half helmets and wind
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
I started wearing them a couple of years ago and wear them all the time. If I start to leave on the bike and forget to put them in I can tell it immediately. They are great and you can still hear the music just fine.
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I was reading a lot on this forum about how riders couldn't hear the stereo speakers above 60 mph on the SG, so they were spending a lot of money to upgrade the system. Reading that, I was holding some money back to upgrade my system when I got my 09 SG. Once I got the bike, I didn't understand what they were talking about because I can hear my speakers pretty good 80mph at 2/3 volume. Then I went for a ride Without my Full Face Helmet. I don't even wear the face sheild on my helmet and I still can hear my speakers at 80mph with a helmet better than I could at 45mph without it. Not suggesting a Full Face helmet is the best stereo upgrade, but I would start there if you wear a helmet. Also an 8 inch windshield on your SG will make a world of difference as well.
Last edited by beary; Jul 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM.
Cruiser
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A pr. of nice Bose in ear head phones works well also. Makes your tunes sound great at lower volume and keeps the wind out. Not cheap but the tunes sound freakin sweeeet!! I just run them through my ipod I keep in my pocket.
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I use to wear ear plugs when riding my sporty as the wind noise was pretty bad at highway speeds.
BUT, for my FLHTC, I don't need them...
While more money, you may want to get a bigger windshield. I run an 8" and it is nice and quiet behind it. The larger w/s also has additional benefits... like no rocks/bugs.
- Jerm
BUT, for my FLHTC, I don't need them...
While more money, you may want to get a bigger windshield. I run an 8" and it is nice and quiet behind it. The larger w/s also has additional benefits... like no rocks/bugs.
- Jerm
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
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I use earplugs with my half helmet. Cuts the wind noise down a ton. I can still hear traffic and pipes and my ears don't ring at the end of the ride.
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From: Boise Idaho
Big Ears molded ear plugs are the answer, I got a set at the bike show in Vegas and they are great, they stop all the bad noise including shooting guns but you can still hear close to normal volume conversation.
