Earplugs?

[fizzwheel]

If you fit them in your ear properly you'll get really good noise reduction with the foam disposable's IMHO, but the sercret is to fit them properly.

I use the "Max Laser Lite" foam ones, I can't hear squatt when I've got them in. I bought 200 for £20 a while ago and I still havent used them up. When they get manky I bin em.

I would imagine the ear mould ones are going to be better though. But I havent tried them. Anything is better than nothing with this IMHO.

Same here Fizz, use the same ones although it now appears due to some requests at work due to the server noise we have an absolute stack of them in these little dispensors so needless to say all the bikers at work were happy with free ear plugs

We have E.A.R. "classic" from arco at work, I nick 'em by the dozen 'cos my wife snores, but I've never felt the need for them on a bike. Thing is hovis, they are YELLOW

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by oldjack

We have E.A.R. "classic" from arco at work, I nick 'em by the dozen 'cos my wife snores, but I've never felt the need for them on a bike. Thing is hovis, they are YELLOW

The ones I use are Yellow and Pink, perfect for his needs I would imagine.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

The ones I use are Yellow and Pink, perfect for his needs I would imagine.

We have the yellow earplugs at work but I don;t find them very good. I recently got some of the foam oxford ones from eBay to try them and am very impressed. If you fit them properly (i.e. ram them in your ear as far as you can when they are scrunched up) they are brilliant. The only problem I have with earplugs is that I tend to ride at higher revs as I can't hear the exhaust so clearly. To combat this I must need a noisier exhaust

The major difference between the moulded ear plugs and the foam type (apart from cost) is that the moulded ones are designed to fit YOUR ear, the foam ones are not, and may put pressure on certain parts of the ear, which is not that good for you.

However, if you are going to use them, lick your fingers and wipe them around the plug before insertion, that small amount of lubrication makes a big difference, especially on hot sunny days when you're stopping and starting often.

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Originally Posted by Jdubya

I got some fitted one made up with Ultimate ear...£55 all in and they really are worth every pound

I've got the UEP87 from these people

http://www.ultimateear.com/products_motorbike.html

They are realy good and very comfortable

Or get a selection pack for £7.00

20 different ones to try, before you order 200 of the buggers

just got mine from www.earplugs.gb.com

other places are a bit cheaper when it comes to buying bulk, but the trial pack is great. Probably take me the rest of this year towear all 20

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I use the "Max Laser Lite" foam ones

i got 46 of these, 23 pairs off ebay for £1.74 they are good when i can be bother'd to wear em.