Riding with Tunes

[J.Busa]

No music. not because it's too dangerous, but because all the earphones I've tried have hurt my ears after an hour or two riding. Might try some other brands though cuz I sure like music on the long trips...

 

[headrash]

I like music???

 

[TruWrecks]

No music. not because it's too dangerous, but because all the earphones I've tried have hurt my ears after an hour or two riding. Might try some other brands though cuz I sure like music on the long trips...

I ride with very soft earplugs. I use my Chatterbox speakers for music. Keeps the wind noise down, and I can still hear the traffic around me. I gave up on headphones for the same reason.

 

[cipher5791]

I usually don't unless i am going on a long ride. When I do, I but one ear bud in and the volume is not too loud. I am able to here my engine when I change gears.???

 

[twotonevert]

I still plan to ride more with my mp3 player, I really like it. Keep the comments coming. It seems that most responses indicate negative inclination, yet the votes are almost 2 to 1 for yes. Interesting.

 

[Big Bo]

I ride with tunes. Either an am/fm radio or an mp3 player. It really helps with the boredom on long rides and music or just radio to have something instead if plain earplugs.

 

[bulldog32]

i ride with tunes only if on the interstate,on a long run or to work

 

[Wag]

cant stand the high volume it requires to hear the music. I have tried it a few times but was about deaf when stopped.

Use those little squishy foam earplugs. You'll still be able to hear the music and the wind noise will be gone.

I use my Chatterbox to plug in my iPod. Works for me. In the twisties, I listen to Bach and get better lap times 'cause it totally relaxes me.

Everything under the sun for all the other roads out there!

--Wag--

 

[Spectre]

Use those little squishy foam earplugs. You'll still be able to hear the music and the wind noise will be gone.

+1

I use EAR brand earplugs. i buy them by the case and keep several packs in my bags at all times.

Playlists are great for varying your riding also. I typically have 3 different ones on my player and choose the appropriate one given my mood and the riding area/conditions.

I've also found that my player is loaded with more music that is instrumental than lyrical. I guess I use it more for a "soundtrack" than a sing-a-long.

 

[Lycan]

ALL THE TIME

 

[Schism]

xm+earbuds and away i go. i try to keep the sound low so that i can hear the traffic.

 

[mrninja9]

always rememebr at the bash james. i had to get batteries for mine before i came to hunt you down for juli.

so no matter where i go i stick my earbuds in. it reduces wind noise since i usually dont ride with a helmet. (yeah i said it)

but captain also made fun of me for singing during the photo shoot so

i woudl try it just get a stem stand velvro an mp3 plaer there or even a tank bag..
i love my ipod touch cause i can easily change what i am listening to on the go

 

[twotonevert]

always rememebr at the bash james. i had to get batteries for mine before i came to hunt you down for juli.

so no matter where i go i stick my earbuds in. it reduces wind noise since i usually dont ride with a helmet. (yeah i said it)

but captain also made fun of me for singing during the photo shoot so

i woudl try it just get a stem stand velvro an mp3 plaer there or even a tank bag..
i love my ipod touch cause i can easily change what i am listening to on the go

Good point Chris, my mp3 is small and hard to manipulate with gloves on. I will have Juli for something larger. lease:

 

[madkatana]

WAG gave me the idea to use a Chatterbox and my wifey bought me the ipod so now I'm hooked... I also wear the earplugs unless they irritate my ears but they sure did help my riding by blocking out wind noise...

This is what I play while in traffic...

- Mercs 2 Ad Oh No You Didn't Full Song -- Making of Video[/url]

 

[Wag]

I have a stupid question: what is it that makes people think it's dangerous to listen to tunes while you're riding?

--Wag--

 

[ambulldog]

its like being in a video game isnt it?

 

[Sannosuke]

For highway rides I will but for tooling around in in the city I like to hear what's happening around me as well as listening to the engine, as I find it's relaxing.

 

[Evil_keeps_me_young]

whats better then the sun on your face jamming to pirated music...

 

[99'busa]

I have a stupid question: what is it that makes people think it's dangerous to listen to tunes while you're riding?

--Wag--

well for me im afraid im not gonna hear screaching tires behind me or sirens or horns honking. i just feel like when im on my bike i need to be aware of everything around me and now one of my sinces are gone. i want to listen to my mp3 though. im thinking of using one ear piece. i know i may be being extreme.

 

[Falcon Wing]

I have the music playing all the time....4 speakers and a 6 disc changer...