How many of you wear earplugs?
#21
05-07-2008, 08:00 PM
Extreme HDF Member
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
WHAT........BEER MUGS........Ya I'll have one....j/k.
Nope no ear plugs but sometimes on long rides they would be nice depending on wing direction....I have my W S set real nice on my bikes...Deflects the wind just right...
Nope no ear plugs but sometimes on long rides they would be nice depending on wing direction....I have my W S set real nice on my bikes...Deflects the wind just right...
#22
05-07-2008, 08:04 PM
Road Warrior
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
ORIGINAL: Tony P
I wear them every ride. Custom made by Big Ears. Some of the best money I've spent. Makes the experience that much better, plus, I save what's left of my hearing.
I wear them every ride. Custom made by Big Ears. Some of the best money I've spent. Makes the experience that much better, plus, I save what's left of my hearing.
#24
05-07-2008, 08:19 PM
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
ORIGINAL: Rusty70
I wear them when Im working on the bike and the wife is home.
I wear them when Im working on the bike and the wife is home.
#25
05-07-2008, 08:21 PM
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
Wear mine almost every ride. Ears take a beating at work and wear them there, too. Keep 2 setson the bike. Get the ones from Lowe's with the carrying case & lanyard for under $3.00. Well worth it. Great for noise from loud trucks and other bikes, wind and even help with the cold.
#26
05-07-2008, 08:31 PM
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
I used the foam earplugs for a long time. Last summer I was at a rally and had some of the custom ones made for me. That is one of the best things I've done since I've been riding.
#27
05-07-2008, 08:39 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
I've been using the disposable ear plugs when riding the interstate because of wind noise. I'm going to check out the custom ear plugs, sounds like a good way to go.....
#30
05-07-2008, 08:57 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
RE: How many of you wear earplugs?
Funny you should ask that question now. First time I've noticed the subject mentioned here. I happened to read an article in Road Runner Mag this month which really got my attention. One tidbit mentioned was that riding with a full face helmet at 65mph is 103db, equivalent to operating a chainsaw. OSHA's safe exposure time for that noise level is an hour.
Once the damage is done it's done. I always knew that whenever any noise is loud enough tocause ringing inears permanent damage was done but I never realized wind noise could have the same effect.
I tried foam plugs for the first time yesterday on a trip down the Garden State Parkway to Cape May at 70-75mph w/ a 3/4 helmet. I couldn't believe the difference. Without the plugs the wind and engine noise was deafening. The simple 29 db foamplugsworked great.
Once the damage is done it's done. I always knew that whenever any noise is loud enough tocause ringing inears permanent damage was done but I never realized wind noise could have the same effect.
I tried foam plugs for the first time yesterday on a trip down the Garden State Parkway to Cape May at 70-75mph w/ a 3/4 helmet. I couldn't believe the difference. Without the plugs the wind and engine noise was deafening. The simple 29 db foamplugsworked great.