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DarthRider
08-08-2011, 09:34 AM
British researchers say motorcycle helmets can harm hearing
It will be amazing but not surprising to see some ironheads use this as yet another excuse not to wear a helmet.
But for any regular helmet wearers out there who do not use earplugs, it's yet another very good argument to do so.
Fortunately, we do not have to choose between saving our skulls or saving our hearing!
From Dealernews:
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/LATEST+NEWS/Say-what-British-researchers-say-motorcycle-helmet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/734220?contextCategoryId=48447
jpenney
08-08-2011, 10:53 AM
Huh?
jpenney
08-08-2011, 10:54 AM
Really though, who has ridden at sped with a helmet and not realized that it's LOUD.
DarthRider
08-08-2011, 11:15 AM
Thus the earplugs...
Dirty Doug
08-08-2011, 01:22 PM
I've had a set of molded -to-the-ear type plugs I got at a MOA rally many many years ago and they work great. Before that I used the hardware store foam type but got one stuck inside the ear and had to have someone remove it for me which made me feel foolish. The wife said all I had to bo was sneeze holding my nose and closing my mouth because there wasn't anything else up there to stop the air flow. Yea what does she know.....I tried it three times and nothing..........
Dirty Doug
panthercity
08-08-2011, 01:51 PM
I'm a fan of the E-A-R Ultrafits. They have handles!
DarthRider
08-08-2011, 02:09 PM
I use the "Hearo" brand 'cause they're made for motorcycles.
There are a LOT of them out there and there are differences in performance, fit & comfort. and price.
Doug, I've heard the custom molded ones are titz!
I think the No. 1 thing is we use them!
Donson
08-08-2011, 02:19 PM
"Loud helmets save lives".:eusa_whistle:
DarthRider
08-08-2011, 02:27 PM
"Loud helmets save lives".:eusa_whistle:
That's actually much closer to "Loud pipes save lives..." than you realize! :eusa_whistle:
Sir Limpsalot
08-08-2011, 02:30 PM
Reminds me, add "earplugs" to list of things to bring on holiday..
DarthRider
08-08-2011, 02:37 PM
Reminds me, add "earplugs" to list of things to bring on holiday..
Pack 'em in with that gross of condoms you're bringing...:biggrinbandit:
Donson
08-08-2011, 02:59 PM
Simon, i have a dispenser full of the expanding foam type, You are welcome to as many as You need.
You have both ears, right?:001:
Dirty Doug
08-08-2011, 03:02 PM
Pack 'em in with that gross of condoms you're bringing...
What? Is he only staying for the weekend.....................................
Dirty Doug
Deans BMW
08-08-2011, 10:15 PM
Writing from Ceder City, Ut. the MC B&B has about 100 pair for guests.......that includes Sir Simon.
vintagemxr
08-08-2011, 10:31 PM
I always ride with ear plugs, I just wish I'd started doing it 30 years sooner. After ten years of riding with them I can't stand to ride without them, even on just a short hop around town.
the other Doug
Sir Limpsalot
08-09-2011, 01:05 AM
Writing from Ceder City, Ut. the MC B&B has about 100 pair for guests.......that includes Sir Simon.
What? Condoms? Surely not..
Guys, you seem to have me down as some sort of womanising drunkard, a charge I emphatically deny. I assure you, your wives and daughters are quite safe from me. (You might, however, care to hide the key to your wine cellar..)
(You might, however, care to hide the key to your wine cellar..)
What is your preference? Merlot ,Cab. Pinot, Sangiovese, Chianti, Malbec, Zinfandel, or do you perfer Whites?
Sir Limpsalot
08-09-2011, 01:22 AM
Jack, the only use I have for white wine is for getting red wine stains off the carpets.. :)
Jack, the only use I have for white wine is for getting red wine stains off the carpets.. :)
Bravo, Simon, Bravo.
Wife and I may deliver a case of wine for the get together.
Will include a white or two for the women.
vintagemxr
08-09-2011, 01:46 AM
What? Condoms? Surely not..
Guys, you seem to have me down as some sort of womanising drunkard, a charge I emphatically deny. I assure you, your wives and daughters are quite safe from me.
Glad to see that you've finally mended your wicked ways, Si. How many days has it been now? :lobby:
the other Doug
DarthRider
08-09-2011, 07:47 AM
I assure you, your wives and daughters are quite safe from me.
OK, but what about Dean's goats, Charlotte & Fifi?
Jack, so glad to hear you two are coming to the bash!
Love dem reds...
Thanks Dave.
Hopefully we will get there Fri. the 2nd stay at a motel in town and come out and visit Fri. and Sat.
Then head to Phoenix to visit our son.
DarthRider
08-09-2011, 10:08 AM
Thanks Dave.
Hopefully we will get there Fri. the 2nd stay at a motel in town and come out and visit Fri. and Sat.
Then head to Phoenix to visit our son.
You mean your wife doesn't want to stay in a barn with a bunch of smelly, snoring, farting bikers?
You mean your wife doesn't want to stay in a barn with a bunch of smelly, snoring, farting bikers?
She's got me for that.
DarthRider
08-09-2011, 10:57 AM
She's got me for that.
:lol:
Bravo, Simon, Bravo.
Wife and I may deliver a case of wine for the get together.
Will include a white or two for the women.
Judy has been known to drink a glass of red on occassion. Not so much the white. I'm sure she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Looking forward to meeting you and the Mrs, Jack. (Even if you weren't bring the grape:))
RB
Deans BMW
08-10-2011, 08:48 AM
Jack, that would be fantastic to see you and your wife again.
Looking forward to meeting you and Judy also RB.
Dean will be nice to see you and Pam again.
Really can't wait to meet everyone in person.
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