Ear plugs?
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Mass.
I've been wearing Skull candy or Beats by Dre ear buds with my ipod for about 5 years they have several different rubber inserts to fit different size ears so there snug. I don't always have music playing but keep them in and have never had any problems at all.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Florida
I have 2 pair of custom fit earplugs from Ear Inc. They were rather pricy but they are really nice. Problem is finding someone that makes them. There is a guy that goes to the gun shows around here that made my first pair. The second pair I got got directly from Ear Inc at the shot show. One pair is for riding and one pair I keep in my range bag.
http://www.earinc.com/p1-nonelectronic-instamold.php
http://www.earinc.com/p1-nonelectronic-instamold.php
Last edited by RoadKing2438; Apr 21, 2013 at 06:16 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: San Diego, CA
I use YurBuds from http://yurbuds.com/technology/, they lock into place and don't slip out when putting on my full face helmet. I use the ones that are shown on the link provided, they make a lot of different style too. Converted my comm headset to accept that plug to use instead of helmet speakers.
Road Master
Joined: May 2011
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From: S.E. Montana
Being half deaf, I wear plugs to protect what hearng I have left. Truthfully, I like listening to my bike better with them in. I get all the music from my pipes, without listening to the motor and tranny. Reduces wind noise dramaticly. I started with the foam ones from the guns shop....but now use a pair that you mold to your exact ear canal. They pop in and out and fit very comfortably. Another plus is that the custom ones will last forever...they came with a little velor baggie to store them in.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Phoenix
Your not putting them in correctly. When inserting ear plugs you need to pull back on your ear, open them up a bit then insert. I see a lot of people not putting them in correctly, once in they should not be sticking out much. I've been using ear plugs for over 20 years, wore them working in a load factory. Oh and yes I wear them on long rides.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 396
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From: Cypress, Texas
I have tinnitus and always were earplugs. If I don't my right ear drives me nuts. The sound of the pipes don't bother me a bit, it is the wind noise. I can still hear the pipes and the radio without any problem. I'm using the plugs from Surefire.
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Road Warrior
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From: Republic of Texas
Like others, I wear them all of the time. Whether a 2-mile ride or a 200-mile ride. I have custom made ear plugs that I had made at a motorcycle show a few years ago. Wouldn't ride without them.