ear drum perforation! nklr

[mrob1515@aol.com]

(Snip) >>I was inserting a "bullet" shaped foam ear plugs when

>>I felt a "small" slight, sharp pain as I inserted a plug.

Ron, sorry to here about your ear injury. Hoping it is nothing serious. Many riders are unaware of the correct procedure for installing foam ear plugs. Begin by rolling the ear plug between your thumb and index finger until it is compressed to the diameter of a small pencil. At the same time, reach over the top of your head and grasp the top of the ear and pull up, then insert the foam plug. After working the plug into the ear canal, hold it in place with the tip of your index finger long enough for it to expand and seal the passage way. This can take 10 to 15 seconds. If the plug works its way out or there is not a tight seal, then start over again. Even with practice, it can sometimes take two or three tries. When you have a perfect seal, you will know it. Asfellow lister, Mark mentioned, it is also important to remove ear plugs sloooooowly, otherwise there is the potential risk of sust aining an inner ear injury from the vacuum. I also carry ear plugs when traveling. They can give you a restful nights sleep in noisy campgrounds, hotels, and cruiseships. Mike Roberts Vancouver, USA

[Robert T. Heywood]

When I am cruising along at lower speeds (20-40mph) the front wheel seems to have a pulsation, like it's out of balance or round. Any thoughts?? Thanks!!