music and things.

[Eddie]

OK, I have a question, consider this a poll of sorts, here goes; "Do you ride with a pair or Ear Buds (or some other headset) and listen to music? Or do you ride with no sounds?" Me? I am a no music rider. I use ear plugs, and wear a skull cap, to reduce noise as much as I can. A good helmet is essential to reduce air flow noise (I use a full face). The ear plugs and skull cap (which cover my ears) give me about as quiet a ride as I can get. I find that music masks most other noises. The biggest reason is this; a motorcycle in motion is loud enough, I don't like the risk of hearing damage due to noise pollution. Even with the ear plugs and skull cap, I sometimes have a mild case of tinnitus. Eddie M.

[Jeff Saline]

On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:54:45 -0000 "eddie" writes:

> OK, I have a question, consider this a poll of sorts, here goes; > > "Do you ride with a pair or Ear Buds (or some other headset) and > listen to music? Or do you ride with no sounds?"

<><><><><> <><><><><> Eddie, I'm normally a no music rider. I have used custom ear plugs with transducers in the past but only on long simple rides like South Dakota to Oklahoma. The first time I tired music I went for a ride in the Blackhills. I had something on that was really enjoyable and I was getting into it. Well, I was getting into it until I quit paying attention to my speed and came into a corner on Nemo Road way too hot. After I got through that corner alive I turned off the music. I decided when it was simple riding like interstate* or with limited access and gentle turns I could use music. In my local riding I don't use it. *Interstate like riding for me is probably different from many. I consider it crowded if I can see another vehicle in front of me and one in my mirror at the same time. For those of you in more crowded conditions... well, best of luck. When I am in my job as a test rider I often need to listen to the bike to tell me what's going on with it. So usually I don't have music on when riding at work. But on some rides all I have to do is put miles on while waiting for something to happen, and then I might turn on a radio or CD if the bikes has some good tunes loaded. My test riding is in an area that has limited traffic, good sight distance and I ride the same route maybe 20-50 or more times a day. I'm very familiar with the route and traffic conditions. And I always check the route carefully the first pass of each day. Sometimes I find rattlesnakes or turtles or roadkill or rocks on the pavement. Surprises don't go over well in this line of work if I'm doing a suspension, handling or engine performance check. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Looks 27 Local Woman Reveals Wrinkle Secret That Has Doctors Angry. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f836021cdc5323af91st04vuc

[Seekyrr]

I would like music but my bike is so loud I wear earplugs. Crash

[RobertWichert]

No music for me, but I'd like to try it. And I really should wear plugs, but I rarely do. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/9/2012 2:54 PM, eddie wrote: > > OK, I have a question, consider this a poll of sorts, here goes; > > "Do you ride with a pair or Ear Buds (or some other headset) and > listen to music? Or do you ride with no sounds?" > > Me? I am a no music rider. I use ear plugs, and wear a skull cap, to > reduce noise as much as I can. A good helmet is essential to reduce > air flow noise (I use a full face). The ear plugs and skull cap (which > cover my ears) give me about as quiet a ride as I can get. I find that > music masks most other noises. The biggest reason is this; a > motorcycle in motion is loud enough, I don't like the risk of hearing > damage due to noise pollution. Even with the ear plugs and skull cap, > I sometimes have a mild case of tinnitus. > > Eddie M. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bill Kinnison]

I don't get the ear plugs thing. It just doesn't seem loud enough to warrant it. I wear ear protection when using power tools, and have never been diagnosed with any significant hearing loss. But the bike just isn't nearly as loud. Maybe because I don't ride freeway speeds very often? Usually under about 50 or 55 mph. I have music setup & use it occasionally, usually on extended trips, or just fun rides. If I'm just going to work or running a quick errand, I don't bother. I keep the volume down so I can still hear what is going on around me. I wonder what your able to hear with ear plugs in, ie; someone yelling, cars, horns, etc.? BTW, I wear a helmet when I ride SkySki. Had a couple of instances when I was younger & got knocked out. Some watersports helmets have ear flaps to protect against popping your ear drums in a sideways crash. But they cause a ton of noise that I've never gotten used to. So I don't use the ear flaps at all. I find there is much less rushing air roar in my ears & doesn't effect my balance. - Bill _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of eddie Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 2:55 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Music or Quiet? OK, I have a question, consider this a poll of sorts, here goes; "Do you ride with a pair or Ear Buds (or some other headset) and listen to music? Or do you ride with no sounds?" Me? I am a no music rider. I use ear plugs, and wear a skull cap, to reduce noise as much as I can. A good helmet is essential to reduce air flow noise (I use a full face). The ear plugs and skull cap (which cover my ears) give me about as quiet a ride as I can get. I find that music masks most other noises. The biggest reason is this; a motorcycle in motion is loud enough, I don't like the risk of hearing damage due to noise pollution. Even with the ear plugs and skull cap, I sometimes have a mild case of tinnitus. Eddie M. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Seekyrr]

You can hear with earplugs they just block out most of the sound. It doesn't take a very loud noise to cause hearing loss. I find with the plugs its much calmer, lets me focus more on the road and riding. Crash

[ron criswell]

I don't ride listening to my iPod music. The music of the motorcycle engine is enough for me and I don't like being distracted by other stuff riding a bike. I usually forget my ear plugs but ride with full face helmet. I have considered going to a Nolan Flip up style helmet but not sure if I trust them as a friends wife did a face plant with one and it did come unsnapped. She was OK though. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Apr 9, 2012, at 4:54 PM, "eddie" wrote: > OK, I have a question, consider this a poll of sorts, here goes; > > "Do you ride with a pair or Ear Buds (or some other headset) and listen to music? Or do you ride with no sounds?" > > Me? I am a no music rider. I use ear plugs, and wear a skull cap, to reduce noise as much as I can. A good helmet is essential to reduce air flow noise (I use a full face). The ear plugs and skull cap (which cover my ears) give me about as quiet a ride as I can get. I find that music masks most other noises. The biggest reason is this; a motorcycle in motion is loud enough, I don't like the risk of hearing damage due to noise pollution. Even with the ear plugs and skull cap, I sometimes have a mild case of tinnitus. > > Eddie M. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Charles Corum]

I m 76 years old, and have been riding for over 60 years. I never listen to music when I ride, as I don t want ANY distractions. I also wear ear plugs, as I have a long-interest in music and high-end audio, so want to minimize hearing loss, which can occur with sustained noise at as low as 75db (e.g. wind in your ears, if you ride without a helmet.) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[ron criswell]

When I go on a long ride (hours on end). The wind noise even with a full face gets to my ears. I don't know how Harley guys ride with all that noise if they don't use plugs. My doctor told me my hearing was excellent ......except one area.....where I'm almost deaf. He couldn't inure out why? I can. Fifty some odd years of bikes including 2 strokes on expansion chambers. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:21 PM, "Charles Corum" wrote: > I m 76 years old, and have been riding for over 60 years. I never listen to music when I ride, as I don t want ANY distractions. I also wear ear plugs, as I have a long-interest in music and high-end audio, so want to minimize hearing loss, which can occur with sustained noise at as low as 75db (e.g. wind in your ears, if you ride without a helmet.) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Blake El Explorador]

I just bought myself a pair of mc5 ear buds and they make a hell of a difference. Last time I rode from London to Ottawa (700ish clicks) I had tinnitis for a few days; I did some heavy research and for the price I love these. They do a great job of muting the engine, in fact I have them on at low volume and have to keep a playlist of softer music so I can still keep a comfortable level of sound coming in from around me. Haven't tested them out on any long rides yet, but I will soon and am certain that my ears will be thanking me in the long run. To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: ccorum@... Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 16:21:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Music or Quiet? I m 76 years old, and have been riding for over 60 years. I never listen to music when I ride, as I don t want ANY distractions. I also wear ear plugs, as I have a long-interest in music and high-end audio, so want to minimize hearing loss, which can occur with sustained noise at as low as 75db (e.g. wind in your ears, if you ride without a helmet.) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]