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Subject: Re: WHHHOOOOOSHSHSH (and a tale of
Message-ID: <5800002@tifsie>
Date: Fri, 9-May-86 13:00:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri May  9 13:00:00 1986
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Nf-From: tifsie!sat    May  9 12:00:00 1986


> An alternative solution to the noise problem (and LOTS cheaper)
> is to wear earplugs. ...
> ...
> 
> Earplugs do NOT screen out ALL noise, it simply reduces the volume. I still
> hear cars in traffic and can hear funny things in the engine (if they are
> there) but don't have ringing ears after a long ride.  
>
> ...
> 
> Ron ("Huh ?") Miller
> hpfcla!ron

I have been using ear plugs for long rides for several years now.  They
are a definite plus after you get off of the bike (no more ringing ears).
I used to have an '83 Honda Interstate that I rode from Texas to Canada
a couple of years ago.  When I forgot to put my ear plugs in, my next
road stop included "de-ringing" time (Yes, I had a helmet on too). 
I don't use them around town though.

Scott Thomson
tifsie!sat