new helmet - connect to phone - suggestions?

bigbadboy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Jun 2012 Karma :

Guys,

I'm looking to buy a new helmet.
If it makes a difference, I have a Kawasaki ER5.

Average journeys - around North/ Central London - to/ from work, nothing major, not really the chance to speed etc.

Must be able to connect to phone for music/ calls/ navigation - preferably not via bluetooth although whatever is best really.
Full face preferred but also looking at flip face (I wear glasses).

I need to try it on so a supplier in North/ Central London would be good.

Cheers.

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

I would go bluetooth route as it is by far the best going.

You can keep your phone well out of any wet weather, have no cables to worry about.
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Beez · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 17 Jan 2012 Karma :

What helmet?

Lot of manufacturers make kits for their helmets, failing that a Scala Rider or similar is a good bet.
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bigbadboy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Jun 2012 Karma :

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

One way if you want to connect phone via the 3.5mm earphone socket is by using in helmet headphones.

For example there's these for £10 from play.com...
https://p.playserver1.com/ProductImages/5/6/8/8/7/4/9/1/19478865_180x180_1.jpg

or these from amazon.co.uk for £20 (look similar)...
https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31CVzaC%2Bp8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

and if you do a google or search eBay there may be others.

For the phone I suggest putting in a waterproof bag/case. The ones designed for MP3 player would be best as they cater for the lead. e.g. iSwim (do a google, other prices and cases may be available - first I came across)
https://www.screamwholesale.com/uploads/images/products/420x280.4997.398_image4_wpcasefront1_500px.jpg
click on image for link

I think this would meet the requirement to connect your phone to your helmet. Does not enable you to handle calls. For that you really do need bluetooth or invest in an expensive hardwired system like Autocom. So if handling calls isn't a priority the above is a quick, flexible and relatively cheap solution.

Personally I don't like making/receiving calls on the bike. I can see how others may need this though.

HTH Thumbs Up

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bigbadboy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Jun 2012 Karma :

Nice one guys.

I've seen a few online, namely this and this and even this but whether they are any good or not ...

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

The Scala Systems are good! Thumbs Up

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