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Jan 19, 2015 | 08:53 AM

#11

klf33

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I have used Bell 500, RockHard, Daytona and Licks novdot.

The best combination is RockHard + ear plugs.

Quiet, you can hear sirens, and you can feel the engine.

Jan 19, 2015 | 09:35 AM

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jm35ny

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I have the Biltwell with the bubble screen too. Its very comfortable and provides great protection on the highway but its ugly!

Jan 19, 2015 | 09:37 AM

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psdj52

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Love wearing a 3/4 helmet. I have one of the new custom painted Harley 3/4 helmets (Bell Custom 500 made for Harley) and I don't think I will ever go back to a half helmet. Definitely cuts down on wind noise and no helmet lift on the highways at high speed. I will say definitely try a few on before buying. The 3/4 helmets sometimes make your head look to big. Get one that feels good and looks good.

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Jan 19, 2015 | 09:47 AM

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BuzzCap7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock59

How good are 3/4 helmets at reducing wind noise? I currently have a 1/2 helmet. I've recently developed tinnitus and don't want to go to a full face if I don't have too. I will wear ear plugs if that happens but was curious about 3/4 first.

Hi bigblock59,

They are horrible.

The average Full Face Helmet drops the dB by 3. Not much. So I suspect a 3/4 does something less. Not significant in either case.

I would recommend 2 things:

1) Flents foam ear plugs. They make "Quiet Time" and u can get a free sample (or I did) by calling (800) 328-2742. http://www.apothecaryproducts.com/qu...gs-5-pair.html I get mine at WalMart.

NRR rating of 33 which is the BEST you can get. Or I ever found.

2) Learn how to put them in correctly. It is rare I ever see anyone wearing them correctly so they are not getting the full benefit. Be it bikers, people on gun ranges, etc.... it is very rare I ever see anyone using them correctly.

If I may say so, SMART MOVE my man.

BuzzCap7

Jan 19, 2015 | 09:48 AM

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Obviously, a 3/4's gonna be better than leaving your ears flappin out in the wind. Add to that ear plugs and you're golden.
I recommend the Bell Custom 500 with tree snap flip up shield

Jan 19, 2015 | 09:51 AM

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perrybell4

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love my biltwell

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:51 PM

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mrodff

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I have a fulmer 3/4.. It feels great.. Not much wind noise either.. I'm gonna get a face shield for it for the really cold days when I don't want to deal with wind too much on my face

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock59

I wore a 1/2 for many years and when I went to a 3/4, there was a world of difference, at least to me there was. The effect of the wind entering my ears is almost nothing now. My helmet also has a visor that goes down almost to my chin and since I already have dry eyes, it kept the crap off the road and the wind from bothering my eyes and causing more issues than I already have.