Does this happen to you?
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: live in Jackson, NJ
RE: Does this happen to you?
I don't have a hell of a lot of hair so I wear a do-rag under my helmet, keeps the head eck off the helmet and the helmet eck off my head but it also helpsto keep thehelmet frommoving back on my nut...
And I agree with Rope, gettin' in the Wind is supposed to be what riding is all about..and if ya can't hear yer bike with a half helmet on...get louder pipes...
Just my opinion
Da Bone
And I agree with Rope, gettin' in the Wind is supposed to be what riding is all about..and if ya can't hear yer bike with a half helmet on...get louder pipes...
Just my opinion
Da Bone
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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RE: Does this happen to you?
In response to the safety of a full face vs. a 3/4, etc. I can speak from experience. 25 years ago, on my first street bike, an RD400, I had the pleasure of a little old lady in her '78 Caddy pull right in front of me. I went over the bars and hit the b-pillar (the post between the front and rear doors) chin first. Broke my jaw in seven places, collarbone, the list goes on. I was wearing a 3/4 Bell at the time. Surgeon that put my jaw back together came into my hospital room after the surgery and said that I was lucky to be alive. His exact words " If you had been wearing a full face, you wouldn't be alive" because of the angle of the impact, the strap would have crushed my windpipe. While I am not trying to talk anyone into either one , there are cases where one is safer than the other. I'm sure there are just as many stories that laud the benefits of a full face.
Now, back to the original question. I stopped wearing the HD helmet for the reason stated above. Too heavy and it felt like I had been in the ring with Tyson after going for a long ride. I think Harley uses the same shell and inserts different styrofoam to determine the size. Solved the problem by getting a smaller still-DOT approved. I think the manufacturer is Vega and it is very comfortable considering.
Hope this helps.
Now, back to the original question. I stopped wearing the HD helmet for the reason stated above. Too heavy and it felt like I had been in the ring with Tyson after going for a long ride. I think Harley uses the same shell and inserts different styrofoam to determine the size. Solved the problem by getting a smaller still-DOT approved. I think the manufacturer is Vega and it is very comfortable considering.
Hope this helps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ma
RE: Does this happen to you?
get a detachable windscreen.
i thought i would never get one. then i tried one. so i bought one for highway trips... but now i rarely remove it.
of course if you still want a parachute on your head...you dont needa windscreen
i thought i would never get one. then i tried one. so i bought one for highway trips... but now i rarely remove it.
of course if you still want a parachute on your head...you dont needa windscreen
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: So. Cal.
RE: Does this happen to you?
What I do think is funny is the fact that all of us choose to do something that isn't as safe (i.e. riding a scoot) but now we are nitpicking the helmet thing. Truth is ride with what you like, when it's your time the big man upstairs will take ya, regardless of what helmet you are wearing.
Stay safe.
Lanceropolis
Stay safe.
Lanceropolis
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Murrieta, CA
RE: Does this happen to you?
I've been riding for quit a while. What you're experiencing is negative lift. The only way to eliminate this is to buy a helmet without a visor. It is also related to how thick the helmet is too. You have two choices, change the angle of attack (lower the helmet in front) or purchase a helmet without a visor or bill on it. Putting on a windshield changes all this. It really does mater what kind of helmet it is. Itsthe visor and the length of the visor that causes it. I have a half helmetwithout a visor and its great. I also have a polo helmet (my favorite) that barly lefts at all. But with a Polo helmet the visor/bill is an integrated part of the helmet. I also only wear DOT approved helmets. You should also be concerned about ear plugs. 1 hour at 70 MPH can cause ear damage.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Columbia MO/Breese IL
RE: Does this happen to you?
I have the same problem at highway speeds it drives me nuts, i just wear a novelty helmet because i hate big mushroom ones and it feels like its gonna rip my head off going 65+mph
Does anyone know if the lip on a "german" style novelty helmet would help? Ill have to give the bandana thing a try on my next longer ride. Any suggestions on where to buy a novelty helmet that will fit well, i have a small head
Does anyone know if the lip on a "german" style novelty helmet would help? Ill have to give the bandana thing a try on my next longer ride. Any suggestions on where to buy a novelty helmet that will fit well, i have a small head
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Indianapolis, IN
RE: Does this happen to you?
We can go back and forth on what is safer in what situation. Bottom line, if you get hit or go down, its gonna hurt. There are too many things that can happen. Do what feels comfortable to you. Be safe and be smart. Ride in a way that reduces your chances of being in an accident. Look out for the people who shoudn't be on the road, and put distance between them and you. Don't be stupid, know your abilities and have fun. Life is too short to stress about everything. Live life like today is your last day.
I was on vacation with the family last week. My son and I played shuffle board. An old woman stepped on a puck, slipped, busted her head, knocked herself out, and took a ride in a ambulance.
Damn!!!! I didn't know shuffleboard was so dangerous. Maybe we should wear helmets and pads and take safety courses. Maybe you should have to get a licenes to play. Not everyone should play. Its too dangerous. Maybe we should outlaw it and then only outlaws can play shuffleboard. It will be anarchey, its out of my hands!!!!!!
Ok, I feel better, I'm gonna finnish my beer, have a smoke and go to bed.
I was on vacation with the family last week. My son and I played shuffle board. An old woman stepped on a puck, slipped, busted her head, knocked herself out, and took a ride in a ambulance.
Damn!!!! I didn't know shuffleboard was so dangerous. Maybe we should wear helmets and pads and take safety courses. Maybe you should have to get a licenes to play. Not everyone should play. Its too dangerous. Maybe we should outlaw it and then only outlaws can play shuffleboard. It will be anarchey, its out of my hands!!!!!!
Ok, I feel better, I'm gonna finnish my beer, have a smoke and go to bed.