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Maybe I have a big neck or something... but I really dont get much wind noise from my Icon mainframe unless I have the vents open. I never notice any from the bottom of the helmet either.

I use soft earplugs, it's the only way to go. Stops most of the wind noise, any other method like sealing in your helmet can produce fog inside.

honda599 wrote:I use soft earplugs, it's the only way to go.

Ding ding ding!

I purchased a 25 or so sets of earplugs from a local industrial safety shop, they were like 20 cents a pair or something. I keep a bunch of them in my riding suit's pockets and pull 'em out before a longer ride (anything more than about 20 minutes). I like my hearing, or at least what's left.

poppygene wrote: I understand some of the pricier helmets are noticably quieter, like Shoei or Arai, but I've never owned one of either.

I have a Shoei RF model, and it can be pretty loud, too. The motorcycle accessory shop had a couple of different options to attach to the helmet opening. Check with a local dealer if you have one- give them a ring first. I added a piece of material that helps to keep debris out, but doesn't help with the noise. My hubby has a "Noj" brand something or other that fits into the helmet lip and ends up covers enough to keep the wind out pretty well. He likes it (I think it was around $20). It also has a little zipper opening to allow air through if you're sweltering.

bennettoid wrote:what about head phones and music?

anyone have an opinion on that?

Ear buds and a Diskman in the tank bag.

Maybe a radio is the answer--they used to say the best way to eliminate rattles in an old car was to turn up the radio, so it oughta work to eliminate wind noise on a bike......

sv-wolf wrote:I have tinnitus in both ears and it means that half the time I can't hear what people are saying if there is any background noise. I just have to smile and pretend Fortunately, most of us are fairly predictable and that helps. This is fairly new to me. Sounds like you have had hearing problems for a fair while. Any tips for coping with it gratefully received.

Cheers

Richard

Wow. I didn't know there was actually a name for that. I have the same exact problem and do the same exact thing. Half the time a smile and a nod seem to work. Lol. I do have 20 years of experience at it though, being deaf in one ear for that long. If there is any extra noise whatsoever, I really have a hard time hearing people.

I usually hear about 60%-70% of the words of each sentence. I am very good at this point in filling in the rest with what I believe they said. Only thing is when you're wrong, sometimes you end up answering back with people looking at you like you're crazy. Someone mentioned about the ear damage causing loss of balance, which I do have bad balance at times, but I have not found it to affect my riding in any way. I have very good balance on two wheels, especially at very low speeds. Wierd that I can do that well, but not walk well half the time lol.