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jmcoop05 · 11-17-2012, 12:49 AM

So I recently downgraded to a brain bucket from a full face and I'm having problems with helmet lift at higher speeds. It fits snug, any suggestions?

Atrus · 11-17-2012, 02:37 AM

I've had the same problem but it never risked flying away so I don't worry about it.

Could always cruise at more reasonable speeds

cactusjack · 11-17-2012, 09:05 AM

No windshield? It's been decades since I rode a bike without a windshield, but I'm pretty sure that's your problem.

**Wood Welder** · 11-17-2012, 09:17 AM

You need to practise your biker scowl by tipping your head slightly down so the wind can swoosh easily past the helmet visor.....

louis · 11-17-2012, 11:30 AM

I bought the Bell Pitboss that has a sizing knob in the back that actually solved the lift issue for me, even at 80 mpg. That little bit of technology they have really works great.

Unfortunately the Pitboss helmet is really uncomfortable. Its made of a harden styrofoam that doesn't mold to your head the way my other helmets did. After about 30 minutes I start getting headaches. I've worn it thinking I might be able to "break it in", but that just not happening.

Atrus · 11-18-2012, 02:07 AM

torch and a knife? flatten areas that press on your head? *shrug*

472viper · 11-18-2012, 10:48 AM

Duct tape.

Tbear49 · 11-18-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louis

I bought the Bell Pitboss that has a sizing knob in the back that actually solved the lift issue for me, even at 80 mpg. That little bit of technology they have really works great.

Unfortunately the Pitboss helmet is really uncomfortable. Its made of a harden styrofoam that doesn't mold to your head the way my other helmets did. After about 30 minutes I start getting headaches. I've worn it thinking I might be able to "break it in", but that just not happening.

I have trhge same helmet and had the same problem. I loosened mine up a bit and the headaches went away.

louis · 11-18-2012, 12:10 PM

How did you loosen it up? Did you cut back the padding or styrofoam?

gossman · 11-19-2012, 12:09 AM

I love my Pit Boss helmet. Just don't crank the knob so tight.

11-17-2012, 12:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
jmcoop05 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 27 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Helmet lift So I recently downgraded to a brain bucket from a full face and I'm having problems with helmet lift at higher speeds. It fits snug, any suggestions? __________________ - 2006 M50 US ARMY 25th Infantry Division

11-17-2012, 02:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Atrus VR Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaverton, Oregon, USA Posts: 90 Thanks: 75 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	I've had the same problem but it never risked flying away so I don't worry about it. Could always cruise at more reasonable speeds __________________ 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 - Black/Rust 1992 Yamaha Seca II - Green/Lots of plastic (SOLD) 2007 Suzuki C50 Boulevard - Black/Chromey 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R - Green/White

11-17-2012, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
cactusjack Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, Chandler Posts: 4,035 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	No windshield? It's been decades since I rode a bike without a windshield, but I'm pretty sure that's your problem. __________________ -"CJ" '05 C50T (03/07-09/07) '07 1600 UltraNomad (09/07-03/11) '11 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited (04/11-?) 103"/ABS If you ain't gliding, you ain't riding!

11-17-2012, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,611 Thanks: 963 Thanked 571 Times in 466 Posts	You need to practise your biker scowl by tipping your head slightly down so the wind can swoosh easily past the helmet visor..... __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

11-18-2012, 02:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Atrus VR Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaverton, Oregon, USA Posts: 90 Thanks: 75 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	torch and a knife? flatten areas that press on your head? shrug __________________ 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 - Black/Rust 1992 Yamaha Seca II - Green/Lots of plastic (SOLD) 2007 Suzuki C50 Boulevard - Black/Chromey 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R - Green/White

11-17-2012, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
louis VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 224 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	I bought the Bell Pitboss that has a sizing knob in the back that actually solved the lift issue for me, even at 80 mpg. That little bit of technology they have really works great. Unfortunately the Pitboss helmet is really uncomfortable. Its made of a harden styrofoam that doesn't mold to your head the way my other helmets did. After about 30 minutes I start getting headaches. I've worn it thinking I might be able to "break it in", but that just not happening.

11-18-2012, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,930 Thanks: 766 Thanked 1,600 Times in 1,244 Posts	Duct tape. __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

11-18-2012, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
louis VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 224 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	How did you loosen it up? Did you cut back the padding or styrofoam?

11-19-2012, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
gossman VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: PDX, Oregon Posts: 233 Thanks: 41 Thanked 30 Times in 24 Posts	I love my Pit Boss helmet. Just don't crank the knob so tight.

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