3/4 Helmet and cold weather riding

[rleathen]

Just switched from an Icon full face to a 3/4 helmet (Scorpian EXO 700 Transformer) and was wondering what people who use 3/4 helmets use for cold weather riding to minimize the "wind burn" from the cold air. I do have a balaclava for extremely cold days but this is more useful to stay warm and not really used as a wind break. I noticed that there are neoprene type masks similar to ski masks that can be purchased. Just wondering what others use and their experience with whatever they use.

Thanks in advance.

 

[NancysToy]

There are also lighter weight balaclavas made of silk, nylon, or Cool-Max. I also like a turtleneck or neck protector. I seldom wear a 3/4 helmet anymore, however, and in cold weather I always wear full-face, with a chin protector on my Scorpion. There are also bandanas and face protectors available.

 

[czdaryle]

3/4 when it is hot and fall and early spring full face. Just went back to the full face as it is getting cold here in buffalo and I hate it. It is so much better with a 3/4

 

[Smylinacha]

I'll be back to full face when it's colder. Just rode home from the BBQ - and my face got windburn pretty good today - very chilly going at 80 mph on the highway all the way home - rain stayed behind us though which was good.

 

[czdaryle]

I'll be back to full face when it's colder. Just rode home from the BBQ - and my face got windburn pretty good today - very chilly going at 80 mph on the highway all the way home - rain stayed behind us though which was good.

humm...were where riding where the speed limit was 80!:lecturef_smilie::roflblack:

 

[Smylinacha]

80 or so only in passing trucks. Didn't do it constant but there were parts where it was fun to do it! Spyder likes faster speeds - seemed to purr the faster I would go. Plus it got colder as we headed North and it rode better - I think it likes the cooler weather too.

 

[Director]

I'll be back to full face when it's colder. Just rode home from the BBQ - and my face got windburn pretty good today - very chilly going at 80 mph on the highway all the way home - rain stayed behind us though which was good.

I wish I could say the same about the rain. We rode home through a lot of it, pretty intense at times. I even got to experience the Spyder hydroplaning phenomenon while going through some deep standing water. Pretty exciting. Oh well, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger...

 

[Smylinacha]

I wish I could say the same about the rain. We rode home through a lot of it, pretty intense at times. I even got to experience the Spyder hydroplaning phenomenon while going through some deep standing water. Pretty exciting. Oh well, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger...

I don't even like driving a car in the rain! Glad you made it home safe and sound! It's nasty here today - but sun will come out tomorrow! Time to wash the :spyder:!

Was great to meet you!

 

[Director]

I don't even like driving a car in the rain! Glad you made it home safe and sound! It's nasty here today - but sun will come out tomorrow! Time to wash the :spyder:!

Was great to meet you!

Great meeting you too, Kim. Here are a couple of the pics I took at Lamont's; I thought you might like them.

Sorry, rleathen, I think I just jacked your thread! To address your original question, I like to wear my Eddie Bauer neck warmer under a 3/4 helmet. I can pull it up over my chin, and although it is a thin material, it keeps me toasty warm.

Bruce

 

[Motza]

I'll be back to full face when it's colder. Just rode home from the BBQ - and my face got windburn pretty good today - very chilly going at 80 mph on the highway all the way home - rain stayed behind us though which was good.

Pull over young lady, and lets see your drivers licence :roflblack: :shemademe_smilie: hyea:

 

[Smylinacha]

Great meeting you too, Kim. Here are a couple of the pics I took at Lamont's; I thought you might like them.

Sorry, rleathen, I think I just jacked your thread! To address your original question, I like to wear my Eddie Bauer neck warmer under a 3/4 helmet. I can pull it up over my chin, and although it is a thin material, it keeps me toasty warm.

Bruce

Thx Bruce - great meeting you too - and see you next year!

 

[Smylinacha]

Pull over young lady, and lets see your drivers licence :roflblack: :shemademe_smilie: hyea:

they made me go that fast - HDX likes to go faster than the posted limit - EVERY WHERE he goes so I've been "trained" that way.:dontknow::thumbup:

 

[Roaddog2]

Great meeting you too, Kim. Here are a couple of the pics I took at Lamont's; I thought you might like them.

Sorry, rleathen, I think I just jacked your thread! To address your original question, I like to wear my Eddie Bauer neck warmer under a 3/4 helmet. I can pull it up over my chin, and although it is a thin material, it keeps me toasty warm.

Bruce

What was She stealing in that second pic :lecturef_smilie: