Loud noise from wind in helmet?

**Tigadee** · 15th February 2013, 14:33

Have bought these to try:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-re...-562381345.htm

**superjackal** · 15th February 2013, 15:06

I have an HJC helmet and I can't hear anything much out of it. Came out of the Hobbit and thought I'd gone deaf when I hopped on the bike. Trying out a couple of 500cc bikes lately I was amazed I couldn't hear the engine at 100kph. Was a bit annoying.

**Gremlin** · 15th February 2013, 15:25

Originally Posted by oneofsix

Looks like Gremlin is sorted with his custom plug but if you aren't ready to go that route yet, and the rate I lose plugs at I'm still undecided, I would suggest checking out the 3M youtube video I linked to earlier, might help with fitting the foam ones.

Oh yeah... my first pair was black (or very dark grey) against their advice. But I really wanted them that colour. A while later, had an off, put them somewhere, never found them again.

Since then I've had orange (for my KTM), they broke (new compound now I believe), Blue (current, for the BMW) and also a custom custom mould, smaller than usual. I found the full size ones gave me massive ear ache after 10-15 hours of continuous use as they didn't allow the ear to flex in the helmet. While the blue ones don't seal quite as perfectly, they are good enough, and better, I've worn them for 20+ hours at times...

I've also got another pair of orange now, as a backup for the blue set. I use mine all the time, for commuting or country riding.

The key is making sure you keep putting them in the same place, like the same jacket pocket etc, get into the habit and you should be OK.

**Oakie** · 15th February 2013, 16:52

I just worked out which vents were making the wind noise and covered them over with duct tape cut to the right size and shape. The vents were black as is the tape so you can't tell unless you're pretty close.

**Marmoot** · 15th February 2013, 17:17

I use this

It's a bit pricey at $50, but it has lasted me more than 3 years.
Washable, etc, very comfortable in the ear, and I can still hear people talking shits behind my back.

Unlike the cheap earplugs that give you the feeling of blocked ears, this one actually has a little canal in the middle of it for "good" sound to still travel through.
Comes with two sets of plugs, green or yellow for better blockage.

I remember I bought it from Motomail.

**roogazza** · 16th February 2013, 07:41

Shit Marmoot they look flash !
I rode for about 15 years without bungs, then round 1980 I started using those 50 cent jobbies from Industrial type supply shops. So have "used" for well over 30 years !
Wouldn't be without then now.
The bike sounds shithouse without them after this much time. Like a tin can with a few nuts thrown in and shaken.

**Haggis2** · 16th February 2013, 08:28

Sometimes I get loud noise from wind in my leathers, any suggestions for this?

**FJRider** · 16th February 2013, 08:33

Originally Posted by Haggis2

Sometimes I get loud noise from wind in my leathers, any suggestions for this?

A change of diet may help ...

**Akzle** · 16th February 2013, 10:24

Originally Posted by Haggis2

Sometimes I get loud noise from wind in my leathers, any suggestions for this?

four cans of baked beans for breakfast might not be such a good idea...

**discotex** · 16th February 2013, 20:25

I had the Alpines. They work great when in but would often pop out at the most annoying time.

Got some Plugz-4-Lugz made up about 5 years ago and the same pair is still going strong. I just wash them in luke warm water every few months. They're far superior to anything else you can do. Comfortable for very long rides, don't block too much "good" noise, and never fall out. I'll probably get another set made soon just for a change in colour

**Hitcher** · 16th February 2013, 20:55

Get some of that expanding aerosol sealant. Put your helmet on. Shut the visor. Then squirt sealant into the gap between your neck and the helmet. It should set in about 5 minutes. Then go riding.

**FJRider** · 16th February 2013, 21:27

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Get some of that expanding aerosol sealant. Put your helmet on. Shut the visor. Then squirt sealant into the gap between your neck and the helmet. It should set in about 5 minutes. Then go riding.

A lot of noise comes from around the visor ...

So do that first ...

**BMWST?** · 16th February 2013, 21:49

i also have a narrow ear canal and always have trouble getting a foam plug in me left ear.I got the moulded plugs from the fella in Waikanae.He came down to Wellington for a group of us organised through KB(or was it facebook?).Very good.IMHO all helmets are relatively noisy.I am sure bikes with screens that are below head height make it worse.I have a whisper kit on the raid 2 but i wear earplugs if riding for more than an hour or if its windy(ier than normal).I still have trouble getting the plug in my left ear but once its in its in.I have them on a cord and have one blue and one red.

**PrincessBandit** · 16th February 2013, 22:01

Originally Posted by BMWST?

i also have a narrow ear canal and always have trouble getting a foam plug in me left ear.I got the moulded plugs from the fella in Waikanae.He came down to Wellington for a group of us organised through KB(or was it facebook?).Very good.

I had Plugz for lugz too some time ago - very good but I have no idea where the hell they went. They were quite expensive and tbh the el cheapo foam ones do the business just as well, although I too find one of my ears more difficult than the other to get them settled into. Think it comes down to rolling them skinny enough then being patient while they expand back out to fit the space they're in.