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Ohlins
First question is do you wear earplugs?...(although you've never had any complaints before from the other Shoei?)
Second...check to see if there's a difference with all the ventilation slots closed up...maybe air getting in to you ear region?
Third...it wouldn't be coming from any buffering from the top of the screen or even through the fork openings at the front of the tank?...are you a tall chappie by chance?
I hope you get it sorted
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Hello Ohlins / all
Yes - I do wear ear plugs... and this could be the problem - although I dont have a problem with my other Shoei Helmet..?
The pain is only in one ear (left) and goes from the ear down my neck. (Glad to see I am not the only one Rob)
I did try it on (for size) and having the other SHOEI 1100 - it felt almost identical in the shop.
Lots of possibilities - I am a short arse (wish I was 6' haha) - so not so much a buffering problem.
I just had a brain wave... since you mentioned buffering...I am going to wear the Hornet on my GSX for a few days and see if its BIKE SPECIFIC??
I recall riding my wifes CB400 and my GSX and the wind noise was incredibly different. (Yes I know 1400 vs 400 - but the 400 was a lot quieter)
Thanks for all the advice and concern.
Have a great week all
EDIT: Just Googled "Shoei Hornet Ear Pain" and it seems I am not alone. The ear plugs seem a likely culprit so I am going to remove them for a ride and see what happens. It only takes an hours ride and I get the pain. (I wear plugs for general wind noise as my main commute is mostly 35km of freeway).
Marc