Pinlock ear plugs

After buying my Thruxton I then bought an open faced helmet with goggles to fit over my glasses to match the look of the bike. I actually prefer the more open feel and it helps with the speed control when the odd insect hits you as too fast and it flippin' hurts!

One thing I found though was that the wind noise levels were unbearable so I decided to invest in a set of earplugs. My eldest lad has always used plugs and recommended the new Pinlock items. Having fitted a Pinlock visor insert to my full face lid a while ago and being impressed I decided to take his advice despite the cost of almost £20!

After using these for a few months now I am impressed with their robustness and the ease of cleaning. I simply wash them in a bowl of warm soapy water, rinse and dry and they're as good as new. It took a while to get used to the deadening effect of plugs but I certainly enjoy my rides a lot more now. They do seem to work as advertised by filtering out the extreme levels of sound but allowing certain things through. If I stop anywhere for a short while I tend to remove just one plug so that I can hold a conversation without shouting!

The storage box I use between rides; when I'm out and about I tend to wrap the plugs in a clean handkerchief which I keep in the pocket of my bike jeans.

Overall though, very pleased.

 

Just an update on the Pinlock ear plugs. I was a bit concerned that the plugs were blocking out too much sound making it difficult to hold a conversation so I contacted Pinlock directly in The Netherlands. They were quick to respond to my email and very keen to help. They thought the red removable inserts may have been faulty. I returned the plugs to them and they despatched me a replacement set by return. Excellent customer service!

 

Sorry; yes the new set are certainly an improvement. With plugs in and no helmet you can hold a conversation.