Riding with ipod
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Littleton
I have a full face helmet and helmet speakers.
My Ipod is velcroed to the dash and a volume control dial is on my left handlebar switch cover. I can control the volume without my hand leaving the bars, and a quick push on the Ipod control changes the songs.
I have been running this set-up for 7000 miles or so with NO problems!
My Ipod is velcroed to the dash and a volume control dial is on my left handlebar switch cover. I can control the volume without my hand leaving the bars, and a quick push on the Ipod control changes the songs.
I have been running this set-up for 7000 miles or so with NO problems!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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I use a 4GB Sansa Clip (1000 songs, 15 hours battery life) for long distance riding. The Sansa Clip includes an FM radio for checking the weather that lies ahead for the journey but I would really prefer an mp3 player that included weather band.
The mp3 player has a clip that allows me to clip it to my t-shirt over my left collarbone and run the wires down my back under my shirt. I can then use my left hand to pause/forward/volume. My jacket protects the mp3 player from rain.
I use Shure earphones with olives - they never fall out while riding.
BigLow
The mp3 player has a clip that allows me to clip it to my t-shirt over my left collarbone and run the wires down my back under my shirt. I can then use my left hand to pause/forward/volume. My jacket protects the mp3 player from rain.
I use Shure earphones with olives - they never fall out while riding.
BigLow
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Carolina
I use my iPod all the time on rides. With and without my windshield. Tried several different headphones (some kind of expensive) but found the very best ones for about $15. They are Koss headphones and they have the foam ends that you squeeze and let them expand in your ears. Love 'em!
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 52
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From: Coatesville PA
I just started doing this and love it. Glad to hear I am not the only one. I use the headphones that come with the Iphone, they have the switch so you can control the volume and you can skip a song by clicking it 2x or repeat a song by clicking 3x. Question though, is it legal? Not that it is going to stop me but just wondering. I usually have it at a mid volume so I can still hear the bike over it. Could hear a horn but I don't think I am missing anything else. Do have to pause it at stop lights to talk to my buddies.
Got to have my tunes. Otherwise I end up singing the same line from some song that I got stuck in my head for the duration of the ride. Gets pretty old on a long ride!
Joe
Got to have my tunes. Otherwise I end up singing the same line from some song that I got stuck in my head for the duration of the ride. Gets pretty old on a long ride!
Joe
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Warwick, RI
Harmon Kardon in ear headphones ... fit better than ANY otehr in ear bud I have tried.
Best part was they were free. Got them when I ordered a bunch of stuff from Crutchfield. I think they retail for about 120 though
Best part was they were free. Got them when I ordered a bunch of stuff from Crutchfield. I think they retail for about 120 though
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Walmart JVC Marshmallow Stereo Headphones, HA-FX34S Assorted Colors. They will not fall out and they work like earplugs. However, you cannot hear traffic around you with them in.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/JVC-Marshm...Colors/9135484
http://www.walmart.com/ip/JVC-Marshm...Colors/9135484
An ipod and some foam ear buds..best sound I have ever found ..I wear a 1/2 helmet and do have a windshield.
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
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From: Titusville, Florida
I use in ear monitors. I have both Shure and Westone models, but usually go with the Westones because they are the most comfortable. You have to insert them in your ear like foam earplugs. Since they go in the ear, it is easy to put on and take off a helmet without worrying about them falling out of the ears and the sound is fantastic. Normally I don't even have to change the volume as the speed increases.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Missouri
Same here, Ipod nano, Earbuds, no problems hearing the music or weather on FM..windshield and loud V&H shortshots, half helmet.
I just bouhgt the noise cancelling earbuds that are tiny, they have no stem on them so i can get them in deep enough to seal off sound or the bike and air.