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Windshields
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After
a long, high-speed motorcycle trip with the wind blasting the hell
out of you, you can arrive at your destination exhausted and irritable.
This can be ‘solved’ by fitting a windshield, but this is a more
complex issue than one would think.
A motorbike windshield’s primary role is to keep the wind off that
huge expanse i.e. your chest! By protecting your chest you do not
have to hang on for dear life. (The added advantage of this is that
your arms can be easy and relaxed – vitally necessary for effective
control).
Why would one not install a higher windshield then and keep the
wind off your helmet as well? - Your helmet needs a certain amount
of windblast to enable its ventilation system to work effectively.
In Africa in particular you need that air to flow through your helmet
and keep that your head cool. You also need a combination of that
windblast and some “C Thru” solution on your visor so that you can
see in a rain storm.
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Earplugs
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The
windblast around your helmet however creates its own problems i.e.
wind noise which on the dB scale has been likened to a club on a
Saturday night and capable of as much damage to your hearing over
time. This can be partially solved by wearing foam rubber ear plugs
from any industrial protective clothing store (or perhaps your local
biking store)
The keeping of the windblast off your chest and the damping of wind
noise in your ears should result in your arrival at your destination
relaxed and ready to enjoy the local sites and attractions.
A note here on ear plugs. Read the instructions on how to insert
them correctly. This is a skill! Incorrectly inserted they will
not help at all. Your helmet will also push up against them giving
you ear ache ( and you thought that biking was easy as twisting
the throttle!)
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