Author Topic: Intercoms and the like (Read 3359 times)

davidkent · « **on:** 13 March 2015, 08:09:51 pm »

Hello all.
Long time no speak on here, but I've finally had my cam chain done, and a service, and tax and test so I'm back on the road after a small fortune.

As the summer is nearing, and my partner and I now live together, we're looking at spending some time out on the bike.

I've already ordered a set of love handles, hopefully to make both our lives a touch easier.

Next up, I was hoping for some kind of intercom setup.
Something 2 way, basically so we can generally just communicate, which with the other half, anything longer than 5 minutes ride time is necessary lol.

Are there any relatively basic setups that will allow this?
I can't seem to find anything obvious online and I'm pretty new to this, didn't think I'd ever have the need but it seems it'll be beneficial for years to come.

Any advice of course is greatly appreciated.
Thanks all

downey · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 March 2015, 09:38:56 pm »

im using a sena smh10 very easy to use but i only use it for the phone/satnav/ music and people cant tell your out on the bike up to 80 mph using the phone but apparently u can hear each other within a half a mile radius just in case you drive away without her sometime

she can scream in your ear ,unless your quick enough to get out of range first lol

davidkent · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 March 2015, 11:16:54 pm »

Those look good
Intercom wise though, I take it there's no push to talk feature or anything, they just hear everything you say and stuff?

Little pricey possibly too, as I'd need 2 obviously

downey · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 March 2015, 12:27:07 am »

as i remember when you buy a pair their a little cheaper but very easy to use with gloves with the big jog dial you tap to talk as far as im aware so you not listening to the other wearer constantly as i said now i havent used it with another user so ,i cant personally vouch for that aspect ,but for music the speakers are savage ,for their size ,twist the dial and it plays the next track even bluetooth on the phone with it seems to have a suprisingly good distance if you needed it ,great rep for quality too sena,apparently,lots of real cheap chinese options on ebay though,

davidkent · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 March 2015, 12:29:46 am »

Yeah that's what I wasn't sure of, that sounds good. I guess just getting used to the positioning of the headset part.

They look very good quality, though I am half tempted with the cheap Chinese £50 job on eBay.

Often you buy cheap you buy twice, but it really is occasional use so I'm torn.

Thanks

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 March 2015, 01:54:38 am »

When we go to France/Spain we sometimes buy sets from ebay, about £70 gets you a pair of radios with all of the stuff needed to fit a helmet, along with push to talk buttons and the voice actuated option too, although I never used this. Bike to bike they were fine below about 80, after that it gets difficult. The shop is somewhere in Crewe from what I remember.

davidkent · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 March 2015, 02:00:25 am »

That seems decent enough

Is that proper wired radios or wireless bluetooth jobs?

Will get searching. They're starting from around £50 up.

80 plus is just when I'm blipping around never a constant speed really so that doesn't matter.

I'm pretty steady with the other half on the back.

Cheers

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 March 2015, 02:28:49 am »

Wired radios in your pocket, the only wire to the bike was the charging cable if you needed it.

slimwilly · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 March 2015, 07:28:48 am »

maplins have them, radios from £30 pair , headsets £20 each,,worked ok,,,noise was a problem at speed

but them wires,,,,,,just a pain in the ass, big time

davey boy · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 March 2015, 08:06:31 am »

I use the Senna bike to bike and for music and the like
You push the big jog dial button on the side to open the intercom and then again to close it down they are good up to half a mile with line of sight but less if things get in the way
The only problem I have is the noise from my screen on the fz1 above about 50 it was ok on other bikes

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 March 2015, 11:04:10 am »

Radio technology is old hat and one dimensional. I know it works, but it is not adaptable to modern life. Go down the bluetooth route. That way you can connect to each other

You can also independently listen to music, sat-nav or any other bluetooth compatible device

There is no massive radio in your pocket, so its less weight and bulk

The price is about the same

And they look a hell of a lot better

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I have used a bluetooth headset for the last couple of years. My mate has the same one and we can chat when we are touring. He can listen to the directions from my Garmin Zumo, so doesn't have to "follow me", we can each listen to our own music and we can make and receive calls.

davidkent · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 March 2015, 05:00:07 pm »

Quote from: davey boy on 14 March 2015, 08:06:31 am

I use the Senna bike to bike and for music and the like
You push the big jog dial button on the side to open the intercom and then again to close it down they are good up to half a mile with line of sight but less if things get in the way
The only problem I have is the noise from my screen on the fz1 above about 50 it was ok on other bikes

Quote from: adeejaysdelight on 14 March 2015, 11:04:10 am

Radio technology is old hat and one dimensional. I know it works, but it is not adaptable to modern life. Go down the bluetooth route. That way you can connect to each other You can also independently listen to music, sat-nav or any other bluetooth compatible device There is no massive radio in your pocket, so its less weight and bulk The price is about the same And they look a hell of a lot better .

I have used a bluetooth headset for the last couple of years. My mate has the same one and we can chat when we are touring. He can listen to the directions from my Garmin Zumo, so doesn't have to "follow me", we can each listen to our own music and we can make and receive calls.

What one do you have Mate?

Cheap job or more expensive kit?

taylor · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 March 2015, 05:00:43 pm »

I got blue tooth, radio , hands free phone calls. also the wife chatting on the back.

davidkent · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 March 2015, 05:05:52 pm »

Quote from: taylor on 14 March 2015, 05:00:43 pm

I got blue tooth, radio , hands free phone calls. also the wife chatting on the back.

Same question to you mate cheap one or expensive?
Cheers

taylor · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 March 2015, 05:17:45 pm »

scala rider. 200,about 3 years ago, clever thing, well worth the money,

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 March 2015, 05:10:13 pm »

These ones - http://www.amazon.co.uk/bike-intercom-rider-pillion-2012/dp/B005FNH29E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426439376&sr=8-1&keywords=bt+motorcycle+intercom

davidkent · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 March 2015, 05:39:22 pm »

Glad to see the cheaper stuff works.
Think that's what I'll be doing then
Thanks buddy

sinto · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 April 2015, 11:48:44 am »

Has anyone tried to pair different bluetooth sets to each other? Did it work? Was it any good?

taylor · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 April 2015, 07:04:03 pm »

yes I paired mine, good stuff, phone rings in helmet etc etc etc, also nice chatting with the wife as we ride,

sinto · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 April 2015, 07:06:21 pm »

Quote from: taylor on 19 April 2015, 07:04:03 pm

yes I paired mine, good stuff, phone rings in helmet etc etc etc, also nice chatting with the wife as we ride,

Hi taylor, I was meaning pairing to another brand of bluetooth, say if your mate has one make and you have another, can they be paired?

unfazed · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 April 2015, 07:28:16 pm »

Quote from: taylor on 19 April 2015, 07:04:03 pm

yes I paired mine, good stuff, phone rings in helmet etc etc etc, also nice chatting with the wife as we ride,

If I want to talk to her, I will take the car.

sinto · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 April 2015, 07:40:53 pm »

Quote from: unfazed on 19 April 2015, 07:28:16 pm

If I want to talk to her, I will take the car.

If I want to talk to her, I'll call her! And that doesn't happen very often

taylor · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 April 2015, 08:44:27 pm »

its nice to speak with the missus lads, otherwise I would just get a new one, mine is great she bought my bike for a present for fathers day from my kids, well they are now 30.

sinto · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 April 2015, 08:50:58 pm »

Quote from: taylor on 19 April 2015, 08:44:27 pm

its nice to speak with the missus lads, otherwise I would just get a new one, mine is great she bought my bike for a present for fathers day from my kids, well they are now 30.

Well give me her number and I'll speak to her too

as I don't have my own one anymore

Some father's day present btw, well jealous.

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 April 2015, 10:53:47 pm »

I always ask for the same thing every Fathers Day, TO BE LEFT THE F**K ALONE TO RIDE MY BIKE, NO PHONE CALLS SAYING "IVE GOT TO COME HOME COZ THE KIDS ARE KILLING EACH OTHER", NO "WE'VE GOT TO GO SHOPPING", NO "COME HOME AND PEEL THE SPUDS". NOTHING!

I love Fathers Day!!!

I'd like it even more if someone bought me another bike though, ANY bike would do!

Don't think its likely though.