Happy ears...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Thanks for the heads up. I've been looking for a good pair of earplugs. I've already developed a minor case of tinnitus and don't want it to get worse. I don't have particularly loud pipes but between the pipes and wind noise for hours on end I'm not doing my hearing any favors. Just ordered a pair of the DUBS from Amazon. $20.00 is pretty pricey for earplugs but I can return them if I don't like them so they're worth a try.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
Yep! as do I. Wind noise is the worst.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Burleson, TX
Neither one. He did not stop backing up because he heard something - he stopped because he SAW the bike coming. I bet the car driver didn't hear anything because all the exhaust sound was going in the opposite direction and he had his windows up listening to his own radio and A/C blasting away. Even I don't get the full effect of my exhaust sound while sitting only 4' away because the noise is going out behind me.
Now if the exhaust was turned toward the front, then I'd believe the "loud pipes" saying.
Why do you think all the sound tests are done from BEHIND the bike and not from the front or sides???
Remember we bikers are tolerant to the loud pipe riders - NOT THE GENERAL PUBLIC - they would outlaw it immediately if they could.
Now if the exhaust was turned toward the front, then I'd believe the "loud pipes" saying.
Why do you think all the sound tests are done from BEHIND the bike and not from the front or sides???
Remember we bikers are tolerant to the loud pipe riders - NOT THE GENERAL PUBLIC - they would outlaw it immediately if they could.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Virginia
+1 I've got a Screamin' Eagle Pro 2-1 on my bike (pretty much a straight 2-1 with a megaphone on the end) and can't hear it over 65mph. I love the sound at slower speeds, but the wind at higher speeds is deafening....no pun intended. I wear Radians, they're cheap, comfortable for extended periods, and work great.
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Gods Vacation Home, Kodak, Tn.
Nope.. Have the 'instructions' in front of me and says nothing about it. Just about being a concerts and stuff.
Guess that's why the ones I've purchased in the past (for less) haven't worked that well for me 
The DUBS arrived yesterday. Seem to fit well. Haven't been on the bike yet to test them.
The DUBS arrived yesterday. Seem to fit well. Haven't been on the bike yet to test them.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: SoCal
There is actually some science backing up this claim. I for one am thinking of using ear plugs because of the wind noise.
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[QUOTE=the wild hog;15337124]I say so 100 percent any advantage i can have around the wacked out texting no pay attention while driving cagers I'll take!!!!
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Charlotte , NC Area
So what the verdict ? Tunes sound better, good wind blockage ? Looking into a pair for myself as well and keep coming across these Dubs.....