Thought this Helmet Would Help. WOW. What am I doing Wrong?
#12
Interesting thread. We ride with Bell Pit Boss (1/2) or Shoei J Cruise (3/4) depending on the day's variables. The Pit Boss allows far more wind noise due to our ears being uncovered by anything. The J Cruise really quiets things down tremendously for us. Exhaust notes are dramatically muffled and the wind (in ears) basically disappears. We've both commented about how quiet and insulated (from noise) our Shoei helmets ride. I will say our helmets fit very snugly around the forehead, temples and cheeks. There really isn't any opportunity for wind to push in there. We're riding with Pin-Lock shields and using the drop-down visor internally. Windshield is a 9" Long Ride Ultra Elite.
#13
The best investment I ever made was a set of customer ear plugs. They cost about $60 at the local gun show, but they fit my ears perfectly and reduce any kind of noise. I've worn them riding, shooting, when the neighbor is being noisy, on the plane, you get the point. I can still hear people talking to me, but it takes the 'bite' out of loud noises. There are no special devices, just rubbery substance that fills my ears. Since they were made for my ears, they are comfortable all day.
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#15
I have the same experience when wearing a FF helmet. The wind noise will wear me out after a while and leave my ears ringing for several hours afterward. I only needed to experience that a couple times before I realized the potential damage to my hearing. Now I wear earplugs every time I get on the bike. You only get one shot at protecting your hearing.
#16
I used to have a couple of helmets with the drop down windshield. I ditched them for a lighter model without the drop down. I also found the drop down screen was always soft plastic and scratched easily. The suggestions on different windshield, and maybe lower deflectors, might help.
My one modular helmet for snowmobiling is very noisy compared to a solid full face helmet.
I use those cheap yellow industrial earplugs for long hauls. I sprinkle some in my jacket & saddlebags. Of course I only have one ear that works, so they last twice as long and make me still "legal" in NYS. Because in NYS, it's illegal to wear earplugs in BOTH ears.
Try some of the cheaper suggestions and work up from there. And report back on your findings.
My one modular helmet for snowmobiling is very noisy compared to a solid full face helmet.
I use those cheap yellow industrial earplugs for long hauls. I sprinkle some in my jacket & saddlebags. Of course I only have one ear that works, so they last twice as long and make me still "legal" in NYS. Because in NYS, it's illegal to wear earplugs in BOTH ears.
Try some of the cheaper suggestions and work up from there. And report back on your findings.
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#18
So I purchased a new 3/4 helmet. I thought that the 3/4 would quiet down wind noise over a 1/2 helmet. Man! It's way worse. It may be quieter wind noise but it's BASS-y-er wind noise now.
My questions is...could it be the helmet itself? Or is this a problem with 3/4 helmets? The helmet that I'm having a nasty time with is the Scorpion Belfast. It has a drop down sun shield and so I wonder if air is maybe getting in that way. Well, it's not air FLOW. It's the sound. Does anyone wear a Biltwell 3/4?
I ride a Road Glide Special; 2016. I just put a Klock Werks 12" Pro Tour Windshield on. Helmet off, the Klock Werks is great. Helmet on, stock shield is horrible, KW is eh.
My questions is...could it be the helmet itself? Or is this a problem with 3/4 helmets? The helmet that I'm having a nasty time with is the Scorpion Belfast. It has a drop down sun shield and so I wonder if air is maybe getting in that way. Well, it's not air FLOW. It's the sound. Does anyone wear a Biltwell 3/4?
I ride a Road Glide Special; 2016. I just put a Klock Werks 12" Pro Tour Windshield on. Helmet off, the Klock Werks is great. Helmet on, stock shield is horrible, KW is eh.
I have two 3/4 helmets, a Nolan and a Schuberth M-1. I don't have the problem you're describing with either one. The Schuberth has a sun shield but I don't use it as I wear prescription sunglasses. Looks like you're onto something regarding a cause for the noise however.
I should mention that I wear earplugs all the time when I ride, no matter if I'm wearing a 1/2, 3/4, or FF helmet.
#19
Interesting thread. We ride with Bell Pit Boss (1/2) or Shoei J Cruise (3/4) depending on the day's variables. The Pit Boss allows far more wind noise due to our ears being uncovered by anything. The J Cruise really quiets things down tremendously for us. Exhaust notes are dramatically muffled and the wind (in ears) basically disappears. We've both commented about how quiet and insulated (from noise) our Shoei helmets ride. I will say our helmets fit very snugly around the forehead, temples and cheeks. There really isn't any opportunity for wind to push in there. We're riding with Pin-Lock shields and using the drop-down visor internally. Windshield is a 9" Long Ride Ultra Elite.
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