Cold Weather Riders

[txknight67]

I had to wonder myself. I used to ride all winter long on 2 wheels and never had a faceshield break. That is in 10"+snow and so cold I had to break the ice off the throttle to get it to turn. I used to use Bell exclusively and changed to a Kevlar Bieffe and have used them since. Had at least 12 of those with their changing faceshields and never had any break. I still have several new ones I purchased for spares, of course the helmets they fit are no longer available. But the fact that I have a growing collection of different Bieffe faceshields illustrate how little they need replacement for anything.
By the way, I switched to Bieffe when Bell saleman was in the dealership and I was getting ready to order a new Bieffe because I liked the idea of the Kevlar. The Bell salesman said, after I asked if they were going to offer one, they just buy those Snell stickers and put them on, they DON'T meet Snell standards. When I asked why, if Bell knew that Bieffe was doing that, they didn't file a complaint or do some advertising stating such...he had no reply. I've bought Bieffe since, although as a bike tech since 1969 I have tried many types over the years, I have always been happy with the fit and wearability of the Bieffe. If I only bought a helmet every 5 years or so,I may feel differently, I don't know. But when you take your helmet on and off 4-5 times and hour for tests, every couple years is long enough.
Sidenote;Bell is now owned by Bieffe. Payback is hell. All facescreens are susceptible to plastic deterioration over time, I imagine that in Texas that is accelerated by the summer temps/heat. The aging from the sun may have more to do with the failure than the cold. It just occurred when it was cold.

These were both "new" faceshields. My Lady's had only been worn half a dozen times when robbed the faceshield from hers when mine broke. Only thing I could think of was the cold.:dontknow:

 

[jsmiley]

Can I change the size? If I can I could use a medium. The small puts pressure on my forehead and two points on the back of my head that get annoying in the heat, but I still liked the helmet until it started coming apart.

Maybe those Fog City inserts? And you're right, BRRRR but it was a blast. In more ways than one.:roflblack:

I just realized who you are.hyea: Or at least I think I did.:roflblack:

I have 2 HJC's one is a CL-15 the other is a CL-SP. Initially I had been looking at size large as I had pressure on my forehead at the ridge of my cranium and on the back with the medium sizes, but it was almost a perfect fit. After talking with some buddies and the guy at the shop I decided to go with the medium helmets and modify them for my knobby skull.

It has turned out perfect and I am glad I did it as they both fit perfect now after break-in and are not loose or tight, but just perfect. What I did was take note of where the pressure was and then pull out the liner. Using the butt end of a big screw driver or handle end of a hammer i continually and slowly compressed the foam material at the pinch points in sweeping motions. I was very careful not to do it too much and several times reinserted the liner and did a test fit, until I had it just perfect.

Now both helmets fit perfectly snug with no pinching or nasty headaches. I defeinetly would not get a helmet that is too big just to avoid the pinch points as you want it snug for safety reasons.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[NancysToy]

I have 2 HJC's one is a CL-15 the other is a CL-SP. Initially I had been looking at size large as I had pressure on my forehead at the ridge of my cranium and on the back with the medium sizes, but it was almost a perfect fit. After talking with some buddies and the guy at the shop I decided to go with the medium helmets and modify them for my knobby skull.

It has turned out perfect and I am glad I did it as they both fit perfect now after break-in and are not loose or tight, but just perfect. What I did was take note of where the pressure was and then pull out the liner. Using the butt end of a big screw driver or handle end of a hammer i continually and slowly compressed the foam material at the pinch points in sweeping motions. I was very careful not to do it too much and several times reinserted the liner and did a test fit, until I had it just perfect.

Now both helmets fit perfectly snug with no pinching or nasty headaches. I defeinetly would not get a helmet that is too big just to avoid the pinch points as you want it snug for safety reasons.

Just my 2 cents...

Please realize that the method you used did compromise the protection of the helmet! Any compression of the inner liner of a helmet is cause to remove it from service immediately. It is the equivalent of wearing a helmet that was already crashed. It may not save your noggin. I realize that you have fit issues, so do I, but there is a helmet out there somewhere that will fit you without damaging the inner foam shell. Sorry to be a wet blanket, but this could kill you. Not a recommended practice!

 

[nickcaro]

Ski-Doo!!!

ok, just need to throw this on the pile.

This past week, has been what can be considered the first really cold week around here and I busted out the new heavy equipment.

Ski-Doo - Spirit, bib pants
Ski-Doo - Glide jacket

I'm stunned and in awe.
There was a few times, when I was actually a bit too warm and felt uncomfortable fearing I was about to start sweating. I have gone all week, without turning on the Gerbing liner underneath..... I do have a two more layers, but this same setup with my old jacket and pants would have me reaching for the Gerbing power switch any time the temp dropped below 30 and my speed was above 55.

They can be found on eBay for a great price if you are ok with having last seasons model.

Those Canadians, really know a thing or two about being out in the cold.

 

[Roaddog2]

Please realize that the method you used did compromise the protection of the helmet! Any compression of the inner liner of a helmet is cause to remove it from service immediately. It is the equivalent of wearing a helmet that was already crashed. It may not save your noggin. I realize that you have fit issues, so do I, but there is a helmet out there somewhere that will fit you without damaging the inner foam shell. Sorry to be a wet blanket, but this could kill you. Not a recommended practice!

:agree:Strongley

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

65 and still ridin

it dropped all the way down to 65 this week and we are still ridin burrrrrrrrr:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[boborgera]

. After talking with some buddies and the guy at the shop I decided to go with the medium helmets and modify them for my knobby skull.

It has turned out perfect and I am glad I did it as they both fit perfect now after break-in and are not loose or tight, but just perfect. What I did was take note of where the pressure was and then pull out the liner. Using the butt end of a big screw driver or handle end of a hammer i continually and slowly compressed the foam material at the pinch points in sweeping motions. I was very careful not to do it too much and several times reinserted the liner and did a test fit, until I had it just perfect.

:yikes: You might have compromised that helmet?

Just remember, Sometime's when you hit the ground your head hit's first.

''T'NOD KSA EM WOH I WONK'' :gaah:

 

[jlb]

I'm going to look into them for the anti fog problems were having riding in the teens.

I use a product called "cat crap" Started using it on my foggles when I was flying & it seems to work just as well on helmets.

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear...rrentPage=&ip_sortBy=&searchKeywords=cat+crap

 

[truck 85]

''T'NOD KSA EM WOH I WONK'' :gaah:[/QUOTE]
:hun::dontknow:

 

[boborgera]

''T'NOD KSA EM WOH I WONK'' :gaah:

:hun::dontknow:[/QUOTE]

''DON'T ASK ME HOW I KNOW''

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Helmets

I second Scotty. Try the Arai helmets, the Vector is great for rounder head shapes, the Corsair V is better for elongated shapes.

3WD

I always have trouble finding one that will fit over my horns!!

Michael

 

[Motza]

WAKE UP OVAL HEADS

ARAI PROFILE IS MY HELMET OF CHOICE, I have an oval head, sounds like you have an oval head too... fits like a glove,
(I always use ear plugs while riding)

 

[txknight67]

it dropped all the way down to 65 this week and we are still ridin burrrrrrrrr:roflblack::roflblack:

Yeah, Yeah, rub it in.:roflblack: Can't get My Lady to even consider moving to FL. Had a chance to take a job at Hurlburt Field, but after being chased out of Homestead by Hurricane Andrew she won't go back for nothin'.

Go figure, she can deal with tornadoes which give you no warning, but after Andrew, won't go anywhere near where a hurricane will come which give you a week or more of warning.:dontknow:

 

[jsmiley]

Please realize that the method you used did compromise the protection of the helmet! Any compression of the inner liner of a helmet is cause to remove it from service immediately. It is the equivalent of wearing a helmet that was already crashed. It may not save your noggin. I realize that you have fit issues, so do I, but there is a helmet out there somewhere that will fit you without damaging the inner foam shell. Sorry to be a wet blanket, but this could kill you. Not a recommended practice!

I gently compressed the air channel 1/32" in a 2" circle to have a helmet that would fit properly without causing headaches.

My head may have some marginal reduction in air passage to cool that spot, but I am not convinced my helmets are as you say compromised.

For slight corrections like mine, I would recommend it over wearing a poor fitting larger helmet any day, of course there is common sense, limits, and reason.

Not everyone has the same shaped head nor the access to try out every helmet on the market for that perfect fitting glass slipper. This was my practical solution and it worked. Nuff said.