listening to music whilst riding, you thoughts please!!

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

this has probably been posted before (not sure) but when im riding my bike i sometimes listen to me ipod, is this legal??? as it seems a bit of a grey area with conflicting views etc. I have it so i can still hear the traffic around me, so its not complelty blocking me hearing.

any thoughts on the subject??

tom

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

I wouldn't use one whilst riding in an urban environment or doing short journeys, would definately use one on a long distance ride though, just keep the volume low enough to be able to hear outside noises.

Used like that wouldn't have thought there would be much difference from using earplugs.

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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I like to listen to music when riding, but it can get a bit awkward when I start conducting. Especially on corners.
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Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

I listen to music quite often now. Tried it a while ago, thought it was good, but also I could hear stuff around me, so it wasn't that bad. I just enjoy listening to the radio.

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Craggles · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Been posted loads of times...

There's nothing Illegal about it - you have earpieces both on CBT and in your Exam.

I do it sometimes, but dont really have a decent player. Rode down the A34 last Thursday night singing Kum-Bi-Ah cuz I didn't have any music Rolling Eyes

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Akiraprise · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

I've listened to music before, i find it makes riding alot more enjoyable, I only put the 1 earpeice in so i can hear traffic etc - works very well i think, although its a pain in the ass to get the earpiece to stay in my ear when riding.

it's not like its any different from people listening to music in a car, infact its no where near as bad.

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My mate sings ten green bottles whilst riding Laughing

I always talk to myself under me helmet sometimes find when I stop and I see something funny on the street I laugh then ppl look at me Embarassed

Think I will give this music thing a try though Thumbs Up

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natv4 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Karma :

Yep, I do it, especially on long journeys. "Get your motor running...head out to the highway...

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satans_BIG_helper · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Dec 2004 Karma :

I always do it.... mainly cos that 2T noise from my mito drives me nuts after a mile or 2 Exclamation

or i wear ear plugs i only ever have one of them in the ear headphones in and never so loud that i cant hear angry drivers beeping the horn at me for being in their way Laughing

izzi81 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 24 Apr 2004 Karma :

I've never tried it... mainly because I'm too worried it might make me ride more recklessly! (although I guess that depends what I choose to listen to...)
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

All the time, in the left ear only, can hear the tunes and all the traffic arround....
Defenately on longer journeys, even more so if theres motorway involved (mmmm M6....)
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biggerjohn · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Karma :

I do all the time and i found the perfect head phones for the job

https://www.unbeatable.co.uk/CatalogueItem_10135.html

They stay in and cut out a lot of the engine noise.

Even if I am not listening to music (dam batteries) I keep one earphone in or use earplugs anyway to keep the noise down.

Why one? Well I am deaf in one ear already and so a little paranoid about keeping the hearing I do have.

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Nearly died listning to music on the bike, had a bad smash. Thumbs Down

I woudn't recommend it unless it is chilled out tunes.
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Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

Considering that riding at 70+ the wind noise has the potential to damage your hearing considerably over extended periods of time, earplugs are a must if you intend to ride for several years and still keep your hearing.

Earplugs just a step up from this really, long as the music isnt so loud that it hurts your ears while your not moving (I.e little above normal listening volume) then it blocks out wind noise and keeps you busy.

I find that i can go long periods without hearing the music at all while its on, kind of a background noise while i am riding that i dont register, helps me concentrate if anything.

Flip side is the 'if its two loud you cant hear a car horn/sirens etc.

Answer to that is that dont have it loud enough so you cant hear others talking to you. And when your at high speeds you wouldnt be able to hear it anyway.

I dunno about the whole 'rock music makes me go faster' idea, doesnt make much difference in my opinion. Its still the rider who has a lack of self control if they begin to thrash the bike when fast paced music comes on. Just dont change the way you ride based on your music and you'll be fine.
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Ric · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

ive tried it once on a 100 mile trip

i dont like it when comin off the motorway, wen the road noise is more important

plus they slipped out and hurt my ears

not really reccomended