Ear Plugs?

[Beemer]

[QUOTE=vifferman]Then I suggest they're not the right ones for you. Try a few other ones - it's not worth sticking with the Elvish ones just because you already have them. Unless you've got blue Elven ears...QUOTE]

Ah, another LOTR funny man! The ear plugs are fine with any other helmet but the Nolan - that hurts my ears with or without ear plugs. I don't use them for adventure riding and I still have pain. The Elvenx ones are tapered at one end and seem to work really well. I don't think I have overly large ear canals though, because after wearing them all day (with them being inserted and removed a few times during the day), I do find my inner ears can be a little tender. I've tried heaps of different ear plugs over the years and they all do it unfortunately.

I wish I could wear them to block out snoring when away on club events, etc., but I can't bear them in when trying to sleep - apart from on the back of a bike that is!

[Big Dave]

What about those dudes on goldwings with the massive windscreens and stuff?

Do they get wind noise?

Not if they eat the digestive biscuits in the glove box.

Most of those bikes with sails on the front get buffeting noise.

[Pixie]

>>>Mmmmm......Soylent Green ( tongue lols out,drool forms) <<<

What's next - Logan's Run?
I can't do 'Chuck' since the NRA 'dying hands' thing.

Every episode of The Simpsons that in set in the future has a reference to soylent green (the biscuits)

[Pixie]

Italian or Scot, a tightarse is universal.
They must br frigging long earplugs - stick them in your ears and they reach your butt.
Don't knock selective hearing, it's the greatest boon to married mankind ever.

Smart arse. Do some work

[Big Dave]

Every episode of The Simpsons that in set in the future has a reference to soylent green (the biscuits)

Ahh - I shall look for it.

[Kiwi]

Based on several research studies, the major contributor to hearing loss in the motorcycle industry remains the "silent killer" known as "wind noise." Generically termed as the amount of noise turbulence produced around the head while the rider is in motion. Its inherited consequences result in irreversible hearing loss damage over a period of time when adequate hearing protection is not worn.

Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA over time will cause hearing loss - the maximum liability at 85 dBA is 8 hours!

Hearing loss is preventable. If you ride for any length of time without ear protection, you will suffer irreversible hearing damage. Whether high quality disposable ear plugs or custom-made and fitted ear plugs, consistently wearing a high quality ear plug every time you ride will ensure you won't have to go through life constantly asking people to repeat themselves, or wondering if that ringing in your ears will ever go away

Remember
If you damage your motorcycle, you can either have it mended or you can buy a new one.
If you damage your hearing, you can’t have it mended and you can’t buy a new pair of ears![/

[N4CR]

Holy hell, I don't like to point out the obvious, but do you ever use your mirrors? If a truck was locking up behind me, I'd hope I'd seen it coming first before I heard it! I don't always hear sirens even in the car as it depends on the direction they are coming from, but I usually notice the flashing lights...

I was trying to find an example that would work.. obviously not that one.. what I'm trying to say is that when I have earplugs in I don't hear a whole lot, sometimes hearing a low engine or change in frequency can indicate a changing movement in a blind spot or other area (obviously you are not looking at your mirrors 24/7 or you would eventually run into someone).

The frequency of my exhaust at idle/low rpms perfectly blocks out sirens without ear plugs unfortunately, so I'm a little cautious using them on my bike. I don't find wind noise very bad as being a drummer I get accustomed to loud muffled sounds (while wearing earplugs).


EDIT: Insertion tips

Best way for me after using them for about 5 years is to wet willy yourelf with one hand's little finger while rolling the plug up into a tube and putting it in. Feels weird but goes in and stays in. Because of the 'lube' you get deeper penetration. Whoops

[2_SL0]

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[COLOR=Red]Remember
If you damage your motorcycle, you can either have it mended or you can buy a new one.
If you damage your hearing, you can’t have it mended and you can’t buy a new pair of ears![/COLOR]

Yes I can,


Got to go, plane to catch.
CU.

[Big Dave]

being a drummer.

Say no more, I understand perfectly. Have you ever thought about taking up a musical instrument?

[Eurygnomes]

I wish I could wear them to block out snoring when away on club events, etc., but I can't bear them in when trying to sleep - apart from on the back of a bike that is!

For a moment there - I thought you were going to say that you wished you could wear them while clubbing!

I was thinking the EXACT same thing re-reading the thread. And someone mentioned musician type earplugs that only block particular frequencies and that you can hear people speaking etc. through? From where does one purchase such beings? The Music Shop? I went to DanceNation on Friday night in Welly and still couldn't quite hear properly on Saturday night so I think I ought to consider it for the next big DJ visit.

[jimdaworm]

I have been wearing my earplugs the last few rides and its great! Takes most of the loudness away from my lovely 2 stroke sounding bike I was wondering if it would be safer having a noisy bike as everyone can hear you comming

[skidz]

What's wrong with you lot? I for one love to hear the sound of my bike.

Other people following may want ear plugs though.

[MSTRS:Me]

From where does one purchase such beings?

Probly only available thru an audiologist. Go see one to confirm this. We had to get these special ones for our young fella (he's a drummer = musician!)after he had ear surgery for removal of a tumour. The plugs had to be made in Aus, cost about $250 and will need to be replaced every couple of years until his ear canals stop growing.

[Motoracer]

I can't ride/race without ear plugs. Without them I can't relax or concentrate as much on riding.

[Smorg]

My bike is overly loud but i actually never thought of wearing earplugs (i just love listening to it) but lately ive noticed the TV is up alot higher than it should be maybe its time for the tide to turn????