Music while riding? Is it a riding sin? Trying to break down the wind noise.
#32
09-04-2009, 07:33 AM
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I use earplugs when I'm on the road. Wind noise in my ears really bothers me. I have some heairng loss, but the wind just seems to really mess w/my hearing.
#33
09-04-2009, 08:54 AM
Get some Skull Candy ear buds. I have the Inkd Smokin Buds from them and I can hear my Creative MP3 player at less than full volume doing 70mph with no windshield, skid lid and loud Short Shot pipes. They do tend to block out most all other noises but then at 70mph with no ear buds in I can't hear hardly anything over the wind anyways.
#35
09-04-2009, 12:48 PM
I too use the JVC Marshmallows from Wal-Mart. Not bad and pretty cheap, just make sure you insert them pretty tight or the music is drowned out at highway speeds. If you're just looking to cut out wind noise though nothings better than just a pair of earplugs. Of course if you want music too than it's time for the MP3 player and earphones.
#36
09-04-2009, 02:03 PM
Working in Safety for yrs, One thing we banned at work was headphones.. I wouldn't let either one of my sons use them either.. They can and will with prolonged use damage Ur hearing if used to over ride loud noise to begin with..
I've used (EAR) ear plugs for yrs and they are the barrell type roll up that fit in Ur ear. There is also and correct way to install them. Do some searches if U really want to learn how.
I've used (EAR) ear plugs for yrs and they are the barrell type roll up that fit in Ur ear. There is also and correct way to install them. Do some searches if U really want to learn how.
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#37
09-04-2009, 02:57 PM
Actually, proper Zen therapy is getting AWAY from your thoughts, i.e., making the little voice in your head shut the hell up. Music helps me do that while riding.
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09-08-2009, 03:08 PM
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Great question, I was wondering the same thing.
#40
09-08-2009, 04:22 PM
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For me riding is my time away from the world. In 40 years of riding I've never listened to music while on the bike. I've found that being one with my thoughts is good zen therapy. And in today's world we are constantly bombarded with information and media. Separating myself from it whenever possible is a welcomed change of pace. To each his own though.
