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[RayG]

First off I have a Arai full coverage that works great, unfortunately I rarely wear a helmet due to an old neck injury.  I have had neck surgery that fused 3 disk plus I have additional damage so the weight of the helmet gets me fatigued real quick.  I need a light helmet that blocks out the wind noise.   I always wear earplugs and that helps quite a bit for the exhaust noise but it does very little for the wind noise.  I have a 08 SERK with two sizes of the Clearview windshield.  As a test the only thing that helps is having it on cruise control and cup each ear with my hand, that eliminates the noise and makes the ride very pleasurable.  I was thinking the weight of a 1/2 or 3/4 helmet with the ear flaps to cut down on the wind noise.  I have tried quite a few helmets and I guess my unusual head shape makes it difficult to find anything that fits properly.  For those that wear a helmet with the ear flap built in do you find it effective in reducing the wind noise?    I was thinking about purchasing the type of helmet a LEO would use.  They obviously need to have it somewhat quiet so they can communicate effectively. I want to wear a helmet but I need the right one.   Any help could just make a big difference for me someday.

Thanks

Ray G.

[msemersky]

I use a Bell Pitboss and find it to be light and with Neck Curtain blocks out a good portion of wind noise.  It is adjustable like a lot of the ski/snowbaord helmets to allow you to customize the fit.  Below is a link to a video but you should try one on.  Having the drop down viser can come in handy too.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-pit-boss-helmet-solid

[GregKhougaz]

Ray,

My $. 02:  What type of plugs do you use? I tried the custom fit silicone ones which did little for the wind noise.  I have found that the cheap foam drugstore plugs work very well if inserted properly up against the eardrum. Not everyone wants to do this, however.

I have an HJC AC3 Carbon, 3/4 helmet.   It's very light but has been discontinued.  You can still find them, however.  HJC now has an RPHA line.  You might want to look at the modular RPHA Max.  They claim,  "Construction: A matrix of Carbon Fiber, Aramid, Fiberglass and plus Organic Non-Woven Fabric create a remarkably strong yet extremely lightweight shell...."  

Hope this helps.

[RayG]

I really appreciate the help guys.  I have tried many style of ear plus including the one you mentioned and it still has to much wind blowing by that area. We also have fairly new Nolan Modular models and while it is a great product it is way to heavy for me.  Even my wife found hers to be to heavy, so she wears an Arai as well.  I found a dealer locally that carries the Bell PitBoss so I will get over there to try one on as soon as I can.  Unlike myself my wife wears her helmet everytime she is on the bike, no exceptions.  Smart girl.

I'll let you know how it works out, the Revzilla infomercial was interesting.

Thanks

[wolfman]

No helmets in NH!!

[RayG]

I'm well aware of the no helmet law in NH,  my post was asking for info on wearing a helmet that provided some wind protection before I loose what little hearing I have left.  I did try the Bell Pit boss at two locations on Friday and they didn't fit me well at all.  I will continue to try different ear plugs & may have some custom ones made.  I might just make a low profile ear protection set up like we use when we use our landscaping tools.   

Thanks

[05Train]

If you have an Arai head (oval), it's going to be challenging finding something else that fits right.  By far the lightest, quietest helmet I've ever worn is the Nexx X60 Air.  We're it not for the excruciating pressure point on my forehead, I'd wear it any time the temperature was above 60. 


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[Bull_Duck]

Bell Star Full face Carbon. Bought my wife a large one then a replacement interior in size medium. Fits her oval large capacity head very good. Mine is straight large with large interior. Both have the photo-chromatic visors. Best helmets I have owned.

[CVO2FIXUP]

 Harley has a nice 3/4 carbon fiber lid called "Ultra Jet "  I have a Aria head, and lots of lids don't fit to well. And this Ultra Jet fit's me like a glove. It's light, looks good and readily available. Check it out. Cheers.

[FLHTCUSE7]

Buy a Schubert C3 pro. All else is subpar

[Ohio phil]

Just ordered a Schubert C3 from revzella on sale for $629 to your door, I live in Ohio no helmet law here and I don't wear one, have not found a comfortable one hope this one works !! I do have a couple half helmets and a Arai also a 3/4 new old style for helmets states and cold weather I really hope this one will work  

[RayG]

I tried the Shubert C3 but it did not fit me as well as the Arai did, nice lid though.  I dropped by a local Dealership two weeks ago while they had an open house.  I found a lightweight 3/4 that was manufactured with larger than normal internal ear pockets that did the trick for me.  Fit was perfect, 30% off and dropped the wind noise level dramatically.    I can use that one daily but if I go over 80 mph it lets me know in a hurry.  For long distance I will use the Arai Full coverage.  I still use ear plugs with all my headgear. 

[Ohio phil]

Ok got my Schubert and put 650 miles on it from 70* to 45* and rain it works well, still takes getting used to a helmet not hard in the cold weather, going to try and keep it on year round I do like the quite Ill get my sound working this winter so I got some music on my FXR 

[05Train]

If the C3 fit my head I'd have one.  They're great helmets.

[Gnarl78]

I still have a well-worn Shuberth C2 that fits my long oval head perfectly. I heard the C3 fits intermediate oval/neutral heads unlike the older Schuberth C2. I'm looking at the Arai Signet Q helmet, but prefer a modular/flip helmet. Does anyone know of one that fits the Arai long oval shaped head?