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Post by wutzthedeal on Dec 14, 2012 23:09:28 GMT -5
I've seen helmet-skirts on some sites and it's actually what I need; I'm trying to keep the cold air from coming under the chin and up over my eyes. I'd rather not wear goggles if a skirt/wind blocker would work. Yet, the cheapest ones I've seen online are around $15 shipped and it just seems like that would be something so easy to do by yourself--I can reduce the wind to almost zilch just by holding one gloved hand under the chin area (but I'd rather not ride around like that for hours at a pop). Has anybody done a homemade one and if so, how? If not and you do use one, what brand did you get? I prefer the round, donut look/design over the actual skirt design (just looks way too floppy and I already wear a balaclava/face-mask). Thanks for any input.
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Post by skuttadawg on Dec 14, 2012 23:42:16 GMT -5
www.cyclegear.com and www.amazon.com have many items like that . I have bougt from CG a Freeze Out ( brand ) balaclava , neck collar and half face mask with neck and chest cover along with FO long john under pants and shirt . The FO balaclava is great for blocking wind and water but it is so air restricting that I could not breathe through my mouth and fogged up my glasses and face shield . The neck collar blocks some wind but it gets by above and below it . The half face mask works good but again not permeable so I flipped the mask part down . The FO shirt and pants are some movement restricted but are awesome from blocking wind and rain with layers in the front I bought two balaclavas from Amazon both were knit like a stocking cap so not waterproof or windproof but do fill in the gap in my helmet and keep me warm . One has two eye holes and a mouth hole but dang it hard to see with eyeglasses . The second balaclava is open face and I like it better since I can see without interference I have seen the helmet skirt but when I made thread to hear if anyone has used it did not get a response NEVER use a scarf as one of my scooter buddies told me how he was riding beside another on a scooter and the scarf got caught in the rear wheel causing a wreck where he died instantly Amazon has some for as little as 5 bucks with some nicer balaclavas that are more like a hood with some of it covering the shoulders and worn under a coat . Amazon has pages of them to look at If you look under the Tips and Tricks section I made a thread on balaclavas with several responses
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 14, 2012 23:55:31 GMT -5
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Post by scootnwinn on Dec 14, 2012 23:55:43 GMT -5
A decent windshield will solve your problem too...
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Post by scootnwinn on Dec 14, 2012 23:56:48 GMT -5
Oh and it has the nasty side effect of increasing your top end speed too
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Post by qwertydude on Dec 15, 2012 0:10:51 GMT -5
It's easy enough to make them. I actually made an easily removable one by sticking some velcro hook-side pieces to the chin area of the helmet and getting some stiff felt. I cut it to shape and it simply stick it to the velcro. Real easy and costs less than 5 bucks.
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 15, 2012 0:15:20 GMT -5
If you want just take a large bandana and wrap it around your face, or a thick piece of cloth roughly that size.
It's easier to just splurge the $15 and get a facemask or balaclava.
Greg
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Post by SylvreKat on Dec 15, 2012 7:19:01 GMT -5
My helmet came with a small snap-in rubber piece that inserts under the chin-guard. That along with a motorcyclist's dickey has kept my neck and head comfortable. I just make sure the top edge of the dickey is tucked under the bottom edge of the helmet.
I'll admit though that I haven't ridden in colder temps than the 40s-something.
>'Kat
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Post by cheapeto on Dec 15, 2012 8:56:12 GMT -5
I found leg shields and a windscreen made by Honda, for my BR. I just love everything about them.
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 15, 2012 10:50:01 GMT -5
I found leg shields and a windscreen made by Honda, for my BR. I just love everything about them. Leg shields??? I've been thinking about that. Please can post a pic? |
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Post by wutzthedeal on Dec 15, 2012 13:45:18 GMT -5
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Post by wutzthedeal on Dec 15, 2012 17:07:22 GMT -5
So here's my first attempt at a homemade solution; will respond with effectiveness after test ride tonight. Used an old pair of sweatpants, cut the pocket out (for double layer cloth), cut up a few velcro strips which stuck surprisingly well and just let it dangle, hanging on the left side (where it is also tucked up under my removeable velcro earpads) in order to take helmet off or put it on. Results forthcoming. Attachments:
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 15, 2012 18:00:02 GMT -5
I bet that works awesome. Good job.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Dec 15, 2012 20:15:01 GMT -5
I bet that works awesome. Good job. Yes it did! Quite awesome. I'm gonna go post a photo in Tips n Tricks of cold-weather gearing with approximate prices for those of us that (through choice or otherwise) are cheapos. Hope it helps. If I didn't have the DeFog It, though, it would have been a disaster; can't crack face shield with thick gloves on. It was great, though; no more watery eyes, no wind on the forehead and temple areas, all for free. |
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 19, 2012 0:50:24 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Dec 19, 2012 4:48:58 GMT -5
A cheap scarf works fine as long as you leave the ends inside your jacket criss crossing your chest. The Dr. Who look is not a good one on a bike.
A decent windshield or even better a sport fairing is good too. The sport fairing will do more to increase top speed and mpg than most windshileds.
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Post by cheapeto on Dec 19, 2012 8:43:02 GMT -5
I'll try an post a pic of my windscreen and leg shields on the BR. Attachments:
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 19, 2012 9:35:47 GMT -5
those look like they would keep you warm, but I was thinking shields that attach to you scooter to help keep the wind out of the step thru, to help with aerodynamics. |
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 20, 2012 0:44:44 GMT -5
There are lap shields that attach to the front fascia and cover the legs and sides. Very popular in Italy. I've seen some people make homemade versions with duct tape and a heavy blanket.
Greg
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Post by skuttadawg on Dec 20, 2012 1:03:59 GMT -5
I bought the leg shields from Greg and they do a great job of keeping the legs warm as they have fuzzy insulation plus an extra layer should one wind up on pavement .
In stead of a skirt get a balaclava . Most cover the neck and some are more like a hood that also cover up the top of ones chest . Amazon has pages of balaclavas some are knit and not wind or waterproof but still help you stay warm . I have a few since the Freeze Out balaclava is so good at blocking wind that if I breathe our of my mouth it comes up through the eye hole and fogs up my eyeglasses and face shield . I prefer a large eye opening even open face since the small eye holes restrict vision
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Post by wutzthedeal on Dec 23, 2012 22:45:28 GMT -5
There are lap shields that attach to the front fascia and cover the legs and sides. Very popular in Italy. I've seen some people make homemade versions with duct tape and a heavy blanket. Greg Those look amazing. I still don't get how they fasten, though; I can picture them on the bike but what would the velcro wrap around? |
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 24, 2012 11:04:45 GMT -5
Ones I have seen attach with metal snaps to the plastic, probably a retrofit. Many probably attach with screws into the fascia which holds on the quick release. The duct tape ones, well, obviously are held on with duct tape.
Greg
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Post by center5150 on Jan 9, 2013 0:37:32 GMT -5
I just use a scarf, got it at old navy christmass before last for like a dollar
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 9, 2013 2:39:41 GMT -5
A decent windshield will solve your problem too... Which type/model would you advise for my scooter? I see generic after-market ones but not form-fitted ones. |
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Post by scootertrash88 on Jan 12, 2013 22:51:25 GMT -5
On cold days, I wear a hooded sweatshirt backward and tuck the hood into the helmet to seal it off. Works great!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 10:01:36 GMT -5
Omg you folks are victims to your own cheapness, a full face helmet costs $30 and you can get leather chaps for that much as well, sets you back $60 and we're done playing with scotch tape in the wind.
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Post by snugglebunny on Jan 14, 2013 10:11:41 GMT -5
Omg you folks are victims to your own cheapness, a full face helmet costs $30 and you can get leather chaps for that much as well, sets you back $60 and we're done playing with scotch tape in the cold wind. some of us are on Social Security and live BELOW the fed poverty level so ya cheapness is in our blood. Otherwise we go w/o food or meds or such and as for me , i'd rather keep my food & meds |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 10:14:49 GMT -5
some of us are on Social Security and live BELOW the fed poverty level so ya cheapness is in our blood. Otherwise we go w/o food or meds or such and as for me , i'd rather keep my food & meds You are not going to stop the cold wind from getting to your cheeks without a full face helmet and a face mask, it's not happening and you don't have to tell me about short incomes, my house's thermostat is set to 60 |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 14, 2013 12:42:24 GMT -5
some of us are on Social Security and live BELOW the fed poverty level so ya cheapness is in our blood. Otherwise we go w/o food or meds or such and as for me , i'd rather keep my food & meds You are not going to stop the cold wind from getting to your cheeks without a full face helmet and a face mask, it's not happening and you don't have to tell me about short incomes, my house's thermostat is set to 60 In these parts we have to set it to 82/83 to squeeze by. When it's around 100 F outside any lower is like a second mortgage. |
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 14, 2013 12:51:09 GMT -5
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