Catman Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I went to the sheriffs office and asked about the ear fones and the desk seargent said the only thing in the law for bikes is, you are allowed to have AN ear peice in, doesn't matter if it's to comunicate with riders or ear plugs or music, it didn't matter one plug ?? wierd ? But that's what he said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisknight Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I use the ones for shooting as well... They have a hole in the center with a diaphragm that lets some sound in. Casual speech passes through but sounds above a certain DB are blocked. Like these: http://www.lapolicegear.com/suep3sodeear.html&http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/sonicvalveii.htmlI have used earphones for my IPOD. I even have a double backing Velcro strip on my bike so I can control volume and forward songs. (Yes it works through my gloves.)But, I realized that I had to turn up the volume to overpower the wind noise. So I had the wind + a blasting IPOD which I'm sure was doing harm. When I pulled up to a light, the sound was so loud it hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegame Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) i wear earplugs everywhere except short trips in town. but i do like wearing them. less wind, more engine! i have done the ipod thing too on a low volume. Edited February 28, 2009 by thegame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'll use either foam plugs or canalphones for the ipod. Canalphones(or In Ear Monitors) block out about as much sound as plugs, so you don't have to have the volume up much, you can hear music and the engine.I used to have Etymotic ER-4p IEMs, unbelievable sound and 20db sound reduction, I used to use them at work for "earplugs" to skirt the rules, but they broke and I'm not willing to fork out $200 for new ones.So now I'm using $20 JVC Marshmallows from Wal-mart, they don't sound near as good, but they're pretty good for the price, they block out noise and I'm not worryied about them getting broken, lost or stolen.One thing I've wondered about was motorcycle traffic cops in states that you're not allowed to wear plugs in. The wind/engine noise is well over 90db, doesn't that mean they're breaking OSHA Federal laws. Doesn't Federal law trump state law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Nick if you are using the ones in the link, Stop! These are the ones I use for work, and when the wife's talking/bitching http://www.amazon.com/Aearo-E-Corded-Case-Ultrafit/dp/B001FAWFLG/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1236062383&sr=8-31They are made of soft rubber and can be washed. You can probably get them at Lowes or Home Depot, or local hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unk Greg Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Got tested and they said right ear, You won't be able to hear some kinds of music, women and children. Told the doc, that's fine, wife sits on my right when I'm driving and kids are in the back. Works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 After riding in Daytona for a week my advise is stay well away from Harleys & the like. They are to f'ing loud to be healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I've used cotton balls in a pinchmace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh man, I learned this one the hard way today. My new pipe (leo vince evo 2 titanium) is alot louder than the stock shorty pipe was. My ears are RINGING and I have a raging headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 to the "fap" girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 to the "fap" girl. She is a naughty one for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I wear custom made ear plugs made by Big Ear. I have two different sets.http://www.bigearinc.com/Products/BE-LGSP.aspx I think Bret has a set also. They help out alot. They also make audio earplugs and other stuff. Check out the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I buy whatever ear plugs are on the shelf at CVS. If there are 10 type I buy the best ones they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I hate when they are pulled out while putting my helmet on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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