I usually do as the wind noise, even with a helmet, gets to be too loud on rides. There must be something about the shape of my ears that catches a lot of wind because without a helmet, I cant stand it over 40 mph with no ear plugs.

I don't like to waste my hearing on noise.

 

If you can tolerate the look a full hemet will eliminate most of that. I rode a few weeks ago when it was a little colder than i thought and have had an ear ache since. I rode last week in the cold with the big white Qtip full face helmet and no wind, no noise, no pain. Didn't look cool but bike wasn't parked!

 

Long hiway hauls.

 

Same here....

I've never worn a helmet, and for the most part don't wear ear plugs, but if I'm going on a long range ride of over a few hours I'll sometimes wear a set of the Hearos 32db expandable foam plugs.

Usually always have a set or two with me in case they are needed.

 

I have never tried ear plugs. Used to do full face with music, sometimes still do. I haven't tried with the half helmet...

 

Tried to wear em. I can't fit them in my ears comfortably.
I need to get some custom ones.

 

I do because I like to keep my hearing. Regular exposure to wind noise will eventually result in some hearing loss. It also makes riding a lot more relaxing. Once you get used to it, you really can't ride without it, nor do you want to.

 

I do if we are going on a longer ride but just around town I don't. My pipes are stock so they aren't really loud anyway.

 

I wear custom fitted. By me. You can get the make it at home version in the hunting section of Wal-mart. 10.00 per pair. You mold them out of silicon and hardener. Takes about 15 minutes per ear. I don't ride at highway speeds without them. Too much hearing loss from firearms as it is.

 

Nope, never.