music while riding

[georgie_d]

Now not sure if its legal but can you listen to music like with an mp3 player with headphones on while riding? Also how distracting is it even at quite a low level? well tempted to find out but just thought i would ask [you] with all your years of riding skills!!! You do wear a ear piece while you are doing your riding lessons/test, i know he/she is only giving you directions though

[Chewie]

It's legal but not recommended by the police.

[1154macaw]

Have a look at this site http://www.autocom.co.uk/ you can listen to music, phone or GPS.
Keith

[Lost Geordie]

I personally use my i-pod. I had to buy different earphones as the ones supplied hurt like hell with the helmet pressure. I dont personally see the difference between using MP3 player and wearing earplugs for riding, as both will reduce the level of ourside noise. I have never (as far as I know!) been distracted by the music, and can make some long boring motorway journeys more relaxing and enjoyable...but maybe thats just me?

[DynaMight]

I do, Just loud enough so I can hear the music but quiet enough I can hear any loud noises etc. I use my mobile phone though which is quite cool as its got a hands free and auto answers, so MP3 pause, call answers and I can speak and hear them VERY well, call ends and MP3 continues

Riding + ACDC = Me riding like a Loon though. although I do keep the air guitar down to a minimum

[Maver-Nick]

thought i would ask [you] with all your years of riding skills!!! You do wear a ear piece while you are doing your riding

Georgie, I know you used the YOU function...but coincidently enough...The ear pieces you see the darksiders wearing are the hearing aids they now need, after riding their noisy tractors for so long...

[TC]

Pardon?

Listening to music is no problem, obviously try not to let it distract you but its no different to listening to music in the car with regards to legal issues.

[ZXR400Lee]

I prefer to hear my engine and exhaust. I hate having things in my ears, so dont wear ear phones that go inside ear.

[barmy-carmy]

Same here Lee.......Love the sound of our bike.......if I fancy some music......I sing it in my head Wouldn't dream of distracting Dave while riding......He rides like I'm not there Excellent pillion I am Ya just dont know I'm there And ya can go as fast as ya like........you wouldn't hear me grumble in anyway
I do wish I had longer legs though and some wedge to run a bike....Oh well I can dream cant I?

[1154macaw]

Longer legs to wedge a bike

OH! I say missus

[BOSS]

I just sing and bop all the time Its the only time I can without offending people

[barmy-carmy]

[baskie]

pretty much loistne to music all da time, one ear piece in one ear. enough noise to keep u saine, but not to much to drown out to much noise of whats going on behind u.

[Dave]

I've used my iPod whilst riding before, I got real nice in-ear headphones that actually go 'in-ear'. I like my music quite load. The only drawback I found is that I end up riding like a twat when the Prodigy - 'Smack my bitch up' came on

[CvPiper]

I have done it a few times when just pootling about or long trip. But if i am out with the intention of riding hard and trying to ride well, then all my concentration is on that, no music!