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Old 06-22-2007, 08:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Just put on a small wind screen I found in the junk yard. Now my helmet gets really light at speed, must be the air foil thing lifting it. Any cures? Maybe some homemade flaps!
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Old 06-22-2007, 08:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Can you give me the address of your junk yard? :-D
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Old 06-22-2007, 08:59 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Just put on a small wind screen I found in the junk yard. Now my helmet gets really light at speed, Any cures?
Errr, take the junkyard windscreen off??


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Old 06-22-2007, 09:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
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You could try these

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Never used them, but other swear by them.
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Old 06-22-2007, 09:14 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Drill a few strategically placed holes in the screen to reduce turbulence. Triangular holes are the most effective. for which you will need a triangular drill.



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Old 06-22-2007, 10:07 AM   #7 (permalink)
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1. Tighten your chin-strap.

2. Check that the windscreen is set as the same angle as your forks so that it is not directing wind onto your helmet.

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Old 06-22-2007, 10:16 AM   #8 (permalink)
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You poor b@st@rd you've asked for it now. Didn't you know the bikers code. This happens to all us but we just don't talk about it :-D

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Grow more hair or buy a smaller helmet :-D
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Old 06-22-2007, 03:08 PM   #10 (permalink)
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No fair! That's what I was going to say! :-D



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