3/4 helmets opinions
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Tourer
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3/4 helmets opinions
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.
Road Master
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When I first started riding years ago I only rocked a 1/2. Now I only wear my 3/4, for the very reason of wind noise. I do own a full but only wear it a few times a year. The 3/4 is a huge improvement in cutting wind noise, but still not quite to the level of a full face. I also rarely use a windshield. That helps a lot too.
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From: Wake Forest, NC
I have a Fulmer full face, it sticks up higher into the wind coming off my shield and seems to be louder than my 3/4. I don't wear it much now. I think it was made more for a sport bike riding position.
I use a Lick's NOVDOT and the pads over the ears actually do a very good job of keeping noise down. The low profile of it keeps it out of the wind stream as well. I think they've even redesigned them to be more low profile and sit lower on your head.
I also try to ride with earbuds that seal well to cut down on noise (plus listen to music or not).
BTW, the 3/4 is much quieter to me than my half helmet. In order of loud to quiet for mine: half > full > 3/4
I use a Lick's NOVDOT and the pads over the ears actually do a very good job of keeping noise down. The low profile of it keeps it out of the wind stream as well. I think they've even redesigned them to be more low profile and sit lower on your head.
I also try to ride with earbuds that seal well to cut down on noise (plus listen to music or not).
BTW, the 3/4 is much quieter to me than my half helmet. In order of loud to quiet for mine: half > full > 3/4
Last edited by grapeapes; Jan 18, 2015 at 11:31 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Southern California
Ive had a few 1/2 helmets. Even with ear plugs, just could get used to the wind noise at highway speeds. Moved up to the new Bell Custom 500. Night and day difference, for noise reduction. No ear plugs required. Great helmet!
Last edited by sjbodie; Jan 19, 2015 at 01:37 AM.
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Biltwell, bubble shield is great on the highway. Prefer it over a windshield.
No helmet lift or wind noise, very comfortable.
No helmet lift or wind noise, very comfortable.
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