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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => PRODUCT REVIEWS => Topic started by: scooter69 on April 01, 2006, 09:44:16 PM
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I'm working on creating a Blue Tooth enabled Helmet....who thinks it's a good idea???
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Currently looking at working with Shoei for starters..they seem to have the widest range of helmets along with the largest sales. Plus it targets the crowd with Blue Tooth cellphones.
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I would love to have one....what would make it even better is if it had dual speakers in there not only for the cell phone converstaions but for all the MP3 phones that are out there to. I think it would sell like crazy but the only downfall is that it will probally cost an arm and a leg.... you take the average price of shoei and then the bluetooth technology it would be really high. I would also look into AGV and some otehr good cheaper helmets.
PIKE
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I've thought about HJC also as that's what I wear.
2 speakers woudln't be a problem. It would even probably make it easier to hear with the wind in the background.
The only issue I have right now is tryign to find a way to put a volume controller on it. When you're on a bike as you all know, there's no room for zoning out like in a car with a good song.
God knows we're all going to twist the throttle when something sweet comes on! :monkeymoon:
Technology is simple for Blue Tooth....it's canceling out the wind while you talk that's the problem.
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BMW already make a Bluetooth enabled helmet - although it is a bit pricey.
I believe Dick Smith, Tandy, Radio Shack and similar stores also stock the necessary bit and pieces to 'retro' fit an existing helmet with Bluetooth technology...and it's not as pricey as the BMW helmet.
Even thought I answered yes to the question, it's not on top of my 'must buy' list, in fact it's way way down the bottom of the list...
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I would be interested if you could get it to work. I have tried 3-4 Bluetooth cell phone head sets and none of them canceled out the background noise like a wired one. At this point I am looking towards something like the Autocom systems. Alittle pricey, but I have heard good reviews so far.
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How hard would it be to simply install a noise-cancelling headset? I don't know about making it blue-tooth but that could be a starting point.
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I selected "No" for a couple of reasons:
1) When I go riding, I usually can't get a signal because I ride away from the city and the I-5 corridor.
2) I'm trying to get away from those who would call me in the first place.
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I selected "No" for a couple of reasons:
1) When I go riding, I usually can't get a signal because I ride away from the city and the I-5 corridor.
2) I'm trying to get away from those who would call me in the first place.
What he said! :beers:
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I selected "No" for a couple of reasons:
1) When I go riding, I usually can't get a signal because I ride away from the city and the I-5 corridor.
2) I'm trying to get away from those who would call me in the first place.
What he said! :beers:
You guys got it right!! Just cuz I carry the phone doesn't mean I want to use it.
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I selected "No" for a couple of reasons:
1) When I go riding, I usually can't get a signal because I ride away from the city and the I-5 corridor.
2) I'm trying to get away from those who would call me in the first place.
What he said! :beers:
You guys got it right!! Just cuz I carry the phone doesn't mean I want to use it.
Weird how the quote thing didn't work on your post, but does when I quote you. :roll:
Obviously, you got the tags right. :bandit:
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When I'm out riding the phone is for emergency use. Traffic around central PA is way too !#@%*# up. Plus tourist season is upon us. Head for the hills!! :bouncy:
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If it's tourist season, why can't we hunt them? :motorsmile:
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I selected "No" for a couple of reasons:
1) When I go riding, I usually can't get a signal because I ride away from the city and the I-5 corridor.
2) I'm trying to get away from those who would call me in the first place.
Amen!! A cell phone is just a tool for people to piss me off or bother me from a distance. I rarely even bring it with me when I go out riding.
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OK....I'm noticing that most people saying "no" are from the US..understandable. Especially with the fact that there's so many cell phone companies but you always loose signal. The is certainly not the case in Canada, except if you live somewhere that you're lucky if you get a phone.
The purpose of the helmet was not for just cellphone usage. Most cellphones today have MP3 players built in.
Now wouldn't it be nice if you're riding along and can listen to some tunes...instead of wind and exhaust sounds? a 2-6 hours trip and get very boring....even at 120mph.
I appreciate your responses as all criticism is positive. :beers: :thanks:
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I selected "No" for a couple of reasons:
1) When I go riding, I usually can't get a signal because I ride away from the city and the I-5 corridor.
2) I'm trying to get away from those who would call me in the first place.
Amen!! A cell phone is just a tool for people to piss me off or bother me from a distance. I rarely even bring it with me when I go out riding.
I must be from the generation that doesn't go anywhere w/o the phone and a charger.... :duh:
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I usually bring mine along - but it's more there in case of emergency - or to take pictures when my camera's battery dies or the card gets full. I don't even turn the thing on unless I'm off the bike.
As for tunes, I have a helmet wired for sound. It's old fashioned wire tech (Chatterbox intercom with plug-ins for phone and music player of choice). I found listening to music while riding a distraction in the twisties for me. I'd only use it if I was doing a freeway drone, so I don't use it anymore. Might have something to do with my abilty to walk and chew gum at the same time, but only if the two are synchronized.
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I voted no because I'd rather hear my exhaust and concentrate on the asshats around me rather than talk to more on the phone.
Ron
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Great idea ! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Volume control can go on the side next to one of the helmet's air vents. I have missed emergency calls because the phone was stored under the seat while I was en route to work or school. However you can retrofit a voice activated answering to the bluetooth helmet to make answering calls while riding. :beers: I would be interested in buying one .
The only thing that matters is how fast you can get from 0 to 60, because top speed is secondary
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A good way to go if you are looking to integrate cell phone and 2-way radio technology is to go with throat microphones. Those things are awesome. I have one that is wired and on a 2way it sounds great
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I have no use for talking on the phone and riding at the same time. But if you made a helmet with speakers where I could send a signal from my ipod to the helmet I'd be all over it. So I voted YES. But if you only meant phone stuff, then it should be NO.
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Any progress made on this, or is this a dead issue now?
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Yes I would be interested. Being a business owner, I need to be contacted 24/7, shyte happens, and at times answers are needed. Yes I would love to just be able to turn the efen thing off, better still, leave the sucker at home, but it comes with the job :annoy: and the $ we earn. :grin:
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The last thing that I want to do when I am out riding is answer the phone, but then, that's just me!!!!!
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The last thing that I want to do when I am out riding is answer the phone, but then, that's just me!!!!!
Agreed, I just don't understand people who insist on talking on the phone (hands free or not) when they are supposed to be concentrating on driving/riding.
but knowing the business that Mick is in, every phone call could be money.....
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Agreed, I just don't understand people who insist on talking on the phone (hands free or not) when they are supposed to be concentrating on driving/riding.
I agree with what ya saying, even if im riding, to be able to at least answer the phone, and say "hang on while I find a safe place to pull up" and your right every phone call could mean anything from a single dollar to $200 dollar kicker in the wallet every week. Wouldn't I be kicking myself missing out on that cause I was out to busy riding. :motorsmile: