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Nov 1, 2013 | 06:50 PM

#11

'05Train

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I had an RT with a V-Stream shield on it. Damn thing was dead-quiet other than the exhaust and the valves at 80mph.

I ride with custom-fitted earplugs all the time. I recently purchased a Madstad adjustable windshield, which really helps with the wind noise.

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Nov 1, 2013 | 07:29 PM

#12

Rootro

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The foam plugs work pretty good, you can still hear quite a bit with them in .

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:32 PM

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CRF

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I always wear earplugs... Cuts wind noise, exhaust and engine noise.... I can still hear traffic fine

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:34 PM

#14

rs87277

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From: Macomb, MI

i never rode with plugs, might try this out

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:42 PM

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vzts4q

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From: Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by '05Train

I recently purchased a Madstad adjustable windshield, which really helps with the wind noise.

When did Madstad start making a shield for the Batwings? It's not shown on their website.

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:44 PM

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hoops928

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I wear ear plugs for longer rides, can still hear the tunes, but it cuts down the wind noise.

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:44 PM

#17

GPHDXLC

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From: Lansing mi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rootro

The foam plugs work pretty good, you can still hear quite a bit with them in .

+1, works good for me too.

Nov 1, 2013 | 08:17 PM

#18

sgl0226

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Tomorrow I'll try out the custom earplugs I had made today. They only cost $69 which is cheap for custom made. I had them made at a gun store/shooting range. When the material was setting up in my ears I couldn't hear anything. It was dead silence even though everyone around me was talking. I also ordered the motosafe earplugs to try as well. I'll compare the two and see what works best. I do want to hear things around me and I'm a little concerned the custom plugs may block out the noise too much.

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Nov 1, 2013 | 08:40 PM

#19

SPECIAL ED

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From: Templeton California

Wind noise really varies from helmet to helmet my modular is obnoxiously loud if it didn't have my headset in it I don't think I could stand to wear it.My Outlaw 3/4 is very quiet just not practical when it's cold out.I think ear plugs are probably the solution.Nothing wrong with full face helmets either I just prefer the modular or 3/4 for taking off or putting on with glasses.