I have tons of expirence with this... Walmart has great headphones (about $10) that do a decent job at blocking wind noise, and as far as ipod controls i found the best solution is rather simple, a simple square of velcro on the back of the ipod and top of the tank (or sew it into a jacket or pants... Wherever u want it). Some headphones have inline volume control, but if it is ontop of the tank its redundant... I used this system with my 250 and it works great, even when the exaust gasket blew and it now makes 100 times more noise i can still hear the music on I-4, my next project is to wire in computer speakers to my older HJC full face, the way the law in florida is written you can not have earphones IN your ear... When i asked a motorcycle cop about the in helment speakers he said that it is leagal by the letter of the law and wants me to hook up his personal helment when i get mine done
ride safe paul cb250 daytona florida -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, February 19, 2010 5:41:22 pm To: [email protected] From: "Javier Garcia" <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Earplugs + ipod Hi all, I am now days in the pursue of protecting a little my ears. My current helmet is a HJC modular, which means that it is a bit more noisy than normal full-face helmets. Additionally, my windshield directs the airflow right above the helmet which acts like a resonant cavity. I seems to be worse on windy days, or maybe it just depends on my mood at the moment. In any case, I think it is a good idea to have some earplugs. While I am looking and deciding which one to buy, I decided give it a try to my ipod and listen some music while riding. I now some people do not recommend that kind of distraction, but I found it quite pleasant in reducing wind noise or when I am sitting on traffic. Some time ago I saw a video of some random guys who was talking about motorcycle gear, and he mentioned a couple of earplugs to listen music that at the same time have this foam like material which reduce ambient noise. He said he would use them even with no music as normal earplugs. I find that idea very attractive. Finally, the last two problems that I have are: (1) normal earplugs are very uncomfortable once I put my helmet on; and (2) I cannot control the ipod functions while driving, so for example, I either set the volume high to been able to ear something while driving in the highway, and then become annoyed when driving slow, or vice versa. To summarize, what I consider the perfect headphones (and what I am looking for), would be: - Protection against wind noise even with no music (like those earplugs you find at home depot) - Being able to listen music - Control ipod functions without having access to the ipod itself. Does anyone have any ideas and/or experience on this matter? Thanks, Javier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
