wind noise
#12
RE: wind noise
i have the quick detach windshield and i wear ear plugs all the time. very seldom ride without them.i was told by ahearing expert that they are fitting more and more motorcyclists with hearing aids now. I just had a pair of stereo ear plugs made for my ears andit is great listening to the mp3 playerespecially on long trips. i have tried others and these i run the volume about half a high as the others.
#13
RE: wind noise
I picked up a QD windshield at the beginning of riding season this year and I've had it on more than it's been off. I DEFINITELY prefer the look of the bike without, but the benefits (especially on the interstate) are worth it. There is less wind noise, fatigue and less bugs. I feel safer on the slab with a shield.
#14
RE: wind noise
Yes, I will wear ear plugs at higher speeds so I can save my hearing. I hardly ever wear a helmet.
I tried the full face helmet thing a couple of times this summer, basically to prove to myself I could takethe heat (I felt like a sweating pig[:@]). Ear plugs are a must with my helmet and my pipes, unless I want tofeel like I am in a steel drum and someone is banging on it. Believe me, it is a terrible, non-ending sound.
The wind noise bothers me at interstate speeds.After the ride, my brain is left with nice memories and my ears are left with a nice ring. I never had this problem with my past bikes. [sm=confused06.gif]
I tried the full face helmet thing a couple of times this summer, basically to prove to myself I could takethe heat (I felt like a sweating pig[:@]). Ear plugs are a must with my helmet and my pipes, unless I want tofeel like I am in a steel drum and someone is banging on it. Believe me, it is a terrible, non-ending sound.
The wind noise bothers me at interstate speeds.After the ride, my brain is left with nice memories and my ears are left with a nice ring. I never had this problem with my past bikes. [sm=confused06.gif]
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#18
RE: wind noise
ORIGINAL: jc_denton
I wear a full-face helmet no matter what temperature it is. I'm really surprised you guys can ride without them at all. When I take that thing off at the end of the day, it hastons bugs stuck to it of all different types. That means all those bugs would be stuck to my face if I didn't wear it. Do you all have to floss them out of your teeth at the end of the day?
I wear a full-face helmet no matter what temperature it is. I'm really surprised you guys can ride without them at all. When I take that thing off at the end of the day, it hastons bugs stuck to it of all different types. That means all those bugs would be stuck to my face if I didn't wear it. Do you all have to floss them out of your teeth at the end of the day?
-Andy
#19
RE: wind noise
I use earplugs when I know I am riding any sort of distance at highway speeds and am very happy with them. You can buy sample packages at http://www.aerostich.com/aerosearch....earplug+samplefor a reasonable price that will let you try a few manufactuers to find the one that best works for you.
#20
RE: wind noise
I'm used to riding with a windshield, and my QD with other goodies will be installed in a few weeks, but I noticed my eyes watering, and the wind noise bothering me when approaching 70 or better. So last night I decided to put the face shield on my 3/4 helmet, and both of THOSE problems were solved. No watering eyes and greatly reduced wind noise! But it created another problem! My head felt like a "head-bobber" figure you see on dashboards of minivans! The extra weight and frontal surface area was putting a lot more wind resistance on my head at around 60 or so. I have some earplugs, so I guess I'll use them. I've used them before, and they work...I just need to remember to keep some in my jacket or vest pocket.
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