Half helmet neck strain
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From: sandusky, oh
Half helmet neck strain
I have a basic harley brand half helmet and when I hit 50+ it picks up all of the wind and I have to force my head to stay straight which in turn strains my neck muscles (I'm not running a windshield). Does anyone have any half helmet recommendations that won't give me this problem? Mine sits fairly far up on my head. Perhaps something with a lower profile with more contoured edges would work well? Thanks
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Wear a full face...That way you get to have an open casket funeral after the wreck.
But seriously...F/F helmet don't catch nearly as much wind as halfassed helmets do and they actually protect your head better in an accident.
But seriously...F/F helmet don't catch nearly as much wind as halfassed helmets do and they actually protect your head better in an accident.
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Licks novdot half helmet
I run a licks novdot mini, after finding right size that had snug fit I find it doesn't lift on me at higher speeds. And if it does for you at all, you probably won't feel as much lift, as it's such a light helmet compared to some of the larger profile half helmets I've ridden with.
I also have a bell 500 3/4 which lifts at higher speeds too, so no luck there for me.
I have found more neck fatigue with full faces helmets as it creates kind of a bobble head effect. With my neck trying to stabilize more weight, fatigue sets in faster.
All of this because I don't have the cash lying around for a windscreen. Hope that was somewhat helpful.
I also have a bell 500 3/4 which lifts at higher speeds too, so no luck there for me.
I have found more neck fatigue with full faces helmets as it creates kind of a bobble head effect. With my neck trying to stabilize more weight, fatigue sets in faster.
All of this because I don't have the cash lying around for a windscreen. Hope that was somewhat helpful.
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http://www.bellhelmets.com/powerspor...treet/pit-boss
This is the helmet I wear and I like it very much. I also have a windshield which I use most of the time but when I am shield less I notice no neck fatigue.
This is the helmet I wear and I like it very much. I also have a windshield which I use most of the time but when I am shield less I notice no neck fatigue.
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Interesting, my outlaw helmet with the small visor helps. It creats a bit of downforce at speed. Without visor in have issues, with visor no issues
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You'll probably have that issue with any DOT helmet, even some of the non DOT. I've used a Voss half novelty for years. It used to parachute a bit till I figured out how to adjust the straps. The voss allows you to adjust the 'y' strap around the ears. I shortened the front strap so it sits low on my forehead and no more problems with parachuting.