I ride with a Scorpion EXO-700 and have a problem with highway riding. I notice that after an extended period of highway riding, my left ear hurts. I've tried earplugs one day but felt self- consciece (sp?) (although I could hear fine, with the type I was using). Anyone have a solution to the problem?

 

I have the same helmet and haven't had a problem. Have you tried their chin blocker that block air from coming in under the chin?

 

Any helmet is going to have wind noise, so get over it and wear ear plugs...not only do they take away all that pesky wind noise, they also reduce rider fatigue on long rides!

I use Moldex Pura Fit (NRR 33) (Box of 200 Pairs) ordered from this company ( http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/foearplinlaq.html ) for 26 bucks and always have a pocket full of earplugs!

 

i use a dickie neck deal.. anyway it keeps your neck warm or hot if its the summer, but it will fill in the gap between the bottom of your face/head top of your neck. cuts wind noise in half for me.. i also have helmet speakers to drown out the rest of the road noise with more noise. =/

 

I have it. I bought it right after i bought the smoked shield.

 

Tell me about that dickie thing. I have often thought something like that would be useful.

 

It's funny that you say that...I got rid of the helmet for the same reason. It's as though someone was pushing your ear hole in, but it was my right, not the left.

 

Did your new helmet solve it?

Anyone know if there's a such thing as a summertime Balaclava?

 

+1 on the chin curtain. It really cuts down on the wind that rolls in under your chin and up to your face and ears. Never heard of a balaclava for the summer, but you could try a neck gaiter that isn't wind proof - that way you'll have a little more ventilation and it won't cover your entire melon.

Or you can alwaysplug the trusty ol' mp3 player in and enjoy some tunes while you're out. Hey, if you can't hear traffic over thewind noise then you might as welllisten tosome music.

 

For safety reasons, I don't do mp3 while riding.