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Kerry_129 · 03-25-2011, 06:41 PM

If you had earbuds cranked-up loudly, I agree it could drown-out a siren - but I bet an onboard stereo blaring loudly on top of wind-noise would be just as likely to if not more so.

Don't know that to be a fact, but I do know that with regular earplugs (and a full-face vs. half-helmet) you'll generally hear outside sounds *better* since plugs filter out so much of the wind-noise. I bet it's the same deal w/ buds (as long as it's not cranked way up).

It would fun to roll around rocking ABBA or something totally ridiculous & unlikely just to see all the expressions though!

edit: In fairness, my perspective is pretty skewed towards quick riding out in the country on a sportbike, not cruising behind a full-fairing where I'm sure onboard tunes work better & make more sense. One of these days....

As far as earbuds being breaking the law -

that would be the least of my law-enforcement worries if/when I eventually hit the trooper jackpot at a more.... spirited point in my typical rides.

Trip · 03-25-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by caveman

Well, in most states including Michigan, wearing earphones while riding a bike is illegal as you are probably going to be unable to hear sirens around you.

I thought you could have at least one earbud in all states.

Gas Man · 03-26-2011, 02:45 PM

I wouldn't worry about the law on earbuds. It really is nothing.

03-25-2011, 06:41 PM	#21
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	If you had earbuds cranked-up loudly, I agree it could drown-out a siren - but I bet an onboard stereo blaring loudly on top of wind-noise would be just as likely to if not more so. Don't know that to be a fact, but I do know that with regular earplugs (and a full-face vs. half-helmet) you'll generally hear outside sounds better since plugs filter out so much of the wind-noise. I bet it's the same deal w/ buds (as long as it's not cranked way up). It would fun to roll around rocking ABBA or something totally ridiculous & unlikely just to see all the expressions though! edit: In fairness, my perspective is pretty skewed towards quick riding out in the country on a sportbike, not cruising behind a full-fairing where I'm sure onboard tunes work better & make more sense. One of these days.... As far as earbuds being breaking the law - that would be the least of my law-enforcement worries if/when I eventually hit the trooper jackpot at a more.... spirited point in my typical rides. Last edited by Kerry_129; 03-25-2011 at 06:49 PM..

03-26-2011, 02:45 PM	#23
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I wouldn't worry about the law on earbuds. It really is nothing. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product