Earplugs (different)

i work in construction, so have a vast supply of the disposable foam ones. i just think it helps cut out the wind noise. can still hear the engine etc. never felt unsafe using them. just makes riding a bit more comfortable. but when you really notice the noise is if you then go for a ride without them in!! god its loud and you wonder how you ever managed without plugs!

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Originally Posted by Tomcat

Mind still struggling to find plugs that fit, most fall out, at least dont fit the same, so one ear feels different to the other !

I used to have trouble finding ones that stayed in my ears but these are great - I will have a few pairs with me on the AE and you are welcome to a couple of pairs if you like

Link would help!

http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/p...recnumber=1928

Originally Posted by malks

but when you really notice the noise is if you then go for a ride without them in!! god its loud and you wonder how you ever managed without plugs!

And you think your bike is falling apart.
So many disturbing noises.

Originally Posted by Tomcat

I was suffering ringing in the ears, for days. headaches all sorts. Starting wearing ear plugs, and am much better. Dread to think what damage I have already done tho.

Mind still struggling to find plugs that fit, most fall out, at least dont fit the same, so one ear feels different to the other !

Esther - they are supposed to go in your ears babe!

i like riding withthem in onmotorways butloally and country roads ifind it affects my balance somewhat and ilike to hear the negine-

but agreed with above- it does seem odd when u take thenm out and hear allthe noises of your engine again..

What did he say?

He said 'why do people wear ear plugs' Dad.

Tell him I never wore them when I was his age. Never did me any harm. Pardon?

Maybe you should have worn a tinted visor....

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

You're not immune from hearing damage at in town speeds.

True, but in town you'd have to be able to actually get up to some speed before that could happen - Not something that happens often in rush hour in Cardiff!

I've never tried earplugs out but I'm thinking of getting some. On the motorway the noise above 70-70mph gets very loud.

My query is how much sound do they actually block out as you need to be able to hear enough to have an idea of what's happening around you i.e. sirens, bike engine?

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Originally Posted by polarman

I've never tried earplugs out but I'm thinking of getting some. On the motorway the noise above 70-70mph gets very loud.

My query is how much sound do they actually block out as you need to be able to hear enough to have an idea of what's happening around you i.e. sirens, bike engine?

Even the cheap ones that i use cut out a lot of the wind noise but you can still hear pretty much everything else like sirens, peoples horns and the engine

If you're doing that sort of speed you will bbe doing damage to your hearing. Get down the bike shop and buy some and give them a try. Even custom made earplugs aren't that expensive, depends what price you put on your hearing?