Bluetooth handsfree?

pimmo2000 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Oct 2017 Karma :

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?

Cheers Smile

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Stalk · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :

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.

owl · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2016 Karma :

There’s also a search option up there
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

I've heard that Cardo do decent kit.

https://cardosystems.com/portfolio-item/scala-rider-freecom-1/

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

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
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pimmo2000 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Oct 2017 Karma :

No multi quote options..

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bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2013 Karma :

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.

pimmo2000 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Oct 2017 Karma :

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Landy10 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 10 Apr 2015 Karma :

Ive got an AGV Voice kit installed in my AGV helmet and its great, links to everything bluetooth and controls are easy even in winter gloves

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SteveSmith · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Nov 2012 Karma :

I use a Sena 3S - a good brand but the cheapest one in their range. It does all of the things you want. I mainly use it for Satnav, with the phone in my pocket. That way I'm not distracted looking at a screen, but I get instructions in my ears. It will also do calls, relay voice instructions to my phone (via "OK Google") and play music from the phone.

There are much more expensive models out there if you want to be able to hold intercom conversations with multiple people over longer distances, stream music from your phone to their headsets etc etc.

Steve.

pudder · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Karma :

£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...
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pimmo2000 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Oct 2017 Karma :

Went with the majority and bought the Cardo Scala Rider Freecom 2 Communication system, will let you know how it goes.

I appreciate the desire to jump on the new kid and point out the dangers of riding, but trust me, I appreciate what the bike is and what it can do it me, as well as the arseholes around. I will not be surpassing my own very limited ability, trying to keep up or playing music whilst I ride.

I want to enjoy riding and stay alive and that takes time.

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raesewell · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Oct 2012 Karma :

I wasn't aware that the 30K was available yet. Where did you get it?
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Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

Aldi do one for about £40...works for me and Mrs up to 1/2 mile as intercom. Sound quality ok. Use decent headphones with phone when on my own.
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DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

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. Cool

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Ammoman · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Karma :

Don't understand why you need Bluetooth for sat nav. Just follow what's on the screen. Rolling Eyes

. Before worrying about what's in your ears worry more about what's in your eye sight. Welcome Very Happy

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