Who listens to music while they ride?

[Genie]

An interesting point has emerged on another thread.

I'm interested to know who listens to music while they ride and who doesn't.

If you do why?

If you don't why not?

What safety issues, do you think, arise from listening to music...your opinions appreciated.

[ellipsis]

.....i occasionally hum...sometimes scream black sabbath lyrics into the wind and often cackle maniacally ....but generally i ride to get away from all that shit...rode my wifes little 550 four today, at 6000 revs slightly exceeding the speed limit , it was a symphony....unlike the thunder of my v-twin....music is for the juke box at the end of the ride...

[mikeey01]

arrrrrrrrrrr Can't hear what you said, what was that????

[mikeey01]

Seriously I use too years ago (walkman/radio) but only when I was on the open road.....
Problem was I would arrive at my destination (3hrs) with ringing in my ears :shit:

I don't anymore, now use ear plugs if I'm in the saddle for more than an hour :)

[Mudfart]

yeah i like listening to the engines. dont care if its v twin , 4 , single, wateva.

[Quasi]

No - not ever. But do a whole lot of singing - off-key:facepalm:

[Maha]

Not me, but the other voices in my head do.....:yes:

[onearmedbandit]

I don't, prefer to use my ears to listen to the engine etc.

[thepom]

All the time on my creative zen......unless I,m on a bike I don,t trust like my newly rebuilt xt 600 which I now trust completely...let the music begin...

[MSTRS]

Riding is a total experience. By listening to music, you are denying yourself the pleasure of your exhaust note.
But also, you lose a very important sense, meaning you risk compromising your ability to know exactly what is going on around you.

[2wheeldrifter]

Nup, need to hear the engine........ that is all the music I need :yes:

[JATZ]

Yip...:yes:
and I can still hear the bike, and see where I'm going, and react to things around me :woohoo:

[Renegade]

yip, if im going for a ride for the sake of a ride, over 45mins etc

no if im just going to work/short distance 0-15min etc

[scumdog]

I don't, prefer to use my ears to listen to the engine etc.

Me too.

OK, I admit to raucus off-key Steppenwolf singing at times...

[Dogboy900]

Don't listen to music but like others here often sing to myself on a long trip.

Was coming back from Whakatane to Wellington one time and was singing at the top of my lungs riding along on the open road. Rode into a 50k zone and wondered why everyone was looking at me.... Oops forgot they could hear me:facepalm:

[Owl]

Never!

When I'm riding, I just want to ride and find music/voices annoying.

When I'm listening to music, I just want to listen to music with no other distractions.

[mrchips]

Never!

When I'm riding, I just want to ride and find music/voices annoying.

When I'm listening to music, I just want to listen to music with no other distractions.

Ditto, car & bike.... I like to savour the experience

[AllanB]

Riding is a total experience. By listening to music, you are denying yourself the pleasure of your exhaust note.
But also, you lose a very important sense, meaning you risk compromising your ability to know exactly what is going on around you.

What he said. I'd find it distracting.

[hellokitty]

I would lose concentration if I listened to music on the bike.
I do sing though, it seems I even have my own theme music....... and I laugh alot and talk to my bike

[cs363]

Never, besides both my bikes make their own music :D

To me one of the great things about a bike is not having music or people talking etc., having to have 100% focus is what makes it such a great stress reliever - not having to worry about anything else except the ride. Great for clearing the head and focusing the mind.

[neels]

I'm such a luddite that I don't own a ipod/mp3 player, so I don't have the option.

I just have to listen to my exhaust noise instead.

I don't see this as a bad thing.

[Owl]

Any script writer's here, as I just thought of a movie title.

Clash of the Zones

:lol:

[davebullet]

I've tried it a couple of times, but find it distracting. Same would go for those intercom things.

I need all the concentration I can muster. Music is a distraction. I just can't do the Doobie thing and listen to the music.

[scumdog]

I'm such a luddite that I don't own a ipod/mp3 player, so I don't have the option.


Why waste money on fripperies like those when you could spend it on better tyres/shocks/exhaust etc (even chrome) for your scoot anyway??

[Bikemad]

me.........love it.............can still hear bike and as for safety......meh...... it cant be that bad or im sure ACC would be taxing me for doin it

[That looks like fun]

Music while you ride :blink: Those who do enjoy it, those who don't observe :corn:
I have done a lot of km with my brother in law who has all the electric stuff including music and I noticed a very interesting thing :yes: I can tell what music he is listening too by his riding style :shutup: Read into that what you like :corn:
In the car and truck (especially the truck :love: ) I have the radio cranking but on the bike :scooter: I am with the singers, helmet acoustics make me sound so good :sunny:

[skippa1]

:yeah:No....dont like it. I want to hear my bike make nice noises and Im also not keen on bluetooth phone and intercom. The great thing about riding is the solitude, the sound of the triple and the feeling I get riding. Nothing else.

[scumdog]

I can tell what music he is listening too by his riding style :shutup: Read into that what you like :corn:
:

True.

Swan Lake makes for slower riding than Highway Star.

[kewwig]

An interesting point has emerged on another thread.

I'm interested to know who listens to music while they ride and who doesn't.

If you do why?

If you don't why not?

What safety issues, do you think, arise from listening to music...your opinions appreciated.

Tried it and found I was being inattentive, so I stopped. I had to consciously check more at intersections as it seemed to interfere with quick decision-making. I prefer to wear earplugs on a longer ride as I am conscious of hearing damage.

Being male, I can't actually walk and chew gum at the same time, which may have something to do with it....

[wingnutt]

An interesting point has emerged on another thread.

I'm interested to know who listens to music while they ride and who doesn't.

If you do why?

If you don't why not?

What safety issues, do you think, arise from listening to music...your opinions appreciated.

found it a bit of a concern at first, as it tended to take away a bit of concentration, but used to it now, great on a long trip with music in the background, although I turn it off or mute it when more attention is needed.

[Oakie]

Usually on long trips.

[mashman]

tried it, but couldn't hear the Prila... much prefer the sound of the Prila...

[EJK]

Music wakes me up.

for 10-15 min distance, I generally dont but for longer distances it was a must for me.

[oldrider]

When you ride a triple, it limits your listening to waltz music!

I get sick of having to stop and remove a plug to listen to rock and roll etc, so I just don't play music any more! :wacko:

[DarkLord]

I used to do it but found it somewhat distracting.

Nowadays I prefer just listening to the sound of the debaffled v-twin rumbling along.

That's music enough to my ears.

[DMNTD]

Never in town or short distances and only occasionally on the open road.
Have never felt distracted, can always hear and feel the bike but I guess I don't over do the volume.

[Little Miss Trouble]

I can tell what music he is listening too by his riding style :shutup:

I had a chat on the side of the road with a man who had pretty red and blue lights on his car after accidently bumping my mp3 into playing my 'gym' playlist instead of my 'riding' one :facepalm: Lucky for me he was very nice and just told me to chill out :woohoo:

[trailblazer]

I don't as I prefer to be able to hear my bike and my surrondings and it will probably distract me. I do sing to myself or come up with a few beats inside my helmet if im on a long boring road.

[baptist]

I don't, I want all my wits about me... Like a few others I do talk to myself, and those driving around me!!!!!:angry: I also like the sound of my little single:yes:.

[gatch]

I did once. Wont do it again. Didn't feel unsafe or uncomfortable, just it didn't feel right.

When I head out of town I'll chuck in some earplugs though to dampen out the wind noise. Like so many others I wanna hear the tunes the bike is playing for me.

[jack_hamma]

Just can't do it.... cause when in the zone you dont need music lol


:woohoo:

[Conquiztador]

Nope. Like to hear what is going on around me. And it probably is as a result of the old bikes from my past; needed to listen as it could save heaps of money if I stopped the motor before it blew...

Tried to use earplugs, but found that it affected my riding, so now have nothing in my ears apart from wax and tinnitus...

[pritch]

I have an iPod but don't take it on the bike. The only reason I don't is that I'd need different earphones, and I'm too tight to pay for them.

[Scouse]

Me one of the cool things about an ipod is the uninterupted music my ipod has about 16 days worth of music onit and I just leave it on shuffle songs so I dont hear the same song too often.

[Brownbikerbabe]

I can't do anything without music! So ipod is on in the car and when I ride! Better than listening to loud howling of the wind in my ears, and I can still hear the engine and yup even sing along and do a little dance on the bike...

[chanceyy]

yup listen to music, it relaxes me. and I find I am a smoother rider with it. No music and I am far more tense & definitely not as smooth!!

it also does not deter in my hearing the engine or my concentration.

[Subike]

Not a listener
Tried it once, it was ok, till I got to some twisty roads,
Not good to try and match the pace of the bike to the beat of the music..too fast
An ike others have said, the bike experiance is to get away from all the other world experiances.
Only two places I know of where you can garrentee to leave the world behind, then just be yourself with your thoughts
On the open road riding
A solo round of golf.

[Grubber]

I've tried it a couple of times, but find it distracting. Same would go for those intercom things.

I need all the concentration I can muster. Music is a distraction. I just can't do the Doobie thing and listen to the music.


:yeah:No....dont like it. I want to hear my bike make nice noises and Im also not keen on bluetooth phone and intercom. The great thing about riding is the solitude, the sound of the triple and the feeling I get riding. Nothing else.

Yup the intercom thing is a distraction for me too. Had one for my kids once cause they got bored. Asked a mate if he thought of getting one so he could talk to his wife while riding, his reply,"why do you think i brought a bike,it's so i don't have to talk to my wife you idiot":facepalm:


Never in town or short distances and only occasionally on the open road.
Have never felt distracted, can always hear and feel the bike but I guess I don't over do the volume.

Think this would be the optimum sentence. Need the volume down to keep the head nice and clear.
I don't do music as i like to keep things as sharp as i can. The sound of my triple is enough music. Ear plugs an a long ride so they not buzzing when i get there is about it.
I prefer to to hear and see everything while riding, the engine, the wind, the road noises and have the head clear for anything out of the ordinary that may be
ahead.
I told you this would be a good start for a thread Genie!:rockon:

[Conquiztador]

...and do a little dance on the bike...

so when I see ya wiggle it is not a wasp inside your helmet ;)

[schrodingers cat]

I can never get my helmet on without dislodging the ear piece. (Sensible) Advise anyone?

[2wheeled Gasman]

I can never get my helmet on without dislodging the ear piece. (Sensible) Advise anyone?

I find that a skull cap or balaclava helps the helmet over the plugs, the helmet can't catch on the earpiece or wire then:niceone:

[Okey Dokey]

No, I never listen to music. I wear earplugs, and like many others, sing myself. "Look out for my love" seems to be my theme song when riding...

[2wheeled Gasman]

I like music while on the bike but tend to leave it for the wide open spaces.
With the right equipment it's an easy job to turn down or turn off the music when required.:whistle:

[Dare]

Having an overactive imagination music usually helps keep me on task rather than distracting me, I don't listen to it as such but it helps occupy the part of the brain that constantly goes off on crazy little tangents.

That said I normally ride with one earphone in, I don't trust my engine not to lunch itself while I'm not listening to it.

[slofox]

Never listen to music. Wear earplugs. Wind noise as well...


an' besides that, the little voices make too much noise anyway...

[Banditbandit]

I never listen to music on the bikes ... I have friends who do ... but I like to listen to my engine ... it's an important part, to me, of controlling the bike ... I can't imagine listening to music - it seems it would be too distracting ...

[Bald Eagle]

IMO riding a bike requires 100% attendance to the task at hand. My will to survive precludes any desire to listen to music while doing so.

[wanpo]

I use noise isolation earphones (the type with the rubber skirt) to lessen engine/wind noise.
If it's a ride over 20 minutes, I'll definitely be listening to music. If I'm riding with someone else, definitely no (I have an intercom which I'll use often.)
If it's a short ride, it depends if I'm listening to music before leaving.

I havn't had problems with concentration, can still hear engine/tooting cars/boy racers tail gating me.

Although a few times, a good song has come on, and I've unknowingly sped up a few ks

[slofox]

I use noise isolation earphones (the type with the rubber skirt)

Tell me more about these...ta.

[Flip]

I some times enjoy listening to music while I ride. I have two helms with Bluetooth that talk to my MP3-cell phone.

[MSTRS]

Although a few times, a good song has come on, and I've unknowingly sped up a few ks

Another exactly. What are those flashy lights in the grill of that car behind me...

[Maha]

What are those flashy lights in the grill of that car behind me...

Pace Car?.....:rockon:

[The Everlasting]

I would never listen to music while riding,it would affect my concentration.

[wanpo]

Tell me more about these...ta.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/129953-Earphones?p=1129886621#post1129886621

also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-ear_monitor

Depending on the fit (and the amount you invest in them) they can block out a large amount of outside noise.

My main selling point for them though is that I'm quite careful about my ears, and having these block out most outside noise, means you can listen to music at lower volumes, instead of trying to blast louder noise over the already noisy environment.

[Shadowjack]

No music for me - too distracting - and besides, I have this rather nice Over Racing Project noise to keep me company.

[sunhuntin]

cant hear the engine when im on the open road, and wind noise gets boring fast, never mind the ringing ears. use headphones 99% of the time. i use cheap ones but ones that fit inside the ear nicely. result is, even with the music off, the noise is reduced. with my current set, i can have the volume quite low and it blocks out a vaccum cleaner. :yes:

the day of the acc protest ride, my earbuds gave up. i picked up a new set on the way home cos i couldnt handle the noise of the wind.

i keep them low enough that its a background noise. ive never fucked up while riding due to the music and i find it makes me more alert, whereas wind noise tends to make me dopey. i do need some new music though. im bored with what ive got and find myself skipping over songs, which is a distraction.

[Grubber]

Pace Car?.....:rockon:

Hahaha what a great comeback. Bugger, i'm out of bling.

[mikemike104]

Tried it.. found it too distracting, and I like the exhaust note too much :yes:

[Pussy]

yup listen to music, it relaxes me. and I find I am a smoother rider with it..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOnzjmZaxhA


This is a nice relaxing biking tune........

[porky]

Music..... hell yeah. Tv is getting fitted next week. Coffee maker the week after. Just got to work out how to power all this shit. Really pissed we cant use cell phones any more. So i take the play station instead. Bunge cord the controller to my right wrist. Lets me operate the throttle and use the joystick with my left.

FFS you lot.

[chanceyy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOnzjmZaxhA


This is a nice relaxing biking tune........


:rofl: .. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no .. that would give me the shits on the bike LOL

:niceone: though ..

[Corse1]

I'm with the listening to the bike noises making there own music. Also don't like those You Tube videos that drown out the sounds with music over dubs.

[Phreak]

I do... but only on longer rides on open roads (more than half an hour or so). I have my GPS (with inbuilt MP3 player) mounted on my H-Frame, wired up to my battery, and have a stereo cable running under my seat and tank to the unit as well. However, I hit the pause button when in traffic, low speed zones, and anywhere I'm not 100% familiar with. I know of the distraction that music can create, so I only have nice relaxing songs loaded onto the memory card, so I don't unwittingly open the throttle too much. I find it helps keep me going, but I still like to stop every 100kms or so for a stretch break (the CBR's seat and riding position aren't the most comfortable!) I haven't found the music to be distracting yet.

I also use my earbuds with the GPS function (on it's own) when I'm in areas that I'm unfamiliar with, so I hear speed warnings and such. Good for keeping the throttle in check when you can see what the road is doing up ahead...

[Movistar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOnzjmZaxhA


This is a nice relaxing biking tune........

Of course, you realise, if you play this backwards on 78 you get Satan pleading for your soul...which ironically would sound better than listening to this.

That’s from your record collection isn’t it, John...

[Pussy]

Of course, you realise, if you play this backwards on 78 you get Satan pleading for your soul...which ironically would sound better than listening to this.

That’s from your record collection isn’t it, John...
Okay..... sprung!
Might explain why I used to fly like I did...

I'm a lot better now.....

[baptist]

:rofl: .. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no .. that would give me the shits on the bike LOL

:niceone: though ..

:sick::sick::sick: not sure if I need a bucket or a noose:weird:

[O2R]

No not for me, I like to hear the bike working, or the sirens as the police come up from behind :facepalm:

[dogsnbikes]

only music I listen too is the sound of the trumpy through a TBR can playing tunes like just crusing,full throttle and button off:yes:

[LBD]

Depends on the road/ride...Christchurch to Timaru...I need music.....Te Ana to Milford, just the bike and road.

However I acknowledge music has its risks....AC/DC owe me big time...

"Scuse me sir, whats the hurry?"

"Nothing officer just nice day, nice bike, nice road and ....good music"

Not once...Twice...14 1/2 minute "Jaibreak" and "She's got the Jack"

[Gremlin]

Initially I did view music as affecting speed and concentration, so swore I would never use it. Then started doing big km, hours and hours of riding, and found that music actually helped me stay awake. However, soft music (got some Enya on the GPS) did slow me down a bit, but put me to sleep.

Instead I have a lot of upbeat tracks, but have got more used to not letting it affect my speed. Get a good road and a good track tho, and wow, it just all comes together. I still use earplugs so the speakers are turned up, but just loud enough to hear. With earplugs only I can barely hear anything, so music doesn't affect hearing other noises that much.

Concentration around town, I switch off to the music automatically, concentrating on whatever needs it, then re-focus on the music once concentration is done.

I definitely use music. Have found recently I'm not bothering to turn it on for bits, probably need some more tracks.

[been_there]

I can hear 3 types of music while riding:
1. The triple sound
2. The MP3 player with 4gb of random mix of music
3. The radar detector, which takes priority!!! :yes:

[JohnJumper]

Like it when cruising round, if anything above cruising is going on I like to hear the bike and things around me. Was driving my car with the sound right up once and didn't hear sirens. Scared the shit out of me :facepalm:

[Banditbandit]

Really pissed we cant use cell phones any more.FFS you lot.

Use a cellphone ?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-QIFGRYPzI

[XP@]

3 hours a day on the bike - would go insane and crash without some tunes!
On longer rides it does get a bit much after about 15/16 hours constant on bike music...

[SMOKEU]

I used to listen to music while riding, but I need to be able to hear the radar detector somehow.

[insomnia01]

I never used them before I started touring NZ now I wouldn't leave home without them, but you got to have a good pair custome fitted or similar so as to minimise wind noise this will insure that you can still hear your bike with the music being more in the back ground than in your face :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[wainui]

I do Love the sounz (I Pod) uninterrupted an love the rumble of the pipes

[KoroJ]

I bore myself and can't sing for shit, so I listen. I have a Sony Walkman MP3 with 50 hours playtime which is good for weekends away, GC's and even Southern Crosses.

I was aprehensive before I tried but found no problems and now I have molded earplugs with tube feeds for the noise.

If I'm on a long straight, it's likly the foot will start tapping and the head bobbing, if I'm fanging through a sweet and curly strip of macadam, it's unlikely I could tell you what just played.

If you ride a bike that sounds like a Bernina sewing machine....who cares or wants to listen that tune?!

[LBD]

I used to listen to music while riding, but I need to be able to hear the radar detector somehow.

3 bright red LEDs wired to the Detector mounted on top of my dash in good view work better for me than audio warnings

[banditrider]

Use music on any decent length ride. On the Connie it comes through the GPS with Doris interrupting with directions and also speed camera alerts. I occasionally use my Ipod when on the VTR - but I can still hear the Two Bros cans no worries.

Having said that there are times when I switch the music off as it can intrude if you're not in the right frame of mind. Otherwise, like Gremlin says it can also help you keep focused - just don't let it be an annoyance or distraction.

[Gremlin]

work better for me than audio warnings
Try taking out your earplugs, then hooking back into the comms system with GPS and radar. GPS is suddenly incredibly loud, so you turn down the master volume control.

Several minutes later a cop car uses instant on, on you, and you almost die of a heartattack when the detector goes straight to full alert at a volume that would get your attention with ear plugs IN.

:facepalm:

[ducatilover]

Music? 'Tis the corn of the Devils cob.

[SMOKEU]

3 bright red LEDs wired to the Detector mounted on top of my dash in good view work better for me than audio warnings

I would do that if I had the money.

[LBD]

Comes std with the TPX as does a screamer....but I do not use the screamer

[Genie]

Went for a biggish ride yesterday and the music kept me focused, help shut out that dreaded wind noise and kept my spirits up along the way.

May wish to invest in a radar detector though:innocent:

[duckonin]

Went for a biggish ride yesterday and the music kept me focused, help shut out that dreaded wind noise and kept my spirits up along the way.

May wish to invest in a radar detector though:innocent:

Dreaded wind noise use better ear plugs Genie, still hear your motor and all..:yes:

[Little Miss Trouble]

I had my music playing yesterday, chilled out stuff kept me from misbehaving too much on SH2, then when I swapped to the back roads I changed the playlist to something a little more *interesting*

[duckonin]

I had my music playing yesterday, chilled out stuff kept me from misbehaving too much on SH2, then when I swapped to the back roads I changed the playlist to something a little more *interesting*

Pays to pay attention on the back roads also...:innocent:

[LittleAngel]

I listen to music every time I start the bike... :love:my mp3 player and my sounds!!

IMHO It's no different than listening to the wireless in the cars, it's there, ya can sing and dance etc but it quickly becomes background noise when you need it to be... (the brain is amazing at sensory deflection).

I find it doesn't break my concentration at all, if anything, it settles me and makes me less likely to play games with the traffic!!

Only disadvantage is, I can't hear what friends are saying when we are stopped at lights etc. But they all know I can't hear them! :bleh::nya:

[Little Miss Trouble]

Pays to pay attention on the back roads also...:innocent:

Oh I was definitely paying attention, I just know from experience that Metallica et al are more suited to back road twisties where there is noone else around than tootling up a main highway where you have a lot more traffic and law enforcement :shutup:

[willytheekid]

Music!...tried once before, but my record player kept skipping...(I should buy a MP3 player huh?):killingme

But seriously, I couldn't drown out "PhatGirls" music if I tried.....and I really wouldnt want to, Termi's and FCR's in full song mmmmmmmmm THATS music!:drool:

...the gearbox however....:facepalm:

[gunnyrob]

Pretty much every ride over 40 km has tunes. Chemical Brothers to Black Sabbath. Even some Richard Cheese.

I wear ear plugs & can't hear external noise when riding, and the music helps me keep alert.

[Hawkeye]

Not a listener

Only two places I know of where you can garrentee to leave the world behind, then just be yourself with your thoughts
On the open road riding
A solo round of golf.

Try being hooked in to a harness on a windsurfer in a normal Wellington breeze.
Totally mind clearing. You don't have time to concentrate on anything else.

Listen to sounds when I'm riding by myself. Never when I'm with others. But there again, I ride like a nana so it's easy to concentrate on the ride. The sounds are only background volume so can still hear what's going on around me.

[Berries]

I used to when doing a 20 odd mile commute if I had a decent compilation tape in my Walkman. And I agree with the others that riding style/speed etc was at times influenced by the type of music.

I've not had any means of listening to music on the hoof since CD's came out, but I wouldn't anyway. Experience has shown me that when riding I need to know what is going on around me, besides, skanking don't work if you hold on to the handlebars.

[archie-no2]

I dont need the radio when i ride, when your brain has its own talkback show going on with all my different personalities having a good discussion you cant focus on music.

[Genie]

I dont need the radio when i ride, when your brain has its own talkback show going on with all my different personalities having a good discussion you cant focus on music.

...and that is exactly why I need music ... to shut my bloody brain up!

[Monie]

i listen to music but not all the time just on long trips its good...

[Genie]

Went for a ride over the weekend and thought as I would be riding with others i'd need all my wits about me and it would be bad manners to listen to music while in the company of others.

Big mistake, I was so tense and useless and the brain wouldn't shut up...went into overdrive and had to work real hard to slow my brain down....a job the music usually does.

I won't be doing that again.

[JATZ]

I was listening to some Metalica :yes:

[Genie]

Aha, and it so suited you too!

[Grubber]

Went for a ride over the weekend and thought as I would be riding with others i'd need all my wits about me and it would be bad manners to listen to music while in the company of others.

Big mistake, I was so tense and useless and the brain wouldn't shut up...went into overdrive and had to work real hard to slow my brain down....a job the music usually does.

I won't be doing that again.

Oh mate....your so bad. You really have to learn to relax more, you uptight little thing you.:innocent:

[Genie]

Oh mate....your so bad. You really have to learn to relax more, you uptight little thing you.:innocent:

Me - Bad! :innocent: You must have me confused with someone else.

Uptight, not so much, more overactive and understimulated :killingme

[duckonin]

Me - Bad! :innocent: You must have me confused with someone else.

Uptight, not so much, more overactive and understimulated :killingme

Understimulated !! Did you delete orsm dot net ? !!:innocent:

[Genie]

I've deleted lots of late but never heard of that one...must go see:shit:

[2wheeldrifter]

Uptight, not so much, more overactive and understimulated :killingme

Boy need to turn that around, Underactive and overstimulated!!! That dark Ninja follow not doin it for you any more???


need a hand...... or something :)

[tommygun]

Long rides yep. All the time. Short rides no. Its no different to music in the car. You can still hear the bike etc if you have good plugs and no need to have the IPOD full noise.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Nope.. for some reason, My brain shuts down all thinking and singing process and goes into survival mode. Road right, possible vehicle, car ahead slowing. car ahead stopped without indicating. take evasive action to avoid possible collision :shit:, pull finger at car. make sure cop going other way hasnt turned around to follow. Road left, railway crossing. straight road, passing lane. My turn to pass etc etc etc

Otherwise, When im on the road all by my lonesome, Then i start to listen to the bike more and make some music outta it and then sing some random made up lyrics to suit what noise is made :D

[.produKt]

I listened to music for the first time when I rode from Dunedin to Christchurch as my Oxford OX2 flipface helmet isn't that good at keeping a deafening wind noise out.

Of course I didn't think it was a good idea. I chose to do it anyway ONLY after tuning to volume to a point where I could still hear everything else above the music.

[superman]

The music I mainly listen to requires too much attention to enjoy. If I'm focusing on something else like riding then I can't enjoy the music and therefore find no point. Actually even driving my car I find I can't listen to intricate melodic themes with slight variations and gain the full appreciation to what the song was written to evoke.

Though I guess If I listened to more modern stuff I wouldn't care so much about hearing every little thing in the song, lyrics and bass with a good chorus and you're away.

I always get the feeling I don't really suit my 18 year old age... :blink:

[Scuba_Steve]

I used to listen to music (... before I broke'd my iPod) but only as "ambient" type sound just to have something better than wind noise, it was always low enough to still hear most things of importance around me

[crystalball]

i have helmet headphones that sit in my helm all the time with velcro, put my helm on and plug cord into my ipod, have a playlist i like and away i go, everyday to work and weekends where ever. i never ride without music. I have to invest soon in a better system where i can have the volume load if i want, as at the moment its to quiet. I would make it so i can hear sirens tho. anyone know off a good system for helmets?

[Blinkwing]

Nah but if you see a VL250 with L plates & the rider's screaming his head off, it's probably me ...

[outlawtorn]

I love listening to music, only problem is though that the louder and faster/heavier the music, the more that throttle gets twisted.....not good really in the long run. It does take the bore out of commuting thought!

[SMOKEU]

I love listening to music, only problem is though that the louder and faster/heavier the music, the more that throttle gets twisted.....not good really in the long run. It does take the bore out of commuting thought!

A bit of Bob Marley ought to do the trick.

[Spazman727]

I do occasionally when its sunny and I feel like it, but most of the time for commuting and for road trips I prefer to be able to hear other things and my thoughts. Also, my headphones arn't that good under the helmet 'cos they hurt a bit after a while and it's a pain getting my helmet off over them.

[doko]

Need to hear the engine so I can make that perfect shift..

[superman]

Need to hear the engine so I can make that perfect shift..

Seconded, though I'm wearing ear plugs now.. but still can hear the engine luckily. The dual parallel's really set the standard don't they :yes:

[Spazman727]

Seconded, though I'm wearing ear plugs now.. but still can hear the engine luckily. The dual parallel's really set the standard don't they :yes:

Yeah, it's nice to hear your bike and the road when you're riding. Even though my bike is just a 250 i still love to hear the sound it makes.

[tegeem]

for the first hour, no music. get me into the groove. after that, depends on the mood and focus. i ride with plugs most of the time, as straight pipes on the triple tend to be LOUD. in the bendy stuff, no sounds. im too busy working and having fun. boring straight rides, i listen to music, mainly to kee the spped down, but then i gotta be careful about what im listening too. if i listened to what i usually do, then im good for an extra 35kph. mellow is the go

[Katman]

There's a big difference between listening to a radio and sticking two radios in your ears.

I couldn't imagine anything more distracting.

[Laxi]

I couldn't imagine anything more distracting.

the annoying high pitch scream of a para 4