Earplugs

I never used to think it was worth it, until I started using my bike to commute every day into work...

Because of how loud my exhausts are, when using it for several days on the trot, or for a VERY long ride (100 miles+) then I'd end up with a banging headache and a very slight ringing in my ears! And it was purely a combination of the wind noise with the constant thudding.

Since then, I bought myself some decent molded earplugs (not cheap, roughly £65 I think but the second pair was cheaper...) and when I use them I never end up with a headache!

I don't use them all the time mind... but it does defiantly help!

i play drums at gigs and stuff without ear protection so my ears get a kicking anyway

but definately on the bike i like to wear ear plugs, it just is nicer, nice and quiet

makes me feel more tuned into riding aswell, no wind getting in the way, just able to think better

Earplugs make my bike faster?????????? I always wear them.

dont wear them personally, if im on teh a-roads or motorway my visor is dwon im behind my screen i cant hear much wind noise.

plus the amount of raves i used to attend, im deaf anyway!

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I didnt used to wear them and now I notice I'm going deaf slightly

+1, and not just slightly, if the cat miaows it's head off outside our bedroom door, I don't hear it.

And earplugs make for a less tiring, more comfortable, ride IMO.