When I first got into road riding all I had was old dirt bike helmets - a friend gave me a full face Simpson helmet that he used in his drag race car.  It fit my horribly, fogged up, and it was noisy.  At speed the helmet would push back on my face and it got really uncomfortable.

My next helmet was a budget Scorpion helmet, and it fit me better.  The shell however was huge and it look like an astronaut helmet!  The large size did create a bit of an issue at speeds - but it was far better than the drag race helmet, and I really liked the built in tinted sunscreen visor that comes down by sliding a lever, and the removable chin curtain was nice in cold weather.

Now I have a Shoei GT Air.  It has a much smaller shell, fits my cheeks snug, and it is quiet - especially since I wear earplugs when I ride.  I don't notice turbulence moving my head around.....but maybe I have just gotten used to that feeling - in most instances I ride in gusty wind or at speed the entire bike is trying to move around!

A good windshield is often a huge benefit if you are going to be riding fast for long periods of time (interstate riding).  It not only helps deflect wind - it also deflects rain.  Most high mileage Savage bikes are equipped with windshields.

See if you can borrow a full face helmet (or modular where the front can be hinged up when you want) - and go for a ride.  Watch eBay or Craigslist for bargain helmets.....sometimes the owners are selling good helmets for cheap prices.

Before you invest in a big windscreen, try this first; remove your existing windscreen. Windscreens tend to have very poor aerodynamics resulting in turbulent flow behind the windscreen. Here's an example:

My FZ6 came stock with a nice looking upper fairing that included a tall windscreen for high-speed cruising. It's a great looking bike. For a number of reasons I found the bike uncomfortable. I invested in a gel seat, Ohlins shock and RaceTech Gold Valves in the forks...and I just couldn't get comfortable on that bike.

One day I was out on one of my favorite back roads traveling about 60 mph. At the time I was actually contemplating selling the bike because some was just "off" with the comfort of the bike (I always felt fatigued after riding it) but I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I needed to stretch my legs and I decided to just stand up. In that instant I knew exactly what was wrong with that FZ - it was the fairing. As soon as I got away from the turbulent air flow and into the smooth air I realized that the fairing was creating an effect that felt like I was getting punched in the helmet from left to right. With smooth air now flowing over my helmet my head was stable and it was much quieter. Within days I removed the fairing (selling it for $300) and installed a round headlight and aftermarket directionals. I don't miss that fairing one bit. It may have looked nice, but it was beating the heck out of my head.

Try riding your bike naked before getting a new windscreen. You just might like it.

Gary_in_NJ wrote on 05/03/21 at 11:24:25:
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He means naked bike, not the operator!!

I was willing to let Neil interpret it any way he wanted.

I have always bought sub $100 helmets. Never clean them and let them get real groady. I leave my helmet setting on the bike when parked. No one would think of touching it, let alone putting it on their head.
If I had an expensive Shoei helmet, I would be scared to leave it on the bike and would always be carrying it with me.

You either have get the helmet completely out of the windstream or totally in it.

I have a flyscreen and it's angled so the wind off the top hits me in the upper chest blowing fresh air into the helmet with very little buffeting.

What worked for me was the Slipstreamer Spitfire windscreen.  It wasn't too expensive.  And the  beauty of it is that it's easily removable.  You can easily put it on and remove it with two hand tightened screws.  Depending on how you feel ... put it on one day, then take it off the next.

However, your situation may be different. ... But it worked for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C9mrYpwRE4

https://slipstreamer.com/motorcycle/spitfire/


Ron G