Helmet problem - full face helmets make me sleepy....

aaronrkelly · Jul 6, 2009

On a recent two day trip I tossed a full face helmet in my trunk just in case I got in a hard rain, normally I wear a half-helmet when required by law. Never wore a full face helmet much before when riding, just have one for others to borrow when riding.....and for the occasional 25 degree "I gotta get on the road" winter ride.

I did get in a rain so I stopped and put it on.

I didnt go 5 miles before I started head bobbing like crazy. Opening the visor made woke we up some but made the whole point moot. The complete lack of noise just put me into a trance.....then it was sleepy time.

I had to put my half helmet on and just suck it up.

That **** helmet 'bout killed me (insert ant-helmet propaganda here)....

Anyone else have this problem........or Im a just border line narcoleptic.

pat0021 · Jul 6, 2009

aaronrkelly said:
or Im a just border line narcoleptic.

Gets my vote. :biggrin: LOL Maybe the increase in temperature is why?? I dunno. I wear a full face all the time and it can get hot that is for sure.

Vulcan900 · Jul 6, 2009

My full face helmet will do the same thing under the right circumstances. I find that if I get too cozy on long straight roads I have the same problem.

aaronrkelly · Jul 6, 2009

Vulcan900 said:
My full face helmet will do the same thing under the right circumstances. I find that if I get too cozy on long straight roads I have the same problem.

Yeah I was just completely isolated from the road, the bike....like setting in a complete dead silent room watching everything fly by a window. Once I took the helmet off and I could hear the wind, the motor, the radio etc I was instantly fine.

Guess Im back to my half helmet or I might try a 3/4 with a face shield....might not be as "isolating".

Bubba68CS · Jul 6, 2009

Never had that problem myself (Shoei RF1000 and, when I have them, ear plugs)...even coming back home late at night (100 mile commute on pretty much straight highway). Happens occasionally in the truck...but never on the bike.

sdbrit68 · Jul 6, 2009

I feel enclosed in a full face, they never felt really comfortable to me, but in all fairness, I dont like to wear hats either

witht he half helmet, when I get a little drowsy, I lower the glasses a little

PainlessWolf · Jul 6, 2009

...and Folks, that is exactly why I wear a 3/4 with a flip shield on long trips. Thank you, aaronkelley. *goes back to sleep*
Painless Black Wolf
...Here for the Dawn...

2005 Drifter 800

TriXie · Jul 6, 2009

aaronrkelly said:
Guess Im back to my half helmet or I might try a 3/4 with a face shield....might not be as "isolating".

I love my FF, but I'd vote for this option.......can't imagine eating all those bugs

Eeewwww!! :tongue:

eidian · Jul 6, 2009

Bubba68CS said:
Never had that problem myself (Shoei RF1000 and, when I have them, ear plugs)...even coming back home late at night (100 mile commute on pretty much straight highway). Happens occasionally in the truck...but never on the bike.

I was going to mention that he shouldn't try ear plugs the way that you and I both do (we have the same helmet too BTW).

Helmet problem - full face helmets make me sleepy....

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