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Old 05-17-2011, 12:00 AM
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I wear ear plugs with my half helmet...

Do you?

I find if I don't I get terrible buzzing in my ears after a few hrs riding due to wind noise?

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Old 05-17-2011, 12:10 AM
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Yes.......the custom molded ear plugs.
 
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Yup, custom molded here as well. Without them I have a tough time winding down after pounding out 500 miles..
 
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I carry extra pairs of the foam ones. My friends who wear half helmets seem to forget their ear plugs a lot.
 
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I mostly ride without a helmet, and always wear earplugs with or without a helmet on the Shovel and the Night train. On the Ultra, I dont need them because the windshield keeps the wind out of my ears.

Have heard of those custom molded ones, but havent had any made yet. Any recommendations on where to get them?
 
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I haven't worn them yet - but I plan too. It just keeps raining here so - I've only gotten to ride the bike a couple of times.
 
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I usually wear foam ones with or without a helmet. Wind noise over the years has ruined my hearing.
 
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Originally Posted by SlytlyDeranged
I mostly ride without a helmet, and always wear earplugs with or without a helmet on the Shovel and the Night train. On the Ultra, I dont need them because the windshield keeps the wind out of my ears.

Have heard of those custom molded ones, but havent had any made yet. Any recommendations on where to get them?
Buy the kit and make your own.
http://www.amazon.com/Radians-CEP001.../dp/B002E6T7ZM
 
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I should, but I usually forget. It isn't as bad if you don't ear a helmet.
 
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Yes - My little German lid makes a bunch of wind noise.
 


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