Do you use ear plugs?
Road Warrior
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From: The real N.CA (not S.F. Bay Area)
RE: Do you use ear plugs?
I ruined my hearing long ago with massive volume rock and roll. I used to put a pillow between two speakers with a 15 inch woofer, two 5 inch midrange and two 1 inch tweeters in each box. I have serious tinnitis in each ear now. I need to conserve every bit of hearing I have left. I always use hearing protection now.
Road Master
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From: Snowflake, Arizona
RE: Do you use ear plugs?
I use my half helmet most of the time, and for eitherthe wind orexhaustI like the ear plugs, especiallyon longer rides... the longer the ride the more I want them. With the 3/4 helmet, do not need them.Hint: stop in at an old chopper/pan/shovel mechanic and talk them for a while, most all of them have lost a large portion of their hearing... mostly from the wind....
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From: Beverly Hills, Fl. Swimmin pools. Movie stars
RE: Do you use ear plugs?
I wear them when I'm riding my hardtail on the hwy, when I remember. If I could hear people remind me more I'd probably remember more! Haven't worn any on the SG, it seems so quiet by comparison
RE: Do you use ear plugs?
I have never worn ear plugs when I ride my RKC that is equipped with a Windvest windshield, I ride with a 1/2 helmet 99% of the time, only put a full face on when it's raining. However, last weekend, I took the wife's Sporty out for a two hour ride, no windshield and I was miserable, don't know how you could ride without either a windshield or plugs without being miserable.
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From: Yorba Linda
RE: Do you use ear plugs?
First of all aren't we all real bikers......HMMMMM....... as for the earplugs I wear them on really long rides when I'm alone and the ones I use are molded and have earphones built into them that plug into my I-Pod I hit shuffle and I have about 12 days worth of continuous music. Love em
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From: St George, UT
RE: Do you use ear plugs?
I was curious about using ear plugs and my dealer gives them away. So one day, I get a pair and stick them in. I wear a 3/4 helmet with face shield, by the way.
While it certainly cut down on perceived wind noise, and the clatter of the engine went away. In their place was my own breathing, and heart beat. I had to turn the radio all the way up to hear it at all. My hearing is still very good, despite years around a planer, and being a fireman, and being a general aviation pilot where noise levels can be high. Another thread discusses ringing sounds, which I get, but I think it may be from my medications.
I decided I won't need ear plugs anytime soon. Maybe a $50 pair would resolve the breathing and heartbeat thing, I dunno.[:@]
While it certainly cut down on perceived wind noise, and the clatter of the engine went away. In their place was my own breathing, and heart beat. I had to turn the radio all the way up to hear it at all. My hearing is still very good, despite years around a planer, and being a fireman, and being a general aviation pilot where noise levels can be high. Another thread discusses ringing sounds, which I get, but I think it may be from my medications.
I decided I won't need ear plugs anytime soon. Maybe a $50 pair would resolve the breathing and heartbeat thing, I dunno.[:@]