jblosser Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 ...but it also helps I'm not a god damn retard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I listen to music through my intercom speakers when I'm commuting 1-up. It's 40 mins each way and most of it is just me, few other cars. I can turn the music off easily - my radio sits in the map pocket of my tank bag and has big glove-friendly buttons that I can press through the clear plastic.I also wear ear plugs because I've no desire to lose my hearing. Last hearing check I got put me above average hearing both ears and I'd prefer it to stay that way. With my cruiser a 40min commute would leave my ears ringing, and more than an hour would leave me with a headache from the noise. Plugs is the way to go for me.Even with ear plugs in I can still hear the tires on the car next to me, so I say I can hear just fine. I have no problem hearing honks/sirens/cars around me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I don't know how you can have a cop car behind you for miles without seeing him. I always keep an eye on the cars behind me on the bike so I know if I need to be extra careful when stopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have a slightly different philosophy when it comes to riding. I go faster than everyone, that way everything is coming at me from the front, where I am looking. I do glance over my shoulder and check my mirror when switching lanes and such but mostly keep an eye on the road ahead. Of you go faster than traffic there should always be plenty of room between you and the guy behind you when you have to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have a slightly different philosophy when it comes to riding. I go faster than everyone, that way everything is coming at me from the front, where I am looking. I do glance over my shoulder and check my mirror when switching lanes and such but mostly keep an eye on the road ahead. Of you go faster than traffic there should always be plenty of room between you and the guy behind you when you have to stop.There's always someone faster. I got passed by a car while doing 70 in 45. Wasn't watching my mirrors at that time so when he appeared to my left he freaked me out a bit.Turns out it was the same car I passed about two miles earlier and he had some dick thing going where he had to regain his masculinity. He had to chase me down and pass me again. Some nasty rusted old 80's Olsdmobile with headliner flapping the breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Well there isn't much you can do to mitigate the stupids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 On a few long trips on the super slab, I would put the ear buds in my helmet liner and listen. But, never in my ears.Though, stopping to change tapes was a pain. If I was to take a long trip again, I would probably do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 are deaf people allowed to have a drivers license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 They make little speakers that fit in your helmet. I can hear the music just fine and the traffic around me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castellilaw Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 You might want to check this out http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.84 It's illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 So what I have, speakers in my helmet, are legal as they are built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 If its illegal, how is that Goldwings and the like are factory outfitted with onboard in-ear audio connections for radio, gps, communication, etc?Sometimes I dont understand our laws when it comes to dealers vs consumers. Its perfectly legal to manufacture and sell, but illegal to use. Just like fireworks that 70% of my neighbors are illegally using right now.......guess people choose to take chances when they want to even though the local fire dept will be probably be working around the clock tonight to extinguish brainless results of lawbreakers poor decisions to set ablaze the crisp, crunchy, hayfields called lawns right now. Even a sparkler would ignite a house in these conditions:nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ'n it Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I listen to music with in ear buds, I just keep it lower so I can still hear the engine or sirens. Unfortunately they don't block out all the wind noise which sucks. If I don't listen to music I keep a pack of ear plugs stored on the bike. Like Papa said, I don't care if it's illegal my hearing is bad enough as it is and I'm not going to contribute to it more than I have to. And I use my eyes way more than my ears when I'm driving anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 just mount speakers to your handlebars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 just mount speakers to your handlebars...I use my in-helmet speakers (Scala TeamSet pro) for handsfree phone too, so speakers on the handlebars won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I use my in-helmet speakers (Scala TeamSet pro) for handsfree phone too, so speakers on the handlebars won't work.how does the teamset pro work for you? I heard they don't stream MP3 from phone, just calls... how is the clarity?I'm looking at getting a set for me and backpack, and for me to take quick calls ICE while riding. (for example during group rides I can take calls from sweep, or synch to their headset to let the leader know someone is down or behind...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 You heard right - no mp3 audio or gps voice directions but call clarity is great. Ideal would be to find one that does mp3 too.Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 So I could still hard wire my phone to my handlebar speakers and just have phone via bluetooth to the scala... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Unless the law has changed recently, Deaf people do get issued drivers licenses. This is coming from a former manager at the Shelby County BMV office. She stays current on her qualifications with the state so one day she might go back to the office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have a Scala G9 and always have something playing. I can hear all around me and the quality is great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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