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Old 11-05-2009, 05:28 PM
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Default Hearing loss/protection - What you use?

Well, I seem to be developing tinnitus. At this point a very low level ring that never goes away. Not a problem at all yet but apparently it can get real bad. So I've been going over what could cause this. I'm 50, had a whole life full of noise. Guns, concerts, electric guitar, motorcycles, tractors, chainsaws, woodshop, metal shop, on and on.

Right now, wind noise from my helmet is the biggest threat. Anything above 40 and I notice a danger level. I use foam plugs, have a good helmet (Arai), but it's not good enough. I definitely want to get some custom plugs. Need a recommendation from anyone. Am located in the SF Bay Area, if that matters.

Also thinking of selling my RC and getting something with a BIG windscreen. Maybe a BMW K1300GT or who knows what. Don't want to stop riding but it's a possibility. Help.
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