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pimmo2000 Two Stroke Sniffer
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Posted: 22:38 - 07 Oct 2017 Post subject: Bluetooth handsfree? |
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First post, new to riding passed my test recently and bought myself a Shiver.
I'm keen to get a hands free for Nav, calls and music. Read about quite a few but been told this is the place to ask all bike or bike related questions .. so which do you guys recommend?
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pimmo2000 Two Stroke Sniffer
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Posted: 08:32 - 08 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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No multi quote options..
Courier265 wrote: |
Don't hold your breath.... |
Good advice .. that's part of the CBT now .. as well as keep your eyes open and try to stay on the bike.
Stalk wrote: | Just because you have passed a test does not mean you can ride a bike. Forget making calls, music and sat nav, concentrate on not getting dead and mastering riding the bike. In a few years when it all becomes second nature maybe consider it then.
You did ask for opinions. |
Actually passing the test does mean I can ride a bike .. kinda the point of the test. How well I can ride however, I'm quite happy taking my time and sitting in traffic for now. I find having Sat Nav directing me means I spend more time looking at the road and feeling the bike, rather than looking for signs and trying to work out where I am. Calls and music are for future use, but I might as well get something that can do it all now.
vice wrote: | There’s also a search option up there |
Technology moves on, what was once good will have been replaced and opinions change, I do love how every forum personality type has taken the time to reply.
I was a click away from ordering that one last night, but figured I would be better asking people in the know .. turns out they don't post here .. apart from you.
WD Forte wrote: | Hang on for the Rainpal Evo II that's about to hit the market.
It will do it all and allow crystal clear vision in the rain too |
No sure if this is a standing joke, or these things actually work? |
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bamt wrote: | Just be aware of the distraction problem - especially when taking calls or if you are using it as Sat Nav. It's very easy to spend a bit too long looking at a vibrating thing on your bars...
Personally I use the Interphone MC5 - works well, allows pairing with two devices plus multiple intercoms. I have my phone paired, which also does music & satnav, a Sena SR10 connecting to the permanently mounted transceiver (looks like a second phone to the intercom), and a spare set that Mrs Bamt or Bamt jr use when out with me. A minor problem is that you can't use it whilst charging - so on a full day ride I end up ensuring I charge the helmets whenever we stop for any amount of time (eating, siteseeing, whatever).
If you ride in all weathers then weatherproofing is a real issue. The newer Sena devices look good (SMH10, SMH20 etc), but only claim to be water resistant - and many reviews says that they fail in the rain. I've had a couple of issues with my MC5 - which does claim full waterproofness - but only when I've been lax on keeping silicone grease smothering the connectors. |
Awesome stuff, thank you, will look into it.
Appreciate the concern with the distraction, I spend a lot of time on the motorway and see some truly crazy things (in a car) but hadn't until yesterday experienced the sheer contempt for bikers many car drivers have. Speeding up to stop you passing, blocking filtering and sitting on my arse and all that whilst I was riding like miss daisy.
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Posted: 15:48 - 09 Oct 2017 Post subject: Re: Bluetooth handsfree? |
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Analogkid wrote: | I'm keen to get a hands free for Nav, calls and music. Read about quite a few but been told this is the place to ask all bike or bike related questions .. so which do you guys recommend? |
As others have indicated, just don't even think about using one for calls and music any time soon - I suppose I'd reluctantly agree with it for satnav use only...
+1 for Scala kit - there's certainly cheaper around but you won't go far wrong with that. There are lots of models, I have the basic Qz; the more you pay the more bells and whistles you get.
As I had no plans for using my device for any form of comms, I personally wanted one which would work with no microphone attached (I wouldn't be using one and anyway it would be irritating with my flip up helmet). That wasn't too easy; the Qz fits the bill (sort-of), in that with the mic unplugged the waterproofness is compromised and I had to bodge the socket to sort that.
pimmo2000 wrote: | Scala Qz or newer Qsolo, both ideal, and might be able to get a s/h Qz for £60, neither will communicate with other folk, but will seamlessly connect to a smartphone and satnav, they are waterproof too, I'd recommend using in ear earphones that block background noise, as supplied speakers and earplugs will result in a poor quality of sound which will be more distracting. |
Actually, I was expecting to be Billy No-Mates with my Qz, but on ride-out a while ago somebody showed me I could link it to his device via Bluetooth (can't recall what it was, but not a Scala). I assume it would only have been 1:1 conversations rather than for group chats -
you'd need the higher-end kit for that. And trouble is, as far as I can see that's only any good if everyone you ever ride with also has Scala gear...
I find the Scala helmet speakers (with earplugs) absolutely fine for Satnav instructions, both sound-wise and for convenience. ____________________ KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS |
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£38 amazon job
I've not used any of the more expensive kits so I can't draw many comparisons, but I've used that one in all weathers for 3 years without any major problems.
Minor issue is that the left ear speaker seems to be louder than the right. Not sure whether its a common problem, but it doesn't bother me... ____________________ 1993 Kawasaki AR50 (In bits) - 1984 Suzuki GP125 (Sold, but still ridden) - 1954 Matchless G3L (Being restored) - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650 |
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Playing music in my ears was almost the first thing I did when I bought a bike. I might have gone a week using ear plugs .... then the tunes were used while riding. ____________________ I'm Sam; Northern, Ginger, Lover
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Don't understand why you need Bluetooth for sat nav. Just follow what's on the screen. . Before worrying about what's in your ears worry more about what's in your eye sight. Welcome ____________________ 2013 ZZR1400 & Honda CG125 1986.. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 189 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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