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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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I purchased a helmet from HD when I picked upmy bike. My bike has awindshield on it, I've been riding the bike without the windshield lately and the helmet feels like it wants to come off my head, I have the strap on as tight as it will go. Is this normal, or is my helmet to loose?

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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my helmet stays in place, now,as a matter of fact i thought my strap was on tight enough but i was able to pull it tighter but it isn't as comfy. i cant wait to get a windshield, so that i can loosen the strap
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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My helmet does that too when I am on the freeway. I have a windshield but it still does it....

I am a newbie... so that is a good question.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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What kind of Helmet?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Default RE: Does this happen to you?

Think it's normal. Especially with the "mushroom" helmets as they sit on your head a little higher. I've found that if you lean helmet a little forward it reduces (not elimates) the helmet pulling sensation.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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What helmet are you taking about..I bought one from HD and had to return it for a different reason, but my just DOT bucket without the visor doesn't move at all, with the visor is would from time to time..

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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It's a half helmet, would a 3/4 with visor stay put?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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A full face does not lift... and it will actually protect your head!

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Unless you go down and the bottom of the full helmet snags on something and snaps your neck.... then it instant Rag Doll...it's happened....

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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I am terribly tired of folks trying to convince other folks they would be better off with an open face helmet than a full face. I have seen these debates for years and they are just plain stupid. I respect each person's right to choose but come on now. If you look at any stats and have any sense at all a full face will provide more protection, more often.............period. I wear both so I am not taking a side here but I do object to the rag doll comment.Ride safe!!
 
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