Motorcycle stereo?

[avinnc]

I was pondering the same thing when I got my bike... I ended up splurging a little (OK - A LOT!) and got the Garmin Zumo 550 along with the Cardo Scala Rider Q2.  The Zumo can hold up to an 8GB SDHC card - I'm only running a 2GB at present.  I was looking for a do-everything setup...

- Wireless Bluetooth
- Phone
- Rider - Pillion Communication
- Rider - Rider Communication
- And of course GPS

This setup delivers with flying colors on all of those fronts!

russtang - That looks like a pretty cool setup - thanks for sharing!

BTW - this is my first post!  Be kind!  Just picked up an 01 1200s w/ lower fairing and Yoshi CF exhaust.  Pretty stoked!!

[Red01]

  avinnc!  How are you liking that Q2? 
I've been a little wary of it due to its short range and ability to only able to comm with other Scala riders.

[avinnc]

I like it... It even adjusts the volume up when I start my bike.  As for using it with other riders, I haven't tested it yet.  Rider to pillion is great - very clear.  And.... No wires.

Here's a relevant post on another forum... there's a great review inside.  (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311897)  Although, I think he had pairing issues b/c he paired his phone to his Zumo and to his Q2. Mine paired flawlessly.

Bryan

[T748]

I think I might have found what I've been looking for...

Jensen JHD910 Heavy-Duty Waterproof Mini AM/FM/WB Stereo with Audio Aux-in
 

I just bought one of these radios. I didn't find any feedback from owners online, so I have no idea if it's going to work out or not. The shop was willing to cut a good deal on it ,so why not. This will be used with earbuds or helmet speakers. I'm interested if it can play without alot if static from the engine and it's ability to get and hold stations. Hopefully mounting the antenna at the back of the bandit will help with static and reception. I know satillite radio is "all that", but being a commute commando I like having local radio for traffic and local sportstalk.
I'm just waiting on a techmount for it. When it's in and sorted out I'll post some pic's and a review.
 
 Up till now, I've been using a "sport" radio that attaches with an arm band. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2149616&cp=2032054.2032115&parentPage=family
 With better ear buds it's worked out ok. The trouble is the buttons are too small for anything but summer gloves. That and I'm getting old and can't read what button is what wile riding. For $33. It's a low buck way to get tunes or talk on the bike. On the arm it's far enough away from the engine that AM plays without static. -Tom.   

[steveboot]

I've had two BMW's with external speakers, and they both left a lot to be desired. Wind noise just wipes out sound quality... I've always thought the best solution was an XM receiver with an FM transceiver. Just carry a little FM radio in your pocket tuned to the FM channel the XM is transmitting on and use your favorite ear buds.