Ever since I first started riding with them, I try to never be without them. I used to think it hindered my hearing of my surroundings too much, so I didnt wear them. But its amazing how much of a positive difference they make. And how much wind noise inside your helmet there really is.
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After buying the Kat back from one of my brothers I noticed that it was a lot louder, thought it was my helmet(Nolan Classic N100) so I started wearing earplugs, like Need4Speed750 I thought they would impair my hearing but to my surprise I could actually hear better because the earplugs cut down on the noise of the bike & wind there-by making traffic noise further away more audible. I will probably keep wearing the earplugs with my new helmet.
I did find out why the Kat was louder when I got it back from my brother, he replaced the stock airbox with K&N individual filters(they do't like to stay on), I have put the original airbox back on & have noticed that the Kat is not as loud as it was beforeI don't know how fast my bike goes, I've never stopped to find out.
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I have never worn them. I have a D&D and love listening to that down the highway. I think I am going to incorporate headphones into my helmet this year though.Kan-O-Gixxer!
-89 Gixxer 1100 Engine
-Stage 3 Jet Kit / KNN Pod Filters
-Ohlins Susupension
-Various Other Mods
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I find with my HJC I get a headache after 30 minutes at highways speeds without them. It's easy when I commute, I put them in in the morning and leave them in until I get home. It's loud on the assembly line at work so they are a must IMHO. Besides work is were I get them to keep stocked up lol.Kyle
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Wow--you guys have great memories. I try to wear 'em every time, but sometimes I get into my ride and realize why everything is so freaking loud. :P
If we ever reach the point where we can't openly discuss riding bikes on acid without even a modicum of civility, then the terrorists have won.
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Untill now I have never heard of wearing ear plugs while riding.?
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I have several types of ear plugs, from custom-molded ones to disposable foam to rubber-industrial ones. The rubber-industrial ones for $2 - $4 are the best, and after I figured it out, I went and bought 15 pairs, so I have a bin of them now.
I wear them any time I'm going to cover more than a mile or three. If you ride a 600 mile day, they make a massive difference. In my case, I also have speakers in the helmet for the tunes or communications (depending on which helmet) -- they work well with the ear plugs; I just turn the stereo up and the ear plugs cut both the wind noise and the stereo levels, so it balances out nicely
KNOW THIS:
At 70 mph, wind noise for a typical helmet is at a level that OSHA would mandate you wear hearing protection if it was a job that you had to do for more than 5 minutes a day.
At 95 mph, the wind noise for a typical helmet is at a level that is considered permanently damaging to hearing without protection.
Use the best (highest-rated well-fitting) ear plugs you can find. I will be happy to sell anyone who wants them rubber-compound reusable earplugs dirt cheap (shipping will probably cost more than the plugs). EDIT: I only have a limited number left, but managed to track down another source and order anothe 100. $5 via 1st Class Mail, $7.50 via priority mail, two pairs of permanent/reusable ear plugs (not foam), different brands so you can select for comfort. Add $1.50 for each additional pair. Paypal to [email protected]
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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Originally posted by UFO8MyCowIF IT IS TOO LOUD YOU ARE TOO OLD." The key to Immortality., is first living a life worth remembering." -St Augustine
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Unless it's less than a five minute ride, I wear them everytime.
Hearing loss is serious, dude...if anybody thinks they are too "young" to do damage to their ears, they better think again.
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Yup, always wear them. If I forget, at times I have pulled off to put them on.
I use the rubber ones you get at Walgreens or any pharmacy place. A couple of bucks for 10 or so. Well worth it.- Sufyan.
Wearing helmets is NOT a civil rights issue - it is a safety issue, period!
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