New Helmet - RF1400

[Grumpy Goat]

That small bit of irritation from the airflow at your eyes (i.e., due to the slightly opened shield) may have caused some tearing action. I experienced the same thing when I wore contacts. It was one of the rare conditions where I could wear contacts comfortably for any length of time.

Yes, you are right. It is the compensatory tearing from the small directed airflow that makes all the difference in the tear film, as long as it is not too much to overcome the tear production.

Back to the RF1400, I forgot to mention ... I found with my RF1200 that the chin vent is so good at flowing air that on more than one occasion I have had small bugs come in through that vent! If the RF1400 flows even more, I wonder what size animal would get blown in ...

Looking froward to your ride report on the RF1400.