Rider to Pillion 2-way comms?

[JoeDougieDoug...]

Hey guys.

I recently passed my Mod 2 test and I am now riding on a 33bhp restricted A2 license, and as a result, I am now taking pillions. (which is brilliant! For a 125, the CBF pulls like a train )

I was wondering if you guys can recommend a fairly decent quality Rider-to-pillion 2-way comms system? I want to be able to talk to my pillion no matter what speed I am going. I'm not too fussed about if I can connect it to my phone or MP3, just want to be able to chat!

Also, anything I should be weary of? I don't know much about bike comms so feel free to chuck in some info That'd be appriciated!

Thanks guys!
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CBT Passed - 22 / 10 / 11 >> Theory Passed - 16 / 02 / 2012 >> Mod 1 Passed - 07 / 03 / 2012 >> Mod 2 Passed - 18 / 05 / 2012.

[wildmark13]

dude, you passed! congrats.

I'm looking for a similar kit myself, I've looked on ebay but a lot of the systems are of dubious quality. I'd be genuinely interested if anyone has experience with this stuff.
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[_Iain_]

Idk, i personally just use the iFail headphones/mike tucked up in the helmet. When am i ever going to use 2,000 minuites? Can afford to waste 60 of em chatting bollocks to the other half on the hospital jobs. Bite the volume/mike thingy to answer.

Couldnt you just opt for a simmilar setup? Cheapo walkie instead of phone if you/your passenger hasnt got minuites to burn??
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[Peirre oBollox]

Why note spend the extra cash and get a starcom/autocom/scala setup, because once you've got you can strip it off the bike if you sell it, and fit it to your next bike.
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[Kwaks]

Lidl used to sell them when doing bike stuff (also Aldi). Why would you want screaming/moaning in your ear when riding, totally overrated
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[MattJ]

Sorry, not being helpful here.

Why would you want to talk to your pillion? One of the bonuses of being on a bike is you don't have to talk to anyone, rider comms just ruin that!

Just mu opinion anyway

[JoeDougieDoug...]

I want to be able to talk to my pillion because I like having a chat whilst riding Nothing wrong with that is there? If I want to get away from people then I wont take anyone pillion Haha.

And I was looking at the Scala Rider systems but I don't know how they work or how to set them up - Any ideas? They're quite expensive but you get what you pay for, I presume.

Cheers guys.
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[Robyn]

I have a Scala G4.

Honestly one of the best things I have ever bought. I do a lot of motorway miles and often have a pillion so it's nice to be able to chat.

Expensive but it's true that with things like this, you get what you pay for. Can hear very clearly at any speed you're likely to do on the road. It's wireless which saves hassle and has a good battery life. Spoken to people with it linked to phone via. Bluetooth and people don't even realise I'm on the bike, even when on motorways and stuff. It also has radio option but I can never seem to get a signal.

Definitely a worthwhile purchase!

Robyn.

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[JoeDougieDoug...]

[Walloper]

[Robyn]

[c_dug]

I've got the bottom of the range scala and I have nothing but praise for it, got it as a present, but I would have been happy to spend the money myself knowing how good it's been
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[pits]

I bought one from Maplins for like £20, does the job, bit noisy and you have to have it loud and there is a wire that links you both together, but talking to pillions is shit, no idea why you would want to talk to them, just get them to tap you on left leg to stop, right to speed up, tap them on left leg to tell them to hang on....All you need.
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[robbieguy2003]

I've been after one of these for a while, me and the Misses have got an old cheap one, but it needs replacing, it's an arse to setup and use, and if you get on/off the bike pissing about with wires becomes a pain.

With the Scala, does the A2DP work independently - i.e. she could listen to her music, I listen to mine and when we speak it automatically lowers the music volume?

Or is it a case of music mixed with speech but speech is higher, or is this not possible?

Also, is it only the G4 that does this or does the Q2 do it as well? Is it easy to fit on the side of the lid and does it seem happy and secure?
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[Robyn]

[robbieguy2003]

Cool that sounds pretty good (security wise).

For the music, have you ever had music - even shared to both users or just had chat between you and a pillion/another bike?


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[Robyn]