Also forgot to mention when you're traveling w/your bro-in-law and his cousin, staying in tents and motels the EAR PLUGS come in REAL handy when they're sawing logs all night!!!!!!! (snoring)

 

That's one way to boost your post count.

 

"I wear half helmets, so I do get a lot of wind/pipe noise when riding. He TOLD me to get something that covers my ears when riding."

I realize you're a "half-helmet" guy, but you might consider trying a good (not "cheap", but _good_) full-face. They do a much better job controlling airflow around the ear area.

I use a Shoei X-SP (now superseded by the X-12), best one they make. Not cheap by any means. One can still find the now-discontinued (but still superb) X-11 at closeout pricing here and there.

Arai makes good ones, too. Which one works best depends on your head shape.

 

"I wear half helmets, so I do get a lot of wind/pipe noise when riding. He TOLD me to get something that covers my ears when riding."

I realize you're a "half-helmet" guy, but you might consider trying a good (not "cheap", but _good_) full-face. They do a much better job controlling airflow around the ear area.

I use a Shoei X-SP (now superseded by the X-12), best one they make. Not cheap by any means. One can still find the now-discontinued (but still superb) X-11 at closeout pricing here and there.

Arai makes good ones, too. Which one works best depends on your head shape.

 

If I could afford one, I'd wear one of the nicest open face helmets available, the Ruby. http://www.ateliersruby.com/

 

I wear ear plugs even with a FF

 

Leatherup.com has some of the best prices on helmets that I've ever seen. But, I agree with others. Get some earplugs regardless.

 

I have a spare helmet I like to carry on the bike for passagers. I have been putting it in my small throw over bags but it takes up alot of space and rubbing the inside of the bag is damaging the matte finish. I have a 09 Street Bob and only the throw overs no rack or anything. Any ideas how to mount it? Mark

 

Like I said to you on the other forum, a helmet alone is not the solution to your problem. Buy these. You will thank me. http://earplugsonline.com/

 

Nolan helmets.
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