Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > MotoGP and Helmet Advice Please

[luckywhiteheather]

Thanks all!

I'm back on the case today trying to sort out accommodation!

[IainMac]

I've got a TourX that I've used for over a year now. Whilst I like it (for use on my ktm950) it is LOUD for a lid. It also can suffer from wind buffeting if the fairing directs it at the beak.
The beak however is really useful for sunrise sunset rideing, helps shade eyes from sun. I've removed the normal flip visor and now use Oakley Goggles, which can lead to a peppered chin (esp if its raining) but they dont mist, which the visor seems to do easily. Other downside is its easy to snap the plastic screws that hold the beak on. But it is nice and open if your feeling a bit claustrophobic in a normal full face.

[Edited on 28-5-2005 by IainMac]

[MARTIN H]

Welcome back LWH! Wondered where you got to, I remember when I joined this club about 15 month ago you were my initial contact as I was thinking of getting a Multistrada and you gave me some advice etc. I did notice you had suddenly stopped posting a year or so back, Hope everything is ok.

Martin

[luckywhiteheather]

Originally posted by IainMac
I've got a TourX that I've used for over a year now. Whilst I like it (for use on my ktm950) it is LOUD for a lid. It also can suffer from wind buffeting if the fairing directs it at the beak.
The beak however is really useful for sunrise sunset rideing, helps shade eyes from sun. I've removed the normal flip visor and now use Oakley Goggles, which can lead to a peppered chin (esp if its raining) but they dont mist, which the visor seems to do easily. Other downside is its easy to snap the plastic screws that hold the beak on. But it is nice and open if your feeling a bit claustrophobic in a normal full face.

[Edited on 28-5-2005 by IainMac]

Thanks Iain,I've now ordred one thro' Bikersbargains web-site at a mere £239.99 (for Tour-x motard)! Downside is that they'r enot due delivery 'til end of June.

Cheers,
LWH

[luckywhiteheather]

Originally posted by MARTIN H
Welcome back LWH! Wondered where you got to, I remember when I joined this club about 15 month ago you were my initial contact as I was thinking of getting a Multistrada and you gave me some advice etc. I did notice you had suddenly stopped posting a year or so back, Hope everything is ok.

Martin

Nice to know I've been missed!
My disappearance from Board concided with arrival of new toy (four wheeled) this time last year, coupled with crappy summer weather which meant the bike hardly turned a wheel and then my dad was diagnosed terminally ill.
That's all behind now and had my fisrt ride of the year yesterday. Boy did it leave me with a smile on my face.
It's good to be back!