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Ok, still no windshield for the FBob (waiting for new brackets for windvest)\\; first ever half helmet and oh my goodnes it is loud.&nbsp\\; A little suprised at how loud after 50mph\\; but it is what it is.&nbsp\\;I have agreed to go for a quick ride after work that will include a lot of hwy miles\\; any suggestions for make-shift ear plugs that I could fashion from items typically found in an office?&nbsp\\; Thanks.
 
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My son, a drummer, uses toilet paper, very slightly dampened, wadded up. Long run, I buy silicone plugs at Walgreen. Don't remember the brand, but they look like mushroom lights and are blue/green. The purple one's made for air travel work well, too but don't have a cord. Cotton ***** also work in a pinch.
 
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How 'bout some good ole fashion toilet paper from the rest room?&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;Cram it in with the end of a pen or pencil.&nbsp\\;
 
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Hmmmm...a quick ride that will include alot of hwy. miles! Geesh just stop at walmart and but a pair of shooting plugs. It'll take you 5 minutes. Don't put fricking toilet paper in your ears.
 
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Hmmmm...a quick ride that will include alot of hwy. miles! Geesh just stop at walmart and but a pair of shooting plugs. It'll take you 5 minutes. Don't put fricking toilet paper in your ears.
+1 or go to the medicine section and get some ear plugs. Get the rubber ones, the earplanes are a little harder and are uncomfortable after awhile.
 
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Full face helmet!
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Forgot to mention, I'm sure glad I didn't pay full cost for my Wind Vest, it only helps marginally!
 
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got any cotton.
 
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Thanks\\; I may have a shot at a walgreens and will check in the medical section.&nbsp\\; I was going for the toilet paper, but had some nay sayers.&nbsp\\; I have some real plugs at home, In just keep forgetting.&nbsp\\;Thanks.
 
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Full face helmet!
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Forgot to mention, I'm sure glad I didn't pay full cost for my Wind Vest, it only helps marginally!
You have to get the tilt angle just right, maybe farther forward than you think. Mine works great.&nbsp\\;
 


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