Helmet Hints & Tips: Difference between revisions
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Don't forget to try on helmets that might be much larger or smaller than what you think you wear. In reality, they could fit the same because there are no standard helmet sizes. Everybody makes up their own size standards, and they don't even stick to their own rules. There is sometimes a good bit of difference between different models of the same brand. You have to just keep trying on different makes and models. | Don't forget to try on helmets that might be much larger or smaller than what you think you wear. In reality, they could fit the same because there are no standard helmet sizes. Everybody makes up their own size standards, and they don't even stick to their own rules. There is sometimes a good bit of difference between different models of the same brand. You have to just keep trying on different makes and models. | ||
Helmet fit video from [http://superbikeplanet.com/2008/Oct/091016arai.htm Jay Leno's garage]. | |||
====Helmet Funk==== | ====Helmet Funk==== | ||
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====How do I keep rain from building up on my visor?==== | ====How do I keep rain from building up on my visor?==== | ||
There are several popular methods: | If you're riding at a decent rate of speed, turning your head to the side will help clear the rain off your shield. This method doesn't always work at low speeds, or in conditions where road grime is present (which is most of the time). This is why we recommend the [http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16506&cat=444&page=1 VeeWipe Squeegee] from Aerostich. This is a wiper blade that attaches to one of the fingers of your glove. It includes three sizes and will fit on most gloves. | ||
There are several other popular methods: | |||
*You can buy a [http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2011168/c-10111/Nty-1/p-2011168/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10111/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=wiper Big Bike Finger] from JC Whitney, or [http://www.instructables.com/id/wiper-glove/ modify a glove] to fit a wiper blade. | |||
*Rain-X makes a special formula for use on plastic. Reportedly, Rain-X standard glass formula is not good for plastic. | *Rain-X makes a special formula for use on plastic. Reportedly, Rain-X standard glass formula is not good for plastic. | ||
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*You can use Nu Finish (car wax like stuff) or Lemon Pledge. You have to reapply Pledge more often, but it gives your riding environment a nice, clean smell, especially handy in cow country. They both do the same thing - keep water vapor from collecting, and allow water to bead up and roll off more quickly. When you go faster than 50mph, and then turn your head sideways, all the water goes shooting off the side of the visor in a fraction of a second. | *You can use Nu Finish (car wax like stuff) or Lemon Pledge. You have to reapply Pledge more often, but it gives your riding environment a nice, clean smell, especially handy in cow country. They both do the same thing - keep water vapor from collecting, and allow water to bead up and roll off more quickly. When you go faster than 50mph, and then turn your head sideways, all the water goes shooting off the side of the visor in a fraction of a second. | ||
*Use Novus plexiglass polish on your windscreen and face shields. It beads up pretty nicely | *Use Novus plexiglass polish on your windscreen and face shields. It beads up pretty nicely. A turn of the head this way and that and the water rolls right off. | ||
====How much will a helmet cost?==== | ====How much will a helmet cost?==== | ||