Whistling Helmet

Discussion in 'Clothing, Gadgets & Equipment' started by mike willis, Jan 22, 2023.

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  1. Put the smut to one side, my helmet has developed a whistle.
    A slightly more than motorway speeds on the right hand side it whisles.
    An AGV Ago, nothing fancy which has been fine for years, 18 plate DVT Multi, no change there.
    I have the hearing of a fifty year old so no problem there.
    Doesnt make sense. Any clues or answers please.
     
    #1 mike willis, Jan 22, 2023
  2. Is it whistling a single tune and does it do requests?
     
    #2 DucatiScud, Jan 22, 2023
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  3. Whistling is usually due to the visor not fitting snugly to the helmet shell. Check where it seals against the visor openings for any gaps.
     
    #3 Derek, Jan 22, 2023
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  4. Have you had your ears de-waxed recently?
     
    #4 Carr01, Jan 22, 2023
  5. Some could see it as a bonus having a helmet that whistled when you went in the right side!

    On a more serious note a couple of things to check - if the rubber round the visor edge come unseated or if there is something stuck in one of the air vents.
     
    #5 BrassFlute, Jan 22, 2023
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  6. Ugh, that would be super annoying. Hope you find a quick fix!
     
    #6 Jez900ie, Jan 22, 2023
  7. My hearing is good, way below my years, no idea why this started.
     
    #7 mike willis, Jan 23, 2023
  8. New helmet time.
     
    #8 DucatiScud, Jan 23, 2023
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  9. I'll tell the wife you suggested it, thanks.
     
    #9 mike willis, Jan 23, 2023
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  10. Have you lubed your rubber recently?
    Used to get a little bottle of it with Arai lids to keep the seal supple.
     
    #10 Ackers, Jan 23, 2023
  11. Brilliant suggestion, thanks
     
    #11 mike willis, Jan 24, 2023
  12. Start by taping off the vents, go from there , worked for me.
     
    #12 NineNineSix, Jan 24, 2023
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  13. The lube worked, thanks
     
    #13 mike willis, Jan 27, 2023
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  14. So you’ve a well lubed helmet ready for action?
     
    #14 DucatiScud, Jan 27, 2023
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  15. I have, I may get a new one though.
     
    #15 mike willis, Jan 27, 2023
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  16. Has the little pinlock bung on that side fallen out? Screenshot_20230127-195025~2.png
     
    #16 Petsmith, Jan 27, 2023
  17. I'll check, thanks
     
    #17 mike willis, Jan 27, 2023
  18. Happened to me and it whistled like hell.
     
    #18 Petsmith, Jan 27, 2023
  19. His helmet is now just fine, a good lube and tug was all that was required.
     
    #19 michel couque, Jan 28, 2023
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  20. Sent an AGV back for it. I found the source was the visor and tried to adjust it, but thought why am i fixing a brand new helmet so sent it back.
    Sorry to say will not look at another AGV now
     
    #20 johnny, Jan 28, 2023
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