Ear plugs and bullshit

[Taxythingy]

I used 3M ones that dad borrowed from work. They worked fine, but didn't last. I would ideally need a pair every day (they get dirty easy).

I've been using Super Leights (Howard Leight) from NZ Safety. About $5 for 5 pair, including carry case for a pair. Can reuse them until they're grubbier than a Manchester St hooker, unlike some. I'll typically replace them after about 2-3 weeks. Fit well & have never fallen out on me.

[Akzle]

I'll typically replace them after about 2-3 weeks. Fit well & have never fallen out on me.

orange ones? with three flappy bits and a cord?

they do good, and will stand up to going through the washing machine in a pocket, too.

[pratik8890]

they post on here every now and then. they travel around a bit

Ok thank you for the info.

They are members on KB
Alternatively, contact them. Last few years they've been at Paeroa, and attend other events as well.

Thank you Ill pm them for more info.

[Tigadee]

use these http://www.trademe.co.nz/health-beau...-674118461.htm which I find very good.

+1 Use them and love them.

I started to get this ringing in my ears after first 6 months riding, commuting everyday on the motorway to work. Wearing ear plugs is a must now for me.

[avgas]

huh!?

[vifferman]

I've been using Super Leights (Howard Leight) from NZ Safety. About $5 for 5 pair, including carry case for a pair. Can reuse them until they're grubbier than a Manchester St hooker, unlike some. I'll typically replace them after about 2-3 weeks. Fit well & have never fallen out on me.

I bought some today - actually $4.78 for five pairs. Had trouble finding an 8 cent coin though, so had to use the EFTPOS card...
I was actually looking for some class 5 ones - the 3M 1100s I'm using are too quiet for communtering and listening to music/cellphone/GPS, but by the look of these they'll be as quiet or more so, so it might be back to the drawing board. Next on my target list is Uvex - theirs look pretty thin and crappy so might do the job.
Yeah - I *know* it seems back to front, but after spending heaps on two Sena SMH10 headsets, a new helmet, and Sena SM10, and never riding with the Vifferbabe since (not helped by her buying a cabriolet, which she'd rather drive than perch on the back of the VFR), I decided I'd listen to music during my commute, and get some use from my expensive toys...
And for that, the 3M plugs are too good.

[98tls]

A V-twin with a decent aftermarket system negates any need for ear plugs.

[Taxythingy]

orange ones? with three flappy bits and a cord?

Nope, these ones:
http://www.nzsafety.co.nz/servlet/Sr...405553&P2=LIST

Probably made from the same stuff. Just works. Good rubber

[Mo NZ]

orange ones? with three flappy bits and a cord?

they do good, and will stand up to going through the washing machine in a pocket, too.

Bought 30 pair for $11 at Mitre 10, they didn't have the cord.
They are good.

[BMWST?]

as said before the wind noise alone on a motorcycle is enough to damage your hearing.In my previous life as a motorcyclist i didnt start wearing earplugs till i started getting bikes with fairings which seemed to be noisier than naked bikes.The ol gspd is even worse than i remember.I havathe full whisper kit incl chin curtain AND custom moulded plugs and its still bloody noisy.Maybe the raid 2 is a noisy helmet..i get tinnitus now.

[vifferman]

as said before the wind noise alone on a motorcycle is enough to damage your hearing.In my previous life as a motorcyclist i didnt start wearing earplugs till i started getting bikes with fairings which seemed to be noisier than naked bikes.The ol gspd is even worse than i remember.I havathe full whisper kit incl chin curtain AND custom moulded plugs and its still bloody noisy.Maybe the raid 2 is a noisy helmet..i get tinnitus now.

I had tinnitus for a while - before I started wearing earplugs on every open-road ride. It started when I had to ride from Christchurch to Tauranga without earplugs (or wet-weather gear) because the Vifferbabe was too efficient with the packing.
It may not be the Raid that's noisy, but how the airstream over the front of your bike is: height, turbulence, etc. My VF500 I used to have was bad for turbulence off the screen, until I happened on an interview with Aaron Slight, who said that his RC45 was noisier than Colin Edwards' one. Slight's bike had a rubber beading along the top of the screen so he could see the edge of it and not bump his helmet on it when he tucked behind it, whereas there was nothing on Edwards' bike. He ripped the beading off and the turbulence disappeared. "Huh...", I thought, and did the same; result: quieter rides, less buffeting around the helmet.
On the VFR800, it's not too bad, as the airstream is a few inches below the bottom of the helmet. I also added some foam in the seat when I recovered it, as I've got long legs, so that helps too. However, it's got a moulded lip along the top of the screen, that I'm tempted to grind off, but I suspect it aids in rigidity. Pity they didn't put it on the underside, although the nose of the fairing has a gap between it and the screen, so some air funnels along under the windshield, to make the flow more laminar.

[BMWST?]

I have recently taken the screen off altogether much much quieter

[Yamahardman]

I borrow a fistful of plugs from work every once in a while. The gb is loud as hell, as well as the pulsing whup sound i get from the fairing, haha.

However, I never use them on the rd, too paranoid and listening all the time for weird noises.

[iranana]

However, I never use them on the rd, too paranoid and listening all the time for weird noises.

Ditto, any two stroke should be ridden with a keen ear hahaha

[craigdek]

Don't you guys get those waxy earplugs like sponges here? Roll them one side push in and the expand out? Had to use them on those blasted Olifant tanks with those 105mm rounds. Personally prefer loud heavy metal with inner ear headphones. Just get bad habits though. Certain tracks I find myself moving to the middle of the road to clutch wheelie...... then realise I'm on the mountain bike ffs.