Quote Originally Posted by bgd8rd View Post
I'm thinking of doing this adventure. Getting my bike right (F6B Goldwing). One thing though, my helmet starts to kill my head after a couple of hours. I have two helmets. I have a Shoei RF1200 Large. I wore it for a couple of years and it felt too small (Large) so one year ago I ordered the Shoei NeoTec Modular Helmet (XL). Awesome helmet in ever aspect. But after about an hour or so I'll start to get a hot spot on the top front portion of my head just above my forehead.

Obviously the bike has to be right and so does your equipment. Especially if you're going to do something like the SS-1000.

Any suggestions? Obviously, I can't keep going out and buying $400-$600 helmets just hoping one doesn't hurt my head after 2 hours of riding.

Thanks in advance!
In my research I understood the neo tech to have excellent airflow / cooling. I don't own one yet but I'll most likely be buying one very soon. Can you adjust the top vent in a way to work for you? If that doesn't work I do have a non-helmet suggestion for you. Keep a well soaked linen towel wrapped around your neck as often as you can. All the best on your ride.

From a review

"The top vent on the Neotec is a simple slider. Push it back, through one or two clicks, and it opens.Fresh air pours through the helmet -- what can only be called a "curtain" of air flows through over the top of the head. No need for multiple switches, buttons and exotic spoilers, assemblies and plastic gimcracks. Just make the darn thing flow some air, and this one does! Maybe it takes big bucks to design a system that actually works? Doubtful. Instead, it's more likely that a smart designer who actually rides a motorcycle can figure this out. Apparently Shoei has one, because the Neotec has what has to be the best ventilation in a flip-up helmet you'll find (let's hope we find one that's better!) and it beats, oh, maybe 98% of the full-face designs also."