View Poll Results: What helmet causes the most buffeting
Full
22
22.68%
3/4
9
9.28%
1/2
42
43.30%
I don't wear one
24
24.74%
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From: billerica ma.
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From: Johnstown, PA
I have the fork deflectors, adjustable fairing wings, and the little half moon shaped thing that mounts on the trees. I can run a 4" Sg shield with no bufeting regardless of helmet choice. - By far the fork deflectors gave me the most bang for the buck.
Prior to these add on, I got way more with my FF Modular. My 1/2 is an HD helmet with the screw on shield and a small visor. It does way better then any other helmet I'v run. Probably the shield on the helmet prevents the wind from catching on the visor and flapping it around.
Prior to these add on, I got way more with my FF Modular. My 1/2 is an HD helmet with the screw on shield and a small visor. It does way better then any other helmet I'v run. Probably the shield on the helmet prevents the wind from catching on the visor and flapping it around.
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I can hear buffeting with a full face but don't feel it and only slightly feel it when I switch to my 3/4.Look at it aerodynamically most full face are built with aerodynamics in mind and the wind is hitting a flat smooth surface instead of your face.A 3/4 is mostly smooth except for your face, a half helmet is shaped like a parachute.