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View Poll Results: Do you wear earplugs when you ride? | |||
On every ride | 89 | 32.84% | |
On most rides | 57 | 21.03% | |
Only on long trips | 43 | 15.87% | |
Never | 65 | 23.99% | |
What? | 17 | 6.27% | |
Voters: 271. You may not vote on this poll |
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April 10th, 2011, 08:39 AM | #201 |
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I didn't start using them until a few days ago and I have to admit, I recommended not using them in another thread, I was wrong. I feel like I can hear the engine scream more and less wind noise. My helmet seems to have gotten much louder than last summer and the earplugs definitely help.
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April 10th, 2011, 09:31 AM | #202 |
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I've since upgraded to ear bud headphones and some good tunes :P
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April 11th, 2011, 08:26 AM | #203 |
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I'm glad I came across this thread. I've had my Ninja a few weeks and been riding the past week but haven't gotten above 60mph. I'd known of riders wearing ear plugs or ear buds w/their iPod or whatever, and just thought "no way I'm wearing ear plugs." I won't be able to hear surrounding traffic, sirens, etc. Looks like I was mistaken after reading through the experiences shared in this thread. Not sure if I'll ever use ear buds w/music simply b/c that still seems a bit dangerous since you're pumping in music which, logically speaking, would seem to purposely cancel out the noise you WANT to hear - sirens, horns, etc. - but I'm definitely going to be stopping by a hardware store today to pick up some ear plugs.
[EDIT]Just got back from Walmart, picked up a 4-pair pack of the Hearos plugs after seeing a few of you folks liked them. Only $1.76 for the pack. Squeezed them through the packaging and they felt nice and soft. If the weather cooperates I'll have to take them out for a test drive. Wonder if my wife will buy that excuse? [/EDIT] Last futzed with by reaubideux; April 11th, 2011 at 11:35 AM. |
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April 11th, 2011, 01:47 PM | #204 |
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I'm not too sure if this has been mentioned or not. But what about sound damping materials rather than ear plugs? Wouldn't that reduce the high frequency material but still let you hear what is around you?
Some sort of high density foam or even stuff like http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAg#ps-sellers or http://www.acousticpc.com/acousti_pr..._material.html Just cut out a section and place it in the ear area. Behind the padding and all so it doesn't fall and its not in the way. |
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April 11th, 2011, 01:50 PM | #205 |
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might work, might not, but what's the problem with just using ear plugs?
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April 11th, 2011, 01:57 PM | #206 | |
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And I figure you can get double protection? or sound protection and listen to buds too. |
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April 11th, 2011, 02:08 PM | #207 |
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I would think something in the ear cutout area would be sort of confining for people's ears. I know my helmets have very little extra room in that area after my ears are in there.
if you've tried earplugs and need another solution, go for it and see how it works for you. I would guess, anything would be better than nothing, but perhaps you just might need to try another brand/size/materiel of earplugs? The good thing about these are there are a wide variety available and can attenuate to different levels based on what one is comfortable with, while still cutting the undesirable high freq wind noise. |
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April 11th, 2011, 03:03 PM | #208 | |
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The idea of earplugs is to simulate the noise reduction qualities of 360degrees of metal/glass/plastic in a cager so foam in the helmet while could help, would make it a nightmare to get on without crushing your ears. |
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April 11th, 2011, 03:28 PM | #209 | |
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The reason I thought about this was because there was a sound dampening panel on display somewhere (i forget where) and I put my ear about 3 inches away, and it was a HUGE difference in what I could hear. In a helmet, I would assume the space is around 1/4 inch, maybe 1/2 inch and something like that could dampen A LOT of sound coming in while not covering everything. Idk, my new helmet is coming in the mail now so when i get it, I'll take a look at how the padding is, if there is some spare room, I'll pick up some computer sound dampening pads, cut them to size and give it a try. |
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April 11th, 2011, 03:33 PM | #210 |
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I noticed on a cross country trip that ear plugs helped HUGELY in reducing fatigue over many hours of riding. I also find that they have the same result racing bikes and karts.
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April 11th, 2011, 06:43 PM | #211 |
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Thats the first thing I noticed when I started riding with them. I can still hear everything just fine, and I dont get tired. a Definitely good investment
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April 11th, 2011, 10:25 PM | #212 |
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Fyi
In Washington State, it is illegal to have ear buds in both ears while operating ANY motor vehicle. Doesn't stop a lot of people, but thought I'd put it out there. Check your local state (or province, or whatever ) laws.
Still loving my ear plugs. Best thing I did to increase the enjoyment of long rides on the bike! |
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April 12th, 2011, 07:37 PM | #213 |
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Thank you everyone for this thread, i went out for a ride with earplugs for the first time ever and it made a world of difference. I was more relaxed, the ride was less tiring, and hearing the engine was surprisingly easier. I will be wearing earplugs for the rest of my riding days!
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April 14th, 2011, 05:45 PM | #214 |
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I have worn ear plugs for years..i think that i read about it in a magazine. The reduction in fatigue is huge. I would not consider riding without them. I have actually stopped right after i started out, just to put in plugs when i forgot. My pipe is kinda loud but the wind noise is the problem. I can hear better with them in...they take out all of the white noise. I even use them when i ride on my road bicycle.
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April 14th, 2011, 06:24 PM | #215 |
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April 14th, 2011, 07:18 PM | #216 |
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Surefire makes an earplug set that works great and is comfortable at the same time:
http://www.surefire.com/EP3-Sonic-Defenders |
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April 14th, 2011, 07:33 PM | #217 | |
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April 15th, 2011, 06:21 AM | #218 | |
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April 15th, 2011, 12:27 PM | #219 |
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I would never use them no matter the wind noise.
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April 15th, 2011, 12:48 PM | #220 |
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May 1st, 2011, 06:52 PM | #221 | |
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May 24th, 2011, 07:08 PM | #222 |
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Just got a few different plugs i ordered from http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/
They have some really nice and cheap earplugs for different use! I fell in love with QuietEar http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/quietnrr14.html They feel really good, are cheap and they don't reduce too much of the sound, which i feel most earplugs do. Highly recommended! |
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May 25th, 2011, 01:35 AM | #223 |
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I need to get myself some earplugs now since I switched from my stock exhaust to something else which is louder. Also the wind noise is very bothersome now that I notice it.
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May 25th, 2011, 04:16 PM | #224 |
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June 6th, 2011, 04:38 AM | #225 |
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I always wear hearing protection unless I make a quick stop close to home and have just a short jaunt home at city speeds. I wear Big Ear brand plugs that are formed to my ears and they are extremely comfortable. Even with my full-face HJC, the wind noise, particuarly above 50 mph, is bad. I commute at highway and interstate speeds, so I don't leave home without them.
My boyfriend and I made the mistake of riding 3 hours on the highway without earplugs (we had a communication system and thought we wouldn't be able to hear with plugs in) and had ringing in our ears for a good part of the day after we got to our destination. |
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June 6th, 2011, 10:21 AM | #226 |
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I have from no earplugs to jvc marshmallow ear buds and good tunes. What a big difference in noise suppression! I also ordered an aero skirt for my scorpion helmet to reduce. The wind noise. Majority of my riding is on the highway commuting to and from work so wind noise is a big issue with me aside from the sound of my full race exhaust.
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June 7th, 2011, 06:45 PM | #227 |
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Yep I wear them. They are made by etymotic research. They cut out most of the wind. I'd say earbuds/ear plugs are a must especially for a lot of highway
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June 22nd, 2011, 06:23 PM | #228 |
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hmm..interesting thread..they talked about it in MSF, but i just thought..blah, blah, blah...i dont get much wind noise while on my moped in town......BUT, when i do get a bike, i'll see how i is riding around town with no plugs then decide about town riding and plugs...but i def. will have some in on the freeway or long hwy rides.
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June 22nd, 2011, 06:57 PM | #229 | |
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Consider this an added benefit of ear plugs; aside from helping to prevent long term hearing loss they help to reduce the chance of fatigue and allow you to stay more alert on that bike. |
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June 22nd, 2011, 07:06 PM | #230 |
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I used earplugs for a while after reading a very good article in a motorcycle mag about hearing loss. If I know Im going to be traveling at Highway speeds for a long period, I'll wear them if I have them. Feels weird at first, but you get used to hearing yourself breath. Makes a big difference. No muffled hearing after a long fast ride.
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June 23rd, 2011, 11:35 AM | #231 |
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I tried them for the first time on Sunday and WOW. It made a huge difference and it was more enjoyable.
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June 23rd, 2011, 12:00 PM | #232 |
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Ear plugs are FTW. Notice a huge difference when I do use them and when I don't.
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June 23rd, 2011, 12:15 PM | #233 |
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Yay another convert. We all have kkim to thank for starting this thread. Ear protection is such an overlooked piece of gear. I've been trying to get my friend to wear one but he insists that it's ok. Sigh.
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June 23rd, 2011, 12:50 PM | #234 |
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June 23rd, 2011, 01:41 PM | #235 |
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I have an HJC CL-15 helmet. They're commonly loud so I wear plugs 90% of my riding. I also cut my plugs in half. Not cause I'm a cheapo but because it helps prevent them from getting pulled out when putting my helmet on and off. A package lasting twice as long is a bonus
No problems hearing. I usually catch myself yelling at people though.
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June 23rd, 2011, 04:45 PM | #237 | |
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June 23rd, 2011, 06:15 PM | #238 |
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I didnt think about cutting them in half. Good idea bro.
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June 24th, 2011, 06:23 AM | #239 | |
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June 24th, 2011, 07:45 AM | #240 |
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Just rode for the first time with ear plugs and it was sublime. A whole lot nicer. I just use some rubber ones that I use when I am playing guitar real loud.
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