Introduction and ear plug question.

[gfewster]

Hi all,

Been lurking for a while (well, since I passed DAS and bought my SV in September), now thought I'd post to introduce myself.

I commute on the bike every day from Bracknell into the city. All weathers, lots of fun! I bought a 52 plate curvy (faired) with 6k on the clock, and rising rapidly now I'm doing 70 miles a day. No doubt I will soon take a video of the engine running and post it here so that people can tell me whether or not the cam chain tensioner needs sorting out. I know v-twins sound rougher than I4s, but not sure how much rougher!

First question is......

Are those expensive custom-made earplugs worth it? I've experimented with various types of disposables and found my favourites, but given the miles I do I'm considering getting some 'proper' ones.

Cheers all,

Graham

[ophic]

Welcome to the forum!

Are those expensive custom-made earplugs worth it? I've experimented with various types of disposables and found my favourites, but given the miles I do I'm considering getting some 'proper' ones.

Sorry what? You'll have to speak up! :clown:

[Scoobs]

Wagwaan.

I always use disposables. Free from work and I'm a cheapskate.

[Mr Speirs]

Hi all,



Are those expensive custom-made earplugs worth it? I've experimented with various types of disposables and found my favourites, but given the miles I do I'm considering getting some 'proper' ones.

Cheers all,

Graham

In my experience no they aren't worth it. I had some done with the idea of using them for biking but they rest against the lining of my helmet which means wind noise and movement are transfered straight down the ear canal. Whilst it still is at a lower level and still protective it meant the only noise I could hear was wind.

I use the Oxford Disposables which if inserted correctly block out more sound, are more comfortable and you hear more engine and ambient noise than wind.

Luckily the £66 I forked out on the customs didn't totally go to waste as I have another use for them but for biking Oxford disposables are what I choose.

[LK-SV]

I've got a load of disposables .....

But if I'm honest, I bought some JVC noise reducing earphones, and listen to my I-Pod (on fairly low) these days ...... amazing effective, and stops me getting bored !!

[Spiderman]

Wagwaan.


PMSL, aint herd that in aaaaages, nice work mate :)

Erm, hello and welcome to the Org :) I too use disposable ones, i'm forever losing one here and there and would hate to loose one of those expensive ones.
Cheap ones are cool cos when they get dirty you chuck them, if you loose one you can carry a spare set under the seat and hey presto, problem solved.

[Mej]

Benvenuto!!!!!

[Philbo]

How do! I had a set of custom plugs, and they were very good. But if you leave one in a petrol station as I did, you might revert back to disposables. They are good, but not sure if they are worth money compared to a well fitted disposable plug.

[maviczap]

Prefer my custom made ones to disposable

Bit of a marmite question

[Essex of Essex]

Welcome and in my opinion the custom plugs are well worth it.

[TonyS]

I use EAR Soft FX earplugs, they are very effective, can't hear the bike at all below 3000 rpm. I bought a pack of 50 of them from Sound Distribution (http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/products.asp?category=Motorcycle+Earplugs&subcategory=Earplugs).

[matt_rehm_hext]

Re: Custom Ear Plugs, People will um and ar about £60 this and that "how can you spend such an amount" e.t.c. but I wouldn't think twice about protecting something you can't get back once it's lost.

If you do use disposeables, I've found Earsofx FX to be the best.