Quiet Helmet??
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Quiet Helmet??
although I don't normally wear a helmet..when riding in Wisconsin this time of year, get's pretty cold in the morning on the way to work.
I've tried a couple different helmets..mine and friends, and the wind noise is terrible.. wondering if anyone knows of a quiet helmet....
what I own and tried... I don't remember what my friends helmets were..
HJC full face modular, motorcycle helmet... noisy as hell
GMAX full face module, snowmobile helmet, a little quieter, but still noisy
Thanks
I've tried a couple different helmets..mine and friends, and the wind noise is terrible.. wondering if anyone knows of a quiet helmet....
what I own and tried... I don't remember what my friends helmets were..
HJC full face modular, motorcycle helmet... noisy as hell
GMAX full face module, snowmobile helmet, a little quieter, but still noisy
Thanks
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I have an HJC modular and it is a bit noisy and I notice it mostly at mid-range 40-60 MPH speeds. Above 60 the engine/exhaust seems to be louder than the aire leaks.
I use my helmet speakers most of the time and that also helps.
You may want to experiment with ear plugs, or installing some thin sticky back foam on the helmet/shield joints.
Another problem (even with snowmobile helmets) is that when you seal a helmet to where it is really quiet, it tends to fog-up more easily.
I use my helmet speakers most of the time and that also helps.
You may want to experiment with ear plugs, or installing some thin sticky back foam on the helmet/shield joints.
Another problem (even with snowmobile helmets) is that when you seal a helmet to where it is really quiet, it tends to fog-up more easily.
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Full face helmets seem to amplify noise. Of course here in WI we need them on those cold, rainy days. When I have to wear one, I use a Scorpion EXO700 - my avatar. If that helmet is on that means it's pretty sh*tty out, i.e. heavy rain. I always use ear plugs because it is definitely loud on my Harley. Funny thing is, on my other bikes it's just fine.
Short of wearing that, I use a Bell Shorty with ear flaps and a balaclava. It's plenty warm but I am behind a full fairing which protects my face. Nice and quiet.
Short of wearing that, I use a Bell Shorty with ear flaps and a balaclava. It's plenty warm but I am behind a full fairing which protects my face. Nice and quiet.
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Shoei RF1000 that I have had for three years is super quiet. I will be getting a newer model Shoei this year. I have to go FF during the winter as well.
I will not wear a modular helmet.
You have to make sure the helmet fits proper, and that will feel super tight at first, but will form nicely after a few hours of riding. If it doesn't fit right it will be super noisy.
I will not wear a modular helmet.
You have to make sure the helmet fits proper, and that will feel super tight at first, but will form nicely after a few hours of riding. If it doesn't fit right it will be super noisy.
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For long trips and when it gets cold here in central Wisconsin, I bought this one: http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
It's warm and quiet, and I really like the flip-up shield (which I do a lot).
It is DOT rated so it's kinda big, and sense I don't normally wear one it makes me feel like The Great Gazoo.
It's warm and quiet, and I really like the flip-up shield (which I do a lot).
It is DOT rated so it's kinda big, and sense I don't normally wear one it makes me feel like The Great Gazoo.
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The 1970 model Arai 3/4 that I wear is pretty quiet.
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+1 on the balaclava. I rode today. I have a older HD full face with the flip up chin bar. That one has a lot of wind noise at high speed.
The half helmet; Men's Blade Half Helmet with Retractable Sun Shield, seems to be a bit quieter than the full face or any of the other half helmets I have.
I have the SG in 'ugly mode' which helps alot with wind buffeting. Soft lowers, JSC front fork deflectors and the HD fork baffle.
By the way you other Cheeseheads, this Saturday is the annual Jack Frost ride, here in Green Bay. www.vvhd.com for more details.
The half helmet; Men's Blade Half Helmet with Retractable Sun Shield, seems to be a bit quieter than the full face or any of the other half helmets I have.
I have the SG in 'ugly mode' which helps alot with wind buffeting. Soft lowers, JSC front fork deflectors and the HD fork baffle.
By the way you other Cheeseheads, this Saturday is the annual Jack Frost ride, here in Green Bay. www.vvhd.com for more details.