Rideing with music??
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From: New Zealand - currently Arlington, VA
RE: Rideing with music??
Provided you otherwise have your wits about you, it shouldn't be an issue.
I ride with earplugs (not music) to cut down on engine and wind noise, and I can still hear
cars around me, sirens and even music from some cars. Provided you keep the level where you
can hear an emergency situation, it shouldn't be an issue.
Personally, I tried riding with music, and I found it made my mind wander, and became a distraction so I don't do it anymore.
Chris.
I ride with earplugs (not music) to cut down on engine and wind noise, and I can still hear
cars around me, sirens and even music from some cars. Provided you keep the level where you
can hear an emergency situation, it shouldn't be an issue.
Personally, I tried riding with music, and I found it made my mind wander, and became a distraction so I don't do it anymore.
Chris.
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From: Detroit
RE: Rideing with music??
Generally speaking it is not a good idea. It is all about managing risk.
Reason:
1. At some point you will be fiddling with the ipod or song selection or ear piece and will be distracted for a few moments.
2. May not hear something while the music is playing.
3. The brain can only concentrate on a few items at one time.
Not to say I have not ridden with music playing. On my cruiser bike I have a full intercom system with music, ipod, cell phone. But on the cruiser bike I am cruising down the road at the speed limit etc.... A sport bike is a different animal that likes to goof on the road.
Reason:
1. At some point you will be fiddling with the ipod or song selection or ear piece and will be distracted for a few moments.
2. May not hear something while the music is playing.
3. The brain can only concentrate on a few items at one time.
Not to say I have not ridden with music playing. On my cruiser bike I have a full intercom system with music, ipod, cell phone. But on the cruiser bike I am cruising down the road at the speed limit etc.... A sport bike is a different animal that likes to goof on the road.
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RE: Rideing with music??
ORIGINAL: ducbob
Generally speaking it is not a good idea. It is all about managing risk.
Reason:
1. At some point you will be fiddling with the ipod or song selection or ear piece and will be distracted for a few moments.
2. May not hear something while the music is playing.
3. The brain can only concentrate on a few items at one time.
Not to say I have not ridden with music playing. On my cruiser bike I have a full intercom system with music, ipod, cell phone. But on the cruiser bike I am cruising down the road at the speed limit etc.... A sport bike is a different animal that likes to goof on the road.
Generally speaking it is not a good idea. It is all about managing risk.
Reason:
1. At some point you will be fiddling with the ipod or song selection or ear piece and will be distracted for a few moments.
2. May not hear something while the music is playing.
3. The brain can only concentrate on a few items at one time.
Not to say I have not ridden with music playing. On my cruiser bike I have a full intercom system with music, ipod, cell phone. But on the cruiser bike I am cruising down the road at the speed limit etc.... A sport bike is a different animal that likes to goof on the road.
I use an mp3 player and noise canceling headphones everytime i go for long rides on the highway. I don't use it in town or when riding local. To much going on. It's great for long highway runs. If your going to be on the highway for an hour straight it's worth it. I got some sony earbuds from best buy for 40 bucks that help cancel out the wind noise.
As for #1 i don't fiddle with anything. but the volume once when i first take off and get to highway speed. Set a playlist and let it play. Turn it on before ya take off and make sure your head phones are comfy. If one starts to bug me i pull over and fix it.
#2- How much can ya hear at 70 mph, not to damn much. As for city i agree with ya.
#3-If this is a problem you shouldn't be riding a motorcycle.
Sounds like ya got a nice touring bike, wish i could afford one of those 3/12 hours straight on a 600rr is a little hard on the back and legs.
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RE: Rideing with music??
ORIGINAL: transambird_2000
I agree and disagree with ya man
I use an mp3 player and noise canceling headphones everytime i go for long rides on the highway. I don't use it in town or when riding local. To much going on. It's great for long highway runs. If your going to be on the highway for an hour straight it's worth it. I got some sony earbuds from best buy for 40 bucks that help cancel out the wind noise.
As for #1 i don't fiddle with anything. but the volume once when i first take off and get to highway speed. Set a playlist and let it play. Turn it on before ya take off and make sure your head phones are comfy. If one starts to bug me i pull over and fix it.
#2- How much can ya hear at 70 mph, not to damn much. As for city i agree with ya.
#3-If this is a problem you shouldn't be riding a motorcycle.
Sounds like ya got a nice touring bike, wish i could afford one of those 3/12 hours straight on a 600rr is a little hard on the back and legs.
ORIGINAL: ducbob
Generally speaking it is not a good idea. It is all about managing risk.
Reason:
1. At some point you will be fiddling with the ipod or song selection or ear piece and will be distracted for a few moments.
2. May not hear something while the music is playing.
3. The brain can only concentrate on a few items at one time.
Not to say I have not ridden with music playing. On my cruiser bike I have a full intercom system with music, ipod, cell phone. But on the cruiser bike I am cruising down the road at the speed limit etc.... A sport bike is a different animal that likes to goof on the road.
Generally speaking it is not a good idea. It is all about managing risk.
Reason:
1. At some point you will be fiddling with the ipod or song selection or ear piece and will be distracted for a few moments.
2. May not hear something while the music is playing.
3. The brain can only concentrate on a few items at one time.
Not to say I have not ridden with music playing. On my cruiser bike I have a full intercom system with music, ipod, cell phone. But on the cruiser bike I am cruising down the road at the speed limit etc.... A sport bike is a different animal that likes to goof on the road.
I use an mp3 player and noise canceling headphones everytime i go for long rides on the highway. I don't use it in town or when riding local. To much going on. It's great for long highway runs. If your going to be on the highway for an hour straight it's worth it. I got some sony earbuds from best buy for 40 bucks that help cancel out the wind noise.
As for #1 i don't fiddle with anything. but the volume once when i first take off and get to highway speed. Set a playlist and let it play. Turn it on before ya take off and make sure your head phones are comfy. If one starts to bug me i pull over and fix it.
#2- How much can ya hear at 70 mph, not to damn much. As for city i agree with ya.
#3-If this is a problem you shouldn't be riding a motorcycle.
Sounds like ya got a nice touring bike, wish i could afford one of those 3/12 hours straight on a 600rr is a little hard on the back and legs.
