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Jun 18, 2009 | 01:11 AM

#11

thedonthere

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From: Ashland Ore.

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Originally Posted by rilabbe

I also have a 2inch tank lift which may cause extra wind not sure though as i read on the forum that it might help with the wind thats why i put one on

I think it made mine worse

Jun 18, 2009 | 02:27 AM

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rilabbe

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From: alberta Canada

Im thinking the same

Jun 18, 2009 | 02:46 AM

#13

yk.hd

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From: Yukon, Canada

I use a FF helmet. The best two I have used are my current helmet: Icon Alliance SSR in matte black, and my previous one: KBC VR1 Euro.

Jun 18, 2009 | 03:52 AM

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scott63

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A FF helmet will not cure wind noise it may even make it worse I wear a FF and the drumming is as bad as the wind noise. Get a good fitting set of ear plugs.

Jun 18, 2009 | 04:03 AM

#15

DEVONBOB

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From: Devon, England

I wear an open face helmet and use ear plugs stops the wind noise

Jun 18, 2009 | 04:48 AM

#16

808BOB

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+1 on the earplugs

I have acc carbonfiber half helmet, Shoei J-wing 3/4 (my favorite) and Shoei X-eleven FF...all have wind noise...solved problem with earplugs...really cut down the wind noise and the ride fatigue that the wind noise causes.

Jun 18, 2009 | 05:08 AM

#17

maddghost

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From: Out on Deranged

Well my FF is in the mail,I expect to see itfriday or monday. I went out last night with half helmet for about a thirty mile ride without WS and even at 60 mph i was finding I had to hold on tighgt and hug the bike with my thighs.no real buffeting tho. I definitely like my WS,i'll let you know after I get the FF .

Jun 18, 2009 | 05:47 AM

#18

bberck

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From: S.E. MO

I wear one on long trips, when riding alone and when cool. I am starting to wear it more and more but like others said it reduces the wind noise but doesnt eliminate it. On a long trip I still use ear plugs.

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