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[Closed] Night-riding headaches

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Ive been suffering from gripping frontal lobe headaches whilst night riding - no eyesight problems, dont wear glasses, using an exposure Diablo (helmet mounted), blinkie and constant modes, doesn't seem to matter... Any experiences / solutions?


 
Posted : 08/11/2013 11:55 pm
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Have you tried a different lamp?


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 8:30 am
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Are you sure you don't need glasses? When was the last time you checked.

Also try a bar mounted light. Might just be tension from supporting a larger weight on your head. Also make sure nothing is pressing on your head. I have headache issues with glasses. Fine for a bit but if they are a bit tight after a few hours they start giving me a headache.


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 8:35 am
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I get the same if using a helmet light and I wear glasses, put the light on the bars and my headache goes away.


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 8:40 am
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Are you having to tighten the helmet up to compensate for the extra weight?
That's what occasionally gives me a headache when night riding


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 9:31 am
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Yep, it's the weight. I get it at work when the blast visor and chin guard are in the up position.

Try moving the light back a bit to reduce leverage.


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 9:33 am
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I suspect it's the weight.

The whole helmet becomes unstable so you either have to tighten it up loads of balance it more. I have been trouble free since going away from exposure to a very small, very light Four4th light Genesis 3 light with batter in my pocket.


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 10:06 am
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had the same problem...
have the light now mounted more back on the helmet...
looks odd..but better leverage and everything is fine now...
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Posted : 09/11/2013 10:36 am
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Thanks folks, gonna try a thinner beanie too, hoping its more the 'pressure' effects more than the eyesight or imminent haemorrhage theories...


 
Posted : 09/11/2013 4:11 pm

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