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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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I used to use a full face helmet and didn't feel ear plugs were required. I went to a 3/4 bell custom 500 and love the looks of it but I now wear earplugs because I don't want hearing damage. I'm wanting to know if I get the memphis shades fat windshield I'm looking at if that will cut way down on wind noise? Or should I just get another full face?
 
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Windshields will reflect engine and road noise back at the rider. The wind noise will not change much.
 
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by lh4x4
Windshields will reflect engine and road noise back at the rider. The wind noise will not change much.
The windshield on mine cuts the noise down a bunch around town but on the freeway I use ear plugs. This time of year I do both, the full face and the windshield.
 
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If you need a full face, I have a nice one I'd sell, it's Black - Medium in size........ $100 plus shipping

very nice only worn a few (less than five) times, still like new.



 
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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If you want to prevent hearing damage you need earplugs whether you wear FF or 3/4, windshield or not.
 
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Actually I have noticed that I have less noise with the visor up on my ff. But even with the windscreen earplugs should be used.
 
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Been riding since '71...never with a full face helmet, a windshield or earplugs. No hearing aid yet.
 

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I have a windshield on both bikes and there is much more wind noise on the FXST than on my Heritage classic. I use earplugs when riding the Softail Std and don't need them on the Heritage.
 
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I dont think a windshield is going to reduce wind noise.

I always wear ear plugs with my half helmets.
 
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Originally Posted by warrconn
Been riding since '71...never with a full face helmet, a windshield or earplugs. No hearing aid yet.
Ever have a hearing test?
 



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