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I think this question needs to be asked here and not the tech board. I am relitively certain someone should have the answer. O-K 99i/s about 42 thou E-3 dunflops front and rear-saddle bags off-stock height and width windshield-tires have a little over 6G on em-half shell helmet-leather jacket-black-tada the?-At speeds in excess of 90 m p h my beard lifts and tickles my nose. Am i wearing the wrong helmet??
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« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 05:43:58 PM » |
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I like a flip up, no beard though. I guess you could get one of those neck warmer's to hold it down.
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« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2011, 05:47:54 PM » |
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Do NOT tie a heavy weight to it to hold it down!! Don't ask how I know!  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 05:48:21 PM » |
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Windshield lowers mounted on the fork tubes will almost eliminate the effect.
But not completely.
LOWERS.
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 06:05:37 PM » |
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It's time for a trim! LOL
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 06:30:40 PM » |
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cut it short enough to not bother you, that is what I do
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2011, 07:36:46 PM » |
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no.....
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2011, 08:48:26 PM » |
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Twin braids with beads like a Viking?
It could be wind coming up over the tank under the fairing. You can't normally feel it unless you hold your hand at the right or left top corner of the tank, then it's surprisingly strong. Do you have the little clear wings on the bottom sides of the fairing? Bakers could help. Also check the position of the little vents in the pods.
If it isn't too treacherous, try a bare hand at speed to see exactly where the beard-wind is coming from. I was riding beside a forest fire and my eyes were killing me. I could see the smoke coming from the dash, so I put a square of duct tape in the centre of the dash vent at the bottom of the windshield and it helped a lot.
Find the offending breeze first. then try to fix it.
Fred.
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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2011, 09:17:14 PM » |
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Negative air preasure from the hole the fairing punches through the air. If beard is long enough could tie a bandana around neck and beard, viking braid thing probably cooler look.
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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2011, 09:41:30 PM » |
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How about just riding the speed limit.   OK,, take the fun right out of it. Tie it. I do... |
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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2011, 02:06:11 AM » |
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I have read that moly-paste, applied liberally, will help.
Don't want to start any discussion on whether Honda paste is better than BelRay.
If no rubber band is readily available-some have used the "elusive 3rd o-ring". Do a search on the tech board about that!
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« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2011, 09:00:37 AM » |
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Mine flips up when I ride. Usually I can see over it. When it gets in my eyes, I throw on a scarf and keep going. Full face, or closed modulars, help keep your beard pointing down, but even with that it can reach a length where it comes around again.  |
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« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2011, 09:38:36 AM » |
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If it's long enough, and you've got chest hair, you could braid the two together to make one impressive man-face-carpet. It'd drive the ladies wild.
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« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2011, 09:43:46 AM » |
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TO all my ridin brothers out there who i haven't met-YET-i'm glad ya'll took this in the very spirit i meant it in. One of these days our paths will cross and trust me-i am looking forward to that day.SO to some of ya'll that aint heard yet-wish old2soon a happy b/day also. T I A. T everybody on this fantastic board.RIDE SAFE
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« Reply #18 on: February 15, 2011, 09:46:09 AM » |
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Happy Birthday! Since age is just a state of mind, here's hoping that you feel young2long.
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« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2011, 10:41:28 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: February 15, 2011, 11:22:49 AM » |
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How about just riding the speed limit.
I like the idea of twin Viking braids, but I normally just trim mine when it starts to act inappropriately |
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« Reply #21 on: February 15, 2011, 11:25:33 AM » |
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i find it best to split it and tie it to the hair coming out of my ears! this has the added advantage of giving you a place to store water bottles, lunch extras etc.
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« Reply #22 on: February 15, 2011, 11:36:19 AM » |
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I'd think a good coat of shellac would take care of it? |
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« Reply #24 on: February 15, 2011, 12:04:56 PM » |
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« Reply #25 on: February 15, 2011, 12:26:34 PM » |
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Happy Birthday Old2soon... Hope ya get to go out and ride somewhere, anywhere... Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #26 on: February 15, 2011, 03:33:01 PM » |
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Find yourself a biker chic. Your beard will stay down when... she sets... her hands around your neck for a kiss. What did ya think I was gonna say?  That was a funny post. Thx. |
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« Reply #27 on: February 15, 2011, 03:34:39 PM » |
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I have read that moly-paste, applied liberally, will help.
Don't want to start any discussion on whether Honda paste is better than BelRay.
If no rubber band is readily available-some have used the "elusive 3rd o-ring". Do a search on the tech board about that!
Anti-seize works better than moly paste, and doesn't tend to fly off at speed, also almost undetectable if your a gray beard like me. |
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« Reply #28 on: February 15, 2011, 03:38:26 PM » |
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Mines not long enough yet to give you a solution   Are you getting ready to type a reply in that pic? Warming up the old typing digits? |
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« Reply #29 on: February 16, 2011, 07:59:43 AM » |
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For each and everyone of you that contributed to this-my deep and profound thanks. I am relitively certain-judging by the replies and photos that everyone had as much fun with this as i did. That being said the daughters and mama and some of the people in my church said might be a good idea to trim it!! We will see. Course if it gets in the vision field to much-waiting and seeing if i see or not might not be an option. Going to be busy today building that low tech lift adapter for my bright yellow h/f lift Gals and guys-ya'll gave me some serious laughs asnd some downright belly laughs complete with the laugh to hard with tears stuff  Everyone have a great day a better tommorrow and RIDE SAFE |
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« Reply #30 on: February 16, 2011, 08:17:45 AM » |
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I feel I need to point out that the "Shellac" solution is uniquely suited to motorcycles... See, shellac is made from dead bugs... ...and it cleans up with alcohol!  |
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« Reply #31 on: February 16, 2011, 10:28:43 AM » |
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Just get a decent pair of shades...  Fred. |
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« Reply #32 on: February 16, 2011, 11:00:56 AM » |
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Dang Fred - you sure don't look like most of the Valk riders I've seen. |
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« Reply #33 on: February 16, 2011, 01:59:58 PM » |
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How come you never see guys like Fred on a BMW?
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« Reply #34 on: February 16, 2011, 02:10:04 PM » |
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How come you never see guys like Fred on a BMW?
Hell he can't see himself on one or anything else |
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« Reply #35 on: February 16, 2011, 03:29:06 PM » |
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How come you never see guys like Fred on a BMW?
Hell he can't see himself on one or anything else I thought it might be because he won't wear the fancy jackets and pants. Never saw a BMW rider in bluejeans and a t-shirt. |
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« Reply #36 on: February 16, 2011, 03:31:26 PM » |
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How come you never see guys like Fred on a BMW?
Hell he can't see himself on one or anything else I thought it might be because he won't wear the fancy jackets and pants. Never saw a BMW rider in bluejeans and a t-shirt. I guest you won't see me on one then. That's all I wear. |
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« Reply #37 on: February 16, 2011, 03:33:05 PM » |
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How come you never see guys like Fred on a BMW?
Hell he can't see himself on one or anything else I thought it might be because he won't wear the fancy jackets and pants. Never saw a BMW rider in bluejeans and a t-shirt. I guest you won't see me on one then. That's all I wear. Have always liked the 1200GS. Could maybe buy one but can't afford the "uniform" to ride one! |
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