Posted by INTRUDN on December 30, 1999 at 16:07:25:
In Reply to: Advice about helmets, please posted by Bob on December 30, 1999 at 10:23:32:
Hi Bob! During the winter I wear a full face helmet to keep the chill off. In the mechanics manual for my Intruder there is a wind chill chart. It looks something like this:
MPH Actual Thermometer Reading
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0 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10
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Wind Chill (what it feels like)
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10 40 28 16 4 -9 -21 -33
20 32 18 4 -10 -25 -39 -53
30 28 13 -2 -18 -33 -48 -63
40 26 10 -6 -21 -37 -53 -69
It also says that speeds above 40mph have little
additional effect on felt temperature. From -10
on down exposed flesh is in danger of freezing.
From 50 down to -10 there is little danger if you
are properly clothed. Hope that helps.
I personally wear a Bieffe BR12 full face helmet. It is only DOT, not SNELL. It is a personal decision. I read all I could on helmets before I bought it and then made my choice. During the warmer months I wear a Monarch shorty (police style) because my Bieffe is black, yellow, and purple, and gets REAL hot when the temperature outside is above 60. Good luck!
KIBTD's and Happy New Year!
INTRUDN