Got it from repeated exposure to loud environments. I'll worry about it when it stops.

But will someone answer that damn phone!!

 

 

Perhaps some foam earplugs while riding would help? The wind noise is actually more damaging than the sound of your pipes.

 

My tinnitus started in mid-October after atwo hourwindy ride. I used to ride jap bikes with a full helmet years ago and then took a ten year break. I juststarted ridinga Fat Boylast spring and noticed my hearing wasn't quite right for a few hours after each ride. This is the first warning sign of hearing loss and/or tinnitus imminently coming your way. I kept riding with no hearing protection for the rest of the year until the tinnitus started, andsix weeks later it has notstopped.

Here is what the Docs say... You can get tinnitus after one short term exposure from high level noise,such aswind noise on a motorcycle at highway speeds. Or, you can go years without any problems. Some people have a predisposition to get tinnitus, some do not. Bottom line is wear hearing protection every ride no matter how long or short.

Will tinnitus go away? I was told "it depends". For those who work in quiet work environments and have no hearing loss after being diagnosed with tinnitus, there is a chance, albeit small, that the high pitched tone, buzzing, or cricket sounds will go away over time.All others, supposedly the outlook is not as promising. It might be days, months, or years for tinnitus to subside, if it ever does.

If you think youjust got tinnitus, go see your doctor and an ear/nose/throat doctor. Get second or third opinion if you want. The different opinions might set your mind at rest. Tinnitus is extremely disturbing when it first starts, but as other posters noted, you willget used to it. I am starting too.

Avoid tinnitus at all costs. I will be stocking up on ear plugs and buying a helmet with a good seal over the ears.

 

I've had it in one ear since I was 16. Hearing loss has been bad too, but honestly if that's all we deal with then we'll be fine....I love listening to music to cut the wind noise. There are some things that can make it worse for some - ibuprofen, caffeine, alcohol...oh well I just get used to it!

 

I tried the over the counter ear plugs, but didn't like them. Although they did do the job. A few years ago I purchased fitted earplugs in Sturgis. These are the ones where a slug is placed in each ear and they expand to fit your ears perfectly. Beacuse they are a perfect fit, they are comfortable to wear. I'm very happy with them; however, like you have experienced, a bit too much noise is filtered out.

As I recall they were about $60.00. If I had to do it again, I would simply go to a Costco hearing booth and get a pair made there for about half the price. On recall, Costco plugs have two or three Db reduction level options. The audiologist would advise on the reduction needed.

And yes: "wear'em and get used to'em"

Cheers, Gary

 

Will someone answer the damn phone already!!!

 

Got mine in the left ear from a nasty head injury, hit in the back of the head so hard made instantly (left ear only) moderate>sever deaf, gave me level 4 tinitus and migrane headaches, the tinitus feeds the headaches and vicea versa some days can really suck. The only thing that kills the tinitus is "white noise" generated by a digital hearing aid I wear. If it is bothering you and you have never had one, I recommend seeing a audioligist and getting your hearing tested professionally, you may get a shock at how good or bad your hearing really is!! it maybe fadeing away and you may not realize it till to late!

Take it from someone who had it and lost it, it's not the worst thing that can happen to you, but hearing your kids laughter and songs make you fight to keep what you got!!!!


Ride safe

 

If I take in excessive amounts of real salty foods like potato chips, pizza, caffeine (diet Coke), and/or alcohol, my tinnitus gets worse. Aspirin or ibuprofen will do it to me as well. So, if I take on a lot of pizza and beer the night before, and pop an aspirin or two the next morning, I can't hear a frickin' thing... except for those crickets I mentioned earlier.

 

Tinnitus
I needed drains in my earsas a child. Was actually deaf
for a few month. Something to do with the wax not coming
out of my ears naturally. Anyhow, my ears have been buzzing
ever since..........[&:]