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I've been wearing a cheapo HJC helmet which really tends to lift at high speeds, do any of the more expensive brand helmets prevent this?
Helmet Lift
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Even a very pricey helmet will 'lift' if it doesn't fit properly.
Your helmet should be very snug to prevent this.
I'd gladly recommend the pricey helmets. They're worth it when you need it.
Conversely, the padding in a helmet will compress with time and any helmet will not fit as snugly as it did when new, so, my strongest recommendation is to buy a helmet which allows you to replace the padding.
Good luck!
Your helmet should be very snug to prevent this.
I'd gladly recommend the pricey helmets. They're worth it when you need it.
Conversely, the padding in a helmet will compress with time and any helmet will not fit as snugly as it did when new, so, my strongest recommendation is to buy a helmet which allows you to replace the padding.
Good luck!
better helmets have less lift for sure..
ARAI has been the best I have used up to this point. I ran ARAI with the drag boat up to the 160-165 range every pass without much issue of lift or buffeting... My Bell did really well (Indy car style lid)but was heavier.
My Shoei does fairly well up to about 140 and then buffets and lifts a bit.. (never ride at that speed so not a big deal)
ARAI has been the best I have used up to this point. I ran ARAI with the drag boat up to the 160-165 range every pass without much issue of lift or buffeting... My Bell did really well (Indy car style lid)but was heavier.
My Shoei does fairly well up to about 140 and then buffets and lifts a bit.. (never ride at that speed so not a big deal)
shoei x-11 doesnt lift
arai does'nt lift.
120 and 140 tested
arai does'nt lift.
120 and 140 tested
The Scorpion EXO700 that I wear on the Busa or the 79 CBX doesn't lift one bit. The HJC CL14 that I wear on the 82 CBX doesn't either. Its the fit that counts.
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Thanks guys, years ago I went with the HJC because it seemed to have the most comfortable fit for my head, all the others had a much snuger fit especially in cheek area, maybe that's what is needed to keep it in place. Way too distracting to have it lift at high speeds, it also allows enough air in that my sunglasses lift as well, not to smart to be fiddling with glasses & helmet at those times. Just ordered a Shoei X-11, hope this stays in place a little better.
I would like to think the more expensive the helmet, the better it will protect you in a spill. I was wearing my inexpensive HGC CL-15 when I went down. I wore this helmet as an everyday helmet, and kept my expensive Shoei for rides like the bash at the Gap. Out of the five helmets I have, the HGC has less wind noise, and is more comfortable than any of the others that cost 6 times as much $$$. The CL-15 performed great in the crash! I took on a 4"X4" metal sign post with my head and shoulder, and without the helmet, I don't think I would be alive today. I agree 100% that fit is very important, but I do not agree that a more expensive helmet will protect you better in all cases. I think the CL-15 is one of the best helmets on the market for the $$$, and I'm going to replace it with a new one even though I have four more helmets to wear.
dude the x-11 is the deal. if it fit i'd be wearing that instead of my ariai rx7 corsair, which is another great lid, but i like the x-11 a little better from experience.
+1
Mine tested to 176 (GPS)
+2 the carbon is so lite to
I have a brand new Suomy Martin replica size XL for sale... super light and beautiful lid.. I wear XL lids but this one fits a bit too tight for me.. Removable,washable cheek pads and comfort liner. Extreme Light Weight Bag Molded Kevlar/Fiberglass composite weave.
Bet this one will not lift
Bet this one will not lift
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On me it would, I wear a medium.
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Let's put it this way, I just spent 5 bills on the X-11 last night, it damn well better fit right cause I think I'm about out of money for now.
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