Ear Plugs - advise

usranger74 · 08-26-2010, 11:47 AM

I ride with an open face helmet and I use ear plugs - cheap ones at that.

But I am looking for a "better" plug, so to speak.

Would also consider a muff that covers the ear.

I do not use any type of music player and most likely never will.

Looking for recommendations.

And, where did you buy them.

Txs

dank · 08-26-2010, 12:07 PM

I use 32 decibel foam plugs. Seem to work great. I have noticed that even though they are rated the same, there is a difference between different ones all rated 32. I find the firmer, larger diameter ones give the best reduction. Change to a new pair every couple/three weeks of riding. Easy and inexpensive, and seems to deliver as high a rated reduction and anything else I find.

cactusjack · 08-26-2010, 12:44 PM

The best type (in my opinion) would be the ones that are molded to your ear. They cost around $50+, but they are custom fitted and are very comfortable. That said, I don't have a pair. I use some off the shelf ones I bought at a sporting goods store.

**ringadingh** · 08-26-2010, 03:01 PM

I like the cheap foam disposable ones, they do a decent enough job, and work supplies them. Although this summer Ive been using my Ipod a lot more to block out the wind noise. And thats a lot better yet, especially on a longer ride.

**Top Cat** · 08-26-2010, 05:29 PM

Ear plugs, Ipods, Geez, what a bunch of wimps. ;)
I don't need any of that stuff, I worked in a wire making factory for 44 years. I have to read the Television for crying out loud.

fish · 08-26-2010, 05:46 PM

hey TC
i thought you were going to say "if you didn't have loud pipes you wouldn't need ear plugs" WHAT! did you say something ;)

dabull · 08-26-2010, 08:38 PM

i bought a pair of Skull Screws and like them... http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Skull-S.../dp/B000QDLLYK

papat · 08-26-2010, 08:44 PM

I just turn my hearing aids down

**cnc** · 08-26-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish

hey TC
i thought you were going to say "if you didn't have loud pipes you wouldn't need ear plugs" WHAT! did you say something ;)

That's funny Larry, I was going to say I don't need any unless I ride behind some one with loud pipes.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-26-2010, 09:47 PM

I have earplugs that I bought at the military clothing store at Redstone Arsenal. If you have access to a military installation you can get some there. They are really good. We used them when we went to the shooting range. The only problem they only come in small, medium and large.

audiogooroo · 08-26-2010, 09:48 PM

These are what I use:
http://www.westone.com/custom-produc...ion%20Products
Not cheap, but extremely comfortable and very effective.

**Jared** · 08-27-2010, 10:12 AM

I just use the cheap one or my skull candy ear phone. I've never had any issues with either of these two.

rickyboy · 08-27-2010, 10:29 AM

I don't use any when riding, even though I use a "half helmet". I do use them when sleeping though. I work nights {when I'm working} I use foamy ones. I get them from work.

Sin City Stan · 08-27-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

I ride with an open face helmet and I use ear plugs - cheap ones at that.

But I am looking for a "better" plug, so to speak.

Would also consider a muff that covers the ear.

I do not use any type of music player and most likely never will.

Looking for recommendations.

And, where did you buy them.

Txs

Attached is ear plug testing done by Motorcycle Consumer News. I never would have thought it but it seems the most economical ear plugs do the best job.

Sin City Stan · 08-27-2010, 11:59 AM

Seems the attachement was a little to close to the 1Mb limit. I rescanned and attached again.

08-26-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Ear Plugs - advise I ride with an open face helmet and I use ear plugs - cheap ones at that. But I am looking for a "better" plug, so to speak. Would also consider a muff that covers the ear. I do not use any type of music player and most likely never will. Looking for recommendations. And, where did you buy them. Txs __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-26-2010, 12:07 PM	#2
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Ear Plugs - advise I use 32 decibel foam plugs. Seem to work great. I have noticed that even though they are rated the same, there is a difference between different ones all rated 32. I find the firmer, larger diameter ones give the best reduction. Change to a new pair every couple/three weeks of riding. Easy and inexpensive, and seems to deliver as high a rated reduction and anything else I find. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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08-26-2010, 12:44 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Ear Plugs - advise The best type (in my opinion) would be the ones that are molded to your ear. They cost around $50+, but they are custom fitted and are very comfortable. That said, I don't have a pair. I use some off the shelf ones I bought at a sporting goods store. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-26-2010, 03:01 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ear Plugs - advise I like the cheap foam disposable ones, they do a decent enough job, and work supplies them. Although this summer Ive been using my Ipod a lot more to block out the wind noise. And thats a lot better yet, especially on a longer ride. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-26-2010, 05:29 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Ear Plugs - advise Ear plugs, Ipods, Geez, what a bunch of wimps. ;) I don't need any of that stuff, I worked in a wire making factory for 44 years. I have to read the Television for crying out loud. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-26-2010, 05:46 PM	#6
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Ear Plugs - advise hey TC i thought you were going to say "if you didn't have loud pipes you wouldn't need ear plugs" WHAT! did you say something ;) __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-26-2010, 08:38 PM	#7
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Ear Plugs - advise i bought a pair of Skull Screws and like them... http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Skull-S.../dp/B000QDLLYK
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08-26-2010, 08:44 PM	#8
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Ear Plugs - advise I just turn my hearing aids down __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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08-26-2010, 09:47 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Ear Plugs - advise I have earplugs that I bought at the military clothing store at Redstone Arsenal. If you have access to a military installation you can get some there. They are really good. We used them when we went to the shooting range. The only problem they only come in small, medium and large. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-26-2010, 09:48 PM	#11
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Ear Plugs - advise These are what I use: http://www.westone.com/custom-produc...ion%20Products Not cheap, but extremely comfortable and very effective. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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08-27-2010, 10:12 AM	#12
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Ear Plugs - advise I just use the cheap one or my skull candy ear phone. I've never had any issues with either of these two. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-27-2010, 10:29 AM	#13
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Ear Plugs - advise I don't use any when riding, even though I use a "half helmet". I do use them when sleeping though. I work nights {when I'm working} I use foamy ones. I get them from work. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Ear Plugs - advise Seems the attachement was a little to close to the 1Mb limit. I rescanned and attached again. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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