Need a ride on a Blackbird

**Scruffygit** · 13th July 2012, 18:49

I need a favour from a Blackbird owner around Palmerston North

Just brought a Shoei X-Spirit 2 to replace my old X-spirit 1 and am seriously underwhelmed with it.

One of the major problems is noise, it is horrendous to the extent that my ears are ringing after an hour even with ear plugs in. As it's the middle of winter the neck area is pretty well sealed with a balaclava and neck tube, and all the vents are closed bar the chin vent for demisting (It moves a LOT of air through the vents). Opening the vents does increase the noise level but not by a lot.

I think it's just the way the airflow is moving around the helmet because by moving my head to a different position - up, down or tilt to either side - or placing my hand in various places across my chest or shoulders it quietens down nicely. This makes me wonder if a double bubble screen would solve the problem by lifting the air flow higher, i.e. replicating me ducking my head which quietens things down. I could of course just go out and buy one but having just spent $lots I'm loath to just go out and buy something that might not work.

So the big favour I'm after is has anyone within reasonable distance of Palmerston North got a Blackbird with a D/B screen that they would be willing to let me have a quick ride on to check this out. It only needs to be a short run as it will be very obvious whether or not it works. My 'Bird will be security/ follow me to make sure I'm not an idiot (other than posting this) and several beers will be evidence of my gratitude.

Pretty Please?

Thanks.

**wanpo** · 13th July 2012, 18:54

Originally Posted by Scruffygit

The two wheel type.

Just brought a Shoei X-Spirit 2 to replace y old X-spirit 1 and a seriously underwhelmed with it.

One of the major problems is noise, it is horrendous but I think it's just the airflow around the helmet because by moving y head or placing y hand in various places it quietens down nicely which in turn akes e wonder if a double bubble screen would solve the problem.

So has anyone within reasonable distance of Palerston North got a Blackbird with a D/B screen that they would be willing to let e have a quick ride on to check this out. Would only need enough to get up to 100 Kph.

Thanks.

I just bought a new scarf, could I borrow someone's turbocharged Gixxer thou for a quick spin around Hampton Downs? I just need to test how well it stays on at 50km/h

**Road kill** · 13th July 2012, 19:01

I just bought a new pair of Red Bands.
Anybody mind lending me a horse for a month or so.
Just wann'a check something out up the whanganui,,bro.

**cheshirecat** · 13th July 2012, 19:55

Any one mind lending me a 1974 MV Augusta, just like to test out my old pudding bowel

**BigAl** · 13th July 2012, 20:26

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Any one mind lending me a 1974 MV Augusta, just like to test out my old pudding bowel

Laxatives will fix that dodgy ole bowel

**onearmedbandit** · 13th July 2012, 21:24

Originally Posted by Scruffygit

The two wheel type.

Just brought a Shoei X-Spirit 2 to replace y old X-spirit 1 and a seriously underwhelmed with it.

One of the major problems is noise, it is horrendous but I think it's just the airflow around the helmet because by moving y head or placing y hand in various places it quietens down nicely which in turn akes e wonder if a double bubble screen would solve the problem.

So has anyone within reasonable distance of Palerston North got a Blackbird with a D/B screen that they would be willing to let e have a quick ride on to check this out. Would only need enough to get up to 100 Kph.

Thanks.

There's a member here in Palmerston North with a Blackbird listed as his bike, name is Scruffygit. Ask him. Not sure if its got a D/B screen though.

**Damantis** · 13th July 2012, 22:18

If anyone has a really hot missus who's into anal, could they send her over?

Thanks in advance.

**YellowDog** · 13th July 2012, 22:25

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**akkadian** · 14th July 2012, 07:33

We've got a GN125 you could hire for an hour. She aint a Blackbird but you take what you can get...

**Berries** · 14th July 2012, 08:26

All this pisstaking doesn't really help the OP does it?

I have a keyboard with a working letter M if it is any use.

**insomnia01** · 14th July 2012, 09:02

why do you need a ride on a blackbird ?? wont any bike do ?? I ride a blackbird & use a Shoei XR1100 no problems with wind that I'm aware of although I use audio ear plugs whilst riding so dont really notice alot, hope this helps somewhat....

**Deano** · 14th July 2012, 09:06

tape some core flute to your screen

**Muppet** · 14th July 2012, 10:14

Originally Posted by Berries

All this pisstaking doesn't really help the OP does it?

I have a keyboard with a working letter M if it is any use.

No, but it sure is funny!

**jellywrestler** · 14th July 2012, 10:17

Originally Posted by Scruffygit

The two wheel type.

Just brought a Shoei X-Spirit 2 to replace y old X-spirit 1 and a seriously underwhelmed with it.

One of the major problems is noise, it is horrendous but I think it's just the airflow around the helmet because by moving y head or placing y hand in various places it quietens down nicely which in turn akes e wonder if a double bubble screen would solve the problem.

So has anyone within reasonable distance of Palerston North got a Blackbird with a D/B screen that they would be willing to let e have a quick ride on to check this out. Would only need enough to get up to 100 Kph.

Thanks.

What ever happened to the word Please? Given the state of this I'm picking it must be delivered with a full tank of gas and tyre warmers on to save the inconvenience of having to warm the tyres up eh?