Wind Noise
Wind Noise
So maybe it's getting older and less tolerant(cranky) but - I ride both with and without a helmet (the purpose of this thread is to not dive into the helmet vs no helmet debate) but really love riding the backroads without a helmet. However - this season (In Wisco it just turned into riding season lol) I have noticed without a helmet the wind noise is bugging the S@*& out of me. So - looking to see what you all have done to cut down the noise (did about a hundred miles yesterday on the trike and I still have a little ringing in my ears). I typically ride with a ball cap but am thinking about a do-rag but open to suggestions...thanks in advance for the shared wisdom!
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You probably already know this, but hearing damage is cumulative and you can't get it back. Freeway wind on a bike is LOUD. Since Helmets are not a option (although a good 3/4 helmet would help) then shooting ear protection would be the way to go. They even make custom ones where you take a mold of your ear and they are custom fit for you. You might need something like a beanie to hold them in at speed though.
Thanks for the reply - pretty much keep to the backroads so rarely above 70 (stay off the superslabs these days)...
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There's a LOT less noise behind the windshield on my bagger, as opposed to my Shovel with no windshield.
We have boxes full of ear plugs at work...always a pair ready in the vest pocket.
We have boxes full of ear plugs at work...always a pair ready in the vest pocket.