuto helmets about the products and request for repair

■Contact an authorized KABUTO dealer for request of repair.

○After a helmet to be repaired, there may be a case that your order of repairing cannot be ac

-

cepted if it is judged that the safety performance of the helmet cannot be assured by repairing.

Parts that cannot be repaired

Request for repair

■The following parts cannot be repaired in terms of assuring the performance of the helmet.

•Helmet body (Shell)

•Shock absorbing liner

•Chinstraps including D rings (Main body, chin area)

○Contact authorized KABUTO dealers for detailed information on repair and others.

Summary of Contents for Japan FF-5V

Page 1: ...truction Manual Manuel d utilisation Gebrauchsanweisung Manuale d istruzioni Indice Manual de instrucciones Handleiding Bruksanvisning Instrukcja obs ugi Instruktionsmanual Manual de instru es K ytt o...

Page 2: ...al PRIOR TO USE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND KEEP THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BEFORE USE Instruction Manual PRIOR TO USE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND KEEP THIS FOR FUTURE R...

Page 3: ...nquiries and request for repair P 24 FF 5V Instruction Manual Table of Contents P 1 PARTS LIST FF 5V Instruction Manual Table of Contents P 1 FOR SAFE AND COMFORTABLE USE NOTES BEFORE USE P 2 CHINSTRA...

Page 4: ...Never modify the helmet Select the proper size Fasten the chinstraps before riding Helmet care and cleaning ENG 2 Thank you very much for purchasing a KABUTO helmet This Instruction Manual describes...

Page 5: ...dent Do not use your helmet for any purpose other than to use for protecting your head while riding ENG 3 Do not paint or apply solvent Any paint glue adhesive stickers etc or the use of detergents an...

Page 6: ...ean areas it is obliged to display this label by sewing it directly on a chinstrap Normal condition Normal condition Snap Snap CAUTION Chinstrap ENG 4 Remove Replace Chinstrap covers When the chinstra...

Page 7: ...ent while riding the helmet may drop off and may cause serious injuries Fastening Chinstraps D ring Chinstrap Snap ENG 5 Fastening Chinstraps Be sure to fasten the chinstraps securely Otherwise in cas...

Page 8: ...Wake StabilizerPATENTED Wake Stabilizer PATENTED Section view of Top Aero Ventilation System Top Aero Ventilation System and Wake Stabilizer PATENTED A helmet is pulled backwards due to the air press...

Page 9: ...entilation Please read WARNING and Repairing the ventilations on the next page Head Ventilation Top Aero Ventilation ENG 7 Ventilation Shutter Function Slide the lever forwards to shut off air from th...

Page 10: ...Pressing down the button Release button end Fig 1 Fig 2 8 Pull the shield in the direction of the arrow Pull the shield in the direction of the arrow Pullitalongthe angleoftheendof button Single Acti...

Page 11: ...in opening and closing the shield or lead to the removal of the shield while riding thereby causing a great risk If the opening and closing operations are not properly performed or abnormal noise is h...

Page 12: ...on 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 has international patent protection and is a re...

Page 13: ...ginal Insert Lens is pushed out so that it will be in close contact with the shield Loosening the Pinlock Original Insert Lens Please read carefully the CAUTION and the CAUTION Pinlock Original Insert...

Page 14: ...to remove the Shield Ratchet Screws Turn the screw by applying the screwdriver vertically to the screw If the improper sized screwdriver is used or the screw is turned diagonally the threads may be s...

Page 15: ...hollow space on the side of the helmet and align the mounting holes on the shield ratchet with the mounting holes on the helmet Fig 2 First check the side of the Shield Ratchet as shown in Fig 1 Fast...

Page 16: ...urely and pull it Fig 2 Pull out the front Joint Hook at the front of the cheek pad to the direction of the arrow as shown in theFig 3 Pull out the rear Joint Hook by turning it around the Joint Bar a...

Page 17: ...rough the chinstrap cover then fasten 2 snaps and hook and loop fasteners at the back side of the cheek pad Follow the same procedures on the other side Push it into the direction of the arrow a Turn...

Page 18: ...er form Take out the inner foam for washing when it gets dirty Hole of the base platehole Hole of the base platehole ENG 16 Remove the lock cloth at the back side of the cheek pad from the hook and lo...

Page 19: ...front then fasten the hook and loop fasteners on the back Do not cover the hook and loop fastener by the interlining CAUTION Attaching the wrong side of the inner foam into the cheek pad may cause Be...

Page 20: ...S L XL Fig 1 Fig 2 18 NOTE Exchangeable between two sizes of M and L Exchangeable among all sizes Cheek Pad 1 set Right and Left Remove Replace Inner Pad Inner pad NOTE FF 5V interiors are exchangeabl...

Page 21: ...into the individual attachment slit Insert the interlining under the rubber trim with care especially in this area If the inner pad is not securely installed the helmet may be unstable while riding t...

Page 22: ...Stitching side is back Put the interlining into the inside of the rubber trim from both sides towards the center by hands Put the interlining to such an extent that the edge of the frame rubber is al...

Page 23: ...Shutter and pull it up Then the Wind Shutter will be removed Hold the interlining around the centre and pull it up To remove the Wind Shutter gently pull up and take off carefully Otherwise the cloth...

Page 24: ...alers for detailed information on repairing FF 5V Series Parts List and Table for Replacement 22 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 A C B 2 b 5 R 1 b 1 c 1 a 1 d 5 L 2 b 2 a R 2 a L 4 R 4 L 8 D The following parts canno...

Page 25: ...placing an order The materials and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for further improving the performance of the product Optional accessories FF 5V Series Parts for Replacemen...

Page 26: ...of sweat and brings cool and comfortable use Contact for inquiries and request for repair Evaporate sweat quickly to achieve cool and comfortable use COOLMAX is used for the interior fabrics in order...

Page 27: ......

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