R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:29 pm
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #32 The plugs are most likely a compliant polymer and your body contracts when cold.........the ear canal seal is degraded. In today's world, 80+ MPH interstate speeds and our proximity to other heavy traffic, ear plugs are a requirement in my book. Just as an example, the legal noise level of the 18-wheel beside you is ~85 dBa at a distance of 50-ft at speeds over 35mph. Assuming you're in the middle of your lane, that places the 18=wheeler noise source at ~6-ft from you, yielding a legal noise level of 103 dba. If there's an 18-wheeler on both sides, the level will be 106-dBA. But, the 18-wheelers still might be quieter than the wind noise around your helmet. Ear plugs, just do it.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #33Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #32 For sure...I cannot ride without them. The explanation makes sense to me, also. Tissues shrink when cold. Wish there was a way to make a silicone earplug with a small pump button on the outer part that you could gently push to increase the size of the plug in situations where the seal is imperfect. |
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #35 Great suggestion, but...I have very narrow, convoluted ear canals that will not accept a foam earplug. All they do is mash down, no matter how tightly I twist them to make them small, as recommended. Spent countless hours trying to make them work which, if they did, would solve my problems! Custom plugs are quick and easy to insert, but even they have limitations. |
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Found a good fix...a different earplug lubricant than the one I've been using. Called Crescendo Ear Balm. Much better seal...quieter. |
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A great example of why this forum is so useful. I always use earplugs, I have tried all sorts, the latest favourite is the Oxford ones as they are a decent size, but they can still fail to seal sometimes. |
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I too habitually use earplugs, and I've always applied a bit of my own spit to the plug before inserting it, and always get a great seal. Everyone who ever sees me do it thinks it's gross, but my hearing is worth it.. simple as that. Plug lube (!) sounds like a great idea though.. I'd no idea such a thing existed!
Current: 2015 BMW R1200RS Sport SE, 2003 Yamaha TDM900
Past: 1999 Honda CLR125, 1995 Honda CB500, 1998 Triumph Sprint Sport, 1995 Honda VFR750FS, 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM, 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, 2015 Honda VFR800X "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube" - HST |
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Lube on order! Thanks for the tip. |
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This is great...glad to help with a new idea. And it's not made of cooking oil! Actually has aloe and coconut oil and other natural stuff...very nice on the ear and doesn't leave a residue (I think it gets absorbed by the skin). After a ride, I wash the silicone earplugs with lukewarm water and soap. |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #41 It may work, but I can't believe there isn't a "Wet Willy" brand BTW - the CDC says there's merit in using the lube.........https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/UserFil.../pdfs/teoai.pdf Old Forum Orphan |
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Custom earplugs. I used to do the foam rolled ones, and when they work they are fine. I always seemed to have one pop out of place by the time I get the helmet jammed on my head. The custom ones cost me US$120 for 2 pair and have lasted forever. Not much wear and tear by my ear canal and I'm not a lube kinda guy. :) |
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They are now making child size and women's size foam ear plugs. They are roughly the same price. For those with ear canals that are outside the bell-curve of one-size-fits all. I believe the women's are also a slightly softer/less dense material and compress easier. I'm not sure if they provide less protection, but I'd assume it's negligible unless you're on a long tour. |
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