helmet intercom system ?

[scotterichmond]

I am in need of info about what to buy . I want a stand alone helmet to helmet system.
Got any input as to what to stay away from?
This will be for use when riding my 75 GL1000.

[virgilmobile]

Here's my 2 cents worth.
I bought 2 bt interphones,even got a replacement for a dead one.ended up getting a full refund minus 35 dollars shipping.both died,never even got to try them.
Next best device was the scala brand.Cost ya at least a couple of hundred,over 500 if you both want music.

Here's my solution.Both my wife and I have phones that are bluetooth and we have iphone for music.Our AT&T has unlimited mobile to mobile calling,sooooo I bought the Samsung HM3700 from Target at $55 each.
Synced them up.They have earbuds and a short cord,stereo even.When I need to "talk" to her , I push the little button for a second and it re-dials the phone,WA LA a intercom.Hit the button and it goes back to the music.
The next project is a handlebar waterproof holder for $25

[scotterichmond]

I am really looking for the least hassel and wires.

[virgilmobile]

I opted for the bluetooth because helmet speakers were kinda low volume and hard to hear the rider at 60mph.The ear buds and bluetooth are easy to put on and wireless to the phone.
There are wire type motorcycle intercoms cheep(including quality),I just wanted wireless.Once the bluetooth is set up,you only just turn it on the next time to use it.It's slick and music to boot.

[thrasherg]

I have had several Autocom systems over the last 20 years, they have worked well, but there are quite a lot of wires to route as it's NOT a wireless system, Having said that it increases volume as the background noise gets louder, It increases the microphone squelch/mute as the background noise gets louder (So very few false triggers). I have had a lot of issues getting it to work well in my daughters full face helmets, it constantly picks up wind noise. Having said that, I have never had one fail so they are very reliable, but quite expensive, you have to bring +12 volts and ground to the intercom unit, plus the headset leads (Rider and passenger) then there is another lead to a 2 way radio if you want bike to bike communication, then there are multiple other leads if you want to link the Bluetooth, GPS, MP3 player etc..

I really liked the system, but given all the problems we are having with my daughters helmets, I am going to try the built-in intercom on my 1800 and see how that works.. will loose the bike to bike (Unless we fit a CB to my wife's bike) but if it works better than the Autocom I will stick with it..

[wayne ian]

Did you find anything yet?

[scotterichmond]

Haven't decided yet, I will wait till spring now.

[cbx4evr]

I have heard nothing but good for Collett products.

http://www.collett.mb.ca/products.html

[Bootheal MO]

"I have had a lot of issues getting it to work well in my daughters full face helmets, it constantly picks up wind noise."

Glad you mentioned this: earlier this spring we had J&S installed in our Nolan N102 full face helmets. I rode single several times and thought the sound was good...maybe not great. When my passenger finally decided to ride, if we get above 45 MPH or extra wind (apparently she gets more wind that I experience) her mike was always putting static noise in my headset. So I turn the intercom volumn down until we slow down comeing into a town, then we can talk for a short time again.

I was hoping for a great system so I had them installed by a company in Murry KY. I have not contacted them yet about the noise as we just found this out. I hope another mike boom or sock will 'fix' the added noise. The passenger says there is no static noise coming from my mike.

[SKMURDOCK]

Realizing this is an older post, and Scottie may have already purchased something, so far, my wife and I have been happy with the SENA SMH10 wireless intercom. Relatively easy to install and use when on the bike. There are only two buttons, both easy to find and use with gloves.

They have way more capability than we have approached, being able to link to a variety of bluetooth components including phone, GPS, MP3, etc. So far, we have only linked ours to one another, and to my phone. The way it is set up, when both helmets are on, my phone auto-links to her helmet first. Truthfully, I don't remember how I did this, but it was on purpose!

We have not tested this, but the system is able to work bike to bike, with communication somewhere around 1,000 yards in open terrain (according to the SENA website). You are also able to link up to four units together. Not everyone can talk or be heard by all at once, but it is possible to be in communication with three other folks.

[2008retiredplb]

"I have had a lot of issues getting it to work well in my daughters full face helmets, it constantly picks up wind noise."

Glad you mentioned this: earlier this spring we had J&S installed in our Nolan N102 full face helmets. I rode single several times and thought the sound was good...maybe not great. When my passenger finally decided to ride, if we get above 45 MPH or extra wind (apparently she gets more wind that I experience) her mike was always putting static noise in my headset. So I turn the intercom volumn down until we slow down comeing into a town, then we can talk for a short time again.

I was hoping for a great system so I had them installed by a company in Murry KY. I have not contacted them yet about the noise as we just found this out. I hope another mike boom or sock will 'fix' the added noise. The passenger says there is no static noise coming from my mike.

Did you mean J & M headsets not J & S?
I think I had the same problem with my J & M headsets. The wind noise would mute the radio and you could not hear it. Finally installed the J & M Deluxe Passenger Controller for 2001-2012 Honda® GL-1800 # PSCR-GL18. This cuts the passenger mic off until the passenger switches it on, then it works like normal. Really cuts the wind noise when the passenger is not using the intercom. they can still hear you but they must switch the passenger mic on for you to hear them. When they are done talking they need to switch it back off. It works much better than the Honda Passenger audio control. Just have to get my wife to switch it off and on.

As far as the J & M headsets I found my 3/4 helmet headsets worked much better than my full face modular helmet headsets. There is something about the full helmet being much more noisy. When I flip the front up it does quiet it down some but I don't ride with it up very often.

[SKMURDOCK]

Just a quick update on the Sena SMH10. Sena just released a new firmware (version 4.0) that allows the same pairing of four units together that I mentioned above, but those four can now all talk/listen at the same time.

Prior to this, while four units would pair, only two at a time were able to have a conversation.

[rickity1]

Sena bluetooth system is GREAT. Haven't had any problems and firmware upgrades have been outstanding. Battery life is excellent, as is volume and clarity. Definitely recommend it.

Separately - have you heard anything about an add on that connects the on bike sound [radio, GPS] to a bluetooth system? Surely someone has come up with something for the 5 pin Goldwing connection.

[ajcowz]

Not sure if this is going to help now but check out my write up on how to bluetooth your GL1800....interestingly, using SENA SMH10 headsets + a few other bits...

/forum/viewt ... 16&t=11232

[rickity1]

Thanks for the info. The "fix" he suggests should work but the SM10 device seems to cover all the bases too so I think I'm going to wait for it to come out. The "techie" approach tends to lead me astray most times.

[bubbs]

I have just bought two shoei neotec helmets and changed from the scale team set to the interphone f5. they are brilliant no wind noise, can hear music and phone over 70mph and the rider to pillion cuts in as soon as you speak. excellent quality products I called my son while on the move and he didn't realise I was riding.

[lovat]

I've got a Scala Rider system that we LOVE.
easy to use.
good battery life.

plays music through iPhone....

I have an older one, the Q2, and we are still using it.

[PGLong]

My friends I ride with (5) all have installed "Chatterbox" for direct communications with each other. They also bluetooth to our phones for music and phone calls. Only three at a time can talk, but all can listen. Just a simple push of a button to go online and be one of the three. Rechargeable and last about 8 hrs of chatter.
Been using for about three years now.
Pat

[ax7el34]

I would encourage you to but the Sena 20S. I bought a dual pack for my wife and I - she riders her own bike. From what I see it is the best Bluetooth out there right now. Find a dealer that will do installation for free. I paid 500.00 for a dual pack with free installation on 2 helmets. B. Installation is a bit of work. It took the tech 1 hour to do 2 helmets. The Sena has a rotary dial for volume. This helps when riding. It uses 1 button on each unit for syncing the helmets. Syncing has never been problem. Easy to charge. You don't have to touch anything to talk.

[wellman]

I went thru same thing this Spring. Narrowed it down to Cardo Scala Rider or Sena SM-20, both dual sets, was a toss up between these two. Had pretty much decided on Sena but when I got to the local dealer the Scala units were on sale. Deal was hard to pass up.

We bought the Cardo Scala Rider G9x Dual Pack installed in HJC full face modular helmets. Purchased in May before our trip to Midwest. First couple of days they worked fine but battery life on one of the units seemed to be very short and units would not stay synced. Once we got back home continued to have problems. Cardo Customer Service said we were not syncing correctly but even using their instructions still had a problem. Ended up sending units back for inspection. Must have been something wrong, they sent me two new units covered under warranty. Have been using quite a bit for a couple of months and units seem to be working very well. We shall see. Now that the G9x's are working correctly we really like them. No wires, no buttons to push after initial power up and connects to phone easily. No wind noise and talking to each other is like normal conversation.

[PGLong]

My friends I ride with (5) all have installed "Chatterbox" for direct communications with each other. They also bluetooth to our phones for music and phone calls. Only three at a time can talk, but all can listen. Just a simple push of a button to go online and be one of the three. Rechargeable and last about 8 hrs of chatter. (No push to talk because your all on line, all the time)
Been using for about three years now.
Pat

[Tepcro]

I too am looking for the least hassle wires and trouble..
I am settling on the Sena 20S
Check them out! They are not cheap but when it comes to stuff like this, you get what you pay for.
Good luck