The Proper Way to Insert Foam Ear Plugs!

g21-30 · June 1st, 2009, 05:42 PM

If you wear ear plugs while riding, you should check this out:

http://consumerist.com/5274743/earpl...ing-them-wrong

addy126 · June 1st, 2009, 06:03 PM

Excellent video instruction.. Thanx! However my concern is will it block out the communication speakers of my Scala Rider Q2 Multi Set

Alex · June 1st, 2009, 06:59 PM

I run those foamies as well as autocom helmet speakers and the combo works great. The speakers are right on the other side of the earplugs and still can be heard fine, though the volume does need to be moderately loud.

Good video as well; I also see many folks that don't insert 'em properly...

kkim · June 1st, 2009, 07:45 PM

thanks... I knew that, but had forgotten about it. no wonder I've been having a hell of a time inserting the plugs. doh!

ShishkaBOMB · June 1st, 2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks!!! I've been doing it wrong...

CC Cowboy · June 2nd, 2009, 06:48 AM

Thank god I've been doing it right for all these years. I would have felt like a fool. Any fools in this forum doing it wrong? Come on fess up.

camaroz1985 · June 2nd, 2009, 06:57 AM

I can't see the video at work, but had a revelation this weekend when I got it right. It was so much better and more secure in my ear. Now that I figured it out it is easy to do right, and so much more effective.

I had one back out the one time (when I did it wrong), and it actually made things louder than no ear plugs at all, very painful.

Broom · June 2nd, 2009, 07:46 AM

another trick for easier insertion (heh heh) is to get the ear plug a little wet after rolling it up. get the end going in your ear wet with your mouth and it'll slip right in there.

maybe thats kinda gross, but it works!

IlBLisSlI · June 2nd, 2009, 08:11 AM

i used to work for the local news paper (orlando sentinel) and any time i had to go into the press rooms or warehouse we were required to wear these. got proper instruction back then. never really use them on the bike though. i just wear noise cancelling ear buds and listen to audio books.

Sound Wave · June 3rd, 2009, 09:26 AM

good video. in the army, that is how they taught us to insert the disposable plugs. after you fire off your first round of ammo, you will know if you inserted it properly or not

Snake · June 3rd, 2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Thank god I've been doing it right for all these years. I would have felt like a fool. Any fools in this forum doing it wrong? Come on fess up.

Not here! Working around jets in The Air Force they also tought us the correct way to insert them and the fact that one size does not fit all. Some people have small ear canals while others are larger. Ours were color coded for the different sizes.

zeroth · June 3rd, 2009, 09:40 AM

GUILTY. I've been doing them wrong too! Great post.

CC Cowboy · June 5th, 2009, 08:32 AM

The Military probably sent you to a class on how to insert ear plugs.

ASecretNinja · June 8th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Wait, these things go in your ear and not your rear?? No more smelly fingers for me!

g21-30 · June 29th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

thanks... I knew that, but had forgotten about it. no wonder I've been having a hell of a time inserting the plugs. doh!

So, I decided to "practice what I was preaching" and bought some disposable ones at CVS and followed "my" instructions. Bottom line, I could only get the right side to stay in place. Since I'm a pack rat, I drug out my reusable ear plugs, which were issued to me 39 years ago for my M-16 training in the Army. Inserted one in my left ear and went for a ride.

Wow, what a difference! I didn't realize how noisy the bike is, even with the snorkel back in place (No, kkim, I'm not doing a DIY for reinstalling the snorkel; however, I did find a unique tool to help do it!).

Broom, I even tried wetting the %^#* thing. It went right in and after holding it in place for an eternity, it came right out when I took my finger away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

The Military probably sent you to a class on how to insert ear plugs.

Nope, but they did have a TNL for it!

CC Cowboy · June 29th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I watched "Max" lick them and put them in his ears before the WSB race. I guess he only uses the once.

headshrink · July 1st, 2009, 10:06 PM

I thought these things had little applicators and strings....

Nickds7 · July 1st, 2009, 11:45 PM

Thankfully got used to inserting these things at work. I wear them quite a bit every day as our high velocity dryers at work are LOUD! (petstylist, lol)

Chamus57 · July 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM

That's funny to me. Guess i need to start wearing them when i vacuum the library too.

shift_6 · July 2nd, 2009, 08:22 AM

subscribed, thanks for sharing

June 1st, 2009, 05:42 PM	#1
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	The Proper Way to Insert Foam Ear Plugs! If you wear ear plugs while riding, you should check this out: http://consumerist.com/5274743/earpl...ing-them-wrong

June 1st, 2009, 06:59 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I run those foamies as well as autocom helmet speakers and the combo works great. The speakers are right on the other side of the earplugs and still can be heard fine, though the volume does need to be moderately loud. Good video as well; I also see many folks that don't insert 'em properly... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 2nd, 2009, 06:48 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Thank god I've been doing it right for all these years. I would have felt like a fool. Any fools in this forum doing it wrong? Come on fess up. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 2nd, 2009, 07:46 AM	#8
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	another trick for easier insertion (heh heh) is to get the ear plug a little wet after rolling it up. get the end going in your ear wet with your mouth and it'll slip right in there. maybe thats kinda gross, but it works! __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

June 5th, 2009, 08:32 AM	#13
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	The Military probably sent you to a class on how to insert ear plugs. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 1st, 2009, 06:03 PM	#2
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Excellent video instruction.. Thanx! However my concern is will it block out the communication speakers of my Scala Rider Q2 Multi Set

June 1st, 2009, 07:45 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	thanks... I knew that, but had forgotten about it. no wonder I've been having a hell of a time inserting the plugs. doh!

June 1st, 2009, 09:50 PM	#5
ShishkaBOMB ninjette.org member Name: Shish Location: SGV, CA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 35	Thanks!!! I've been doing it wrong...

June 2nd, 2009, 06:57 AM	#7
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I can't see the video at work, but had a revelation this weekend when I got it right. It was so much better and more secure in my ear. Now that I figured it out it is easy to do right, and so much more effective. I had one back out the one time (when I did it wrong), and it actually made things louder than no ear plugs at all, very painful.

June 2nd, 2009, 08:11 AM	#9
IlBLisSlI i'm a cow killer Name: Drew Location: Daytona FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250r Posts: 142	i used to work for the local news paper (orlando sentinel) and any time i had to go into the press rooms or warehouse we were required to wear these. got proper instruction back then. never really use them on the bike though. i just wear noise cancelling ear buds and listen to audio books.

June 3rd, 2009, 09:26 AM	#10
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	good video. in the army, that is how they taught us to insert the disposable plugs. after you fire off your first round of ammo, you will know if you inserted it properly or not

June 3rd, 2009, 09:40 AM	#12
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	GUILTY. I've been doing them wrong too! Great post.

June 8th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#14
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	Wait, these things go in your ear and not your rear?? No more smelly fingers for me!

June 29th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#16
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I watched "Max" lick them and put them in his ears before the WSB race. I guess he only uses the once. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 1st, 2009, 10:06 PM	#17
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I thought these things had little applicators and strings....

July 1st, 2009, 11:45 PM	#18
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Thankfully got used to inserting these things at work. I wear them quite a bit every day as our high velocity dryers at work are LOUD! (petstylist, lol)

July 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM	#19
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	That's funny to me. Guess i need to start wearing them when i vacuum the library too.

July 2nd, 2009, 08:22 AM	#20
shift_6 ninjette.org member Name: SHIFT Location: QUEENS, NYC Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 125	subscribed, thanks for sharing __________________________________________________ Real HIP HOP is not on the radio \| SHIFT the MC \| 3,100 Channel Views & Rising \| Updated April 18,2010

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