Loud noise from wind in helmet?

**DrDarkMatter** · 14th February 2013, 21:12

SO I just got my learners and a bike, and I am getting all my gear together as you do. I bought a helmet a HJC CL-Max II. I took the bike for its first ride tonight at a 100Kmh and the helmet is very loud, as in wind noise. Does anyone else have a the same helmet and can they recommend something to help?

thanks

**steve_t** · 14th February 2013, 21:19

Earplugs... or a quieter helmet

Also, check if the wind noise is coming from the vents, the visor, or under the chin of your helmet. You may be able to reduce noise with closing vents, adjusting the visor/visor gasket, or getting a chin curtain

**onearmedbandit** · 14th February 2013, 21:54

Earplugs. Whether they are disposable ones from your local hard wear store or ones personally made to fit your ears, just get them. Wind noise will fuck your hearing over a long time.

**ellipsis** · 14th February 2013, 22:16

...I think some more expensive helmets have a volume control...you'd think so anyway for the the money you pay..

**Tigadee** · 14th February 2013, 22:17

Earplugs... even if you have a quieter helmet. Save your hearing, you'll never get it back!

**FJRider** · 14th February 2013, 22:26

Originally Posted by DrDarkMatter

SO I just got my learners and a bike, and I am getting all my gear together as you do. I bought a helmet a HJC CL-Max II. I took the bike for its first ride tonight at a 100Kmh and the helmet is very loud, as in wind noise. Does anyone else have a the same helmet and can they recommend something to help?

thanks

A lot will depend on the bike you ride. Some different fairing screens affect wind noise .... and how you place your head in or near the slip-stream. (ie: riding position)

Helmets with (lots of) vents will be loud. Flip front helmets are even louder.

Often the ordinary, plain, no frills helmets (read cheap) are the quietest. Paying more money for the flash, with all the extra's on ... usually gets the extra sound free.

Some shops allow test rides ... but few ask. Because helmets are the number one safety item of every biker ... I've always found that strange.

**FJRider** · 14th February 2013, 22:28

Originally Posted by Tigadee

Earplugs... even if you have a quieter helmet. Save your hearing, you'll never get it back!

Sorry ... I didn't catch that ... speak up ...

**Akzle** · 15th February 2013, 06:30

Originally Posted by ellipsis

...I think some more expensive helmets have a volume control...you'd think so anyway for the the money you pay..

volume control is at your right wrist...

**SMOKEU** · 15th February 2013, 06:33

Have a look at 3M Skull Screws. They are good earplugs and quite cheap, too.

**oneofsix** · 15th February 2013, 06:38

Originally Posted by Akzle

volume control is at your right wrist...

In Wellington? Nature produces wind at higher speeds than he should yet be attempting however sometimes more twist on the right wrist reduces the noise by keeping you up with the wind speed.

Earplugs. There is a guy in Waikanae that will do personal set for you trouble is I don't have his contact details. Foam disposables from the local hardware store but watch the youtube on fitting them for best results.

**bosslady** · 15th February 2013, 06:40

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

Have a look at 3M Skull Screws. They are good earplugs and quite cheap, too.

Where can you get these from?

**Grant`** · 15th February 2013, 06:40

You can also get a wind jammer off trademe which works surprisingly well..

neoprene cuff that adds to bottom of helmet.

**FJRider** · 15th February 2013, 06:42

Originally Posted by bosslady

Where can you get these from?

Checkout ...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/me...3-Plugz-4-Lugz

here on KB ... custom fit earplugs.

**SMOKEU** · 15th February 2013, 06:46

Originally Posted by bosslady

Where can you get these from?

I got mine off Trademe about a year ago. On my ears they work far better than any other cheap earplugs I've tried, but everyone's ears are different so results may vary.

Maybe try this place http://www.haverstock.co.nz/shop/Hea...ugs/p1300.html