Motorcycle Comms

benji182 · 16 Apr 2016 at 11:03

Hi guys,

I know you can get bluetooth comm units made by Sena and others but is there a way to utilise your phone to do a similar thing?

Mostly for when the GF is riding Pillion so range isn't an issue.

benji182 · 18 Apr 2016 at 18:04

spookywillow said:
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I have iOS and she has Android so could cause issues but as others mentioned the tucking of the mic into the helmet from ear piece could be a pain in the butt.

Craig321 said:
I would go Sena if you ride with her on the back a lot..

She has no intention of taking the controls but more than happy for me to taxi her around in style rather than queuing in traffic

Sena is expensive but I'm a sucker for quality. I don't have any local riding friends since my two mates that got me into bikes moved down under.

TallPaul_S said:
Maybe get a cheap pair before you decide whether or not you like them, as the sena units are the best but a lot more expensive.

I'm thinking probs best go cheap if she isn't riding herself.

Sagalout said:
I've use Sena for about 4 years now and it's been excellent. The latest ones will connect to other brands too, whereas some are proprietary. iPhone integration is really useful, as you're essentially just using Siri, so have access to everything that Siri can do (directions, read out and reply to texts, dial contacts etc)

Interesting. Watched a YouTube on the app and looks good.

benji182 · 2 Jun 2016 at 23:23

SENA 10U - Shoei GT Air

Well, I was hoping I could cheap out on a comms system but after discovering this http://www.sena.com/product/10u/#gallery

To me this looks amazing. So compact. I know what I'd like for my birthday now

Anyone have any experience with the Sena headsets? Worth the cost?

benji182 · 3 Jun 2016 at 07:57

TallPaul_S said:
That's what I want too, and a Shoei GT-Air to go with it

All I would say is make sure there's enough room on your left grip area for the remote, if you have big hands/short grips it might get a little tight.

The do the same kit for a variety of other helmets so yours might be included.

As for the grip area there isn't much room on my bike. Might need to find some reviews of people installing/using it.