Whats The Last Thing You Bought?

These are the ones I have, two pairs with different attenuation rates, road and race. They were on offer at about £20 when I bought them. You can buy them as individual pairs at about £15 ish.

Having now just bought myself my third RX7 I must discipline myself into using them as the new lid is primarily for racing, concentrating on physical protection and not for wind noise limiting

 

We used to use those and they are very good but have recently gone to these and I have to say are just as good but so much easier to use, they just slot in no problem
https://www.loopearplugs.com/products/experience?variant=48379533558095

 

So it’s just the ease of use rather than performance?

Whilst on the SportsBikeShop website I saw that Pinlock also make earplugs.

 

I also found that the sound protection lessened quite a bit; I didn't actually notice until I lost one after about four months and had to replace and the difference was quite marked. After that I replaced after 4 - 6 months each time. It probably equated to every 5000 - 7000 miles or so I would think as I do about 14000 ish a year. No big deal as they're not an expensive item but just worth bearing in mind I think. It does tell you on the website somewhere I seem to recall.

 

I'll be eager to hear how you like them, @Boothman! Be a bit patient when you first use them. They are a little futzy in terms of getting them in right but go by the instructions and within a few rides or two it'll be come second nature. Steve got a bit cranky about that but now he raves about these ear plugs, too.

 

I tried out the Pinlock ear plugs but for me they just wound up sitting in the drawer.

 

Many thanks for your informative response, unlike the unwarranted response of your partner.

 

I face palmed your reply because I quite clearly stated in my post that they are just as good but easier to use and you chose to ignore the first bit and just imply my choice was based around ease of use. I have no problem with criticism mate but at the very least read and take in peoples responses and then reply appropriately.

 

Today we mounted a cool looking windscreen on my wife's Speed Twin 1200. We waited about 5 months for it, because it was just produced by the end of January 2026. There are many possibilities for the older Speed Twins models on the market, but for the 2025 model there was no suitable windscreen available. We got it from PUIG for €157.- including the transport fee. Finally we were able to change the former used screen, which we had used before on one of her other bikes to this new, great looking one. Now her Speed Twin 1200 is "finished" and ready for the new season.

My wife's Speed Twin with the former windscreen.


The new one.


Some nice details of the mounting parts.


Only two original screws had to be changed to mount the windscreen.

 

It made sense to me. If someone tells me that two products are the same in terms of performance but one is easier to use, I'll take easier to use unless that comes at an unreasonable financial cost. It's just human nature to seek shortcuts / the path of least resistance.

 

Apologies, I must remind myself that candidates are strongly advised to read the questions.

 

Apologies, I must remind myself that candidates are strongly advised to read the questions.