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RayOSV · 11-05-2008, 01:03 AM

Any type of earplugs are now legal in CA. It used to be that only custom earplugs could be worn in both ears while riding, but that law was changed a couple of years ago. It is probably still technically illegal to ride with headphones over both ears just like driving.

I wear earplugs whenever I'm on the bike. Every once in a while I'll take them out for the mile ride home from the gas station. It's horrible without them. You can hear all that you need to hear with earplugs plus it's much less fatiguing with them.

It does take a while to get used to wearing them, but it's definitely worth it.

11-05-2008, 01:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
RayOSV old member SBN Contributor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 10,695 Casino Cash: $66759 Sportbike: '05 sv1000s	Any type of earplugs are now legal in CA. It used to be that only custom earplugs could be worn in both ears while riding, but that law was changed a couple of years ago. It is probably still technically illegal to ride with headphones over both ears just like driving. I wear earplugs whenever I'm on the bike. Every once in a while I'll take them out for the mile ride home from the gas station. It's horrible without them. You can hear all that you need to hear with earplugs plus it's much less fatiguing with them. It does take a while to get used to wearing them, but it's definitely worth it. __________________ Moderator - Help me fix it and riders' gear. Send me a PM with questions, suggestions, or issues. Never out-ride your ability to react (even stop) within the distance you can see (at least on the street). Great content for new riders at: http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/