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Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:15 pm
by shane-o
I would never use a helmet that screwed around or lifted on my head at any speed, thats just plain dangerous !!!!
If a helmet does this then id strongly point toward poor fit and poor choice of helmet as the culprit.
When I pick a helmet in a shop i slid it on then grab the chin guard and try and reef it around on my head, if it has plenty of movement in the shop then you can guarantee that bad boy will slip and slide all over the place at highway and beyond speeds.
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Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:23 am
by HYPERR
shane-o wrote:I would never use a helmet that screwed around or lifted on my head at any speed, thats just plain dangerous !!!!
If a helmet does this then id strongly point toward poor fit and poor choice of helmet as the culprit.
+1
If any helmet is going to want to lift up at highway speeds, it is a MX style helmet with the big long protruding sun visor.
I have worn my Arai XD with the big MX visor at highway speeds and I experience no lift whatsoever.
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:21 am
by BuzZz
I have also found that the bike makes a difference.
When riding my FJ-1200, my helmet will start to lift at 80. At 120 it is pulling up uncomfortably hard. Crouching behind the windshield trying to tuck in makes it worse.
Same helmet worn while riding the GSX-R doesn't ever lift as badly at any speed, and not at all until 130+.... tucked in or not.
The air pocket and wind lift created by the FJ just seems to want to suck my lid off at speeds......
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:50 pm
by HYPERR
BuzZz wrote:At 120 it is pulling up uncomfortably hard. Crouching behind the windshield trying to tuck in makes it worse.
Same helmet worn while riding the GSX-R doesn't ever lift as badly at any speed, and not at all until 130+.... tucked in or not.
Are you talking Kilos or mph?
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:43 pm
by BuzZz
Well, Officer.... that depends.
MPH
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:54 pm
by HYPERR
BuzZz wrote:
MPH
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:25 pm
by Superfly3176
dr_bar wrote:I've never had that problem, at least not with a helmet that fit properly...
Same and I've been to about 100 on my bike. Yay for $85 dollar full face helmets. Seriously find one that fits snug.
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 11:20 am
by zeligman
Wrider wrote:
But just so you know, the speed cameras in Phoenix can't catch bikes that are on the dotted lane dividers.
Wrider - you need to start your own blog - you keep throwing in these gems at unexpected moments
A collection might be REALLY helpful...
Re: Helmet trying to fly off at higher speeds - what do I do
Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 4:46 am
by erbgottie
I was coming onto an on ramp here in VA when my windscreen somehow came loose and ripped off my helmet.................bad day but I'd have to agree and say find a better helmet.