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A few weeks ago I tried, for the forst time ever, using ear plugs on a ride. My nwere helmet is a G-Max, flows a lot of air but is much noisier than my old reliable Shoei. I went to Cabella's and bought a couple cheap ($1.50 or so) sets of plugs.
Man, what a difference.
The plugs reduce the wind noise considerably. Only real problem is that I was so used to listening to the engine to gauge my speed, now I have to look at the speedo a bit more often, finding myself zipping along at excess of the speed limit which is 75 mph in my neck of the woods.
I got used to the plugs within the first 20 - 30 miles. Now I use them all the time. I should not have waited so long to try them out.
Like most bikers I've known about ear plugs for years, have seen many others use them, and was aware they could reduce fatigue. Just never got around to trying them out.
Do yourself a favor, particularly if you drive longer distances, and try some ear plugs. YMMV, but in my case I can attest to the advantages of using them.
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Man, what a difference.
The plugs reduce the wind noise considerably. Only real problem is that I was so used to listening to the engine to gauge my speed, now I have to look at the speedo a bit more often, finding myself zipping along at excess of the speed limit which is 75 mph in my neck of the woods.
I got used to the plugs within the first 20 - 30 miles. Now I use them all the time. I should not have waited so long to try them out.
Like most bikers I've known about ear plugs for years, have seen many others use them, and was aware they could reduce fatigue. Just never got around to trying them out.
Do yourself a favor, particularly if you drive longer distances, and try some ear plugs. YMMV, but in my case I can attest to the advantages of using them.
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
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