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Old 07-17-2007, 09:05 PM
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Well after my first long trip, well at least long for me....My ears are ringing pretty good...Wind noise was the roughest part of the ride for sure...

So my question is what do you guys use for hearing protection if any and how well does it work....

The best solution short of a full face is ear plugs, but do they work well enough?

Any input would be great...

Lenny
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:07 PM
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yes,,, use the E.A.R type plugs,,, you roll them in your fingers ,stick them in and they swell to your ear canal,,, work great find them anywhere.
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:09 PM
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E.A.R here as well.
 
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So how well does it cut out the wind noise, and does it cut out the exhaust noise? God I hope it doesnt cut out the exhaust noise....
 
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I use my iPod for ear plugs...
 
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0 wind,,, you can stll hear the pipes.
if you ride in the wind unprotected for a no. of years you wont hear anything anyways
 
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Fack...I can't wait to go out again with the ear plugs...I tell ya...It was some rough on the brain...And I still have the ringing in my ears that driving me nuts....
 
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Earplugs were a savior on the trip to and from Gettysburg for me. They just make it much more pleasant when that wind noise is blocked out. I highly suggest them for long trips.
 
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What?.......Oh, I don't use anything. I'm a 50 year old shooter so it's too late for me.
 
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According to my wife I have selective hearing anyway, so it isn't an issue for me.
 


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