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I just bought an HJC V10 and wore it home from the shop. I got half way and thought...oh no, what have I done! Whistled like crazy. I ride with my visor up below 100kph usually, with a sun visor or sunnies. Found your vid when I got home and did the Velcro right across the top (mono brow!).Took it for a spin and problem solved - thank you!

Aussie here, thanks mate. Ended up putting a full length 10mm wide (3/8") strip of Velcro on top of visor. Worked a treat. Helmet Shark GT Carbon

I just bought a brand new SCHUBERTH C5 and whistles like crazy

You are a smart man with exceptional analytical skills. I faced the same issue with the Scorpion R1 helmet, although I didn’t encounter this problem with the Schuberth C5. Thank you for keeping it concise valuable video!

cool stuff,

Even when my visor is closed. I'm experiencing a winning noise. Will it help.

Thank you it helped

My idea would be to use a fast dry superglue to mould little peaks onto the top yourself. I might try it on my HJC V10.

You think those clear silicon rubber cabinet door bumper strips will work?

This was wonderful. Just straight to the point. The "low production quality" actually makes it better. Thanks.

My visur is shut and after 80 kmh visiling is start ,i think you help me with your beer example

You should 'dragons den' that s**t and make a million :) You could have studded ones for the punks, Rhinestone ones for the Cowboys, fluffy ones for the muppets! Honestly though... You have saved my sanity. Thank you.

Going to try your trick because my 650 USD Arai Tour x5 has a terrible whistling noise from 35 mph with the visor open... The higher the peak, the louder the whistling gets. Arai's official answer to the problem was "close your visor then".

My helmet whistle even when the visor is down. Should I try this same solution?

So ride with the Visor down, or the modular part of a helmet down. That's stupid to ride with these up. Of course your gonna get noise.. how stupid...😅

Thanks, Dr Derek. It was fun learning this.

Thank you , Im gonna try it👍

thank you , thank you , thank you, i have 3 shoei helmets, one brand new that all whistle like crazy with the visor open, this works like a charm, amazing, dead quiet, i used the soft side of the velcro and the hook side just to try it and i think the soft side works better than the hook side, it works so good i don't think i will experiment with anything else. you a friggin genius man/. get a patent if you can.

We do this on aircraft leading edge on some aircraft . Not for the same reasons . but to reduce unwanted flow of air over the wing . This is to direct air flow over the wing at a lower air speed and in high alfa angles of the wing . As it looks what your using the Velcro for is really doing the same thing but in a effective way but a bit cruder way . Is it worth it well vary much so . A great Idea . Matter of fact this can be used for many aspects of the helmet it self in stoping the anoying whissling noises and wind buffing . A good way to find out is to tape paper strips on to the helmet and to use a fan to find all the turbulances around the helmet Using this to make the air going around the helmet and over the strips of paper to flatten out onto the helmet . If there is any turbulance the paper will be pulled away from the helmet . If there is no tubulances and a true flow of air the paper will cleing to the helmet . There is not prevention of this from the back side of the helmet and that cant be help but in front , side and around vents it can .

I am going to add this here first as a thank you very much. Wish everyone that found a solution to a problem would share it! Second this happens with the MT Thunder 4 SV. Maybe in the future guys with the same helmet can find the solution here. Thank you again Derek! Safe riding to you!

Bedazzle it instead to give it more pizzazz 😎

Funny how I came to this video - I purchased a Schuberth S3 and, despite mild whistling during the test, after paying for it the whistling just went through the roof. In my case, it's when the helmet is cracked open to the smallest gap - ie, driving in traffic and not wanting to steam up. It's driving me crazy and I just can't have it. One of the reasons for getting a premium helmet is having the ability to control how many many degrees the visor opens; if having at the lowest setting turns it into a musical instrument, then it's not a premium product.

THIS IS JUST GREAT!!!!!!!!! Thanks bro

Do you color the velcro on the outside or inside?

Thanks you I tried it, it worked also you can stick that inside also that also works more neat and do not hinder the aerodynamics of stock

Anyone know any good quiet helmets drop a comment, cheers

Hello Derek, here's update, small bead of clear drying caulking going across the visor(not on the edge though) works perfectly.

Your idea inspired me to experiment with other materials to reduce wind noise emitted from top edge of visor when in full up position. So far I've succeeded with a round firm piece of shoelace held in place at the top of the visor ( not on the edge though) with hockey tape. The hockey tape is fabric like and nicely flexible and peals off without leaving residue. Next trial is with a nice bead of clear drying caulk in the same place where the string and tape were. With the caulking I can cut out segments of it at different points to fine tune the disruption of air flow over the visor.

you should have more videos

Man, I like your delivery. Straight. Info focused. No frills. Keep it up

Thank you so much!!!! After 2 months of terrible whistling I can finally enjoy my new helmet

Hi Derek, I ride a GS 1250 with an AGV K3 helmet and usually partially lift ( first notch) my visor for more airflow at lower speeds. And yes…I must admit I whistle when I do not know all the words! 🤣 Thanks for the info. Marc, Quebec, Canada 😉🏍

My Shoei NXR2 is currently back with Shoei after struggling with a whistle when the visor is shut but not fully latched down for the last 6 months. My guess is same issue. Think you've cracked a major issue with helmet design here. Thank you for sharing this

how come no more have liked this vid of yours , i didnt know this and its awesome tech for a cheap solution!!

Hi Derek. As I mentioned, I would install the velcro to run the test. And I did it. Incredible. I was able to ride at 100km/h with the screen open. Fantastic. If you allow me, I would like to create a TH-cam video in Portuguese talking about it and presenting your video with the solution. This will help a lot of folks here in Brazil. Well done.

Uau. I have 3 helmets and all do that. It is really annoying. Interesting that I came here right now because I am at N-th attempt to solve it, at least with my Bell Star Helmet. I just went out to test another workaround. Solved it but really really ugly solution. I put something between the helmet and lens. And like you, I am for ages trying to find a solution in internt. I am right way to apply those Velcros and run for a test. I really fed up with the whistling. Thanks and regards.

@everyone Please tell me what the name of the German Helmet was ? I want to by one... thank youu😊

I stumbled across this looking by chance, I had been bringing my visor down a notch or two to stop the whistling, going to try this though. Thanks for the heads up

Riding a monster 796 with a K6S brought me here… $900 and dealing with the whistling

Thanks, I have the same problem with a new Shark helmet when it's shut!😬

This dude is funny and smart

What can I say, but thank you so much.

I was riding yesterday on a new bike the first time and had a terrible whistle over about 40mph but my helmet was fully closed , any ideas ? thanks

Duuudddee, if this works, I will literally send money to your favourite charity. My new Shoei Glamster came in at $800AUS and I was beyond disappointed re the whistle… I’ll let you know (and for real, will donate $$) Have a great day!

Yesterday, I bought an LS2 STORM. Whenever I go above 90KM/H I can hear that whistling sound on the left ear only. What could possibly be the cause? The noise is fading away when I am putting my hand on the left side of the visor. Please suggest something.

Thanks a lot for the idea. I have the same issue now that I have moved from a versys 650 to a F 800 gt; where the riging position is the one you describe. I have the puig touring screen which is higher than the original and protects your chest, shoulder... BUT sends the air directly towards that area of the helmet. Let´s try your solution, for its simple, cheap and, most of all, logical Greetings from Spain

Thanks mate. Great to know. I’ll give it a try!

Thank you so much Derek. I had a whistle coming from my otherwise fantastic Forcite Mk1 Founders Edition smart helmet. It was driving me insane. Your hack got rid of it. I can now enjoy wearing this helmet :)

I had a helmet whistles with visor down. Every time I turn my head. Any idea? Thanks for video.

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