11-23-2016, 05:45 AM
I'm big on ear protection. I'm not big on spending $800+ on a helmet. I think your helmet skirt recommendation should have been included in his list of strategies, but the helmet option was only one of several that he listed and, I suppose, if you didn't purchase an after-market and loud exhaust, you may might save enough money for the $800 helmet so maybe his recommendations are not so extravagant.
Use Protection. Store-bought foam earplugs can substantially lessen sound pressure in your ears. <-- pretty frugal solution
Find a Quiet Helmet. Schuberth promotes the C3 Pro as “one of the quietest helmets in the world,” while Sena’s Smart Helmet has built-in noise-canceling technology. <-- pretty expensive solution, unless there are other benefits than noise reduction to the particular helmets (fit, weight, etc.)
Consider the Wind. Among road bikes, nothing is quieter than a full-fairing tourer. <-- Not a bad solution, but involves a major decision on what kind of bike you want to ride.
Keep it Stock. Want to hurt your hearing? Swap out OE intake and exhaust systems for great-sounding free-flowing components. <-- Doesn't cost anything unless your bike is already loud.
Personally, I think the author could have done, or at least looked up, some research on the topic and given a few brand options, especially for the earplugs.
Here's a couple links that might be more helpful. They were for me.
http://www.earplugsguide.com/best-motorcycle-ear-plugs/
http://ridermagazine.com/2011/05/13/hear...rcyclists/
http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing.../erme.html
http://ridermagazine.com/2014/01/31/nono...rs-review/
Great post...you can keep your hearing AND your money if you do a little research and, of course, commit to actually protecting yourself
Use Protection. Store-bought foam earplugs can substantially lessen sound pressure in your ears. <-- pretty frugal solution
Find a Quiet Helmet. Schuberth promotes the C3 Pro as “one of the quietest helmets in the world,” while Sena’s Smart Helmet has built-in noise-canceling technology. <-- pretty expensive solution, unless there are other benefits than noise reduction to the particular helmets (fit, weight, etc.)
Consider the Wind. Among road bikes, nothing is quieter than a full-fairing tourer. <-- Not a bad solution, but involves a major decision on what kind of bike you want to ride.
Keep it Stock. Want to hurt your hearing? Swap out OE intake and exhaust systems for great-sounding free-flowing components. <-- Doesn't cost anything unless your bike is already loud.
Personally, I think the author could have done, or at least looked up, some research on the topic and given a few brand options, especially for the earplugs.
Here's a couple links that might be more helpful. They were for me.
http://www.earplugsguide.com/best-motorcycle-ear-plugs/
http://ridermagazine.com/2011/05/13/hear...rcyclists/
http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing.../erme.html
http://ridermagazine.com/2014/01/31/nono...rs-review/
Great post...you can keep your hearing AND your money if you do a little research and, of course, commit to actually protecting yourself