From paairhead at gmail.com Sun Nov 3 21:52:32 2019 From: paairhead at gmail.com (rob) Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2019 21:52:32 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] SuperTech 2020 Message-ID: Jan 31-Feb 2,2020 Pennsylvania Airhead SuperTech Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Boyertown, PA The Pennsylvania Airheads will again host the SuperTech event this winter over Super Bowl Weekend. This will be a weekend extravaganza of airhead tech sessions and expert advice and experience as well as some great camaraderie. Training sessions will cover how systems and components work, how to maintain and overhaul them, how to get out of trouble on the side of the road and how to keep these great bikes safe and reliable. Sessions will mostly focus on the ?later? airheads from /5 through the end of production. For newcomers, the BMW Airhead cutaways and other possible goodies will be there to peruse. We will gather for dinner and tire kicking on that Friday night for those arriving early and the tech sessions will begin at 9:00am on Saturday morning. We?ll have a light lunch and finish the sessions around 5pm. Attendees will have time to clean up and rest before the catered dinner that evening with a very special guest speaker, William Plam of Boxer2Valve. Sessions will begin again Sunday morning and activities will conclude by noon. This event will be held in eastern Pennsylvania and will be open to only 60 attendees. Registration opens December 1st. We will have a standby list once the max number is reached in case of last minute cancellations. We are hatching plans to make this one the best ever so stand by and mark your calendars. Hope to see you there. Registration fee is $125.00 for members and $145 for non-members. If you plan on bringing a Saturday dinner guest an additional $25 is required. Please send your check payable to: Rob Price 205 South Marmic Dr Holland PA 18966 Please include your name, address, email address, member number, shirt size and phone number. AGAIN, please include your name, address, email address, member number, shirt size and phone number. We will have rooms "blocked off" at 2 different hotels. The Motel 6 in Pottstown PA. Mention Airheads when booking You'll get the reduced rate. https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.pa.pottstown.4230.html Another option is the Comfort Inn in Pottstown PA. Mention Airheads for a reduced rate.www.pottstownci.com Also, you'll be added to the Supertech email list when your payment arrives along with a confirmation email of your registration. Response to this event has been overwhelming. We've been super busy lining up the best stuff we can! Thank you, PA SuperTech Commission From chrisk224 at comcast.net Sun Nov 10 18:27:41 2019 From: chrisk224 at comcast.net (Chris Kennedy) Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 18:27:41 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn 2020 and some items for sale Message-ID: <016f01d5981e$730ab4e0$59201ea0$@comcast.net> Good evening Lads and Lassies, For those of you who care to plan ahead Technobarn 2020 will occur on the 24th of April. Details above. I have a couple of items I am selling. A very nice monoshock gas tank and a laminar lip for an R100RT. Here is the link on the Airheads website. https://airheads.org/airmarket/for-sale-parts Also selling our 1998 BMW Z3. Bought new from Passport BMW in May of that year. https://classifieds.nccbmwcca.org/showproduct.php?product=1522 &title=one-owner-1998-bmw-z3-2-8-liter-inline-6-cylinder&cat=2 If you have any interest in these items give me a shout. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 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Name: Another Annual Tech Day 2020.doc Type: application/msword Size: 31232 bytes Desc: not available URL: From daveandcarel at gmail.com Fri Nov 15 10:10:04 2019 From: daveandcarel at gmail.com (David Fish) Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:10:04 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] Mark Delaney? Message-ID: Have any of you Maryland airheads had any contact with Mark recently? I have not had any luck trying to contact him. Do know that his parents are having health issues, so want to be sensitive to that situation. Dave Fish in PA ABC #10204 From hawkstooth at verizon.net Fri Nov 15 11:10:36 2019 From: hawkstooth at verizon.net (hawkstooth at verizon.net) Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:10:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Mark Delaney? References: <1051229252.518577.1573834236085.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1051229252.518577.1573834236085@mail.yahoo.com> Have not talked to?him but saw he performed at an Inn out in Winchester yesterday.? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On?Friday, November 15, 2019,?David Fish via MDAirheads??wrote: Have any of you Maryland airheads had any contact with Mark recently? I have not had any luck trying to contact him. Do know that his parents are having health issues, so want to be sensitive to that situation. Dave Fish in PA ABC #10204 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From hawkstooth at verizon.net Fri Nov 15 11:10:36 2019 From: hawkstooth at verizon.net (hawkstooth at verizon.net) Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:10:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Mark Delaney? References: <1051229252.518577.1573834236085.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1051229252.518577.1573834236085@mail.yahoo.com> Have not talked to?him but saw he performed at an Inn out in Winchester yesterday.? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On?Friday, November 15, 2019,?David Fish via MDAirheads??wrote: Have any of you Maryland airheads had any contact with Mark recently? I have not had any luck trying to contact him. Do know that his parents are having health issues, so want to be sensitive to that situation. Dave Fish in PA ABC #10204 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From paairhead at gmail.com Sun Nov 24 20:55:08 2019 From: paairhead at gmail.com (rob) Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:55:08 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] reminder SuperTech 2020 Message-ID: Hey Folks, Here's your friendly reminder that registration for SuperTech 2020 opens December 1, 2019. In case you missed the other announcements, here's the information: Jan 31-Feb 2,2020 Pennsylvania Airhead SuperTech Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Boyertown, PA The Pennsylvania Airheads will again host the SuperTech event this winter over Super Bowl Weekend. This will be a weekend extravaganza of airhead tech sessions and expert advice and experience as well as some great camaraderie. Training sessions will cover how systems and components work, how to maintain and overhaul them, how to get out of trouble on the side of the road and how to keep these great bikes safe and reliable. Sessions will mostly focus on the ?later? airheads from /5 through the end of production. For newcomers, the BMW Airhead cutaways and other possible goodies will be there to peruse. We will gather for dinner and tire kicking on that Friday night for those arriving early and the tech sessions will begin at 9:00am on Saturday morning. We?ll have a light lunch and finish the sessions around 5pm. Attendees will have time to clean up and rest before the catered dinner that evening with a very special guest speaker, William Plam of Boxer2Valve. Sessions will begin again Sunday morning and activities will conclude by noon. This event will be held in eastern Pennsylvania and will be open to only 60 attendees. Registration opens December 1st. We will have a standby list once the max number is reached in case of last minute cancellations. We are hatching plans to make this one the best ever so stand by and mark your calendars. Hope to see you there. Registration fee is $125.00 for members and $145 for non-members. If you plan on bringing a Saturday dinner guest an additional $25 is required. Please send your check payable to: Rob Price 205 South Marmic Dr Holland PA 18966 Please include your name, address, email address, member number, shirt size and phone number. AGAIN, please include your name, address, email address, member number, shirt size and phone number. We will have rooms "blocked off" at 2 different hotels. The Motel 6 in Pottstown PA. Mention Airheads when booking You'll get the reduced rate. https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.pa.pottstown.4230.html Another option is the Comfort Inn in Pottstown PA. Mention Airheads for a reduced rate.www.pottstownci.com Also, you'll be added to the Supertech email list when your payment arrives along with a confirmation email of your registration. Response to this event has been overwhelming. We've been super busy lining up the best stuff we can! Thank you, PA SuperTech Commission From romefelt at yahoo.com Mon Nov 25 10:55:25 2019 From: romefelt at yahoo.com (romefelt) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:55:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 From drbeemer73 at gmail.com Mon Nov 25 11:29:01 2019 From: drbeemer73 at gmail.com (Mac Kirkpatrick) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:29:01 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] DO Use Hearing Protection.... In-Reply-To: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Alan, did you not just say: "a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland"? I have NEVER heard ear plugs are illegal anywhere when riding a motorcycle and have never been questioned about using them at any time. On the contrary if you DON"T use them you WILL slowly lose your hearing due to the wind noise about your helmet. Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 10:56 AM romefelt via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > Felllow Hedz: > Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing > that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while > riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them > could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how > "right" I might be. > A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY > State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in > Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and > they were both comfortable and reduced noise. > Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding > motorcycles in Maryland ?? > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > > From jmcbell6608 at gmail.com Mon Nov 25 13:16:49 2019 From: jmcbell6608 at gmail.com (Jim McKinna) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:16:49 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Alan, Since you bring it up, and it is a good question, why not check on the web at the MD MVA. motorcyclesafety at mdot.state.md.us Let us know what they say. Jim > On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:55 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > Felllow Hedz: > Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. > A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. > Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From romefelt at yahoo.com Mon Nov 25 13:52:40 2019 From: romefelt at yahoo.com (romefelt) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:52:40 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <779117385.5165006.1574707960926@mail.yahoo.com> Jim - Curiosity got the better part of me.I sent the following message, but DID NOT cc anyone or organization: "I have heard various stories about what Maryland Law allows for hearing protection while riding a motorcycle.I own disposible foam ear plugs, commercially available / motorcycle-specific ear plugs and also custom-molded plugs.What may someone use ?" I'll let you know what they say, as soon as it hits my in box. Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:16:53 PM EST, Jim McKinna wrote: Alan, Since you bring it up, and it is a good question, why not check on the web at the MD MVA. motorcyclesafety at mdot.state.md.us Let us know what they say. Jim On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:55 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From matbrewer at yahoo.com Mon Nov 25 14:22:38 2019 From: matbrewer at yahoo.com (matthew brewer) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:22:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <779117385.5165006.1574707960926@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <779117385.5165006.1574707960926@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <498292178.5201113.1574709758881@mail.yahoo.com> Here is a link to the relevant law in MD.? ?In summary, wearing earplugs (and headphones) in both ears while driving any motor vehicle is prohibited, except this does not apply to the following.?? (3) A person wearing personal hearing protectors in the form of custom earplugs or molds that are designed to reduce injurious noise levels. However, custom plugs or molds shall be designed in such a manner as to not inhibit the wearer's ability to hear a siren or horn from an emergency vehicle or a horn from another vehicle; or I'll leave it to you to determine whether your custom molded ear plugs are designed so as to not inhibit your ability to hear a siren or horn. Matt 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULES OF THE ROAD :: Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules :: Section 21-1120 - Wearing earphones, headsets, etc., prohibited. | | | | | | | | | | | 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULE... | | | On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:53:16 PM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Jim - Curiosity got the better part of me.I sent the following message, but DID NOT cc anyone or organization: "I have heard various stories about what Maryland Law allows for hearing protection while riding a motorcycle.I own disposible foam ear plugs, commercially available / motorcycle-specific ear plugs and also custom-molded plugs.What may someone use ?" I'll let you know what they say, as soon as it hits my in box. Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 ? ? On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:16:53 PM EST, Jim McKinna wrote:? Alan, Since you bring it up, and it is a good question, why not check on the web at the MD MVA. motorcyclesafety at mdot.state.md.us Let us know what they say. Jim On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:55 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com ? _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From faheykm at hotmail.com Mon Nov 25 14:55:52 2019 From: faheykm at hotmail.com (Kevin Fahey) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:55:52 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <498292178.5201113.1574709758881@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <779117385.5165006.1574707960926@mail.yahoo.com>, <498292178.5201113.1574709758881@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hmmm...the little disposable foam plugs do "custom fit" themselves to one's ears when inserted. Don't know how that assertion would hold up in court. Get Outlook for Android ________________________________ From: MDAirheads on behalf of matthew brewer via MDAirheads Sent: Monday, November 25, 2019 2:22:38 PM To: Jim McKinna ; romefelt Cc: mdairheads at casano.com Subject: Re: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? Here is a link to the relevant law in MD. In summary, wearing earplugs (and headphones) in both ears while driving any motor vehicle is prohibited, except this does not apply to the following. (3) A person wearing personal hearing protectors in the form of custom earplugs or molds that are designed to reduce injurious noise levels. However, custom plugs or molds shall be designed in such a manner as to not inhibit the wearer's ability to hear a siren or horn from an emergency vehicle or a horn from another vehicle; or I'll leave it to you to determine whether your custom molded ear plugs are designed so as to not inhibit your ability to hear a siren or horn. Matt 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULES OF THE ROAD :: Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules :: Section 21-1120 - Wearing earphones, headsets, etc., prohibited. | | | | | | | | | | | 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULE... | | | On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:53:16 PM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Jim - Curiosity got the better part of me.I sent the following message, but DID NOT cc anyone or organization: "I have heard various stories about what Maryland Law allows for hearing protection while riding a motorcycle.I own disposible foam ear plugs, commercially available / motorcycle-specific ear plugs and also custom-molded plugs.What may someone use ?" I'll let you know what they say, as soon as it hits my in box. Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:16:53 PM EST, Jim McKinna wrote: Alan, Since you bring it up, and it is a good question, why not check on the web at the MD MVA. motorcyclesafety at mdot.state.md.us Let us know what they say. Jim On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:55 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From romefelt at yahoo.com Mon Nov 25 15:31:10 2019 From: romefelt at yahoo.com (romefelt) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:31:10 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <498292178.5201113.1574709758881@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <779117385.5165006.1574707960926@mail.yahoo.com> <498292178.5201113.1574709758881@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <786101772.5213221.1574713870064@mail.yahoo.com> My life has come full circle !!! Back when I raced bicycles, I used to spend hours alone on my Time Trial Bike.Someone smarter that me suggested that if I were going to listen to my Walkman when I trained (that's how long ago it was !), that I cut off one of the ear buds. So, as Marylanders,? we can leagally wear one ear plug, one ear bud or two custom molded earplugs, provided that we can hear a siren or horn. Sounds like it's time for a march on Annapolis for sensible hearing protection laws !! Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 On Monday, November 25, 2019, 02:22:42 PM EST, matthew brewer wrote: Here is a link to the relevant law in MD.? ?In summary, wearing earplugs (and headphones) in both ears while driving any motor vehicle is prohibited, except this does not apply to the following.?? (3) A person wearing personal hearing protectors in the form of custom earplugs or molds that are designed to reduce injurious noise levels. However, custom plugs or molds shall be designed in such a manner as to not inhibit the wearer's ability to hear a siren or horn from an emergency vehicle or a horn from another vehicle; or I'll leave it to you to determine whether your custom molded ear plugs are designed so as to not inhibit your ability to hear a siren or horn. Matt 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULES OF THE ROAD :: Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules :: Section 21-1120 - Wearing earphones, headsets, etc., prohibited. | | | | | | | | | | | 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULE... | | | On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:53:16 PM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Jim - Curiosity got the better part of me.I sent the following message, but DID NOT cc anyone or organization: "I have heard various stories about what Maryland Law allows for hearing protection while riding a motorcycle.I own disposible foam ear plugs, commercially available / motorcycle-specific ear plugs and also custom-molded plugs.What may someone use ?" I'll let you know what they say, as soon as it hits my in box. Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 ? ? On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:16:53 PM EST, Jim McKinna wrote:? Alan, Since you bring it up, and it is a good question, why not check on the web at the MD MVA. motorcyclesafety at mdot.state.md.us Let us know what they say. Jim On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:55 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com ? _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From vinceotter49 at gmail.com Mon Nov 25 16:00:13 2019 From: vinceotter49 at gmail.com (Jim Wilson) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:00:13 -0800 Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Many riders don't rear hearing protection. Many of us old rockers from high school thru-and past college didn't during all the concerts we went to. Gun shooters do, at least in the last 20yrs I have around firearms, but shooting I wear full ear shooters muffs. Not when dad took my brother & I starting at age 6 to 18 when he passed away. Being a long distance rider, 400 ++ miles per day I always wear hearing protection. Incase you don't realize it there are different ear [foam] sizes. I use the pink ones most women use as I find they are more comfortable for 6-12hrs a day use. buying and using the square cut cylindrical type is using a very generic type. they Simply Do Not fit very well @ ALL. so the tapered ones or some of the higher priced versions do fit and work well and they're more comfortable. the thing is if you feel uncomfortable about using [ something / anything ] you won't. I must have 6-8pairs on my riding jacket at any given time. Film cans work ok for holding them, some plugs come in a longish plastic tube that I glue a string onto the top and allow to hang off a zipper. I also have an aluminum tube for same. I like the Un-corded ones for helmets use. SO, there is the correct way to inset plus into your ear and the common way which uses semi force and the plug usually 'hangs' out too far and doesn't do its job correctly, feels gangly, hurts, causing you to think this isn't going to work right for me , thus you DON'T like them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax_NT4Wim2Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHP8K3BsrA your local drug store carries HEAROS https://www.earpeace.com https://www.hearos.com/products/hearos-nanos-nrr-28-noise-cancelling-foam-ear-plugs-extra-small-hearing-protection-for-petite-ears-ideal-for-sleeping-snoring-travel-concerts-sports-events-and-shooting-25-pairs https://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Sleep-Pretty-WomenS-Plugs/dp/B00IPIAF8G https://www.amazon.com/slp/earplug-container/yx63shbtsz6t4dq even wearing plugs cutting wood or weed whacking helps ...... so you can enjoy your music concerts. ps don't forget to take ear plugs the ford vs. ferrari in surround sound - - - you'll love yourself after. ? On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 7:56 AM romefelt via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > Felllow Hedz: > Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing > that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while > riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them > could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how > "right" I might be. > A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY > State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in > Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and > they were both comfortable and reduced noise. > Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding > motorcycles in Maryland ?? > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com > -- * Jim * * a long time to be gone .. & a short time to be there* * The road goes on forever ... & the party never ends * -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In-Reply-To: <786101772.5213221.1574713870064@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <779117385.5165006.1574707960926@mail.yahoo.com> <498292178.5201113.1574709758881@mail.yahoo.com> <786101772.5213221.1574713870064@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <67AFD299-2C29-4F74-BB24-E451CBAEC70F@gmail.com> Alan, I know Matt answered the question. Curiosity got the best of me. The MVA sent this PDF which has the official language. "Thank you for contacting the Motorcycle Safety Program about ear plug use. Attached is our MD Motorcycle Law Handout. See page 2, number 15. I trust this helps. Feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions about, or related to, this topic. Regards. Philip Sause, Section Manager, Motorcycle Safety Program ? psause at mdot.maryland.gov > On Nov 25, 2019, at 3:31 PM, romefelt wrote: > > My life has come full circle !!! > > Back when I raced bicycles, I used to spend hours alone on my Time Trial Bike. > Someone smarter that me suggested that if I were going to listen to my Walkman when I trained (that's how long ago it was !), that I cut off one of the ear buds. > > So, as Marylanders, we can leagally wear one ear plug, one ear bud or two custom molded earplugs, provided that we can hear a siren or horn. > > Sounds like it's time for a march on Annapolis for sensible hearing protection laws !! > > Best regards, > Alan > cell: 410.409.1041 > > > On Monday, November 25, 2019, 02:22:42 PM EST, matthew brewer wrote: > > > Here is a link to the relevant law in MD. In summary, wearing earplugs (and headphones) in both ears while driving any motor vehicle is prohibited, except this does not apply to the following. > > (3) A person wearing personal hearing protectors in the form of custom earplugs or molds that are designed to reduce injurious noise levels. However, custom plugs or molds shall be designed in such a manner as to not inhibit the wearer's ability to hear a siren or horn from an emergency vehicle or a horn from another vehicle; or > > I'll leave it to you to determine whether your custom molded ear plugs are designed so as to not inhibit your ability to hear a siren or horn. > > Matt > > > 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULES OF THE ROAD :: Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules :: Section 21-1120 - Wearing earphones, headsets, etc., prohibited. > > 2010 Maryland Code :: TRANSPORTATION :: TITLE 21 - VEHICLE LAWS - RULE... > > > > > > > > On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:53:16 PM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > > Jim - > Curiosity got the better part of me.I sent the following message, but DID NOT cc anyone or organization: > "I have heard various stories about what Maryland Law allows for hearing protection while riding a motorcycle.I own disposible foam ear plugs, commercially available / motorcycle-specific ear plugs and also custom-molded plugs.What may someone use ?" > I'll let you know what they say, as soon as it hits my in box. > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > > On Monday, November 25, 2019, 01:16:53 PM EST, Jim McKinna > wrote: > > Alan, > Since you bring it up, and it is a good question, why not check on the web at the MD MVA. > motorcyclesafety at mdot.state.md.us > Let us know what they say. > Jim > > > On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:55 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads > wrote: > Felllow Hedz: > Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. > A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. > Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From mrc.engr at verizon.net Mon Nov 25 17:17:44 2019 From: mrc.engr at verizon.net (Mike Cecchini) Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:17:44 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] eye candy References: <128152205.5260889.1574716656957.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <128152205.5260889.1574716656957@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3A7A37EE537A4AECB4B45FC6FE21A19E@mikepc68ba8a02> No problemo Steve. Good one for SuperTech. We can do the finishing touches at Technobarn. ;) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Mackison Inspiration/ideas for your winter project. https://silodrome.com/custom-bmw-r100-rs-motorretro/ From kb2loz at yahoo.com Tue Nov 26 08:25:31 2019 From: kb2loz at yahoo.com (John Chevalaz) Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:25:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <433545580.216253.1574774731204@mail.yahoo.com> How in Gods name is this going to be enforced ? Ludicrous On Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:56:05 AM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From romefelt at yahoo.com Tue Nov 26 08:45:46 2019 From: romefelt at yahoo.com (romefelt) Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:45:46 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <433545580.216253.1574774731204@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <433545580.216253.1574774731204@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1558902819.5536704.1574775946970@mail.yahoo.com> Since I started this, I guess it's up to me to provide an answer. There are two real-world scenarios that I can think of: 1) You get T-boned by someone who ran a stop sign.? The paramedics (coroner ?) remove your helmet and ear plugs and note them on their report.? The attorney defending the stop sign runner gets ahold of the report and WHAMO:?? - were you wearing plugs in both ears ?? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? 2) You get pulled over in a traffic stop and the Officer sees your ear plugs as you remove your helmet:? - were you wearing plugs in both ears ?? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? Best regards,Alan On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 08:25:34 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: How in Gods name is this going to be enforced ? Ludicrous On Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:56:05 AM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From kb2loz at yahoo.com Tue Nov 26 09:01:05 2019 From: kb2loz at yahoo.com (John Chevalaz) Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:01:05 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <1558902819.5536704.1574775946970@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <433545580.216253.1574774731204@mail.yahoo.com> <1558902819.5536704.1574775946970@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <614739550.248735.1574776865125@mail.yahoo.com> Paramedics, coroners, cops, lawyers, and attornies oh my.Makes lion and tigers and bears look friendly.I don't ride much in Maryland except when I go to the LDOS thing.I try to stay in the valley where things like this haven't shown up yet.I'm sure theres a reason for this law , with the one reason being that people can become deaf to their surroundings due to earbuds / protection.I have a pair of Shure earbuds that essentially block out all sound except whats coming through them.I don't wear them much because of that.I do however wear the store bought foam plugs which help preserve what little good hearing I still have.I wish I had done that years ago.I have no high end hearing.Watch alarm goes off as I hold it next to my ear and I can't hear it.I guess things could be worse.Anyway I'll watch my p's and q's and hearing protection in Maryland. Have a nice Thanksgiving. John C On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 8:45:52 AM EST, romefelt wrote: Since I started this, I guess it's up to me to provide an answer. There are two real-world scenarios that I can think of: 1) You get T-boned by someone who ran a stop sign.? The paramedics (coroner ?) remove your helmet and ear plugs and note them on their report.? The attorney defending the stop sign runner gets ahold of the report and WHAMO:?? - were you wearing plugs in both ears ?? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? 2) You get pulled over in a traffic stop and the Officer sees your ear plugs as you remove your helmet:? - were you wearing plugs in both ears ?? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? Best regards,Alan On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 08:25:34 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: How in Gods name is this going to be enforced ? Ludicrous On Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:56:05 AM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From romefelt at yahoo.com Tue Nov 26 09:29:59 2019 From: romefelt at yahoo.com (romefelt) Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:29:59 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <614739550.248735.1574776865125@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <433545580.216253.1574774731204@mail.yahoo.com> <1558902819.5536704.1574775946970@mail.yahoo.com> <614739550.248735.1574776865125@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1594783045.5559278.1574778599864@mail.yahoo.com> John - For better or worse, I have worked for a multi-national construction and building services company for 35 years. Every day that I report to work, I am amazed as to what lengths the guilty will go to get exonerated and how far the stupid will go to get compenasted ! Stop by on your next trip to Baltimore ! Alan On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: Paramedics, coroners, cops, lawyers, and attornies oh my.Makes lion and tigers and bears look friendly.I don't ride much in Maryland except when I go to the LDOS thing.I try to stay in the valley where things like this haven't shown up yet.I'm sure theres a reason for this law , with the one reason being that people can become deaf to their surroundings due to earbuds / protection.I have a pair of Shure earbuds that essentially block out all sound except whats coming through them.I don't wear them much because of that.I do however wear the store bought foam plugs which help preserve what little good hearing I still have.I wish I had done that years ago.I have no high end hearing.Watch alarm goes off as I hold it next to my ear and I can't hear it.I guess things could be worse.Anyway I'll watch my p's and q's and hearing protection in Maryland. Have a nice Thanksgiving. John C On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 8:45:52 AM EST, romefelt wrote: Since I started this, I guess it's up to me to provide an answer. There are two real-world scenarios that I can think of: 1) You get T-boned by someone who ran a stop sign.? The paramedics (coroner ?) remove your helmet and ear plugs and note them on their report.? The attorney defending the stop sign runner gets ahold of the report and WHAMO:?? - were you wearing plugs in both ears ?? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? 2) You get pulled over in a traffic stop and the Officer sees your ear plugs as you remove your helmet:? - were you wearing plugs in both ears ?? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? Best regards,Alan On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 08:25:34 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: How in Gods name is this going to be enforced ? Ludicrous On Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:56:05 AM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: Felllow Hedz: Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From jmcbell6608 at gmail.com Tue Nov 26 12:01:47 2019 From: jmcbell6608 at gmail.com (Jim McKinna) Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:01:47 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: <1594783045.5559278.1574778599864@mail.yahoo.com> References: <534509903.5065678.1574697325857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <534509903.5065678.1574697325857@mail.yahoo.com> <433545580.216253.1574774731204@mail.yahoo.com> <1558902819.5536704.1574775946970@mail.yahoo.com> <614739550.248735.1574776865125@mail.yahoo.com> <1594783045.5559278.1574778599864@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Follow up from the MVA: "Jim, If the plugs come with any type of documentation that they are noise limiting it might be a good idea to carry it. Philip Sause | Office of Policy and Innovation | Driver Safety Division ? Motorcycle Safety Coordinator | Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration? I received notice that at least one list member did not get the PDF attachment from the MVA I sent yesterday. If you did not, and want it, let me know. Jim > On Nov 26, 2019, at 9:29 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > John - > For better or worse, I have worked for a multi-national construction and building services company for 35 years. > Every day that I report to work, I am amazed as to what lengths the guilty will go to get exonerated and how far the stupid will go to get compenasted ! > Stop by on your next trip to Baltimore ! > Alan > > On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: > > Paramedics, coroners, cops, lawyers, and attornies oh my.Makes lion and tigers and bears look friendly.I don't ride much in Maryland except when I go to the LDOS thing.I try to stay in the valley where things like this haven't shown up yet.I'm sure theres a reason for this law , with the one reason being that people can become deaf to their surroundings due to earbuds / protection.I have a pair of Shure earbuds that essentially block out all sound except whats coming through them.I don't wear them much because of that.I do however wear the store bought foam plugs which help preserve what little good hearing I still have.I wish I had done that years ago.I have no high end hearing.Watch alarm goes off as I hold it next to my ear and I can't hear it.I guess things could be worse.Anyway I'll watch my p's and q's and hearing protection in Maryland. > > Have a nice Thanksgiving. > John C > > > On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 8:45:52 AM EST, romefelt wrote: > > Since I started this, I guess it's up to me to provide an answer. > There are two real-world scenarios that I can think of: > 1) You get T-boned by someone who ran a stop sign. The paramedics (coroner ?) remove your helmet and ear plugs and note them on their report. The attorney defending the stop sign runner gets ahold of the report and WHAMO: - were you wearing plugs in both ears ? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? > 2) You get pulled over in a traffic stop and the Officer sees your ear plugs as you remove your helmet: - were you wearing plugs in both ears ? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? > > Best regards,Alan > > > On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 08:25:34 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: > > How in Gods name is this going to be enforced ? Ludicrous > > On Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:56:05 AM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > Felllow Hedz: > Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. > A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. > Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com From sailorcto at gmail.com Tue Nov 26 14:28:56 2019 From: sailorcto at gmail.com (Sailorcto) Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:28:56 -0500 Subject: [MDairheads] Hearing Protection ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ...what kind of oil do y?all use?? Just kidding, just kidding but this thread has a lit in common with that old question. > On Nov 26, 2019, at 12:02, Jim McKinna via MDAirheads wrote: > ?Follow up from the MVA: "Jim, If the plugs come with any type of documentation that they are noise limiting it might be a good idea to carry it. Philip Sause | Office of Policy and Innovation | Driver Safety Division ? Motorcycle Safety Coordinator | Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration? I received notice that at least one list member did not get the PDF attachment from the MVA I sent yesterday. If you did not, and want it, let me know. Jim > On Nov 26, 2019, at 9:29 AM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > John - > For better or worse, I have worked for a multi-national construction and building services company for 35 years. > Every day that I report to work, I am amazed as to what lengths the guilty will go to get exonerated and how far the stupid will go to get compenasted ! > Stop by on your next trip to Baltimore ! > Alan > > On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: > > Paramedics, coroners, cops, lawyers, and attornies oh my.Makes lion and tigers and bears look friendly.I don't ride much in Maryland except when I go to the LDOS thing.I try to stay in the valley where things like this haven't shown up yet.I'm sure theres a reason for this law , with the one reason being that people can become deaf to their surroundings due to earbuds / protection.I have a pair of Shure earbuds that essentially block out all sound except whats coming through them.I don't wear them much because of that.I do however wear the store bought foam plugs which help preserve what little good hearing I still have.I wish I had done that years ago.I have no high end hearing.Watch alarm goes off as I hold it next to my ear and I can't hear it.I guess things could be worse.Anyway I'll watch my p's and q's and hearing protection in Maryland. > > Have a nice Thanksgiving. > John C > > > On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 8:45:52 AM EST, romefelt wrote: > > Since I started this, I guess it's up to me to provide an answer. > There are two real-world scenarios that I can think of: > 1) You get T-boned by someone who ran a stop sign. The paramedics (coroner ?) remove your helmet and ear plugs and note them on their report. The attorney defending the stop sign runner gets ahold of the report and WHAMO: - were you wearing plugs in both ears ? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? > 2) You get pulled over in a traffic stop and the Officer sees your ear plugs as you remove your helmet: - were you wearing plugs in both ears ? - were the plugs that you were wearing in both ears legal under Maryland Law ? > > Best regards,Alan > > > On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 08:25:34 AM EST, John Chevalaz wrote: > > How in Gods name is this going to be enforced ? Ludicrous > > On Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:56:05 AM EST, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > Felllow Hedz: > Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how "right" I might be. > A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and they were both comfortable and reduced noise. > Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding motorcycles in Maryland ?? > > Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041 > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads UNSUBSCRIBE: mail to MDAirheads-unsubscribe at casano.com