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Shoei Hornet

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:11 pm
by BMWBob
For those of you out there with GS's or similar I've just bought a Shoei Hornet (their alternative to the Arai Tour-X).

Must say after a 80 mile plus ride at the weekend I am well impressed. Very stable at speed and even without the Pinlock fitted it stayed pretty mist free. Comes with removal chin curtain that helps keep the winter draughts out.

Regards Bob

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:30 pm
by Boxadog 2000
Show us a picture then !

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:23 am
by Huw
Yea, what the oldster said! and in case Box on't Back reads that I am wanting a new lid, what is the recommended period of time for the use of a helmet? I was told 3-4 years but for an "average" rider that is 12k-16k which I do in about 2 months!!! :?

The Nolan was good for the Bluetooth connection but is heavy/noisy and makes me look even more of a muppet than normal.

So lets see a picture, please.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:57 pm
by BMWBob
Here you go then:

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Not wearing it I'm afraid........far too scary :lol:

More info here:

http://www.shoei-europe.com/en/swf_prod ... ornet%20DS

They retail @ £280 but I got a good deal from my local Yamaha Dealer :wink:

I've always believed you are meant to change your helmet every 5yrs? That's due to degradation of the materials over time rather than mileage?

Regards Bob

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:23 pm
by Huw
Noooo, Bob, it goes on mileage :wink:

Not too bad looking is it? Mmmm Stick some miles on it and let us know re: comfort and wind noise.

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:31 pm
by timbox2
Huw, you definately need a new one mate, apparently Beta rays are more harmful to the material above 70mph and doubles the degredation, :wink: :wink: