Ear plugs

OTB · 03-31-2009, 11:19 AM

I started wearing them about 10-12 years ago; after my doc told me I had SIGNIFICANT hearing loss in my right ear. I had always worn plugs and muffs for shooting, but had not liked the ambient noise reduction earplugs caused for riding. I felt it was cancelling out too much warning noise from cages creeping up on me; but after wearing them now for years I've found that I can adjust to the noise reduction and discern relative changes in car swoosh noise.

Too late to do anything about the existing damage, but enough to prevent much further.....

njchopper87 · 03-31-2009, 11:53 AM

I don't bother on the 10-15 min ride to class, but I do have some on stand-by for when I work my way up to highway status.

Particle Man · 03-31-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Wow.... I am actually really supprised on how many ppl do. I figured I'd get alot of "No, earplugs are for pussy" responses.....

Good lookin out guys!

what?

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Originally Posted by OTB

I felt it was cancelling out too much warning noise from cages creeping up on me

I seem to be able to hear more of that kind of stuff after the wind noise is canceled out by the ear plugs. Maybe perception.

fasternyou929 · 03-31-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

I started wearing them about 10-12 years ago; after my doc told me I had SIGNIFICANT hearing loss in my right ear. I had always worn plugs and muffs for shooting, but had not liked the ambient noise reduction earplugs caused for riding. I felt it was cancelling out too much warning noise from cages creeping up on me; but after wearing them now for years I've found that I can adjust to the noise reduction and discern relative changes in car swoosh noise.

Too late to do anything about the existing damage, but enough to prevent much further.....

Same here, I lost 65% in my left ear and the doc blamed motorcycle wind noise and scuba diving. Just have to protet what's still there now.

Now that I wear them regularly, I find I can hear MORE with them on. Slight noises made by the chain, tires and other components that would normally be blocked by loud wind noise are clearly audible.

I can't stand track riding without them, it's freakin' painful loud. Forgot them a few times and pit right back out to put them in. And I've stopped at Walgreens more than once to pick up a box of them if I forget them for a long street ride.

marko138 · 03-31-2009, 04:24 PM

ONe thing I will say is...with ear plugs in I CANNOT hear the valve train noise on the Buell. Thats not a bad thing either.

jtemple · 03-31-2009, 05:05 PM

Earplugs, every ride.

Gas Man · 03-31-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

I wear ear plugs any time I'm riding more than just in town. Or my Ipod... but always something.

Me too

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

I wear earplugs all the time. It actually reduces the fatigue from riding.

Exactly

I like the under water plugs... rubber and slide right in... usually come in a nice case. Work great!

racedoll · 03-31-2009, 08:49 PM

I got a custom pair after going on a 300 mile ride and coming home to ringing ears (damage done). I know it was from the wind noise and not so much the bike. You adjust so you can hear the cagers and anything else you might need. I just wish I could convince my husband to wear them.

I wear them all the time, especially on long trips. Sometimes I forget when I'm going to work but not a huge deal, though I would rather have them in than not.

Gas Man · 04-01-2009, 06:59 AM

Got a link to said custom ear plugs?

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03-31-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I started wearing them about 10-12 years ago; after my doc told me I had SIGNIFICANT hearing loss in my right ear. I had always worn plugs and muffs for shooting, but had not liked the ambient noise reduction earplugs caused for riding. I felt it was cancelling out too much warning noise from cages creeping up on me; but after wearing them now for years I've found that I can adjust to the noise reduction and discern relative changes in car swoosh noise. Too late to do anything about the existing damage, but enough to prevent much further.....

03-31-2009, 05:05 PM	#6
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Earplugs, every ride.

03-31-2009, 08:49 PM	#8
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I got a custom pair after going on a 300 mile ride and coming home to ringing ears (damage done). I know it was from the wind noise and not so much the bike. You adjust so you can hear the cagers and anything else you might need. I just wish I could convince my husband to wear them. I wear them all the time, especially on long trips. Sometimes I forget when I'm going to work but not a huge deal, though I would rather have them in than not.