General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Best Intercom

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:36 PM
  #41  
Burbur2's Avatar
Burbur2
Grand HDF Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 3,586
Likes: 889
From: Nowhere
Default

I on the other hand struggle with Sena set up. After pairing we can talk to each other (passanger) but... before I start the ride I will turn on Pandora and listen to music but as soon as I push the button to start conversation we can talk and after we are done talking music do NOT come back. I guess I am still in chat mode maybe?

I have to go to phone and click play on Pandora again to listen to music. Pretty annoying but I guess I just dont know how to use it.

Also feels like wind sound confuse Sena that I want to talk and cut the music as well to start chat mode

No way Sena works with my accent I guess one command I was able to make it work that was it so I am on manual mode all the way

Any tips?
 

Last edited by Burbur2; Apr 27, 2020 at 06:46 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2020 | 07:04 PM
  #42  
Cosmic Razorback's Avatar
Cosmic Razorback
Club Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 21,760
Likes: 22,959
From: North Carolina
Riders Club Member
Default

Originally Posted by Burbur2
I on the other hand struggle with Sena set up. After pairing we can talk to each other (passanger) but... before I start the ride I will turn on Pandora and listen to music but as soon as I push the button to start conversation we can talk and after we are done talking music do NOT come back. I guess I am still in chat mode maybe?

I have to go to phone and click play on Pandora again to listen to music. Pretty annoying but I guess I just dont know how to use it.

Also feels like wind sound confuse Sena that I want to talk and cut the music as well to start chat mode

No way Sena works with my accent I guess one command I was able to make it work that was it so I am on manual mode all the way

Any tips?
Any Tips?

Yeah do what I did and switch to Cardo!

Night and day better. My wife hated our communications system with Sena and when wired to the bike. Now she absolutely LOVES using the Cardo. It is a Miracle. She just powers it on and nothing else to do but use voice commands if she wants the volume higher, or lower, wants the radio instead of music stream.

 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2020 | 08:11 PM
  #43  
Burbur2's Avatar
Burbur2
Grand HDF Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 3,586
Likes: 889
From: Nowhere
Default

Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback
Any Tips?

Yeah do what I did and switch to Cardo!

Night and day better. My wife hated our communications system with Sena and when wired to the bike. Now she absolutely LOVES using the Cardo. It is a Miracle. She just powers it on and nothing else to do but use voice commands if she wants the volume higher, or lower, wants the radio instead of music stream.
I just bought Sena soooo.... and as mentioned with my accent nothing recognize what I am saying 🤣🤣 sometimes i wonder how I function in US
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2020 | 08:32 PM
  #44  
Cosmic Razorback's Avatar
Cosmic Razorback
Club Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 21,760
Likes: 22,959
From: North Carolina
Riders Club Member
Default

Originally Posted by Burbur2
I just bought Sena soooo.... and as mentioned with my accent nothing recognize what I am saying 🤣🤣 sometimes i wonder how I function in US
Well don’t feel bad. My southern draw causes me a little trouble with anything requiring voice commands. I work hard to pronounce words better. One tip that may help is always speak with a normal tone. If I try to speak louder it can be a problem.

Good luck
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2020 | 09:49 PM
  #45  
dbell66253's Avatar
dbell66253
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,240
Likes: 10
From: South Florida
Default

Jumping in a little late, I had the Sena 10, gave the set to a friend when I bought the 30, absolutely love both. I had a problem with the 30s about a week before the wife and I were planning a major road trip, didn’t want any hassle so I decided to try the Cardo Packtalk with JBL, a few more features than the Sena, but IMO the Sena is better built. Still even with the Cardo the communications sometimes isn’t really clear. Well the other week I decided to surprise my wife and buy new helmets, and since Sena just came out with the 50, decided to go for broke and try the 50S. The new Sena is far superior to the old Sena and Cardo when it comes to clarity and volume. It may just be too loud if you turn it up all the way. My wife and I ride separate bikes, at 85mph I can hear her clear as day at half volume. I’m truly impressed and believe Sena really did their homework when they made this unit. I only have a few hours with the 50, but so far I’m extremely happy.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2020 | 10:21 PM
  #46  
IBE's Avatar
IBE
Seasoned HDF Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 5,276
Likes: 4,055
From: central Fl
Default

whats the hell is a intercom?? i have ultra classic but never used the intercom what s the whole thing that it does ?? dont need to ask anything from the wife or whoever is on the back.. so what does it do other than that
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kennypatterson
Touring Models
14
Mar 2, 2020 07:26 AM
NCBondsman
Touring Models
1
Dec 16, 2013 03:54 AM
victoriouz
Touring Models
1
Sep 7, 2012 02:46 PM
antarius
Touring Models
13
Jun 5, 2010 07:57 AM
bruef
General Harley Davidson Chat
1
Sep 7, 2007 04:22 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:37 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE