Why do MX racers touch their helmets sometimes off of jumps?

i noticed that RC would always do it right after he passed someone, next jump he would be adjusting

Tourettes>Nice way of saying pro hos following the tour?

I thought RC said he wore a lot of Bell helmets when he was younger and they didn't fit his head correctly and the front always moved up and was constantly pulling them down, hence the habit of tugging the helmets.

James Stewart and Reed have done it too. Obsessive compulsive disorder - like locking your front door, leaving and then walking back to make sure it's locked even when you k now it's locked. Some people just can't help but do it. RC was the first I've seen do it but I can't imagine kids wanting to do it simply because it "looks cool"

It keeps the fork oil from foaming

I always have to reach up move my helmet down mid-moto to get my crack pipe out of my mouth.

I always have to reach up move my helmet down mid-moto to get my crack pipe out of my mouth.

Even if I monkey with my helmet before riding...it still takes 2 or 3 laps of playing with it til it feels right and I don't notice it. I've had lots of different brands and it's always the same. Maybe having a head like a Flintstone bowling ball has something to do with it. What's weird is that I can do these "adjustments" at speed with no problem but if I conciously try to reach up for a tear-off, I'll nearly lose control and kill myself...I suck.

it's to relax. it reminds them to breath.