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[crazybastid83]

here is a link to a great article
http://members.cox.net/bmw-ldrider/Fatigue.pdf

[CVOJOE]

Great article, thanks! I always thought that using earplugs helped for more than just wind noise and exhaust music, not to forget filtering out the buzzing sounds of 10,000 RPM rice rangers. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Tonys]

I am sure most of us are aware of this but riding without ear plugs can cause or increase high pitched hearing loss. I have had to wear a hearing aid for a few years due to job conditions etc. I did not wear ear plugs when riding and usually wore a half shell. My hearing Dr. asked about that and I told him that I wouldn't be able to hear the stereo if I wore ear plugs. He said that I wouldn't be hearing much of anything if I didn't start. Long story short, I wear ear plugs now, even on short trips.

[hwyfever]

I was told that if I didn't protect my hearing while riding I would surely to lose it all.  I went the ear doc because of constant ringing in my ears - docs call this tinnitis.  Although this would happen for short periods after a long ride or a loud concert, it would typically stop after a good nights rest.  It was after a 7 hour trip from CA to AZ that I noticed that the ringing didn't stop...and my ears still ring today 10 years later.  Doc says it is permanate...  So after losing 20%+ of my hearing, I won't ride without hearing protection.  But ya know, I like riding better with the plugs...  The wind noise is far less and the sterio actually sounds better.  Go figure!!  

[Twolanerider]

Fever, Tony, I hear ya (so to speak).  Couple of years ago I started riding with a 3/4 helmet because it had gotten to the point that after a long day in the saddle the ringing in my hears was so loud I couldn't hear.  After a really long day it'd be loud enough to keep me from sleeping.  So now I ride with an Arai Classic/M.  It's vents work surprisingly well so it really doesn't get too hot inside the lid.  After having been inside that lid for a couple of years now on the rare occasion I pop the half helmet back on all the wind noise is "too loud" for comfort.  Odd how we adjust.  And I do the earplug thing too.  Not all the time though.  If it's a one gas stop day I don't mess with it (yet).  But if I'm out for the day I pop them in.  Really don't notice any difference in listening to the stereo either.

[MObe]

I almost always use ear plugs when riding. I prefer hearos. I think my stereo actually sounds better with the ear plugs in!

[Tonys]

I was told that if I didn't protect my hearing while riding I would surely to lose it all.  I went the ear doc because of constant ringing in my ears - docs call this tinnitis.  Although this would happen for short periods after a long ride or a loud concert, it would typically stop after a good nights rest.  It was after a 7 hour trip from CA to AZ that I noticed that the ringing didn't stop...and my ears still ring today 10 years later.  Doc says it is permanate...  So after losing 20%+ of my hearing, I won't ride without hearing protection.  But ya know, I like riding better with the plugs...  The wind noise is far less and the sterio actually sounds better.  Go figure!!  

First welcome to the site! This is a great info resource..and a lot of fun..
I have tinnitus also..constant ringing for 10 yrs or so...sigh...

[JimsSEEG]

There is also some good information on the Iron Butt site regarding long distance touring/riding. Several years ago (Milwaukee 2003 Party) several buddies went thru the Iron Buttt site as if we were training for an Iron BUtt ride, Made a huge difference on the trip. We were able to safely cover 5400 miles in 11 days.

Jim