Is motorcycling allowed?

[Wannabe]

Saw a mint RZ350R this morning Blouberg at the Big Bay traffic circle, going out towards Melkbos.

Was jabbering like a fool, could see the look of surprise on some of the cyclist with me, especialy one lady in particular. 

[BenReaper]

Had to be in Struisbaai for work on Monday and decided to take the bike.

Wind was a bit crappy, but enjoyed the ride none the less.

 

*I learned two new valuable things on this trip.

 

On a previous work trip I ended up coming home in the dark and realized that the chrome reflective part of my headlight was burned to sh@t. A replacement unit is extremely expensive so I decided to fit a decent pair of spotlights instead.

 

*On Monday's ride I officially tested the spots out for the first time and they made an hell of a difference. I could actually see where I was going in the dark instead of only relying on the reflection of the cat eyes in the road from my shoddy OEM light.

 

*I also decide to use ear plugs for the entire ride and this also made the worlds difference. Previously I felt extremely fatigued from having to concentrate very hard in the poor light as well as having "ringing ears" from the wind on the helmet.

This time round I was much more relaxed with better lighting and some ear protection.

 

Oh and I also got a m@erse surprise coming round a bend in the dark.....

[Lotus]

@BenReaper - there will be very few here who don't envy you. Even the "surprise" adds to the experience.

[Grebel]

Had to be in Struisbaai for work on Monday and decided to take the bike.

Wind was a bit crappy, but enjoyed the ride none the less.

 

*I learned two new valuable things on this trip.

 

On a previous work trip I ended up coming home in the dark and realized that the chrome reflective part of my headlight was burned to sh@t. A replacement unit is extremely expensive so I decided to fit a decent pair of spotlights instead.

 

*On Monday's ride I officially tested the spots out for the first time and they made an hell of a difference. I could actually see where I was going in the dark instead of only relying on the reflection of the cat eyes in the road from my shoddy OEM light.

 

*I also decide to use ear plugs for the entire ride and this also made the worlds difference. Previously I felt extremely fatigued from having to concentrate very hard in the poor light as well as having "ringing ears" from the wind on the helmet.

This time round I was much more relaxed with better lighting and some ear protection.

 

Oh and I also got a m@erse surprise coming round a bend in the dark.....

People underestimate the value in a good set of earplugs.

[RocknRolla]

Lekker Ben!!

[sawystertrance]

Had to be in Struisbaai for work on Monday and decided to take the bike.

Wind was a bit crappy, but enjoyed the ride none the less.

 

*I learned two new valuable things on this trip.

 

On a previous work trip I ended up coming home in the dark and realized that the chrome reflective part of my headlight was burned to sh@t. A replacement unit is extremely expensive so I decided to fit a decent pair of spotlights instead.

 

*On Monday's ride I officially tested the spots out for the first time and they made an hell of a difference. I could actually see where I was going in the dark instead of only relying on the reflection of the cat eyes in the road from my shoddy OEM light.

 

*I also decide to use ear plugs for the entire ride and this also made the worlds difference. Previously I felt extremely fatigued from having to concentrate very hard in the poor light as well as having "ringing ears" from the wind on the helmet.

This time round I was much more relaxed with better lighting and some ear protection.

 

Oh and I also got a m@erse surprise coming round a bend in the dark.....

I think earplugs are essential to protect your ears. I have tinnitus and it's a shocker. I wonder how folk use intercoms and stuff though?

Quick question followed by a tip:

 

Which ear plugs do you use?

 

Tip: I have tried many, including bike-specific ear plugs from bike shops and find the simple cone-shaped plugs from Dischem to be the best. And by far the cheapest.

 

Tip no2: Inset them with the wide part into your ear with the point sticking out. It seems counter-intuitive but you will find it is the most effective. Squeeze them to a narrow width, insert and then listen as the sound disappears as they expand. Bliss. Haha

Edited October 15, 2020 by sawystertrance

[RocknRolla]

I once came around a corner just before dawn's crack only to have to avoid a porcupine (quite a big mofo) that was crossing the road. I would not want to connect the pointy end of one of those at any sort of speed.

[BenReaper]

I think earplugs are essential to protect your ears. I have tinnitus and it's a shocker. I wonder how folk use intercoms and stuff though?

Quick question followed by a tip:

 

Which ear plugs do you use?

 

Tip: I have tried many, including bike-specific ear plugs from bike shops and find the simple cone-shaped plugs from Dischem to be the best. And by far the cheapest.

 

Tip no2: Inset them with the wide part into your ear with the point sticking out. It seems counter-intuitive but you will find it is the most effective. Squeeze them to a narrow width, insert and then listen as the sound disappears as they expand. Bliss. Haha

I got an orange foam pair a while ago at a local agri/ammo supplier, think they were something like R10. I had read somewhere about the benefits of ear plugs and when I saw them for that price I decided to see what the hype is about.

 

Having seen/felt the benefit of using them now I will look for something proper. These foam ones dont fit so nice in my ear, they pop out easily. I want to see if I can find something more rubbery and similar in shape to my Samsung earphones.

[Andymann]

People underestimate the value in a good set of earplugs.

 

Especially if it was my wife on the back and she saw that snake......

[RocknRolla]

People underestimate the value in a good set of earplugs.

 

 

WHAAAAAAATTTTTTT?????????

[BenReaper]

People underestimate the value in a good set of earplugs.

I migh have my Hubbers confused, but I think you've posted before that you have a custom set of ear plugs.

I think that post was one of the first things that got me thinking about ear protection. Also there was a interview on the Gravel Travel Podcast with a lady who gave a little insight into why ear protection is actually a necessity.

[the nerd]

I like the clicks ones, not the foamy ones they have another type. Cheap enough to chuck when they get weird.

[Grebel]

I migh have my Hubbers confused, but I think you've posted before that you have a custom set of ear plugs.

I think that post was one of the first things that got me thinking about ear protection. Also there was a interview on the Gravel Travel Podcast with a lady who gave a little insight into why ear protection is actually a necessity.

That was indeed me. Noise Clippers that are moulded to your ears. I recently made an appointment with an audiologist and confirmed that I have noise induced hearing loss (similar results from the annual test at work just this time from a professional and not an occupational nurse).

 

I use them when I ride. You can't get your hearing back once it's gone.

[Grebel]

That was indeed me. Noise Clippers that are moulded to your ears. I recently made an appointment with an audiologist and confirmed that I have noise induced hearing loss (similar results from the annual test at work just this time from a professional and not an occupational nurse).

 

I use them when I ride. You can't get your hearing back once it's gone.

The Christmas tree ones also work but you can hear your helmet comms better with the Noise Clippers

[BSG]

I got an orange foam pair a while ago at a local agri/ammo supplier, think they were something like R10. I had read somewhere about the benefits of ear plugs and when I saw them for that price I decided to see what the hype is about.

 

Having seen/felt the benefit of using them now I will look for something proper. These foam ones dont fit so nice in my ear, they pop out easily. I want to see if I can find something more rubbery and similar in shape to my Samsung earphones.

Just use well chewed bubblegum. [emoji1787][emoji1787]

[mazambaan]

That was indeed me. Noise Clippers that are moulded to your ears. I recently made an appointment with an audiologist and confirmed that I have noise induced hearing loss (similar results from the annual test at work just this time from a professional and not an occupational nurse).

 

I use them when I ride. You can't get your hearing back once it's gone.

 

Good to hear - I have tinnitus and riding does not help it but my ear holes seem too small for the foam plugs, even well rolled, squeezed and licked that thing will just not go in far enough (the ear plugs that is  ) so a moulded set may be the answer.