Yeah me too. Add AK's and 16's w/20 yrs of straight pipes and sirens.
I use plugs to save what little hearing I have left now.

 

The ringing drowns out the voices in my head!

 

Long distance riders swear by these earplugs. Have version for motorsports.

They are great - only block high frequencies - and very comfortable.

See http://alpineearplugs.com/prod_motosafe.htm

Alpine Motosafe Earplugs.

 

I use a pair of those Alpines when playing music (drums). They work great to cut out the high frequencies yet I can still hear the rest of the band well. Nice part, is after a gig or practice, no ringing (at least no more than was already there). Haven't worn them riding but my Bell 500 3/4 cuts almost all the wind noise and I still get the wind in my face. Just my $.02.

 

+1 on ear plugs. In town or out, the ear plugs go in. I'll never get back what I've lost, just hope to save the rest of my hearing.

 

I use foam plugs called "spark plugs" that work pretty well.

 

After using numerous plugs at the Drag Races and riding, I stumbled across these at Walgreens . MACK'S Pillow Soft Earplugs . They are hypoallergenic silicone putty. There are 4 globs in the box and it says '2 pair' on the box. It states Do not break apart , ( my dad used to tell me not to do something and i defied that logic too ) but I have pulled them apart and used half per ear so then you get 4 pair. You can reuse them. Just put them in a piece of plastic and in your pocket. They work really well blocking all the wind as long as you get it sealed in the ear. Just don't push it in far. I can still hear the bike, but it helps to have a tach as I get lost in the peacefullness of the ride. The G/F likes them too.(no helmets) They are in a blue box about 4" x 1 1/2" with white and yellow print and a window on front. I mentioned that cause I had overlooked them many times.

 

I use earplugs for long trips.....but not for everyday. I prefer a good beanie (or, skullcap). My preferred choice is my Carhartt fleece cap. Cuts out all the wind noise for me.