I finally broke down and bought some ear plugs

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 02:10 PM

I was reading this thread on BARF and finally decided to get some earplugs

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums...d.php?t=409914

Idk I think a couple of the posts got to me and I was like ****, I'll get some, so I did.

http://www.amazon.com/Moldex-Pura-Fi...cycle+earplugs

They should arrive today, hope they don't suck!

lgk · August 28th, 2012, 02:33 PM

Go get some custom ones they are more comfortable than foam.

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 02:38 PM

idk how...

lgk · August 28th, 2012, 02:46 PM

go to a gun show they usually have a person making them

alex.s · August 28th, 2012, 02:57 PM

you know, i have tried so many different kinds of earplugs including custom ones.

ill stick to my coorded 3M reusable stick plugs from home depot.

choneofakind · August 28th, 2012, 03:08 PM

^^ I use those as well. Cheap and re-useable.

I just cut the smallest little pod off the end, pop them off the cord, and reuse them

They do a good enough job to keep me from getting headaches, and they're comfy that way.

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 03:10 PM

I'll try those if these end up sucking

bdavison · August 28th, 2012, 04:56 PM

I prefer the $2.49 cent Remington Silicone ones in the Wally-world hunting section. Super quiet, last for months, have a little case to carry them in, and are comfortable.

geeker · August 29th, 2012, 05:52 AM

Why order something as simple as ear plugs from amazon? Afraid to leave the house? An 80 pack of 3M 32 dB NRR plugs will run you about $15 at Lowe's. Plus you get them now instead of waiting for them. Lol

jhunter · August 29th, 2012, 08:48 AM

Would ear buds for an mp3 player / iphone work as well?

massacremasses · August 29th, 2012, 08:52 AM

i have tons here at the shop. So I snag a handful whenever I need them

Jiggles · August 29th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Why order something as simple as ear plugs from amazon? Afraid to leave the house? An 80 pack of 3M 32 dB NRR plugs will run you about $15 at Lowe's. Plus you get them now instead of waiting for them. Lol

Because I got 200 PAIR (400 total) for $25

choneofakind · August 29th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhunter

Would ear buds for an mp3 player / iphone work as well?

not as well.

Alex · August 29th, 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhunter

Would ear buds for an mp3 player / iphone work as well?

In my experience, no. Most just don't seal that well, so there is outside noise that makes it way in. Then you turn up the music loud enough to drown out the outside noise, and any potential hearing protection is lost anyway.

Monkeytofu · August 29th, 2012, 11:42 AM

I wear ear plugs everytime I go on a long trip or extended highway use but I really need to get a custom pair made. I can't hear out of my ears for the next day or two because I have oddly shaped ear canals.

I can't wear earbuds either, too painful.

How much do custom pairs cost? I know custom molded earbuds are usually around 150-300 for the most basic models.

CC Cowboy · August 29th, 2012, 01:47 PM

I wear ear plugs when I ride without a helmet. When I ride with a helmet I use ear plugs also. When I ride to the gym I don't.

FrugalNinja250 · August 29th, 2012, 03:27 PM

I run the -28dB green foamies, uber comfortable even on 14 hour long rides, and they're reusable for quite a number of times. You can get them up to -33dB now, next box I order that's what I'm getting.

http://www.moldex.com/hearing-protec...s/pura-fit.php

beerhalffull · August 29th, 2012, 08:07 PM

I've got these. Super quiet. You can also get the ones a step down if you want to hear just a bit.

http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Xtreme-...hearo+ear+plug

I only wear ear plugs on the highway though.

Zombiphone · August 29th, 2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

How much do custom pairs cost? I know custom molded earbuds are usually around 150-300 for the most basic models.

Mine cost $55 and are rated at 33 db. You don't feel them, they're washable and last for years, easy to have on hand at all times, and always seal perfectly- so for the comfort, convenience, and ability to not have to hear a totsubo exhaust pinging at redline, I'd say they're worth every penny. I, personally, really hate riding without them

Jiggles · August 29th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Mine cost $55 and are rated at 33 db. You don't feel them, they're washable and last for years, easy to have on hand at all times, and always seal perfectly- so for the comfort, convenience, and ability to not have to hear a totsubo exhaust pinging at redline, I'd say they're worth every penny. I, personally, really hate riding without them

What kind?

Zombiphone · August 29th, 2012, 10:18 PM

The company that makes them is a one man operation called ThreeSeven Gear. They're custom molded out of medical grade silicon by one of the guys who runs one of the trackday organizations down here. Since he makes them specifically for motorcycle racers, unlike the custom gun plugs, they're more flush and seated a little deeper, so your helmet won't interfere with them at all (I've used a custom set of gun plugs too until I lost them one day, and while those were still great, these are definitely better).

You should be able to get pretty much the same thing at most motorcycle trade shows, but if you come down for that trackday at chuckwalla with TrackDaz in November, you can get a set from the same guy trackside

tooblekain · August 30th, 2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

The company that makes them is a one man operation called ThreeSeven Gear. They're custom molded out of medical grade silicon by one of the guys who runs one of the trackday organizations down here. Since he makes them specifically for motorcycle racers, unlike the custom gun plugs, they're more flush and seated a little deeper, so your helmet won't interfere with them at all (I've used a custom set of gun plugs too until I lost them one day, and while those were still great, these are definitely better).

You should be able to get pretty much the same thing at most motorcycle trade shows, but if you come down for that trackday at chuckwalla with TrackDaz in November, you can get a set from the same guy trackside

I wonder if he'll be able to since he did have a road biking accident (ironic huh...its a road bike that gets him injured) and he broke his humerous

Mountain Dew · August 30th, 2012, 01:07 AM

I use the earplugs I got from the Army when I'm mowing the lawn. I don't usually wear them when I ride though. Almost all the riding I do isn't more than half an hour at a time.
I don't feel that my bike is loud enough through my helmet to do lasting damage (just my opinion), and I rarely ride on the freeway, so wind noise isn't much of an issue.

beerhalffull · August 30th, 2012, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

I use the earplugs I got from the Army when I'm mowing the lawn. I don't usually wear them when I ride though. Almost all the riding I do isn't more than half an hour at a time.
I don't feel that my bike is loud enough through my helmet to do lasting damage (just my opinion), and I rarely ride on the freeway, so wind noise isn't much of an issue.

They say it's not the noise of the bike, it's the wind that hurts your ears.

rojoracing53 · August 30th, 2012, 06:00 AM

Hey @Jiggles if you come down with me to chuckwalla in three weeks for the races I'm sure we can get Dustin of ThreeSeven to mold you a set. I've never had a set my self because I figured I'd lose them but I'll be getting a set this time.

I started wearing ear plug because if you go race a 600 with a GP canister without ear plugs you brain will bleed.

jhunter · August 30th, 2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beerhalffull

They say it's not the noise of the bike, it's the wind that hurts your ears.

Yeah, that's what I've heard / read as well. They mentioned it in the MSF course too.

alex.s · August 30th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

not have to hear a totsubo exhaust pinging at redline

luls. does jon often lap you?

Zombiphone · August 30th, 2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

luls. does jon often lap you?

....... Right. Because Jon is the only one who runs a totsubo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooblekain

I wonder if he'll be able to since he did have a road biking accident (ironic huh...its a road bike that gets him injured) and he broke his humerous

Oh- yes, right- totally forgot about that. Well, even if he's not racing, I imagine he'll still be there at least to be the overseer. Probably.

But if not.... eh, it's just jiggles who'll be missing out so no bigs

alex.s · August 30th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

....... Right. Because Jon is the only one who runs a totsubo.

oh i thought he was?

who else has a totsubo?

azimmer11 · August 30th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Why order something as simple as ear plugs from amazon? Afraid to leave the house? An 80 pack of 3M 32 dB NRR plugs will run you about $15 at Lowe's. Plus you get them now instead of waiting for them. Lol

I'm guessing someone hasn't seen the prices you can get on amazon =]

Zombiphone · August 30th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

oh i thought he was?

who else has a totsubo?

Someday, I want to believe that Alex will not only be capable of understanding rhetoric, but he'll wait until he actually knows something before speaking on it. Someday.

Also, take a look at Shawn's bike next time.

alex.s · August 30th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Someday, I want to believe that Alex will not only be capable of understanding rhetoric, but he'll wait until he actually knows something before speaking on it. Someday.

Also, take a look at Shawn's bike next time.

oh yeah!!!

geeker · August 30th, 2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azimmer11

I'm guessing someone hasn't seen the prices you can get on amazon =]

I'm well aware. See my last statement. Here and now wins for me, every time.

azimmer11 · August 31st, 2012, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

I'm well aware. See my last statement. Here and now wins for me, every time.

I don't know about you, but getting packages in the mail is exciting

geeker · August 31st, 2012, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azimmer11

I don't know about you, but getting packages in the mail from Revzilla is exciting

Fixed that for you. Such as the one I'm expecting today.

robmilchling · August 31st, 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beerhalffull

I've got these. Super quiet. You can also get the ones a step down if you want to hear just a bit.

http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Xtreme-...hearo+ear+plug

I only wear ear plugs on the highway though.

I use these as well. I've tried several kind and these by far are the best, these are the first that I felt actually worked properly.

Also, I can't stress enough the importance of properly inserting ear plugs as it will make a massive difference.

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

I'm well aware. See my last statement. Here and now wins for me, every time.

Dude, free 2 day shipping on everything! And one day shipping for only 3.99!!!!

Jiggles · September 11th, 2012, 07:38 PM

Ok so I tried out these earplugs finally, and I ****ing hate them. Halfway through my ride I yanked them out because of how annoying they were. It seemed like any vibration or movement that hit my head would make this low frequency/pitch thunk in my ears, and on even slightly bumpy roads I was dying from the noise.

After I ripped them out though I was like HOLY **** this bike is loud haha.

So I'm wondering if this annoying sound side effect is present in other earplugs like the ones @choneofakind and @alex.s mentioned?

choneofakind · September 11th, 2012, 07:40 PM

uhhhh I have no idea what you're talking about? I mean if I shuffle my helmet around, it seems uber loud because it's touching my ears, but idk?

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

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

August 28th, 2012, 02:10 PM	#1
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 finally broke down and bought some ear plugs I was reading this thread on BARF and finally decided to get some earplugs http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums...d.php?t=409914 Idk I think a couple of the posts got to me and I was like ****, I'll get some, so I did. http://www.amazon.com/Moldex-Pura-Fi...cycle+earplugs They should arrive today, hope they don't suck! __________________________________________________ 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

August 28th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#2
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Go get some custom ones they are more comfortable than foam. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

August 28th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#3
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	idk how... __________________________________________________ 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

August 28th, 2012, 02:46 PM	#4
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	go to a gun show they usually have a person making them __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

August 28th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#5
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	you know, i have tried so many different kinds of earplugs including custom ones. ill stick to my coorded 3M reusable stick plugs from home depot. __________________________________________________

August 28th, 2012, 03:08 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^^ I use those as well. Cheap and re-useable. I just cut the smallest little pod off the end, pop them off the cord, and reuse them They do a good enough job to keep me from getting headaches, and they're comfy that way.

August 28th, 2012, 03:10 PM	#7
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'll try those if these end up sucking __________________________________________________ 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

August 28th, 2012, 04:56 PM	#8
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	I prefer the $2.49 cent Remington Silicone ones in the Wally-world hunting section. Super quiet, last for months, have a little case to carry them in, and are comfortable.

August 29th, 2012, 05:52 AM	#9
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Why order something as simple as ear plugs from amazon? Afraid to leave the house? An 80 pack of 3M 32 dB NRR plugs will run you about $15 at Lowe's. Plus you get them now instead of waiting for them. Lol Last futzed with by geeker; August 29th, 2012 at 10:35 AM.

August 29th, 2012, 08:48 AM	#10
jhunter ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Georgia Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 129	Would ear buds for an mp3 player / iphone work as well? __________________________________________________ Just imagine that there is something interesting here.

August 29th, 2012, 08:52 AM	#11
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	i have tons here at the shop. So I snag a handful whenever I need them __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 29th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#15
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	I wear ear plugs everytime I go on a long trip or extended highway use but I really need to get a custom pair made. I can't hear out of my ears for the next day or two because I have oddly shaped ear canals. I can't wear earbuds either, too painful. How much do custom pairs cost? I know custom molded earbuds are usually around 150-300 for the most basic models.

August 29th, 2012, 01:47 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 wear ear plugs when I ride without a helmet. When I ride with a helmet I use ear plugs also. When I ride to the gym I don't. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 29th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#17
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I run the -28dB green foamies, uber comfortable even on 14 hour long rides, and they're reusable for quite a number of times. You can get them up to -33dB now, next box I order that's what I'm getting. http://www.moldex.com/hearing-protec...s/pura-fit.php

August 29th, 2012, 08:07 PM	#18
beerhalffull ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: SoCal - Oceanside Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250R Posts: 48	I've got these. Super quiet. You can also get the ones a step down if you want to hear just a bit. http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Xtreme-...hearo+ear+plug I only wear ear plugs on the highway though.

August 29th, 2012, 10:18 PM	#21
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	The company that makes them is a one man operation called ThreeSeven Gear. They're custom molded out of medical grade silicon by one of the guys who runs one of the trackday organizations down here. Since he makes them specifically for motorcycle racers, unlike the custom gun plugs, they're more flush and seated a little deeper, so your helmet won't interfere with them at all (I've used a custom set of gun plugs too until I lost them one day, and while those were still great, these are definitely better). You should be able to get pretty much the same thing at most motorcycle trade shows, but if you come down for that trackday at chuckwalla with TrackDaz in November, you can get a set from the same guy trackside

August 30th, 2012, 01:07 AM	#23
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I use the earplugs I got from the Army when I'm mowing the lawn. I don't usually wear them when I ride though. Almost all the riding I do isn't more than half an hour at a time. I don't feel that my bike is loud enough through my helmet to do lasting damage (just my opinion), and I rarely ride on the freeway, so wind noise isn't much of an issue. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

August 30th, 2012, 06:00 AM	#25
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Hey @Jiggles if you come down with me to chuckwalla in three weeks for the races I'm sure we can get Dustin of ThreeSeven to mold you a set. I've never had a set my self because I figured I'd lose them but I'll be getting a set this time. I started wearing ear plug because if you go race a 600 with a GP canister without ear plugs you brain will bleed.

September 11th, 2012, 07:38 PM	#38
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	Ok so I tried out these earplugs finally, and I **ing hate them. Halfway through my ride I yanked them out because of how annoying they were. It seemed like any vibration or movement that hit my head would make this low frequency/pitch thunk in my ears, and on even slightly bumpy roads I was dying from the noise. After I ripped them out though I was like HOLY ** this bike is loud haha. So I'm wondering if this annoying sound side effect is present in other earplugs like the ones @choneofakind and @alex.s mentioned? __________________________________________________ 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, 07:40 PM	#39
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	uhhhh I have no idea what you're talking about? I mean if I shuffle my helmet around, it seems uber loud because it's touching my ears, but idk?

September 11th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#40
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	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 __________________________________________________ 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

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