07-31-2015, 03:24 PM
(07-28-2015, 05:08 AM)specialist8_imp Wrote: Just purchased the Bell Vortex Band Helmet: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-...aQodEyQO5Q
Didn't really know how to gauge the 'noise level' rating Revzilla set out as this is such a subjective rating and Rev's description for this helmet really went out of it's way to say that the noise-reducing wind collar really helps. Put the helmet on and took the bike on the highway and the wind at high speeds (anything over 45mph) was really a bother as there was a constant whirring noise that was distracting. I've been wearing a Scorpion EXO-700 before this helmet and it's surprisingly a quality helmet for the price. Even the more elaborate ventilation system on my new Bell seems inferior to my Scorpion's.
With all this in mind, I really do like the comfort of my Bell helmet, but the wind noise is the only concern. Do products like this Windjammer really work?
http://www.amazon.com/WINDJAMMER-REDUCES...B003FHLNVK
I also just got the SENA intercom system (SMH10) and am told that the windjammer sleeve is probably going to go around it. How does that even work? I don't think I can get a refund for the helmet as I got it off ebay (brand new though) and mistakenly threw away all the packaging. Selling it will be a hassle too so trying to improve it would be fine with me.
Currently riding without a windshield, so I know this doesn't help, but my EXO-700 is quiet even in those conditions too.
TL;DR: I really want to keep this helmet but how do I lessen the wind noise?
Yes, I've found that the Windjammer does help quite a bit at higher speeds due to keeping the wind from rushing in around the bottom portion of the helmet. However, the shape of Bell helmets (mine is a Bell RS-1) seems to create extra noise at very high speeds (75+ mph). That's when my ear plugs come in handy! BTW, my recently installed StreetShield EX reduces wind noise quite a bit as well.