I finally broke down and bought some ear plugs - Page 2

choneofakind · September 11th, 2012, 07:45 PM

I get that a little. But I also get that with just a helmet on.

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 07:47 PM

Well, I'll have to try yours then. Where do you get them? I can only find 100 packs for $98 online

choneofakind · September 11th, 2012, 07:51 PM

Lowes. $2.50 for a pair. They're re-usable.

Are you cramming them too far into your ear? Orrrrr not far enough in? It might not be the earplug.

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 08:01 PM

No clue

rojoracing53 · September 11th, 2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

like so if you put earplugs in and walk around, each step you take makes like a thunk/thud in your ear. I can't stand that sound. I'm wondering if the ones you guys use don't make that sound because they are shaped differently

Sounds like someone doesn't know how to walk like a ninja

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 08:37 PM

nope, cant ride like one either

choneofakind · September 11th, 2012, 08:39 PM

fatty

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 08:40 PM

leanbean

You won't last 12hrs without food... I on the other hand can go for a month

choneofakind · September 11th, 2012, 08:42 PM

hey, that's string bean to you!

and no. I go like 3 hours without eating, and I'm seriously having a case of the rumbly tummy. I eat all day long, no joke. 3 meals a day? Try 5-7. I eat a ton.

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 08:46 PM

I do 1-2 meals a day lmao

choneofakind · September 11th, 2012, 08:49 PM

People wonder why I'm not huge when they see how much I eat...

I eat balanced, but still. I eat a ton.

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 08:56 PM

So should I put food in my ears?

Oh god! I just realized why I hate that fukcing sound, its like when you have water in your ears, you know that feeling but more importantly the sound? It's like a deep low sound in your ear, it makes me sick I hate it

rojoracing53 · September 12th, 2012, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

So should I put food in my ears?

Oh god! I just realized why I hate that fukcing sound, its like when you have water in your ears, you know that feeling but more importantly the sound? It's like a deep low sound in your ear, it makes me sick I hate it

Stop walking around in circles listening to yourself and get on the bike and ride

lgk · September 12th, 2012, 06:01 AM

I never had that happen.
Do you tilt your head in the opposite direction when putting them on?

Try these instructions
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topi...ss/earplug.htm

alex.s · September 12th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Your helmet should not be moving. You need to get one that fits you

Jiggles · September 12th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

Your helmet should not be moving. You need to get one that fits you

Not the issue

alex.s · September 12th, 2012, 10:44 AM

just read the issue, you need smaller plugs for your child-sized ears, and dont jam them in so far they come out the other side.

alex.s · September 12th, 2012, 10:44 AM

use these and only stick them in on the first notch

Jiggles · September 12th, 2012, 11:06 AM

What are those?

DennyV · September 12th, 2012, 02:13 PM

I tried earplugs... but they stressed me out... It lowers the wind noise... but makes the exhaust noise annoying as hell, since your body is touching the bike.. the sounds of the exhaust travel through your body and into your ear making it louder than without plugs...I'm just not use to riding with plugs at all

choneofakind · September 13th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DennyV

I tried earplugs... but they stressed me out... It lowers the wind noise... but makes the exhaust noise annoying as hell, since your body is touching the bike.. the sounds of the exhaust travel through your body and into your ear making it louder than without plugs...I'm just not use to riding with plugs at all

I've never had that happen, and I've been riding with plugs for 2+ seasons now. It makes everything quieter for me.

geeker · September 19th, 2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DennyV

I tried earplugs... but they stressed me out... It lowers the wind noise... but makes the exhaust noise annoying as hell, since your body is touching the bike.. the sounds of the exhaust travel through your body and into your ear making it louder than without plugs...I'm just not use to riding with plugs at all

If your ear plugs are touching the sides of your helmet, that is the cause of this.

Ramen · September 19th, 2012, 07:12 AM

This is what I wear:

http://www.amazon.com/Surefire-Sonic...s=surefire+ep3

Low profile, comfortable, and doesn't make you feel like you're riding around with a head cold. Just get the medium unless you're a baby midget or Dumbo.

flynjay · September 19th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Jigs, I don't think you are putting the plugs in far enough. I sometimes have a hard time getting mine out since there is very little sticking out to grab.

Whiskey · September 20th, 2012, 02:39 PM

@Jiggles These are what I wear, I used to be issued orange foam crap ones when I was in the artillery, never liked them. The ones I use on the bike don't stick out so don't touch the inside of the helmet & don't buzz.

Worth a shot & their size is adjustable with the different size inserts

Jiggles · September 20th, 2012, 02:41 PM

I don't think mine are touching the helmet but I'll try em!

Aggrotech · September 21st, 2012, 01:56 AM

as someone else has mentioned..go to a motorcycle event or something. I went to a Soul Brothers event at the fresno fair and they had people there that made custom fit earplugs..was like 30bucks but everyone who got them said they are the absolute best thing you can get, considering they were made for your ears alone.

redsuns03 · September 26th, 2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

This is what I wear:

http://www.amazon.com/Surefire-Sonic...s=surefire+ep3

Low profile, comfortable, and doesn't make you feel like you're riding around with a head cold. Just get the medium unless you're a baby midget or Dumbo.

Funny thing is I have the EP3 medium on my left ear and a large for my right ear since my ear hole on my right ear is marginally bigger haha

Alienjoe · September 28th, 2012, 10:03 AM

Ok guys here goes two words: Howard Leight. My 02 Ninjette has a full Muzzy and I ride with Howard Leight MAX plugs. They are comfy, expand quickly and stay in place. I rode about 125 miles over 2 days and 3 short rides hitting an indicated top speed of 85 and I was comfortable the whole time. Earplugs are essential for your ears and make riding at higher speeds less stressful. Get a few different pairs and give each a test ride. Most plugs have a NRR (noise reduction rating) of 30db or better so buy what's comfortable and not the highest rated NRR. Good luck!!

September 11th, 2012, 07:47 PM	#42
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Well, I'll have to try yours then. Where do you get them? I can only find 100 packs for $98 online __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 11th, 2012, 08:01 PM	#44
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	No clue __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 11th, 2012, 08:37 PM	#46
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	nope, cant ride like one either __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 11th, 2012, 08:40 PM	#48
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	leanbean You won't last 12hrs without food... I on the other hand can go for a month __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 11th, 2012, 08:46 PM	#50
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I do 1-2 meals a day lmao __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 11th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#41
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I get that a little. But I also get that with just a helmet on.

September 11th, 2012, 07:51 PM	#43
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Lowes. $2.50 for a pair. They're re-usable. Are you cramming them too far into your ear? Orrrrr not far enough in? It might not be the earplug.

September 11th, 2012, 08:39 PM	#47
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	fatty

September 11th, 2012, 08:42 PM	#49
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	hey, that's string bean to you! and no. I go like 3 hours without eating, and I'm seriously having a case of the rumbly tummy. I eat all day long, no joke. 3 meals a day? Try 5-7. I eat a ton.

September 11th, 2012, 08:49 PM	#51
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	People wonder why I'm not huge when they see how much I eat... I eat balanced, but still. I eat a ton.

September 11th, 2012, 08:56 PM	#52
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	So should I put food in my ears? Oh god! I just realized why I hate that fukcing sound, its like when you have water in your ears, you know that feeling but more importantly the sound? It's like a deep low sound in your ear, it makes me sick I hate it __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 12th, 2012, 06:01 AM	#54
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	I never had that happen. Do you tilt your head in the opposite direction when putting them on? Try these instructions http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topi...ss/earplug.htm __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 12th, 2012, 09:36 AM	#55
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	Your helmet should not be moving. You need to get one that fits you __________________________________________________

September 12th, 2012, 10:44 AM	#57
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	just read the issue, you need smaller plugs for your child-sized ears, and dont jam them in so far they come out the other side. __________________________________________________

September 12th, 2012, 11:06 AM	#59
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	What are those? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 12th, 2012, 02:13 PM	#60
DennyV ninjette.org member Name: Dennis Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 212	I tried earplugs... but they stressed me out... It lowers the wind noise... but makes the exhaust noise annoying as hell, since your body is touching the bike.. the sounds of the exhaust travel through your body and into your ear making it louder than without plugs...I'm just not use to riding with plugs at all

September 19th, 2012, 07:12 AM	#63
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	This is what I wear: http://www.amazon.com/Surefire-Sonic...s=surefire+ep3 Low profile, comfortable, and doesn't make you feel like you're riding around with a head cold. Just get the medium unless you're a baby midget or Dumbo.

September 19th, 2012, 07:14 AM	#64
flynjay ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 (sold), '06 Ninja 650R Posts: 455	Jigs, I don't think you are putting the plugs in far enough. I sometimes have a hard time getting mine out since there is very little sticking out to grab.

September 20th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#65
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	@Jiggles These are what I wear, I used to be issued orange foam crap ones when I was in the artillery, never liked them. The ones I use on the bike don't stick out so don't touch the inside of the helmet & don't buzz. Worth a shot & their size is adjustable with the different size inserts

September 20th, 2012, 02:41 PM	#66
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I don't think mine are touching the helmet but I'll try em! __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 21st, 2012, 01:56 AM	#67
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	as someone else has mentioned..go to a motorcycle event or something. I went to a Soul Brothers event at the fresno fair and they had people there that made custom fit earplugs..was like 30bucks but everyone who got them said they are the absolute best thing you can get, considering they were made for your ears alone.

September 28th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#69
Alienjoe ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Monroe, NY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 CBR600F3 "The Project" Posts: 132	All you need to know about earplugs. Ok guys here goes two words: Howard Leight. My 02 Ninjette has a full Muzzy and I ride with Howard Leight MAX plugs. They are comfy, expand quickly and stay in place. I rode about 125 miles over 2 days and 3 short rides hitting an indicated top speed of 85 and I was comfortable the whole time. Earplugs are essential for your ears and make riding at higher speeds less stressful. Get a few different pairs and give each a test ride. Most plugs have a NRR (noise reduction rating) of 30db or better so buy what's comfortable and not the highest rated NRR. Good luck!!

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