F4i Wind Noise
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F4i Wind Noise
I have posted in the past about my problems with wind noise on the F4i. I own a Shoei Qwest helmet, and ride with a Zero Gravity Grand Touring windscreen. I have stuffed and blocked every entry point for wind to enter this helmet, so theoretically, I shouldn't have any issues, but every time I go out, a get an overwhelming booming noise as wind rushes into the helmet.
I was riding today, and while in the a normal, leaning forward riding position, I am getting wind booming into the helmet. Sitting upright, or down under the windscreen - doesn't matter.
However, when I tilt my head up towards the sky, everything goes dead quiet, unbelievably quiet, but only in that position. So my question is, what do I need to change? It would seem the helmet is insulated enough if it catches wind from the right position, so I would need to change how the wind is hitting me from the bike, right?
I feel like I am almost back to an enjoyable riding experience again, please help me finish the last piece!
I was riding today, and while in the a normal, leaning forward riding position, I am getting wind booming into the helmet. Sitting upright, or down under the windscreen - doesn't matter.
However, when I tilt my head up towards the sky, everything goes dead quiet, unbelievably quiet, but only in that position. So my question is, what do I need to change? It would seem the helmet is insulated enough if it catches wind from the right position, so I would need to change how the wind is hitting me from the bike, right?
I feel like I am almost back to an enjoyable riding experience again, please help me finish the last piece!
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Wear earplugs for a start, then make sure your helmet fits properly. I find high screens tend to make wind noise worse as it pushes wind that would hit your chest up to your face where it can work into gaps at the base of the helmet. You can also get helmet wind collars to block wind (i.e. wind blocker) but I suspect they don't do much good for ventilation.
Seriously though, even if it seems quiet you are putting yourself at risk of hearing damage and things like tinnitus if you don't wear earplugs.
BTA - Motorcycling and the ear
Seriously though, even if it seems quiet you are putting yourself at risk of hearing damage and things like tinnitus if you don't wear earplugs.
BTA - Motorcycling and the ear
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I have always found shoei helmets to be on the noisy side. Maybe its my head shape, I dunno. A tzr and an rf1100 were both about the same.My new scorpion seems to be much quieter - but I've only used it twice, and once on the highway.
I usually have a set of foam earplugs on me, as the can on the hurricane can drive me crazy on long rides.
I usually have a set of foam earplugs on me, as the can on the hurricane can drive me crazy on long rides.
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