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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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This is the first bike that I have had with the sound system. The bike came with the regular Harley full helmet speakers you stuff in the helmet and microphone that clamps on the side of the helmet.

My question: is there a way to replace the two earphones with earplugs with speakers built in to them? Like these: http://www.plugup.com/custom_earplug...22-3.5-4.5.htm

The set that came with my bike is this one: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ations-headset

The two mini-speakers that stuff into the helmet are directly wired into the unit.

Any ideas? Thanks!!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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I'm curious also. Mine fit me with no problem. My wife is complaining that hers are pushing against her ears causing pain after an hour or so.

Looking for a quick fix for her.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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just got one of these off Ebay. Works good with ear buds, and has a second port for a microphone, but I haven't tried that yet.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Heads...9ead49&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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Wow, thanks so much! I just ordered two. Now to find a good mic to go with it!
 
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Make sure you have a decent set of ear buds, though. I tried a cheap set and the sound wasn't good.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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I use this. Sound comes through the earbuds instead of the speakers. Just have to use a quality set of ear buds.

http://www.plugup.com/5_pin_6_pin_7_.../ad%20y567.htm
 
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Interesting may have to try a set
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by EC145Pilot
I use this. Sound comes through the earbuds instead of the speakers. Just have to use a quality set of ear buds.

http://www.plugup.com/5_pin_6_pin_7_.../ad%20y567.htm
Does it have a mic capability for the intercom?
 
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Does it have a mic capability for the intercom?
Yes.
It's a Harley 7 pin connection and a second connection for the ear buds.
You use the Harley headset, whichever you like, and plug the ear buds into the second connection.
Everything works as advertised, you just get the sound through the ear buds instead of the headset speakers.
 
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Originally Posted by EC145Pilot
Yes.
It's a Harley 7 pin connection and a second connection for the ear buds.
You use the Harley headset, whichever you like, and plug the ear buds into the second connection.
Everything works as advertised, you just get the sound through the ear buds instead of the headset speakers.
Thank you so much for this. that is the place I was looking at to get my earbud/custom made earplug speakers from They have good reviews. Is there were you got yours?
 
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