Communications ?

[Brad01]

Does anyone have any suggestions on rider to passenger communications? Chatter Box and all those types are expensive to buy. Has anyone used walkie talkies with the headsets? I enjoy the peace and quiet but at times you need to communicate with my GF. Any suggestions will be helpful.

[gat803]

Originally Posted by Brad01

Does anyone have any suggestions on rider to passenger communications?

I have always just turned my head to the side and talked.

[shadowrider482002]

Originally Posted by gat803

I have always just turned my head to the side and talked.

That always works pretty well for me too.

[Harvey]

Make a headset with two pieces of rubber tubing. The mouthpiece of each goes to the earpiece of the other. Cheap enough?

[adlowe]

Yeah, people have done it with inexpensive setups based on walkie-talkies / FRS handhelds. There's at least one old thread here somewhere. I *think* Pastor Ron A started one. I'll edit in some links if I find anything in the next few minutes.

On edit: Pastor Ron A's thread was a negative review of Nady MRC-11X and a mediocre rating of the Nady PMC-3x.

More: Mined an old thread and found

this

this

. For $100, it is very cost competitive with anything you'd be able to cobble together around handhelds. A couple of guys endorsed it. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/ake-bt-multi-interphone-intercom/ supposedly has a lot of relevant info but I haven't got time to check it out now.

And even more: Here's what I was seeking -- a report from member Christopher on his own page. It's listed in this thread.

[shadowmaker07]

What really needs to be said other than "wow, look at that" or I gotta pee in which case flicking the fingers on the hand like to get excess water off or a finger pointing to whatever would work in those cases.

[adlowe]

Originally Posted by shadowmaker07

What really needs to be said other than "wow, look at that" or I gotta pee in which case flicking the fingers on the hand like to get excess water off or a finger pointing to whatever would work in those cases.

You obviously are an insensitive boor trapped in the male psyche -- or some crap like that I used to hear before I surrendered. It is not the male's need to speak or listen that matters in a relationship. It is the female's communication needs. If you want to enjoy her company while riding*, you must make concessions.

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* No comments on that please. We all make choices and must live with the consequences.

[dgraves49]

WWW.sharkmotorcycleaudio.com They have a wirid rider to passenger intercom for $22.99 plus shipping. they also have wireless models that can also be used between bikes.
Most reviews by members on here on their radios have been good.

[shadowmaker07]

Originally Posted by adlowe

You obviously are an insensitive boor trapped in the male psyche -- or some crap like that I used to hear before I surrendered. It is not the male's need to speak or listen that matters in a relationship. It is the female's communication needs. If you want to enjoy her company while riding*, you must make concessions.

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* No comments on that please. We all make choices and must live with the consequences.

Missed my signature apparently. I AM female and I ride alone but even if I rode with a guy, I would prefer the peace and quiet around us than a bunch of chattering that could be done at home. Nuf said.

[Hurricanehugo]

This is a cheap bluetooth helmet which allows for helmet to helmet intercom:

Hawk H-6611 Flat Black Dual-Visor Modular Motorcycle Helmet with Blinc Bluetooth

It's $189 and I have used it as a bluetooth handsfree and it does a good job for the price. At least until you can save up money to get a better system.