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Ear Plugs?
08/28/09 at 10:55:33

In the lovely picture of Lancer we see his earplugs dangeling nicely around his neck.

I got to thinking, does anyone wear earplugs when they ride? I don't because I always figured I wanted to hear everything that was going on around me.

But, I do have some hearing loss and am careful to wear earplugs whenever I am around loud noises. The dr asked me if I had ever been around loud noises. I asked him is lawn mowers, weedeaters, chainsaws, shotgus, rifles, pistols, outboard motors, etc counted. He said, they all counted, so I told him I had.

My question, do I need to wear earplugs when riding the motorcycle? What about hearing traffic and other dangers? What about hearing the bike itself?

Thanks for any input.

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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #1 - 08/28/09 at 10:58:07 I allways wear earplugs around all that equipment. even when riding with a fullface helmet and still hear plenty
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boofer Ex Member	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #2 - 08/28/09 at 11:41:36 YOU GUYS DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' EAR PROTECTION! I NEVER USED ANY AND I'VE SHOT GUNS AND LISTENED TO LOUD MUSIC ALL MY LIFE. HOLD ON A MINUTE, THE DOORBELL'S RINGING AGAIN. JUST LIKE BEFORE, NOBODY WAS THERE.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #3 - 08/28/09 at 11:44:26 Boofer, that was hilarious. I wear em when I hit the big road, but if Im just running around town, I dont. I know I should. My ears ring 24/7 from the damage Ive done, working on drilling rigs, shooting, playing with fireworks, & on & on..
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #5 - 08/28/09 at 12:51:34 Guys put on loud mufflers then use ear plugs
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Skid Mark Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 1216 Calgary, Alberta Gender:	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #6 - 08/28/09 at 13:06:24 I use them when on the Hiway.I can still hear what's around me but the DB level is reduced. I like Lancers idea of the plugs in a string. I keep loosing mine. Good thing the company keeps a stash in the shop.
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Re: Ear Plugs?
Reply #7 - 08/28/09 at 13:11:34

The primary noise maker is wind. At least the really loud and harmful. On the local 45 mph tops roads, no. Unless I'm going to be out for a long time with some fast bits. Then it's more comfortable. For even short trips on the highway, I use either good quality foam plugs or custom fit plugs, depending on which box I can find! I can hear much better overall with the plugs, including the engine and cars.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #8 - 08/28/09 at 13:26:55 Sporting goods stores have plugs with little soft rings & on a string. Really better than the Crush & stuff em in type.
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Re: Ear Plugs?
Reply #9 - 08/28/09 at 13:55:11

Due to playing in R&R bands cranked to 11 ...(and some times louder! Shocked

) back in the day, I have suffered from mild hearing loss.

I do wear them on trips that require speeds over 35mph for moderate to long distances.

Wind noise is the main reason.

It is not super loud..BUT...it is a constant decibel that over several miles will wear on the drums.

As for hearing sirens and horns, not a problem.

The style I use are the spongy roll and insert deals...like Hearos.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28644 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #10 - 08/28/09 at 14:00:44 I tried them once,... but I couldn't hear with them...
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Re: Ear Plugs?
Reply #11 - 08/28/09 at 15:28:43

Almost always use 'em -- local run to the grocery store, maybe not. Always if expressway is anticipated.

Yup, it's the wind noise -- and the full face and flip up helmets are actually the worst because of the sharp edge at the bottom.

And, yeah, when it's quiet I can hear "crickets", even in the winter. Curiously enough, since the earplugs cut out so much outside noise, the crickets increase in apparent volume when I pop 'em in! Cheesy

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Oldfeller--FSO Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline Hobby is now "concentrated neuropany" Posts: 12671 Fayetteville, NC Gender:	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #12 - 08/28/09 at 15:37:01 Wind noise on a very high speed run wearing a beanie helmet requires the use of plugs. It is apparently very hot and tiring on an old guy's body, too. Both Lancer and Toymaker were all tuckered out and panting for water when we caught up to them.
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Re: Ear Plugs?
Reply #13 - 08/28/09 at 16:49:19

If you win the lottery, check out Westone Lab's musician's ear plugs; they are custom fitted and you can orderdefferent dB levels of noise reduction..they really work well and allow you to hear fairly normally, both while you ride and (after)>call your local audiologist, they cant set you up. Cost is high- a little ovr $100.00 ifI remember correctly, but it is a superior product..

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Ear Plugs? Reply #14 - 08/28/09 at 17:00:13 This is new to me I never heard of wearing ear plugs on a motorcycle.
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