jamesrb90 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hey guys hope all is well.So I recently brought a r6 ( phils r6 ) that I love more and more I drive it. Getting my self into trouble with turning points though hahah.Anyway iv got a caberg duke helmet at the moment and iv soon realised it's wayyyy to noisy at higher speeds. It's a flip front for those who don't know.So I think the sensible thing would be a non flip front helmet. I don't want to speed a massive amount Any recommendations guys gals thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yes. Mouldable ear plugs.When I use them I concentrate more It's weird when you take them out and go for a ride everything is unbelievable loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croup101 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 ive had two caberg helmets both noisy i wear earplugs when riding couldnt ride without them, when my money tree groes i will try and purchase a shoei helmet as i have had lots of reviewers saying they are lovely and quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Only I could snigger at this title in an odd kind of way I listen to moosic quietly with those earphones that feel like they're having intercourse with your earholes - what is this wind noise you speak of?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croup101 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 i tried that moo, works a treat until i pull my lid off and nearly rip my ears off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 i tried that moo, works a treat until i pull my lid off and nearly rip my ears off lolYou just have to do it gently at an angle, there's a knack to it - it's easy when you try, honest. I've done it no problem it with 4 different helmets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesrb90 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 i tried that moo, works a treat until i pull my lid off and nearly rip my ears off lolYou just have to do it gently at an angle, there's a knack to it - it's easy when you try, honest. I've done it no problem it with 4 different helmets Gently??? angle???? Helmet????Wahhhhh sounds like years of experience hahahThanks guys gals So I guess ear plugs are the best option for now. I'll be sure to read up the reviews on the shoeis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Foam earplugs are cheaper than a new shoie!!Squash them till the go long and thin, suck them so they get wet, open your mouth wide and insert them into your earhole.. Feel them gently expand and the world becomes a peaceful place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yup. All helmets are noisy. Get used to earplugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I find that the foam earplugs muffle the sound too much for me......I'm not comfortable riding the bike like that.... I use some that are designed for air travel which attenuate the wind noise, but I can still hear the engine and other stuff around me ok..... There were some I saw recently that are designed for biking......I think they were in the Visor Shop site..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesrb90 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks guys. Ima shop online for some now. Iv noticed this exhaust I have on the r6 pops and sounds awsome so I'd like to be able to hear that still. Maybe it's just the case of finding the right ear plugs and not the helmet [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I use these... noise reduced to a comfortable level. but I can still hear the important sounds...I like these because the lanyard makes removal easy.. and its far less likely to lose one.http://i.imgur.com/LLzluT6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Not the foam...NOT THE FOOOOOOAAAAAAAAM!!!!They're not that bad really, but they don't like my earholes...one always comes at least part-way out. And then I can't stop wiggling my ear to make it pop out cos it's so frigging annoying! Nope, didn't take long to work out remooving the helmet so the earphones don't get tugged. Easiest way is to hold the helmet strap and pull one side, then the other. Good luck finding a solution that works for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 These were the ones I saw..... http://www.racevisors.co.uk/product/pin ... tAodbzYAaA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesrb90 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Not the foam...NOT THE FOOOOOOAAAAAAAAM!!!!They're not that bad really, but they don't like my earholes...one always comes at least part-way out. And then I can't stop wiggling my ear to make it pop out cos it's so frigging annoying! Nope, didn't take long to work out remooving the helmet so the earphones don't get tugged. Easiest way is to hold the helmet strap and pull one side, then the other. Good luck finding a solution that works for you I'll shop around and maybe buy a few see what stays in for the longest [emoji12] [emoji6] Don't want tpbe riding down the road swinging my head around the place... I'd look like a zombie on a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Tact Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Ear Pro EP3 Sonic Defenders about £15 in the UKhttp://www.surefire.com/ep3-sonic-defenders.html http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUREFIRE-EARP ... 233610fa9fI use these on the bike as I can still hear the engine but removes the top end of the whistles and screams. Very easy to put in your ear and very comfortable and allows you to still have a conversation at the lights and general noise around you I also use them when shooting high caliber rifles and shotguns and my ears are still working as they should so they definitely do a good job of removing the dangerous end of the db scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Drown out the wind with music! I recommend Bob Marley for slower rides and UK garage for the other 98% of the time That exhaust of yours is the nuts. "pop pop pop poppp" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Ear Pro EP3 Sonic Defenders about £15 in the UKhttp://www.surefire.com/ep3-sonic-defenders.html http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUREFIRE-EARP ... 233610fa9fI use these on the bike as I can still hear the engine but removes the top end of the whistles and screams. Very easy to put in your ear and very comfortable and allows you to still have a conversation at the lights and general noise around you I also use them when shooting high caliber rifles and shotguns and my ears are still working as they should so they definitely do a good job of removing the dangerous end of the db scale Interested in these, the video on the link you sent looks decent. How'd you know what size to go for?EDIT: Ah, this site has a size guide in the second image http://www.nightgear.co.uk/Surefire-Ear ... 35ng.htm#3ANOTHER EDIT: Bought! Looking forward to trying these out. I normally use foam plugs which do a pretty decent job. The marbled colour effect ones that you get in most bike shops aren't bad, but don't block sound as much as the bigger yellow ones. Only thing with the yellow ones are they're big enough to cut out more sound, but hurt my ears after an hour or so.Hoping these Surefire ones are comfortable and cut out enough that I can blast down the motorway with less wind noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 if you're unsure about which type suits you... this: http://tinyurl.com/onetmbv or this: http://tinyurl.com/qb5mu5n is an idea before you up the ante and spend a lot of money.. perhaps wasted money. there are probably others available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Could always use cotton wool in the meantime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Earplugs is the quick fix but believe it or not a recommended quiet helmet is a closed as open face, the shark evo3 but then there is the price it's around the 250-300 region. I have an agv k3 and it's pretty good to be honest, relatively quiet and with plugs in its spot on, warm and cool at the same time, and fits well. I paid 110 from sportsbikeshop.com they have some cracking lids there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwf3 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I got sick of my caberg been to noisy so I bought a shoei qwest (which is really quiet on its own) and auritech earplugs, everythings quiet now and I cant really hear my un-baffled micron exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Where's the fun in that? [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesrb90 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'll probably change my helmet next summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwf3 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Where's the fun in that? [emoji6]exhaust sounds just nice now without busting my eardrums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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