Bike to Bike headsets..

[Gin]

Me and skittles are aiming to do more long ride outs and hope to get headsets so we can talk (incase of getting lost ect)

I know the CBT centers use simple walkie-talkies with an attachment but after searching for half an hour i cant find what im looking for..

Just wondered if anyone had any recomendations for a set-up we could use?

Thanks in advance,

Jin x

[red]

Just need to find a 2-Way radio, they aren't cheap though.

New you're looking £100+ for a set I reckon.

Have a look here for some examples. (Not recommending them to buy from as not used etc)

http://www.coastalcomms.org.uk/motorbik ... utions.htm

[Gin]

Spoke to my dad about this yesterday,

He offered the use of his motorola walkie-talkies.. But could find the headset for it

Thanks for the link red, will tell skittles about it.

Jin x

[red]

No worries

Can't recommend any yet as my biking buddy.. hasn't passed his cbt, theory or test etc .. he has a bike though so one day we will have some lol.

[Guest]

What model Motorola radio is it?

Found this on Ebay dunno if it will fit your dad's model tho http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370096301187&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr12_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=270288829223&itemcount=12&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DDR%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D12

[Guest]

I generly find if you get a couple of cardboard cups (prefably McDonalds) and a good bit of string you will have no need for intercoms. Just keep the string tight or the reception goes to pot

[Guest]

Bit of elastic would be funnier.

[Gin]

I generly find if you get a couple of cardboard cups (prefably McDonalds) and a good bit of string you will have no need for intercoms. Just keep the string tight or the reception goes to pot

 

... Srad..

...Why do you hate me.. ...

[Gin]

Bit of elastic would be funnier.

 

Yeah specially with our riding styles

My bike goes a little faster so i keep rolling up the MPH.. looking behind and slowing down.. elastic would give that an intresting recoil Haha

[cyberwolf]

if its just head sets you looking for this one well fet most mobile radio

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?Tab ... &U=Strat15

if you looking for mobile radio look here

http://www.intaride.com/?gclid=CLG8z_DO ... lAodh0ltFg

[Korben]

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[cyberwolf]

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it give you something to do

[Gin]

Sorry korb..

i wasn't sure

Thanks for all your help

Jin x

[Korben]

Only joking Jin, I don't mind.... Like Cyber says, gives me something to do.

Useful thread actually.... Oh, just noticed this months edition (November) of Ride magazine has a write up about them.... Could be worth a look.

[Gin]

Only joking Jin, I don't mind.... Like Cyber says, gives me something to do.

Useful thread actually.... Oh, just noticed this months edition (November) of Ride magazine has a write up about them.... Could be worth a look.

 

Its lying on bed bed still in its plastic.. Will read tonight, Cheers

And good to know your joking.. i always worry if ive offended people

Jin x

[Paul]

Have a look at these........

http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Nady_MRC-11X_Intercom.html

[Guest]

Hey Jin

Akeface and I have head to head sets - only problem is I can't turn him off, other than that they're great.

Ours is a starcom.

[Guest akey]

there are 2 basic ways of achieving bike to bike comms.

Using a 2 way radio on its own with a headset in your lid. This requires the use of the Vox function (voice operated transmit) which can be a bit tricky to set up IMO, however this is the cheapest way to do it.

Or, you can use a full set-up using either Starcom or Autocom, this allows the use of a remote PTT (press to talk) button mounted on the handlebar, the use of VOX if you have the patience to set it up, and also allows the use of rider to passenger, adding music, satnav and even mobile phones. You will still need the use of 2-way radios but this introduces a control box. This option is more expensive but it is a one time purchase (willow and I have had the starcom sets for about 4 years now and have mounted them on all our various bikes.

Have a look at these sites for more info

http://www.autocom.co.uk/

http://www.starcom1.com/

Both willow and I will have the systems running on the pudsey run so you can see them installed there, if anyone else has 2 way comms on the run then I will let you know what channell we are on and we can have a run channell!

[Guest]

I generly find if you get a couple of cardboard cups (prefably McDonalds) and a good bit of string you will have no need for intercoms. Just keep the string tight or the reception goes to pot

 

... Srad..

...Why do you hate me.. ...

 

I dont hate anyone. I tolerate them Unless they are especially stupid then I mock them till the cry and soil their underwear a little

You have made a mess aint you?

Personally I hated the earpieces that I had especially on long journeys, I prefer the muffled sound of the bike through earplugs as it gives me more concentration on the job in hand (riding) If I wanted to be on the road and chat I use the cars.

[Guest]

More cheese with that whine Neil?

[Gin]

I generly find if you get a couple of cardboard cups (prefably McDonalds) and a good bit of string you will have no need for intercoms. Just keep the string tight or the reception goes to pot

 

... Srad..

...Why do you hate me.. ...

 

I dont hate anyone. I tolerate them Unless they are especially stupid then I mock them till the cry and soil their underwear a little

You have made a mess aint you?

Personally I hated the earpieces that I had especially on long journeys, I prefer the muffled sound of the bike through earplugs as it gives me more concentration on the job in hand (riding) If I wanted to be on the road and chat I use the cars.

 

haha Nah Just wondered if i could guild trip you.. Obviously not..

Your a fluffy teddy bear, Not scary at all ...

Thanks for the help all, Got alot of sites to have a look at now !

Jin x

[bigup]

Have a look at these........

http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Nady_MRC-11X_Intercom.html

 

anyone used these?

[Paul]

Yes, good friend of mine has one and they tick all the boxes. Good price too.

[bigup]

Yes, good friend of mine has one and they tick all the boxes. Good price too.

 

Thanks dude. I might buy a couple.

[Guest]

Roadtorque has a cracking radio set up.

He's in New Zealand at the moment but it's well worth asking about his comms.