EarPlugz
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 208
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From: Asheville. NC
I've got the "ear buzz" as well, which reminds me, I need to get some soon. I use silicone ear plugs because they mold to my ear, they're waterproof, and they're cheap. I couldn't pay $30 for Eargasms or such, because I'm prone to losing ****.
Last edited by mitchxout; Mar 27, 2019 at 10:57 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 415
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From: Dallas
Yeah........This
I wear them because I'm already hard of hearing and don't want it to get any worse. Hearing damage is cumulative and even moderately loud noise over an extended period will damage your hearing. I can tolerate the noise even at 70 mph, but I know it's bad for my ears.
Here's something to consider: Tinnitus often goes along with hearing loss. You can't imagine how much I wish my ears didn't ring constantly. Drives me crazy sometimes.
Here's something to consider: Tinnitus often goes along with hearing loss. You can't imagine how much I wish my ears didn't ring constantly. Drives me crazy sometimes.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
I wear them first and foremost because they protect my hearing. Dont wanna be like my dad and not be able to hear when Im his age. I have been that way my whole life. Whenever I do anything loud, I wear plugs or muffs. I also never drive with my windows down. Thats another big cause of hearing loss.
They also allow me to hear everything better when Im on the bike. Cut out the wind noise and its amazing how much more you can hear.
They also allow me to hear everything better when Im on the bike. Cut out the wind noise and its amazing how much more you can hear.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Holly Springs, North Carolina
^^^This. Mainly fatigue factor for me. I do a lot of long rides. FF & half helmets.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Indianapolis
The Eargasm plugs work best for me too, they're not cheap at $34, but they do get rid of the wind roar. I had to go with the smaller size as the 'regular' size was too large for my ear canal and gave me a headache.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 377
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From: Middle TN
You just described the noise level in my HJC modular. It turns out that the big rear vents that do such a good job channeling hot, stale air out of the helmet, let in a ton of exhaust noise. Around town or on a short ride its not bad, but it gets tiring very quickly on the interstate.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,030
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From: Newburyport, MA
Dennyo have you tried those new Bose noise-masking Sleepbuds? My wife got them recently to help her sleep (my snoring has always given her trouble) and she said they work wonders! Not like just putting earplugs in. They have preloaded background sounds that act like a kind of "white noise" that drowns out the ambient sounds. Seems that would help with the Tinnitus as well. Just a thought
To the OP's question, I use plugs to cut down on the wind noise for riding. I wear them under a FF helmet. Hate wearing plugs and hate wearing a FF, but I'm doing what I need to do to keep my constant Tinnitus at bay. I use a few different brands and make sure that I put them in properly every time.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Depends on where I am
I wear them first and foremost because they protect my hearing. Dont wanna be like my dad and not be able to hear when Im his age. I have been that way my whole life. Whenever I do anything loud, I wear plugs or muffs. I also never drive with my windows down. Thats another big cause of hearing loss.
They also allow me to hear everything better when Im on the bike. Cut out the wind noise and its amazing how much more you can hear.
They also allow me to hear everything better when Im on the bike. Cut out the wind noise and its amazing how much more you can hear.
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