Biker's Cafe Chatroom

Kreeeee · 7 Sep 2017 at 13:25

AndyCr15 said:
Yes, it is, but I still bought them (cheaper, as they were technically second hand) as I couldn't believe the difference over the cheap ones when on the motorway.

Same friend I bought the others from had something like this done, for a similar price. He had his earphones moulded into them though too.

True, it's hard to put a price on your health if the cheap ones didn't work well on the motorway for you.

Diddums · 7 Sep 2017 at 13:39

Clov!s said:
What plugs are they?

These.

Important note re. ear plugs:

Disposable ear plugs have to be fully inserted in to the ear to work properly. If you know how to put them in correctly you'll know exactly what I'm talking about, but the amount of people I have to correct at work for not using them properly is astonishing. They're pointless unless used correctly. This page covers it. Basically the plug must be rolled as small as it'll go and shoved all the way in, until the end "catches" on your ear, which is what holds them in place. There should be no part of the plug protruding at all, if it is it's wrong. MAKE SURE YOU USE THEM CORRECTLY. Seriously, you have one pair of ears and unless you want tinnitus later on in life, do it right.

Anyway, enough lecturing, if anyone wants a few packs of these 3M jobbies to try out, drop me a trust with your address and I'll mail some out.

TallPaul_S · 7 Sep 2017 at 14:24

Yeah they basically shouldn't be visible from the front

Kreeeee · 7 Sep 2017 at 15:58

Roll between finger and thumb, lick them so they go in easily (

) then lift up your ear and put them in so they're not visible from the front.

IC3 · 7 Sep 2017 at 16:20

Kreeeee said:
Roll between finger and thumb, lick them so they go in easily ( ) then lift up your ear and put them in so they're not visible from the front.

One · 7 Sep 2017 at 20:14

I have a pair of 'Auritech' plugs. Reusable washable etc. I used them for clay pigeon too so they do the job. They allow speech through but loud noises get muffled. Worth the investment imo!

edit:Ahh, looks like they even have biker specific ones: https://www.auritech.co.uk/universal-fit-earplugs/biker/

tom_e · 7 Sep 2017 at 20:17

I need to look at some now my commutes changed, anywhere between 60 and 100 miles of motorway per day is far too much without them.

Freeman · 7 Sep 2017 at 21:11

Just use your breath instead of licking them if you don't want that waxy deliciousness every time you put your earplugs in.

IC3 · 7 Sep 2017 at 21:27

Bikestop, I think it was even a bit cheaper than eBay at the time. Only a few minutes away, so it was a no brainer.

Diddums · 7 Sep 2017 at 23:15

Got one taker for some free plugs, so I'll be heading to the post office tomorrow to send them out. If anyone else wants a few pairs to try out, trust me soon!

Yaayuh! · 8 Sep 2017 at 09:11

IC3 said:
Bikestop, I think it was even a bit cheaper than eBay at the time. Only a few minutes away, so it was a no brainer.

Good guys in there. Fab always cracks me up.

Captain · 8 Sep 2017 at 09:26

Diddums said:
Got one taker for some free plugs, so I'll be heading to the post office tomorrow to send them out. If anyone else wants a few pairs to try out, trust me soon!

I'll try some please, how much for postage?

Diddums · 8 Sep 2017 at 09:31

Nothing, it'll be a stamp at most. Send me your address.

Hater · 8 Sep 2017 at 09:45

I'd try some but this trust thing doesn't work for me

Captain · 8 Sep 2017 at 09:46

Diddums said:
Nothing, it'll be a stamp at most. Send me your address.

Sent, cheers.

Captain · 8 Sep 2017 at 09:47

Hater said:
I'd try some but this trust thing doesn't work for me

You need to activate your trust in the settings menu.

Diddums · 8 Sep 2017 at 11:43

Hater said:
I'd try some but this trust thing doesn't work for me

Well I'm going this afternoon so if you can suss out your trust, or drop me a PM on here (no idea how it works, @EVH managed to suss it out) and I'll go a bit later.

Hater · 8 Sep 2017 at 15:52

Still can't figure it out!

You may not start a conversation with the following recipients: Diddums.

Maybe I'm too noobular. Nae bother.

Diddums · 8 Sep 2017 at 15:54

Hater said:
Still can't figure it out!

You may not start a conversation with the following recipients: Diddums.

Maybe I'm too noobular. Nae bother.

Sign up here (you can use facebook or whatever) and send me a PM onthere. Same username

http://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/

The_Abyss · 8 Sep 2017 at 16:03

It's the 21st century chaps - just get WhatsApp or something!