Comments on: Motorcycle Ear Plugs: Can You Hear Me Now?

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:13:18 +0000

Can’t imagine ridding without them until eventually there is a helmet wich is SO quiet that I don’t need them. I agree that I do find myself going faster than I think I am due to less wind noise but that’s what speedo’s are for. Personally have found the silicone style earplugs to be the most comfortable plus you can reshape them a little if they do become annoying. Cheap at all most all drug stores.

By: SmokyMountainRider

SmokyMountainRider — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:51:30 +0000

I never ride without them. Wind noise will wear you down and cause mental fatigue. It’s doesn’t take away all the sound but takes enough of an edge off it to make a difference. I’ve already got tinnitus. Don’t need it to get any worse.

By: drdave

drdave — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:06:02 +0000

as both a rider and someone who has the misfortune to sit in traffic next to idling muffler-less bikers, if it’s loud enough for you to need earplugs, it’s loud enough to be abusive to the people around you.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:30:04 +0000

While I do not have a loud exhaust (bone stock Katana), I always ride with ear plugs. I find they alleviate wind roar and fatigue on long rides, plus it helps to keep critters out of my ears during spring and summer months. I have tried several brands and have found Hearos to work best. They are relatively cheap at $4.00 for 10 pair, and I usually toss em after a week of use.

By: Carl Loud

Carl Loud — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:58:13 +0000

I prefer NOT to wear ear plugs as I depend on listening to the sound of the motor to tell me when to make my shifts. Ear plugs tend to muffle the sound of an engine and I prefer to hear every sound my motor makes. I am very much ‘in tune’ with my bike as I’m sure most other riders are as well. I have been riding for 30+ years and I can just about tell how fast I am going just by listening the the sound and reving of the motor. However, I DO wear earplugs when swimming:)