you had me going until he helmet hair and it was and is miserable out....
I took a ride to day and it was raining heavily 'So much so that I couldn't see out of my full face shield, So when I got home I started thinking [I really got to stop that] Anyway I digress.. I notice while riding there is a backpressure on the helmet, So I brought the helmet into my shop and did a little reengineering. I reversed the air vents; ie put the rear vents in the front and the front vents to the rear. Then I went for another ride... I immediately noticed the rain blew off and my helmet felt lighter, The reversed air flow decreased the backpressure and it was reduced by a factor of 2.533. My gas mileage increased and also more power, cooler running engine, I could switch to 87 octane instead of 91... And when I pulled up to my local watering hole and removed my helmet I didn't have helmet hair, My hair looked like I just had it styled.. Sometimes it pays to think out side of the box....
Disclaimer; Your results may vary, Also check that this won't void your warrantee....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
you had me going until he helmet hair and it was and is miserable out....
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Man, those are some vents .
Rainy days are for napping, not thinking. Dreamed I had hair to style.
Leo TOI #617
(Jeannette)
09 RSV Black on Red with Hannigan trike conversion
No, rainy days are for fabing parts. Not sleeping.
that was a good one, almost got me to.
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20015 freewheeler
2005 113 pro twin super glide
2010 ss106 wide glide
2004 1800 VTX custom
2012 GW RS
Is that a true story ?????????
we all have our faults .....others point them out to us......guess we know what theirs are
Really, how can a helmet improve mpg
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20015 freewheeler
2005 113 pro twin super glide
2010 ss106 wide glide
2004 1800 VTX custom
2012 GW RS
2016 Indian Springfield
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
2014 Tri Glide Ultra (TRADED)
2014 Honda CTX1300 (TRADED)
Vietnam Nam Vet '70
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want ..." 23rd Psalm
***SIGH***
It's gonna be a looooong winter...
So the only way I can reverse my air vents is to put the helmet on backwards, Yes and a helmet can give you better MPG and speed. Look at the skate borders and skiers helmets.
When I am gona fix something I will fix it. You don't have to bug me every 6 months.
FB Northeast Region Trike Riders
If you do it that way, [backwards helmet] You would first have to cut two eye holes on the back of the helmet so'' now if you do reverse the helmet the back then becomes the front of the helmet. And you will have to reverse the vents again.. Its easier just reversing the vents.. ie, Front to rear ' Rear to Front...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Rhino 2
"The reversed air flow decreased the backpressure and it was reduced by a factor of 2.533. My gas mileage increased and also more power, cooler running engine, I could switch to 87 octane instead of 91..."
I applaud you with both your R&D and the calculation of the reduced b/p factor. I did the calculations as well and either you didn't report the entire number or stopped short in your calculation. I got 2.5334639 which is an impressive result. I'm now switching from 87 octane to 85!
Thank you for sharing - I'm now having a more comfortable ride and saving money! 👨 💵💰💵💳👨
I forgot to mention my improved grooming - helmet head is a thing of the past!
following your general diretions, took an old helmet and removed the vents from it, calculated the equidistant point along the transvrse pressure ridge and mounted two additional pressure vents. Since most of my riding is two up, I likewise did the wifes helmet. upon returning after a 100 mile ride and stop for an adult beverage, i found she was 20 years younger, sounded different, bust size increased 3 cup sizes and she was very very spirited during sex, almost like fighting.
update **********
evidently,
i lost my glasses at the restaurant and took the waitress from the bar for a ride and home, I am able to report that the swelling in my eyes has gobe down enough that I can almost see the wife every time she comes near enough to slap me with a frying pan. Merry Christmas to you too
2020 Triglide MidnightBlue/Barracuda Silver
Just beginning our ride together
And I think you'll also find that the Lady's at Hooters can't resist running their fingers through your newly well groomed hair...Originally Posted by Calgary;263305
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Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Enjoy life now!----------IT HAS AN EXPERATION DATE
1989 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOUR GLIDE ULTRA CHAMPION- A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING-(CUT YOUR WOLF LOOSE!)
the difference between a good trike and a bad one depends entirely on the integrity of it's builder!
Glued a piece of brown shag rug to the outside of my helmet. Restricts air flow, reduces gas mileage and impedes performance, but everyone does a double-take at my beautiful hair replacement.
Leo TOI #617
(Jeannette)
09 RSV Black on Red with Hannigan trike conversion