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So I take it you don't have your stereo on while you drive.
Sami-
Don't want to start an arguement... However, it is very dangerous to be driving with headphones on and I'm sure it's also illegal in most states. People really need to be aware of their surroundings and be able to hear what the heck is going on around them. -
Would that not depend on the helmet you wear? I can see it being much worse with an open faced helmet versus a full face with a visor down.
I didn't even know there was a 250 version of the Ninja. It's like a high end scooter on steroids and with an msrp of $3500 makes it pretty affordable to get into actual riding. -
I would be afraid to wear ear plugs. Even if they filtered out the engine sound and let other things through it sounds bad because you would want to hear other engines around you if possible. Doesn't a helmet also block a lot of sound?
madmaxVinyl, the final frontier...
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Someone call Dr f'ing Phil because I think I'm feeling like I need a hug, and that wouldn't fit the image my choice of motorcycle has thrust upon my life
I really do like the machinery harley puts out. All that chrome and fine craftsmanship, not to mention the cool assed motors, riding position with the feet up in the front. Nothing like it since the original. Actually, out of the 30 or so bikes in our "bike parking spaces" at work that I look at every day I have to say my favorite is an old restored 1200 with the single spedometer pod and the old green flat paint. Not much chrome, kinda old style. Looks like it is still on the show room but I know it must be a really old classic. A bit of an understated look but full of performance.
madmaxVinyl, the final frontier...
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On one hand, we have the slight chance of hearing loss (which despite the paper to the contrary I"m SERIOUSLY doubting the validity of, considering how many old bikers I know who aren't at all impaired).
On the other hand, we have increased risk of being KILLED because you can't hear anything around you.
Personally, I'd rather be alive and half deaf. But that's just me, your mileage may vary. Feel free to choose getting crushed into the pavement.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
So I take it you don't have your stereo on while you drive.
Listening to music on a car stereo != wearing headphones or earplugs. Unless you're listening at obscene levels, the car stereo isn't going to block out ambient sounds like ambulances and police cars coming towards an intersection.
There's a reason it's illegal most places. -
Sami-
Don't want to start an arguement... However, it is very dangerous to be driving with headphones on and I'm sure it's also illegal in most states. People really need to be aware of their surroundings and be able to hear what the heck is going on around them.
O i forgot we are on a audio forum. THEY ARE NOT music headphones. There ones to dampen how much noise you hear like wind noise.HT setup
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Just wear a real helmet (ie 3/4 or full face) and you won't have to worry about wind noise or any impact on your hearing.DKG999
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bigaudiofanatic wrote: »O i forgot we are on a audio forum. THEY ARE NOT music headphones. There ones to dampen how much noise you hear like wind noise.
WTF?? The ones we were talking about are music headphones, go back, re-read and comprehend. -
madmax, see what you did???? Now people are fighting over headphones vs ear plugs....all because you wanted to buy a motorcycle._________________________________________________
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What's the differencE? Anything stuck in your ear that keeps you from hearing things around you. I don't care if it plays music, sings you a lullaby, or does nothing at all, it impairs your ability to use your ears to detect potential danger.
It's your life, do what you want, but don't go advising others to do the same.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
Ricardo wrote:madmax, see what you did???? Now people are fighting over headphones vs ear plugs....all because you wanted to buy a motorcycle.
And on top of that....now he is NOT buying a motorcycle! What a troublemaker...:rolleyes:"Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
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Just wear a real helmet (ie 3/4 or full face) and you won't have to worry about wind noise or any impact on your hearing.
Not true, the hearing damage is still there with a helmet as well. And it's very real. This is an audio forum so I thought it was important to mention.
As for being safe, I guess driving my 7-series is unsafe as well since I can hear as much outside as I can with on a motorcycle with ear plugs on. With a 20-30dB attenuation I can still hear what I need to hear.
Yes, earplugs. I don't know where headphones came into discussion.
p.s. Just don't come and tell you can hear a difference between cables if you ride motorcycles without hearing protection...then we know you're lying... -
WTF?? The ones we were talking about are music headphones, go back, re-read and comprehend.
This is the original post:
"Whatever bike you buy, don't forget to buy lots of earplugs." -
As for being safe, I guess driving my 7-series is unsafe as well since I can hear as much outside as I can with on a motorcycle with ear plugs on.
You also have a giant steel cage around you to protect you if someone plows into you. It's not quite as important to have all of your senses at their max efficiency.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
This is the original post:
"Whatever bike you buy, don't forget to buy lots of earplugs."
Yes, but I was going off post #91. No matter which way you look at it, it's most likely highly illegal regardless.
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No earplugs for me. Part of the experience is the sound of the wind/engine.
And yes I can hear differences in cables so nany, nany.
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I havent read all the post you may want to look at the Honda f4 or maybe a 600rr. if you are worry about to much bike or something lay off the throttle althought it is hard once you get comfortable on it. also they cost a little bit more (get them used f4 for about 4800 amd 600rr for about 5500) they are well know for handling over most bikes. also size wise i am 6'4 and can fit on these bikes
and the Biggest Thing I would worry about is someone stealling your bike get LOWJack. seriously
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No earplugs for me. Part of the experience is the sound of the wind/engine.
And yes I can hear differences in cables so nany, nany.
Liar, liar, pants on fire.
Whatever you do while riding your bike is up to you, I'm not here to argue that. A new bike owner however needs to know that riding without hearing protection will destroy your hearing. It's a fact, not fiction, and it's only a matter of time. If you ride short 10min commutes to work its different than if you go for 4-5h joyride doing 70-**** mph. -
Yes, but I was going off post #91. No matter which way you look at it, it's most likely highly illegal regardless.
Many states prohibit the use of audio device on both of your ears, including cellular handsfree. At least some of them allow hearing protection. I couldn't care less if it is illegal or not. -
Bubble people will be the bane of our existence.
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the Biggest Thing I would worry about is someone stealling your bike get LOWJack. seriously
Frank
lojack is okay, but there are better GPS locators out there. a quick google search will reveil a few. i dont have any thing on my bike, but i did quite a bit of research and it was the general consensus that there are 2-3 systems out there better than lojack.
But, i havent had anything so its just heresay. but i do know quite a bit about 12V alarms and gps locators, just no experience with the 2 wheel versions.
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Umm, ok. Those of you saying ear plugs would make it so you can't hear, therefore making them unsafe? Am I catching that right?
You have obviously never ridden a motorcycle for any length of time. Anything above 35mph, the wind blast prevents you from hearing anything. Now, on a sportbike, if you get fully behind the windscreen, you can hear your motor purring away--but not much else. I have a full-face hemlet, even with that on, I have ear-piercing wind blast in the helmet at highway speeds. Ear plugs are fine...you ride with your eyes, not your ears. That's why there's 2 round reflective thingies on your handle bars.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 -
Just wear a real helmet (ie 3/4 or full face) and you won't have to worry about wind noise or any impact on your hearing.
I wear a real helmet a shoei rf-1000 strife tc-2. full face helmet. I love it. Not those skull caps.
Here is a pick of what mine looks like.
I like dragons if you are wondering why I got that design.HT setup
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
Denon DBP-1610
Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1
Living Room
63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
Polk Surroundbar 3000
Samsung BD-C7900 -
You have obviously never ridden a motorcycle for any length of time. Anything above 35mph, the wind blast prevents you from hearing anything.
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With 20+ years riding experience, ZERO accidents, ZERO tickets and have thrown a leg over everything form a 50cc to an 1690cc, I think I might have some valuable input.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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With 20+ years riding experience, ZERO accidents, ZERO tickets and have thrown a leg over everything form a 250cc to an 1690cc, I think I might have some valuable input.
20+ here too, I got my first 1st when I was 14, from 50cc to 1400cc. Maybe some day I will lay my bike down (no tickets either), but so far so good. If I ever drop my bike, that'll be the first and last time, if I'm lucky enough to make that decision.
Do not believe it is necessary to drop the bike at some point, I know plenty of people who have been riding for years and haven't done it.