Arthritis, vertigo and lids

Went to see a consultant at the hospital, today. The purpose was to find
out what has been causing my recent problems with vertigo.

It appears I am developing arthritis in my neck. As my body compensates
for the pain, the tightening of the muscles is somehow triggering attacks
of vertigo.

Bugger.

One thing which he says isn't helping is the weight of a helmet and the
general windblast and buffeting on a ride. Well, duh!

It would appear I now need to look for a really light helmet and sort a
screen which completely diverts the wind away from my head and shoulders.

I've found a very light helmet in the back of one of my cupboards - A 1959
Cromwell "pudding basin". It has the necessary kitemark, so it would be
legal to wear...... even though I may look a bit of a dick.

As far as the screen goes - I can try to make one for the Tigger.

Ho hum...

Anyone any ideas for a lightweight lid? I prefer open face and
inexpensive. Weight wise...... well, my lids are around 1500 grammes. I
would like to knock a big chunk off that. (The Cromwell weighs about 500
grammes).

Until then, I guess I'll have to persevere....
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Fr Jack
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Went to see a consultant at the hospital, today. The purpose was to find

Indeed!
At least you don't get what Pip gets when his back tightens up.

Have you seen this lot and is their screen taller?

Reuses to rise to the bait of that comment, so it's not a case of what you
look like but wil it protect yer ead in a crunch etc innit.

Paging Cane.....K2 Plastics etc........Custome pervy screens cut to shape
etc

Speedy Spic will appear shortly to advise on helnmets (fnarrr)


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<snippage>

Sorry to hear all that (

The Shoei I got for Paul recently is very light, surprisingly in that its
not that small either. The Shoei XR1000.

hth

 

Went to see a consultant at the hospital, today. The purpose was to find

Indeed!
At least you don't get what Pip gets when his back tightens up.

Have you seen this lot and is their screen taller?
http://www.sprintmanufacturing.co.uk/price_list.htm

Reuses to rise to the bait of that comment, so it's not a case of what you
look like but wil it protect yer ead in a crunch etc innit.

Paging Cane.....K2 Plastics etc........Custome pervy screens cut to shape
etc

Speedy Spic will appear shortly to advise on helnmets (fnarrr)


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Robbo

Trophy 1200 1998
BotaFOF #19. E.O.S.M 2001/2002/2003/2004.
B.O.S.M 2003, 2004, 2005
FURSWB#1 KotL..YTC449
PM#7
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Going up high stuff?

Happens to us all :-(

I'd suggest the wind stability aspects are perhaps more critical than
complete diversion. You're better off with a smaller screen that directs
the air at you in a stable way than a barn door that causes turbulence
and causes your head to shake about a bit. So small and effective may be
better than enormous and not so effective IYSWIM.

No more than usual.

The R80RT screen does a splendid job

And regarding the turbulence issue, on the Harley, this small screen

http://makeashorterlink.com/?M2702590B

does a better job than this significantly larger one

http://makeashorterlink.com/?N2805190B

(I can't believe I've just been downstairs and weighed my helmets). In
town where there's a lot of looking around I tend to use my Nolan open
face which weighs exactly 1000g. Out and about where there's less
looking about, I use an Arai Quantum, 1498g.

Because the Nolan isn't streamlined, it catches the wind at higher
speeds increasing the wind loading and that increases the loading on the
neck over and above that from the heavier Arai.

....and take your cod liver oil tablets every morning.

My consultant is also recommending oily fish at least 4-5 times a week,
so mackerel and sardines are appearing in my lunch box on a regular
basis (see also
http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2004/jun/oilyfishdefinition)

What else you do, depends on whether your arthritis is down to wear and
tear or inflammation.

If it's wear and tear, you might want to consider some of the
glucosamine supplements. I have friends that swear by it.

If it's due to inflammation in the joints (like mine), you might also
want to consider taking smallish doses of ibuprofen on an ongoing basis
(1200mg a day or so), though if you do so you may have to limit your
alcohol consumption to mitigate the increased risk of stomach ulcers
(I've found taking the tablets and keeping the pain at bay is more
effective than drinking to make the pain go away IYSWIM).

It's cheaper to get these from the supermarket than on prescription, but
the hassle is that you can only buy small quantities (16 or is it 32 x
200mg at a time). If you know someone going to the US, get them to bring
you some back; I recently took delivery of 1,500 for £17

If you need further pain relief, your GP should be able to prescribe
something.

To ease your neck, you might be able to get physiotherapy. I find
following the physio's instructions and rolling my neck helps keep it
flexible; pull your chin in close to your chest then starting from this
position slowly roll our head back until it's as far back as it will go.
Repeat 10 times in the morning and evening.

 

Fr Jack wrote:
<snip tale of woe>

Sorry to hear about that old chap, not good news at all.

Loz showed me a full face Nitro lid at last year's pixiefest which seemed
extremely light.

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My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)

 

Old German Stormtrooper helmet, complete with a spike on the top, would be
so you. ;-)

That aside, sorry to hear of your problems.

 

My Davida Jet (EU passed) is 1300g, helpfully it has a little sticker
telling me that. The Jet Classic - only US passed so is VAT rated - is,
from memory, 1050g.

Neither are that cheap at about £170 but are very well made, leather and
silk lining etc.

 

Forgot the URL:
http://www.davida.co.uk/helmetsindex.html

 

Bugger indeed. Doesn't sound like fun that :-/

I don't know of any super-light open-face lids, but your nearest large
off-road dealer is probably a good place to start. However it sounds
like it might be time to put aside your preference for the sake of your
neck? An open-face will never be as turbulance-free as a full-face due
to the relatively large flat areas where the sides meet your face.

If you do decide to go full-face instead, the BMW carbon/kevlar lid is
I believe the lightest at under a kilo - wickedly expensive though.
Weight was also an issue for me on the MV due to the angle of my
head[1], & I went for a Uvex Species which is only 1250 grams. Nicely
evil looking lid too - & black of course.

Re screens, I'm sure you must've seen pics of my modified Tiger MRA
screen. I mounted it higher than intended, & can change the angle
on-the-fly. In the upright position it's totally turbulance-free &
virtually silent. I'm a mere 5'9 though so it might not work for you.
If you're ever down this way you're welcome to take it for spin.

[1] MVs have a somewhat extreme riding position to put it mildly.

 

They don't do screens for the pre-99 carb Tigers.

 

Bad form etc, but I forgot to say don't bother with taller screens like
the Jack Lilley & Powerbronze that fit in the standard screen's recess.
If you're going taller, you need to go wider too or the turbulance is
really bad. The MRA & Secdem are the only ones worth considering imo.

 

You have /so/ just got to get one of those... perfect

 

I got one of those for the Strom... it still isn't turbulence free - better
but still not what I expect (ie like having no screen!)

HO hum, might have to see if I can raise it 'unofficially' though I do worry
about eventually stripping the Suzuki cheesey screws/threads.

 

That was scary! Brought back memories of me late Dad in a similar fix for
about 25 years......

A smidge more than not wearing one, I'd guess....

Probably too much faffing to be a practical proposition.


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Cheers!
Fr Jack
96 Tiger.
FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
skype: fr.jack (without the dot)

 

No, whenever - had me off work for 3 months.

The problem is the actual pressure on my head in a stable airflow, which
is made worse by buffeting.

Judging by the crunchy noises, I'd guess wear and tear.

They seem to help Ma's arthritis.

I do those already. Most days they help.... others, well.........

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Cheers!
Fr Jack
96 Tiger.
FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
skype: fr.jack (without the dot)

 

I have one. Oddly, my flip only weighs 150g more.
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Cheers!
Fr Jack
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FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
skype: fr.jack (without the dot)

 

If I ever get a trike........


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Cheers!
Fr Jack
96 Tiger.
FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
skype: fr.jack (without the dot)

 

Heh!
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Cheers!
Fr Jack
96 Tiger.
FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
skype: fr.jack (without the dot)

 

And they are about 25-ish miles from me. (In a straight line)

A quality product, but the price worries me - I'm a bit careful with money
and don't always treat my helmets all that well.

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Cheers!
Fr Jack
96 Tiger.
FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
skype: fr.jack (without the dot)