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Have purchased some ear plugs from the USA recently. Made from natrual materials and not synthetic. I have tinitis and find that wind noise really sets it off especially on long hauls. These are really good and also waterproof if you want to use in pool. The name of the company is BPI and they have a web site :also reuseable-service was good also. If you have ear probs as I do give them a go-also handy if the neighbors are heavy metal fans. I run aftermarket pipes also but would never have ridden my Harleys with straight pipes years ago if I had known the consequences! Being deaf is no fun 
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I feel ya. I would have used ear plugs on stage years ago had I known I would be torchered daily by an evil high pitched screeching demon. That would take up residents in my inner ears. I use hear "O's" from the guitar store.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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I always wear ear plugs when I ride. I tried riding once without ear plugs, for a day ride up to Mt. Rainier and my ears were ringing for hours afterwards. I wear a full face helmet too. And yes my left ear is about 30% good (according to the Navy when I was honorably discharged). Working in power plants all my life doesn't help either.
The ones I use are a reusable soft rubber (silicon?) type product I picked up at some power station. They just fit easily in my ears, although sometimes the fit is a little off and I enjoy more of the Bubs growling. I wash them with hot soapy water every once in a while. What's nice is they have a lanyard so I can't lose one. I also have a stash of foam ones if needed.
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I feel ya. I would have used ear plugs on stage years ago had I known I would be torchered daily by an evil high pitched screeching demon. That would take up residents in my inner ears. I use hear "O's" from the guitar store.
It was our very own Ed (OldRoadie) who convinced me to wear earplugs when riding when he said ("If I don't hear, I don't work.") I have been very glad about that as they make a huge difference in how I feel after a long ride. I lost enough of my higher end hearing in the USAF when I was young and proud.
Thom
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even with my loud pipes, the wind noise is worse than the exhaust. I wear earplugs if I'm on the highway but not around town
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With my windshield and lowers, I can ride wearing a 1/2 helmet with no discomfort in my unprotected ears. Sometimes geezer bikes just make sense!!
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I acctually like your bike Keith, its a cruiser for shure. It looks like you planned it that way.
The hear o's I use are clear soft flexable plastic. they are comfy and you can herdly see them.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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The safety supply folks usually sell ear plugs (and glasses) for real world prices. I'd like to save what I have left, (What?) I prefer the lanyard types. They hang on the mirror stalk pretty good. It's a geezer thing... http://www.conney.com/http://www.gemplers.com/safetyAs we know too well, as soon as the word "motorcycle" is added to any product, the price usually triples.
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Not to tell anybody what to do-but don't kid yourself. You'll NEVER notice the hearing starting to go till it does, and then it's too late. Just sayin. Professional bass player 30 years-used plugs for 20, and it was 10 years too few. Ringing in the ears STINKS big time-more so when it does not have to happen. My .02, YMMV.
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Should be Riding
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I buy em 50 pairs at a time. Flents. The price is right at your local yokel wally world. $7.87. 
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I put in ear plugs on the way to Laconia last year & almost took my buddy out because I couldn't hear him comin up on me. They're on the side of the road somewhere. If I could find something that took out like 10 db instead of 30db I'd try them again. Once.
"Got the wind in my face the road goes on for miles...."
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The reason I wear a 3/4 open-face helmet.....
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Hear-o's from the local guitar shop they got differing degrees of db blockage.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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even with my loud pipes, the wind noise is worse than the exhaust. I wear earplugs if I'm on the highway but not around town
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http://www.harborfreight.com/50-pair-disposable-earplugs-96365.html whats best is that they are wrapped in plastic to keep clean till ready.Carry 2-3 extras in windshield bag for passengers and myself.At this price,cant afford to wash.They not only reduce noise but keep your body warmer(if you have large ears!)
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I put in ear plugs on the way to Laconia last year & almost took my buddy out because I couldn't hear him comin up on me. They're on the side of the road somewhere. If I could find something that took out like 10 db instead of 30db I'd try them again. Once.
Gotta agree with that. I need to hear what is around me or sneakin up on me. Its a safety concern ridin deaf. 
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I like these because it sounds like someone is inside of them singing 
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 They look a bit big. 
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I had a set of molds done a couple of months ago. Cost about $50.00 but it has done a great job on reducing the wind noise. I can still hear what is going on around me and they are really comfortable.
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Where did you get those done?
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I buy em 50 pairs at a time. Flents. The price is right at your local yokel wally world. $7.87.
Me too!
Thom
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I like these because it sounds like someone is inside of them singing
I also have a set (like above) of Etymotic Research ear phones. They work great at isolating between 28-34db of the background noise, and the sound quality is outstanding. They also work great with my full face helmet.
Tom
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)
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I use these and they are just about the most comfortable that I have found. http://www.safety-source.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=5474&P_ID=7901Bit late in my case as 12 years of drag-racing has rendered me 'deaf as a post' 
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This etymotics cut out about 30 dB? So they are essentially earplugs and headphones yes?? I wear foam ear plugs but would like something nicer and if I can listen to tunes the would be awesome.
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I prefer these for the adjustable sound level filtering control.  which is an up grade from this model which was far to bulky. 
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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I had a time trying to find decent earplugs that I did not feel like filing a product liability lawsuit against. Walmart, Walgreens, even the local gun shops.....crap materials would either get lost in my ear, or worse, the material would crumble or break when trying to roll it up to insert....scared the crap out of me. It's a wonder these companies can stay in business.... I finally found what I was looking for at Aerostitch. Rider Ear Plugs 
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