Mp3 Players when riding? - SV650.org

Mej · 12-03-09, 08:58 AM

Is it illegal?

12-03-09, 08:58 AM

Probably, cos your likely to not hear Sirens etc.

But spose its the same as loud music in the car.

Mej · 12-03-09, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by plowsie

Probably, cos your likely to not hear Sirens etc.

But spose its the same as loud music in the car.

Thats what im thinking, I only use it in one ear though and they act like ear plugs.

timwilky · 12-03-09, 09:01 AM

no, it is not illegal.

However, I find it distracts my concentration so I don't do it. I can still sing to myself (very badly) without the background.

Dave20046 · 12-03-09, 09:02 AM

It's fine, only reason I don't is I like to hear the engine and what's around me and for fear of having to have them surgically removed in a crash. best thing would be to get the type that go over your head and sit either side of your ears; cut the plastic off and wedge them next to your ears in your lid - would be much comfier.

Mej · 12-03-09, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by timwilky

no, it is not illegal.

However, I find it distracts my concentration so I don't do it. I can still sing to myself (very badly) without the background.

Its more for the motorway journeys that i prefer it

12-03-09, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by timwilky

no, it is not illegal.

However, I find it distracts my concentration so I don't do it. I can still sing to myself (very badly) without the background.

Aww Tim, can you sing to me please

Drew Carey · 12-03-09, 09:03 AM

I tried it once, found I rode like a to**er.......as soon as a good song came on the throttle was twisted more to the music. Also found that for them to act as ear plugs I needed the music up stupidly loud so was not helping my ears. The sound of a sweet exhaust is more pleasent than listening to Chas n Dave any day!!! lol

As for the legality, never been sure on that one, always wandered what the police would say if you popped your helmet off and 2 earphones dropped out.

12-03-09, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

It's fine, only reason I don't is I like to hear the engine and what's around me and for fear of having to have them surgically removed in a crash. best thing would be to get the type that go over your head and sit either side of your ears; cut the plastic off and wedge them next to your ears in your lid - would be much comfier.

Or just ask Stu for some helmet speakers.

Dave20046 · 12-03-09, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by J2UK

Its more for the motorway journeys that i prefer it

Yep just don't get too mellow when massive d n b tracks come on.

12-03-09, 08:58 AM	#1
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Mp3 Players when riding? Is it illegal? __________________

12-03-09, 08:58 AM	#2
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mp3 Players when riding? Probably, cos your likely to not hear Sirens etc. But spose its the same as loud music in the car.

12-03-09, 09:01 AM	#4
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Mp3 Players when riding? no, it is not illegal. However, I find it distracts my concentration so I don't do it. I can still sing to myself (very badly) without the background. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

12-03-09, 09:02 AM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Mp3 Players when riding? It's fine, only reason I don't is I like to hear the engine and what's around me and for fear of having to have them surgically removed in a crash. best thing would be to get the type that go over your head and sit either side of your ears; cut the plastic off and wedge them next to your ears in your lid - would be much comfier. __________________

12-03-09, 09:03 AM	#8
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Mp3 Players when riding? I tried it once, found I rode like a to**er.......as soon as a good song came on the throttle was twisted more to the music. Also found that for them to act as ear plugs I needed the music up stupidly loud so was not helping my ears. The sound of a sweet exhaust is more pleasent than listening to Chas n Dave any day!!! lol As for the legality, never been sure on that one, always wandered what the police would say if you popped your helmet off and 2 earphones dropped out. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

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