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M.vinay · 07-12-2011, 10:32 PM

Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing.

TV presenter reveals riding without protection has resulted in long-term damage to her hearing.

DO you wear earplugs when riding? If not, then Suzi Perry believes you should after revealing that not wearing protection for her ears has been resulted in long-term damage to her hearing.

TV presenter, Perry has teamed up with Specsavers Hearing Centres to warn bikers to take care of their ears, as research from Specsavers found that 40% of UK motorcyclists experienced ringing in their ears after a long ride and one-in-four have suffered permanent damage.

Further to the statistics, only 27% of motorcyclists consider hearing protection essential. The research also revealed that bikers spend on average, £600 on protective clothing per year but have never paid for hearing protection, which can cost from as little as a few quid to around £100 for custom-fitted earplugs.

The former face of BBC's MotoGP coverage, said: "It’s quite simple really… hearing loss when you regularly ride your bike is gradual, so you either protect your hearing now or, like me, pay the consequences with hearing loss later on.

"Regardless of wearing a helmet, your hearing can still be damaged by the wind and engine noise, so I am urging all bikers to get their hearing checked now and buy some protection. It is just as important as your leathers or boots. Else before you know it, you’ll be hearing ringing in your ears or turning the TV up to maximum volume."

Specsavers hearing aid audiologist, Simon Wright, MSHAA director Specsavers Hearcare said: "Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL is the UK's second most common type of hearing loss and the damage is irreversible. Motorcyclists are particularly susceptible, as wind and engine noise can exceed 110 decibels. In general anything over 85 decibels can harm your hearing.

"Prevention is the key and by wearing hearing protection motorcyclists are able to spend the day on their bikes without worrying about damaging their hearing. Specsavers offers an instant fit and custom range of hearing protection, specially designed for motorcyclists. I would strongly advise anyone who suspects they have a hearing loss or are concerned about their hearing to drop in for a free hearing test and consultation."

Source: Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing - Motorcycle news : General news - Visordown

Noor · 07-13-2011, 12:54 PM

Thread approved and moved

sunilg · 07-13-2011, 01:33 PM

topic name changed.

This is quite a nice topic that has been raised. Long hours spent on motorcycles exposes us to dangerously high levels of noise (wind noise, engine noise, and traffic noise) which can have some serious impact on our hearing acuity.

The worst part is that you might not be able to notice it instantly as the damage occurs in the form of inability to hear sounds of some specific frequencies first and may get worse later on.

The prime example of this phenomenon is Bharadwaj Dayala who toured solo around the world on his Karizma.

I myself used ear plugs during my ride from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar during the Passion Hunt in 2009. And the result was fantastic. At the end of the journey, my mental fatigue level was at least 50% less than what it used to be normally, but it was dangerous too particularly in a country like India where the horns are an essential tool of your road tactics. So I chose being deaf rather than being dead.

xtremebiker · 07-13-2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noor

Thread approved and moved

where can we get these ear plugs in and around m.p. or maharashtra?

siddharth_ZMR · 07-13-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunilg

topic name changed.

This is quite a nice topic that has been raised. Long hours spent on motorcycles exposes us to dangerously high levels of noise (wind noise, engine noise, and traffic noise) which can have some serious impact on our hearing acuity.

The worst part is that you might not be able to notice it instantly as the damage occurs in the form of inability to hear sounds of some specific frequencies first and may get worse later on.

The prime example of this phenomenon is Bharadwaj Dayala who toured solo around the world on his Karizma.

I myself used ear plugs during my ride from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar during the Passion Hunt in 2009. And the result was fantastic. At the end of the journey, my mental fatigue level was at least 50% less than what it used to be normally, but it was dangerous too particularly in a country like India where the horns are an essential tool of your road tactics. So I chose being deaf rather than being dead.

I completely agree with you.. hear u need to hear those horns, engine sound and screeching brakes to stay alive....

xionite · 07-13-2011, 03:11 PM

i use TaperFits...

never leave home without them.

earplugs are designed to suppress high frequency noise (wind noise)...
so hearing horns shouldn't be a problem.

these really help in clearing out (bike) vibes...
as in... your ride (in terms of engine vibes) will feel smoother.

have used them for over 100,000 kms on my P18O.

no crashes.

.

rkakkar · 07-13-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xionite

i use TaperFits...

never leave home without them.

earplugs are designed to suppress high frequency noise (wind noise)...
so hearing horns shouldn't be a problem.

these really help in clearing out (bike) vibes...
as in... your ride (in terms of engine vibes) will feel smoother.

have used them for over 100,000 kms on my P18O.

no crashes.

.

Where do you get these?

princesirohi · 07-13-2011, 04:16 PM

OMG, never gave a thought to this..so where can we get these earplugs in pune.

Horror · 07-13-2011, 04:24 PM

My father used these when he used to work on the shop floor(in a factory) many years ago. I don't know if you can get it in shops or not.Some medical shops might be able to provide them...

hitanshu · 07-13-2011, 05:25 PM

ask your friends who would have given the GRE - its given at the center free

I think this article is more related to those who tour on Harleys and bullets.

Karizma people should chill!!

07-12-2011, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
M.vinay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 276	Motorcycling and its long-term impact on hearing! Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing. TV presenter reveals riding without protection has resulted in long-term damage to her hearing. DO you wear earplugs when riding? If not, then Suzi Perry believes you should after revealing that not wearing protection for her ears has been resulted in long-term damage to her hearing. TV presenter, Perry has teamed up with Specsavers Hearing Centres to warn bikers to take care of their ears, as research from Specsavers found that 40% of UK motorcyclists experienced ringing in their ears after a long ride and one-in-four have suffered permanent damage. Further to the statistics, only 27% of motorcyclists consider hearing protection essential. The research also revealed that bikers spend on average, £600 on protective clothing per year but have never paid for hearing protection, which can cost from as little as a few quid to around £100 for custom-fitted earplugs. The former face of BBC's MotoGP coverage, said: "It’s quite simple really… hearing loss when you regularly ride your bike is gradual, so you either protect your hearing now or, like me, pay the consequences with hearing loss later on. "Regardless of wearing a helmet, your hearing can still be damaged by the wind and engine noise, so I am urging all bikers to get their hearing checked now and buy some protection. It is just as important as your leathers or boots. Else before you know it, you’ll be hearing ringing in your ears or turning the TV up to maximum volume." Specsavers hearing aid audiologist, Simon Wright, MSHAA director Specsavers Hearcare said: "Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL is the UK's second most common type of hearing loss and the damage is irreversible. Motorcyclists are particularly susceptible, as wind and engine noise can exceed 110 decibels. In general anything over 85 decibels can harm your hearing. "Prevention is the key and by wearing hearing protection motorcyclists are able to spend the day on their bikes without worrying about damaging their hearing. Specsavers offers an instant fit and custom range of hearing protection, specially designed for motorcyclists. I would strongly advise anyone who suspects they have a hearing loss or are concerned about their hearing to drop in for a free hearing test and consultation." Source: Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing - Motorcycle news : General news - Visordown __________________ Ride Like A Devil Feel Like An Angel

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sunilg Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ghaziabad, UP, India. Posts: 5,075	topic name changed. This is quite a nice topic that has been raised. Long hours spent on motorcycles exposes us to dangerously high levels of noise (wind noise, engine noise, and traffic noise) which can have some serious impact on our hearing acuity. The worst part is that you might not be able to notice it instantly as the damage occurs in the form of inability to hear sounds of some specific frequencies first and may get worse later on. The prime example of this phenomenon is Bharadwaj Dayala who toured solo around the world on his Karizma. I myself used ear plugs during my ride from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar during the Passion Hunt in 2009. And the result was fantastic. At the end of the journey, my mental fatigue level was at least 50% less than what it used to be normally, but it was dangerous too particularly in a country like India where the horns are an essential tool of your road tactics. So I chose being deaf rather than being dead. __________________ (Been There Done That) x 3.25 Join xBhp On Last edited by sunilg; 07-13-2011 at 01:35 PM.

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xionite Who's your Doctor??? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Bombay Posts: 2,141	i use TaperFits... never leave home without them. earplugs are designed to suppress high frequency noise (wind noise)... so hearing horns shouldn't be a problem. these really help in clearing out (bike) vibes... as in... your ride (in terms of engine vibes) will feel smoother. have used them for over 100,000 kms on my P18O. no crashes. . __________________ . . . iPhoto! \| My Green-Mean P18OUGIII!

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princesirohi 18...till i die.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 3,344	OMG, never gave a thought to this..so where can we get these earplugs in pune. __________________ Tyre Sizes _ Spark Plugs Pirelli & Michelin Tyres for Indian Bikes Motorcycle Headlight Focus ASHTAVINAYAK & SHIRDI BIKE TOUR WITH WIFE

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Horror Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vikhroli,Mumbai Posts: 580	My father used these when he used to work on the shop floor(in a factory) many years ago. I don't know if you can get it in shops or not.Some medical shops might be able to provide them... __________________ I would rather be riding my bike thinking of God, than sitting in the temple thinking of my bike.

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hitanshu Resident BullShit Eliminator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Out of coverage area Posts: 581	ask your friends who would have given the GRE - its given at the center free I think this article is more related to those who tour on Harleys and bullets. Karizma people should chill!! __________________ http://www.bikenomads.com/wiki/index.php/Leh - All you ever need to know about getting Leh'd. My posting Philosophy

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