Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Fri Jan 24, 2003 11:34 pm**

I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise drowned out the music. Douglas Dick Winnipeg, MB CA mailto:ddick2@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 8:36 am**

I too use a walkman at times on the bike, and on occasion have the same problem. I have speakers mounted in the helmet and I wear foam ear plugs and have found that after I purchased an Attenuator from Riderwearhouse/Aerostitch for about $20 the problem disappeared. This is a device that works in line off the audio output and boosts the signal a few db. Works very well. Also HJC/Chatterbox sells a small (2.5"x1.5"x.5") am/fm radio that I just clip to tankbag and I usually use this. Uses one AAA battery that lasts for days, literally days of constant use, very good reception. The only negative I would note is that the tuning dial is small and is difficult to adjust when wearing heavy gloves. Bought it from Dennis Kirk for about $35 came with the 1.5" speakers I placed in the helmet, earbud speakers and a nice coiled cord to connect the radio/cd player to the helmet/speakers, which I attached to my jacket. Brad Centrali, WA

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote: > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise drowned out the music. > > Douglas Dick > Winnipeg, MB CA > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 8:46 am**

I just sing to myself...

Dooden Scares deer off the road too... --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Brad " wrote:

> I too use a walkman at times on the bike, and on occasion have the > same problem. I have speakers mounted in the helmet and I wear foam > ear plugs and have found that after I purchased an Attenuator from > Riderwearhouse/Aerostitch for about $20 the problem disappeared. This > is a device that works in line off the audio output and boosts the > signal a few db. Works very well. > > Also HJC/Chatterbox sells a small (2.5"x1.5"x.5") am/fm radio that I > just clip to tankbag and I usually use this. Uses one AAA battery > that lasts for days, literally days of constant use, very good > reception. The only negative I would note is that the tuning dial is > small and is difficult to adjust when wearing heavy gloves. Bought it > from Dennis Kirk for about $35 came with the 1.5" speakers I placed > in the helmet, earbud speakers and a nice coiled cord to connect the > radio/cd player to the helmet/speakers, which I attached to my jacket. > > Brad > Centrali, WA > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote: > > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range > touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road > > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise > drowned out the music. > > > > Douglas Dick > > Winnipeg, MB CA > > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 8:59 am**

Doug, Check out the Rider Wearhouse online catalog at www.aerostich.com you will find several possible solutions. The one I've heard the beast about is their custom earmold speakers - a set of Sonywalkman speakers fitted into a custom molded ear plugs. Its a bit pricey, but then this is one of those problems that don't have an inexpensive solution. Pat Schmid Nevada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 10:01 am**

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote:

> I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range

touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road

> tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise

drowned out the music.

> > Douglas Dick > Winnipeg, MB CA > mailto:ddick2@s...

Koss makes an in ear earbud. http://www.buy.com/retail/electronics/product.asp?sku=90104002&loc=111 You can find them at Radio Shack, Best Buy, etc. These also double as your noise reducing ear plugs. I substitute real ear plug material for the foam that comes with it. I buy Earoes or some other quality plug at a drug store, cut to the proper length, and then melt a hole in the center with a heated paper clip. It's comfortable, kills a lot of outside noise, and works. If you have lots of cash you might try this, although I haven't; http://www.buy.com/retail/electronics/product.asp? sku=90105256&loc=6983 JT

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 10:04 am**

Assuming you were using earphones/buds right in your ears, and didn't just strap something with a speaker on the handlebars, "sounds" to me like you need a helmet that cuts down on wind noise a lot better than whatever you're wearing now (you are wearing one, right?)

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote: > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise drowned out the music. > > Douglas Dick > Winnipeg, MB CA > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 10:41 am**

Dont get a AGV RC-5 if your looking for a helmet that reduces noise.. you will be disappointed.. its kinda loud.. but again.. its a MX type helmet... I am thinking about one of these: http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/user-reports/zeus.htm Its a Zeus Flip-up Helmet (model 508) Can get heated shields, dual pane shields, mirrored shields, breath mask thingy for the cold. Around $90~$100 and its DOT of course.. Look at the Trax Motorsports hyperlink on the review page, they seem to have good info. Cheers.... Dooden

(if you are reading this.. smile, then get somebody else to smile) --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "S. B. Lawrence " wrote:

> Assuming you were using earphones/buds right in your ears, and didn't > just strap something with a speaker on the handlebars, "sounds" to me > like you need a helmet that cuts down on wind noise a lot better than > whatever you're wearing now (you are wearing one, right?) > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote: > > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range > touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road > > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise > drowned out the music. > > > > Douglas Dick > > Winnipeg, MB CA > > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 11:17 am**

i've been working on this problem for a while now. i no longer have my klr, but i know what you mean by the wind noise. it is a tiny bit helmet-specific, but even with a very quiet helmet, there is a lot of wind noise at speed. that's why it is recommended to use earplugs when one rides. the wind noise on my GL1800 is far less than that on my other bikes. i have tried various speakers in my helmets, and with the big fairing and windshield on the wing i can get fair music enjoyment with most speakers, though not great. my last choice was a set of walkman speakers with those noise-reducing ear enclosures around them (don't know what those are called- does that make sense?-- kind of like the big headphones that used to be more popular for listening to stereos, with the 1/4 inch jacks...?). they were better than others, but still not to my liking (i'm kind of an audiophile). finally i broke down and bought a pair of etymotic research er-6 earplug headphones. wow. they reduce wind noise (and other road noises- use at your own risk) alot and pipe the music clearly right to your eardrum. i removed the speakers from my helmet and spliced a jack into my audio cord on the wing so i can use them on that bike. of course they plug right into your audio device otherwise. they do apply a tad bit more pressure to your ear canal under a helmet but they fit and it's tolerable and you get used to it after riding a bit. i'll stick with this setup for now.

> Assuming you were using earphones/buds right in your ears, and didn't > just strap something with a speaker on the handlebars, "sounds" to me > like you need a helmet that cuts down on wind noise a lot better than > whatever you're wearing now (you are wearing one, right?) > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote: > > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range > touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road > > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise > drowned out the music. > > > > Douglas Dick > > Winnipeg, MB CA > > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of > Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 11:25 am**

ALL flip-up style helmets are noisier than full-face. it's one of the compromises you make with that kind of helmet. my current one is a flip-up style. the etymotics work great in it nonetheless. they are expensive, but if you look at the statistics, they work better than the others out there. about 25 db external noise reduction (without a powered noise-cancellation device, and still better than others with such a device), and great frequency response.

> Dont get a AGV RC-5 if your looking for a helmet that reduces noise.. > you will be disappointed.. its kinda loud.. but again.. its a MX type > helmet... > > I am thinking about one of these: > > http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/user-reports/zeus.htm > > Its a Zeus Flip-up Helmet (model 508) Can get heated shields, dual > pane shields, mirrored shields, breath mask thingy for the cold. > > Around $90~$100 and its DOT of course.. > > Look at the Trax Motorsports hyperlink on the review page, they seem > to have good info. > > > Cheers.... > > Dooden > > (if you are reading this.. smile, then get somebody else to smile) > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "S. B. Lawrence " > wrote: > > Assuming you were using earphones/buds right in your ears, and didn't > > just strap something with a speaker on the handlebars, "sounds" to me > > like you need a helmet that cuts down on wind noise a lot better than > > whatever you're wearing now (you are wearing one, right?) > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick wrote: > > > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range > > touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for road > > > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise > > drowned out the music. > > > > > > Douglas Dick > > > Winnipeg, MB CA > > > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of > Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

Posted: **Sat Jan 25, 2003 11:35 am**

Hehe, I thought I was the only one who did that.

I also like to make vroom vroom sounds at the stop light. It really gets people to thinking WTF is wrong with that guy. Hehe. ---Dan --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dooden " wrote:

> I just sing to myself... > > Dooden > > Scares deer off the road too... > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Brad " > wrote: > > I too use a walkman at times on the bike, and on occasion have

the

> > same problem. I have speakers mounted in the helmet and I wear

foam

> > ear plugs and have found that after I purchased an Attenuator

from

> > Riderwearhouse/Aerostitch for about $20 the problem disappeared.

This

> > is a device that works in line off the audio output and boosts

the

> > signal a few db. Works very well. > > > > Also HJC/Chatterbox sells a small (2.5"x1.5"x.5") am/fm radio

that I

> > just clip to tankbag and I usually use this. Uses one AAA

battery

> > that lasts for days, literally days of constant use, very good > > reception. The only negative I would note is that the tuning

dial is

> > small and is difficult to adjust when wearing heavy gloves.

Bought it

> > from Dennis Kirk for about $35 came with the 1.5" speakers I

placed

> > in the helmet, earbud speakers and a nice coiled cord to connect

the

> > radio/cd player to the helmet/speakers, which I attached to my

jacket.

> > > > Brad > > Centrali, WA > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Dick

wrote:

> > > I have a question to ask of the collective. When long range > > touring on the KLR650, what sorts of solutions are out there for

road

> > > tunes. I used to use a Sony Walkman but found that wind noise > > drowned out the music. > > > > > > Douglas Dick > > > Winnipeg, MB CA > > > mailto:ddick2@s... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes

klr650 touring - soulutions for road tunes