Ear plugs - SV650.org

JulesW · 04-09-14, 06:54 PM

Oh mighty Org,

I'm looking for recommendations for good quality but not too pricey ear plugs?

Any suggestions out there?

04-09-14, 07:03 PM

Disposable or reusable?

I've a set of those 20 quid pass through plugs you find at bike shops, the ones that let through the audible range. They're ok.

I most often use a set from a large bag of earplugs though, I've lost the packaging to it. Earplugs are designed to withhold a certain level of volume ( dB ), I think your best bet is trying Amazon or eBay for a large bag. Comfort is going to vary based on ear shape and size, so it's try a few and find what fits best.

I've actually read there's a site that sells a collection of earplugs, like 20 different kinds, and they offer one bag which has one of each kind of ear plug they sell. It might be worth looking for that.

Matt-EUC · 04-09-14, 07:08 PM

I use R&G diy molded ones. About £20 I think.

carelesschucca · 04-09-14, 07:16 PM

I use Howard Leight - the green ones you can get 200 pairs in a box for about £25 off ebay. I got my box at the start of last year and its still going strong. I normally use a set of plugs for a ride or two then bin them. They're an essential piece of kit for me.

andrewsmith · 05-09-14, 05:21 AM

I use UVEX they're about 35 notes from Arco for 200 pairs

sent with the power of thought, through the medium of magic marker

05-09-14, 11:52 AM

I use the normal yellow ones you get given for nowt in work. Always used them, can't ride without em now.

JulesW · 05-09-14, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I also use the cheap yellow ones, but now I'm looking for a good quality reusable type that fit good, work well and last a long time. A quick look at custom made plugs put me off because they're comparatively expensive.

Matt-EUC · 05-09-14, 12:08 PM

R&G DIY ones.

I've had mine for over a year now.

They give you enough goo to do a replacement too.

sauluk · 05-09-14, 02:16 PM

Second vote for Howard Leight Max Lites - been using them for years and whilst they're a disposable you can get a good few wears out of them (unless you have manky ears)

punyXpress · 05-09-14, 03:30 PM

Another for Howard Leight - the rhubarb & custard ones for me:
also posted this on another forum:
" I think Howard Leight used to do ' taster ' sets ( NO don't eat them ) for a small fee.
Not now sure it was them, but petersplugs.co.uk do them: £2.99 for 10 pairs. £5.99 for 18
Haven't tried them from him, but worth a punt for finding something that suits? "

04-09-14, 06:54 PM	#1
JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Ear plugs Oh mighty Org, I'm looking for recommendations for good quality but not too pricey ear plugs? Any suggestions out there? __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

04-09-14, 07:03 PM	#2
LiquidFlux Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ear plugs Disposable or reusable? I've a set of those 20 quid pass through plugs you find at bike shops, the ones that let through the audible range. They're ok. I most often use a set from a large bag of earplugs though, I've lost the packaging to it. Earplugs are designed to withhold a certain level of volume ( dB ), I think your best bet is trying Amazon or eBay for a large bag. Comfort is going to vary based on ear shape and size, so it's try a few and find what fits best. I've actually read there's a site that sells a collection of earplugs, like 20 different kinds, and they offer one bag which has one of each kind of ear plug they sell. It might be worth looking for that.

04-09-14, 07:08 PM	#3
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	Re: Ear plugs I use R&G diy molded ones. About £20 I think. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

04-09-14, 07:16 PM	#4
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Ear plugs I use Howard Leight - the green ones you can get 200 pairs in a box for about £25 off ebay. I got my box at the start of last year and its still going strong. I normally use a set of plugs for a ride or two then bin them. They're an essential piece of kit for me. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

05-09-14, 05:21 AM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Ear plugs I use UVEX they're about 35 notes from Arco for 200 pairs sent with the power of thought, through the medium of magic marker __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

05-09-14, 11:52 AM	#6
Andy_J Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ear plugs I use the normal yellow ones you get given for nowt in work. Always used them, can't ride without em now.

05-09-14, 12:01 PM	#7
JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Re: Ear plugs Thanks for the feedback guys. I also use the cheap yellow ones, but now I'm looking for a good quality reusable type that fit good, work well and last a long time. A quick look at custom made plugs put me off because they're comparatively expensive. __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

05-09-14, 12:08 PM	#8
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	Ear plugs R&G DIY ones. I've had mine for over a year now. They give you enough goo to do a replacement too. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

05-09-14, 02:16 PM	#9
sauluk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 697	Re: Ear plugs Second vote for Howard Leight Max Lites - been using them for years and whilst they're a disposable you can get a good few wears out of them (unless you have manky ears) __________________ Now: 12 Multistrada 1200 Was: 09 R1200GS Was: 08 CBR600RR Was: Blue SK5 Was: KMX125.. stolen..

05-09-14, 03:30 PM	#10
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Ear plugs Another for Howard Leight - the rhubarb & custard ones for me: also posted this on another forum: " I think Howard Leight used to do ' taster ' sets ( NO don't eat them ) for a small fee. Not now sure it was them, but petersplugs.co.uk do them: £2.99 for 10 pairs. £5.99 for 18 Haven't tried them from him, but worth a punt for finding something that suits? " __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

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