[Alan Vanhollebeke]

Pete,, when I used to make a trip to KC & back to Topeka at least once a month in my cobra. (usually for the club meetings)

I learned real quick that earplugs are a good thing. After cruising down I70 for an hour without them, I felt like I'd been at a Led-Zeppelin concert or something!

Anyways, that's my vote for cheap earplugs. Also,my daughter used to ride with me alot & I had her wear a pair of shooter's earmuffs. After I while I would wear them on the highway too, since they blocked the wind out of my ears. lowered the noise, AND helped keep my hat from flying off.

Oh, and yes I have also worn my helmey when driving in the cold.
Last time was St. Patricks day of 2002. I left Topeka for KC at 6am to make it to the parade on time. When I left town it was only 27 degrees out! After about 5 miles I stopped & got my helmet out of the trunk , because my ears were going numb.

That may not be such a big deal,,,,but if the space "between" my ears goes numb too,,,then I'm in trouble.