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[Rallispec]

I'm debating whether or not i should invest in a cheap mp3 player to use while i'm riding... but between the safety issue of it hindering my ability to hear traffic around me, and the annoyance of having to have it turned up so loud to overcome wind noise etc... I'm wondering if it's worth it or not.


thoughts?

 

[Rudee]

Touring cycle, sure, othewise bad idea.... Nice knowing you if you do.

 

[EyeMWing]

It's illegal to operate a motor vehicle with both ears blocked by something like a headset or headphones. So, I don't think it's a terribly good idea.

 

[nakedfrog]

How about an earbud in just one ear?

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
It's illegal to operate a motor vehicle with both ears blocked by something like a headset or headphones. So, I don't think it's a terribly good idea.

cool -- if thats the case then I wont even consider it.


thanks for quick answers 🙂

 

[notfred]

I don't know how you can hear a nearly silent Honda Acccord behind you with 70mph wind noise and a 90dba engine running at 10,000rpm, anyway.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
It's illegal to operate a motor vehicle with both ears blocked by something like a headset or headphones. So, I don't think it's a terribly good idea.

Not to mention dangerous.

Viper GTS

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
I'm debating whether or not i should invest in a cheap mp3 player to use while i'm riding... but between the safety issue of it hindering my ability to hear traffic around me, and the annoyance of having to have it turned up so loud to overcome wind noise etc... I'm wondering if it's worth it or not.


thoughts?

I use mine on a daily basis...
40 gig Creative.. get the super tight fitting ear buds and works under your helmet..

its no different either way I wear earplugs if i dont use the MP3 player...
bike is not super loud but 80 mph of wind noise+ traffic noise + an Acropovich race exhaust = loud and gives a headache after a while...
MP3s or earplugs definatly make it a better ride.

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: notfred
I don't know how you can hear a nearly silent Honda Acccord behind you with 70mph wind noise and a 90dba engine running at 10,000rpm, anyway.

not so much that as the noise from sirens and horns from emergency vehicles

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: notfred
I don't know how you can hear a nearly silent Honda Acccord behind you with 70mph wind noise and a 90dba engine running at 10,000rpm, anyway.

not so much that as the noise from sirens and horns from emergency vehicles

you cant hear even those on a bike with the windnoise the engine noise and other traffic noise till they are on top of you anyway..

yah and how is headphones any different than Cell phones and Boom in the family truckster? none what so ever...