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Message started by Greg on 08/12/12 at 17:26:46

Title: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by Greg on 08/12/12 at 17:26:46

I wear a half helmet 99% of the time. Tooling around locally is fine but when I make my longer treks the straps near the ears make some loud wind noise. I finally popped in a set of ear plugs and it was totally awesome! I can still hear my scooter, my buddy's HD, and traffic but there are no more ringing ears at the end of the ride! I'm sure this is old news for you motorcycle veterans but I thought I'd pass the tip on to other less experienced riders.

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by Dave on 08/12/12 at 18:49:58

Yep......it does make the longer and faster rides more enjoyable. Even with a full face helmet it helps, as the full face helmet can gather a lot of engine noise and direct it toward your ears.

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by Cavi Mike on 08/12/12 at 19:54:27

Ear plugs actually make it easier to hear things in loud conditions. The high-pitch sounds of rushing air make it almost impossible to hear other more important sounds. Though I don't wear plugs when I wear my half-helmet, I do put the straps of my goggles over my ears. At work, ear plugs are always in.

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by ToesNose on 08/13/12 at 10:26:57

The best ear plugs I ever used for riding were swimming ones I had from surfing, they really seemed to drown out unwanted ambient noise but were hollowed out which made it easier to hear compaired to solid ones like used for shooting :)

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by Greg on 08/13/12 at 12:44:45

The other day I ordered some motorcycle-specific earplugs that are hollowed out as well. When they arrive, I can comment on their effectiveness.

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by Boofer on 08/13/12 at 21:19:27

I like the E A R round plugs with square ends. They fit me best and don't pop out. A quiet ride is less tiring. Reduction rating is around 29.
:)

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by LANCER on 08/14/12 at 05:04:32

Been using the earplugs since 1969 when I started flying helicopters in Army flight school. If you think riding bikes is noisy you should try flying in a helicopter with the doors removed. The blades beating the **** out of the air at near supersonic speeds at the tip of the blades, a huge transmission right behind you whining like crazy, a turbine engine right behind the trans, and the wind blowing through at 150 mph while dodging trees, animals, etc with just 3' between you and the dirt. It's one heck of a ride and there is NOISE.
It's one job where you can get paid to be an adrenalin junky !
It's the most fun you can have with clothes on.

I like the foam plugs; just roll them in your fingers a bit, put them in your ears and they expand to make a good seal.
And yep, they cut the level of trash noise so you can more easily hear those things you want and NEED to hear to keep your body safe.

There is GOOD REASON that pilots use them.

Title: Re: Even more riding enjoyment!
Post by elitemunkeycrew on 08/14/12 at 08:42:51

I just started wearing ear plugs myself. This are my next purchase http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w5hclSlRsY
You can custom makes these and they last forever. The foam expandable ear plugs only last about a week and the plastic ear plugs scrape the inside of your helmet so these seems to be the answer.