Ear Plugs

I was reading another thread about a particular lid to which some say is "noisy". I can't believe the amount of people who are saying "I'll have to wear ear plugs"...

Don't people realise that you should ALWAYS be wearing them, the noise associated with riding a bike (especially with an aftermarket exhaust) can permenately damage your hearing ?

I've worn plugs virtually since I got a bike, it's no hardship, you get used to them and I'd rather save my hearing. In fact at the NEC I got some of those moulded ones. Expensive I know but they're very comfortable once they soften up and they cut down so much noise.

Why don't you wear ear protection ??

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i work in construction, so i've got loads of the standard pairs at home, must admit i wear them on longer journeys or when i'm concentrating, but sometimes its a pain when you're trying to talk to someone with them in

I always wear earplugs, and the V2 is still noisy .


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Which moulded plugs did you get Jelster?

I wear them for long rides, or motorway work. I also wear them whenever I travel (plane or train). They help make you less tired.

Just bought a box of 200 pairs - better value.

Oh yeah, if you drive a lot, you can wear earplugs and crank up the radio. Viola, no more road noise!

I totally agree! Had a safety update meeting at work and they concentrated on Noise Induced Hearing loss as I work on some big machinery. They threw some figures at us and a motorcycle can easily exceed 100db. We are advised to use protection above 80db!

Anyway I stole a few pairs of these from work and they help loads and very cheap!

I wear ear plugs, though I have been know to leave them out if I'm trying to figure out wear that odd noise is coming from.
Though I have a Old Caberg J1 and I'm not sure how anyone could wear it without ear plugs.
I did get some moulded one, but there ****, waste of 60 quid.

If you look on the main site links pages theres a link to someone that sells plugs by the bag.

Originally Posted by Grinch

I did get some moulded one, but there sh*t, waste of 60 quid.

A little research beforehand would have told you that plastic is a better material .


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I have a Schuberth S1 lid, turns my bike into some sort of executive car, the only way I can tell its running is by the bar vibrations.

add to that several years playing in Death metal bands, hearing is not something I have to think about anymore

Originally Posted by jonboy

A little research beforehand would have told you that plastic is a better material .


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