is that against any policy while riding a bike on the rode? does any one who knows anything about this? thank you for you kindly help
2007-09-11 10:47:13 · 11 answers · asked by lin 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
UK question, UK answer, yes you can listen to music whilst riding. (As well as use rider to passenger radio , bike to bike radio, use handsfree mobile or listen to sat nav directions).
Difficult bit is getting earpieces which will stay in whilst you are riding, some bike riders buy specially designed earpieces for use inside helmets such as the ones on this page
http://www.radios-uk.com/cyclekits.htm
Don't have your music too loud when riding as it can mask the sounds of danger around you & if you are riding at speed or long distances remember that excessive noise will damage your hearing & once it' s gone there's no way of getting it back!
2007-09-11 18:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sure is! You see them "batwings" on the H-D cruiser bikes? They have speakers in them. (Not all, but the high end ones do.) And they even have rear speakers! But, it's not a good idea. Unless you have been around long enough, i.e., riding long enough to afford and control one of them garbage barges, you best pay attention to what is going on around you, and not listening to music.
I've been riding for over 20 years, and have but a lowely FXDWG. No batwing for me! I ride through downtown Sarasota, FL on a daily basis on my scoot since I don't own a car. I'm getting to the point where I can get away with riding a "barge", but the largest thing I am looking at is a Road King. No batwing, no radio. I'm still at the point where I like to just listen to the rumble and growl of the TC-88 in my ride. (Soon to be a TC-96 if the finance company don't pay attention!)
No one is gonna be able to tell if you have earbuds in under your bucket. Until the undertaker finds them after you go splat. It is against the law in places to use equipment like that. If I memory serves me correctly, there are even a few states that do not allow helmet to helmet communication between operator and passenger! (I don't follow it since I never carry a passanger.)
When I first started riding I had a "boom box" bungee corded to my sissy bar. Didn't work too well. It was either too loud at the lights, or I could not hear it at speed. Plus I was always reaching behind me to try to adjust the controls. When I look back on that, I see I'm lucky to be alive.
Put in your time without music, and listen to the wind and your motor. When you have mastered the bike, then relax and play the tunes. Hopefully by that time, you will have the habits you need to stay alive with a distraction like music.
Rule one: Ride safe. Rule two: See rule one. Heels in the wind, bugs in the teeth. Ride safe. Ciao!
2007-09-11 11:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Laws about headphones, earbuds and helmet speakers vary from state to state. Some motorcycles come equipped with a stereo and built in speakers. There are also kits available(with and without radio) that allow you to mount on the tank or handlebars.
Years ago, I had an AM/FM/cassette stereo and speakers mounted on my handlebars. If I left the tape sticking out to hear the radio instead, I wound up with a 1/4 mile long brown streamer. This, along with the fact that it couldn't be heard well at speed is the reason I ditched the ugly thing.
2007-09-11 12:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if ya want tunes, forget about the rockets and get ya either a gold wing, or a ultra classic. radio comes stock, but ya better be prepared to become bank owned, cause for the price of 1 of those touring rigs, u could buy a big bussa, and a couple of 250 ninja's. and btw, the ultra classic will be the cheaper of the 2, but u wont have the manuverability of a sidewinder.
2007-09-11 11:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by forktail_devil 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A colleague of mine does it on the commute to the daily salt mine. I think for short trips it is best to do without the distraction of music/radio. On long trips on the highway the distraction may help with the boredom.
2007-09-13 05:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by Dangermanmi6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states allow helmet-mounted speakers. Some states allow earplugs (Wyoming allows them---Colorado does not).
Check your particular state to see if it is legal there.
Personally, I don't listen to music while riding. The less distractions the better, IMO.
2007-09-11 13:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can listen to music while riding. If you are going to use helmet speakers you may want to check this link and see what your state laws are:
http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp
2007-09-11 12:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
If your Bike has a radio and speakers it is fine. You are not allowed to ride with earplugs or headphones on though.
2007-09-11 10:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
that uncle fester is good with his information. I viewed a few of his answers and there on the ball.
2007-09-13 07:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO Headphones.
2007-09-11 11:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by Richard M 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋