Ear protection

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mikiee

Discussion Starter · Apr 7, 2016 (Edited)

I've had my blue R3 since last Oct. and have about 1400 miles on it. I've got a Shoei and a HJC helmet. The windscreen doesn't seem to do too much on this bike and I get a lot of wind noise (or I'm just overly sensitive). I'm currently using some orange foam ear plugs but am not completely happy with them. Anyone use plugs that they would recommend? I was thinking of trying these DIY molded ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTNOaVd67kY

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Capn Kirk

· #2 · Apr 7, 2016

I use the same ones! Picked them up at a Gander Mountain nearby. They are much more comfortable than the rolled foam because they custom fit my ear canal.

I would give them a shot. There is enough "putty" to make 2 sets. I use one set for motorcycling and the second for mowing.

toyopl

· #3 · Apr 7, 2016

I got sample pack from here http://www.earplugstore.com/unfoamtrialp.html
Found them to be uncomfortable, so I did custom molded ones from Costco for $65.
They fit like a glove, opted for ones that still let you hear conversation, didn't want to totally block off sound.

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jschmidt250

· #4 · Apr 7, 2016

I have used the Radian earplugs before and they worked fine for riding & shooting. My wife and I are now both using the Fuze custom earphones. They are very similar to the Radians except they have earbuds that you place in your ear and then mold them in place. We use them with the Sena 20S to communicate or listing to music when we are out riding.

Jay Joe

· #5 · Apr 7, 2016

Whatever you do, don't use any of those etymotic research or anything similar that has long plastic/hard stalks. You will **** up your ear trying to put on/take off your helmet.

Ruby

· #6 · Apr 8, 2016

I use these https://www.alpinehearingprotection.com/earplugs/motosafe/ I'm sure I fell for the marketing, but they work and they're comfortable. I don't remember where I purchased them, but they weren't as expensive as that site. I used to have custom molded ear plugs that I used when skeet shooting, but sadly they disappeared; that was some great hearing protection.

Bird

· #7 · Apr 8, 2016

Jay Joe said:
Whatever you do, don't use any of those etymotic research or anything similar that has long plastic/hard stalks. You will **** up your ear trying to put on/take off your helmet.

Yeah I am finding this out. Put my exhaust up for sale because I cannot stand wearing ear plugs. I really need to get a new set that are comfortable. I have 10 pairs of 3M plugs that are good quality but man my ears feel like crap.

Phanuel

· #8 · Apr 8, 2016

I use http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html just don't use the lanyard that connects them as putting your helmet on will pull them out of your ears.

sendler

· #9 · Apr 9, 2016

Hearing loss from motorcycling is cumulative and irreversible even with the quietest helmet.
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http://www.motorcycle.com/features/motorcycles-hearing-loss.html
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You don't realize it is happening and then after several years you will begin having problems that will just continue to get worse. I use Shure SE215 in ear monitors for hearing protection and music while commuting.
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http://www.headphone.com/collections/headphones/products/shure-se215-sound-isolating-earphones
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Lollingthunder

· #10 · Apr 9, 2016

sendler said:
Hearing loss from motorcycling is cumulative and irreversible even with the quietest helmet.
.
http://www.motorcycle.com/features/motorcycles-hearing-loss.html
.
You don't realize it is happening and then after several years you will begin having problems that will just continue to get worse. http://www.headphone.com/collections/headphones/products/shure-se215-sound-isolating-earphones
.

Unless you are Kojiro, then you are immune to this!

j/k Koji >

m1yeh

· #11 · Apr 11, 2016

I picked up a pair of "no noise motorsports earplugs" Haven't tried them out yet but the reviews on Amazon are pretty good.

AesonVirus

· #12 · Apr 17, 2016

+1 on the Surefires
These are great plugs as they block out a lot of the sounds you dont want to hear but also allow me to hear the things I do need to hear.
A bit overpriced for what they are but if you keep them clean, they last longer than they recommend.

Laurence

· #13 · May 10, 2016

So I'm looking to pick up some ear plugs since I actually feel like I'm going deaf after long rides, does anyone have some they pair with a SENA? I do like communicating with other people I'm riding with, so I'd like to be able to hear my in helmet speakers.

Ruby

· #14 · May 10, 2016

I can hear my Sena speakers without a problem when I have my ear plugs in and moving. I posted a link to those somewhere earlier in this thread.

Laurence

· #15 · May 10, 2016

Ruby said:
I can hear my Sena speakers without a problem when I have my ear plugs in and moving. I posted a link to those somewhere earlier in this thread.

Awesome, thanks. Just bought these, they have good reviews as well.

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Phanuel

· #16 · May 10, 2016

I definitely hear my Sena better with my surefires in and fully seated than partially or not in at all.

Dav810

· #17 · May 22, 2016

Ear soft earplugs on the track
Headphones on the street

Newbie

· #18 · Aug 4, 2016

GT-Air helmet and my special made Phonax ear plugs from work..
even w the racing pipe going 180 it is just silent, put on some musik through the intercom and it is Bliss

PeanutButterToasted

· #19 · Aug 21, 2016

hmm

mikiee said:
I've had my blue R3 since last Oct. and have about 1400 miles on it. I've got a Shoei and a HJC helmet. The windscreen doesn't seem to do too much on this bike and I get a lot of wind noise (or I'm just overly sensitive). I'm currently using some orange foam ear plugs but am not completely happy with them. Anyone use plugs that they would recommend? I was thinking of trying these DIY molded ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTNOaVd67kY

I usually just use ear phones and listen to music

J559

· #20 · Aug 21, 2016

I also use the surefire ear plugs an they work perfect.. Way better then the little foam ones that I could rarely get to seal the way I wanted them to.. I think I payed $12 for the surefire plugs.. Well worth it

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