Helmet Vibes?

natefz6 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Karma :

Hi All,

I got a new helmet at the NEC bike show and have used it for a few weeks of commuting without problem. This morning however it was a bit colder so I *locked the visor down, the visor is pretty stiff when locked and is difficult to undo so I normally just close it. I got about half way up the motorway and my helmet seemed to start resonating it was like I was resting my chin on a washing machine.

If I looked down it would stop and if I looked left or right it would stop so I don't think it was the bike and I could not feel anything abnormal through the pegs or bars. It happened between 80-85 but not at lower speeds.

Has anyone else had this? could it just be the wind speed this morning? The helmet is a Shark Speed R .

*clipped over the pin
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fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

Sounds like buffeting. Can you adjust your screen higher or lower?

natefz6 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Karma :

I don't have one Sad

it's never been a problem before and do the same journey every day. Very odd.
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Scootaloo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Karma :

Could try driving the speed limit... you terrorist...
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natefz6 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Karma :

Sorry typo I meant 60-65 of course.. Smile

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ws4936 · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Karma :

I have a similar issue, not the same but similar in which speeds bring it on.

I have a trusty Nolan N90 and it's fairly sound.
I just bought a Reevu also from the show...and when I do triple figs on my mates private land, see what i did there? it changes its shape to a wall. Talk about fighting the wind - this also happens around 80+mph

I just put it down to one of those things...what you become accustom too before changes are made. Even the straps on a new helmet feel weird after wearing the same helmet year in year out.
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