Shoei Whisper Kit - anyone got one?

[surfsofa]

Wind noise is the single biggest distraction to me when riding (OK, apart from scantily clad nubiles). I'm on an ongoing quest to find earplugs that work for me, but I must have odd-shaped ears or something. Tried Alpine Motosafe plugs and can't get them in right, so may have to look at some of those custom jobbies.

I've also heard of a whisper kit for Shoei helmets (I have an XR-1000). Has anyone got one of these and are they any good?

[ChasMill]

I had one come "free" with my Multi Tech. Fitted it and immediately removed it. The chin part was a complete pain, every time I shut the front I had to fiddle around to get it comfortable - not possible on the move.

[sjtscott]

Ear plugs do the job on my XR1000. Not overally noisier with these at speed than any other shoei I've had previously.

[Talya]

Haha Chas, my bf had the whisper kit on his new multitec and he loves it! I suppose it depends on personal preference but might be worth investigating it, OP, before you buy!

Thanks for reminding me I need to get some earplugs myself

[Chilli]

Yep, got the same helmet. I also removed the chin bit, as it was a royal PITA. The other bit is ok though, that and ear plugs, and everything's fine.

What earplugs have you tried? The simple foam ones would work well for irregular shaped ears, as they mould around....type stuff.

[clarkey]

I've got the whisper kit for the XR-1000. I use the padded curtain bit, but the chin bit is a pain in the arse so I don't use it. Still need to use ear plugs too.