I would have already have bought the freewire, but as soon as I learned it has to be plugged in where the headset would normally plug in I decided against it. That is stupid and the cord is the real problem for me.

Like mentioned above Bluetooth is the deal. I already have my phone on the handlebars curtesy of Tech Mount and use it for music and navigation all the time. Way easier. So why by WHIM or FREEWIRE? Just buy Sena and roll completely wireless with the advantages it offers.

Something for everyone!

 

On the surface, what Harley did (cripple non-Harley headsets) does seem to suck. What's next? Only Harley branded pipes will work.

I wonder if there is an actual technical reason why the non-Harley headsets are crippled, or if it is strictly to sell branded headsets.

I had been looking forward to Harley supporting Bluetooth headsets and had hoped to get one of the helmets that integrates a headset nicely. If they had allowed for that, I would have bought the WHIM already.

 

You and I are on exactly the same spot. After years of me begging the MoCo to allow us to pair our Bluetooth headsets to our bike, including personal conversations with the HD regional rep, who told me: "Don't worry! We're working on just what you're asking for!"

The WHIM was the last straw for me.

There is only one reason to buy the WHIM instead of the Freewire, and that is if your passenger also wants to listen to the Infotainment system. If you don't buy the WHIM, then you'll need two Freewires, and now you're at about the same cost.

Otherwise, the Freewire gives you full stereo with your existing SENA headset, and the WHIM...eff you.

 

I watched a LAB video on the Freewire when it first came out. LAB called it a "HACK JOB" then while promoting their own wired headset and now they promote Freewire through their store.

Proceed with Caution

 

I live on the opposite side of the country. I don't know the law abiding biker at all. He is putting free informative videos that definitely help the average guy make bike mods and evaluate new gear. This is very valuable. If he is promoting crap that will become evident very quickly. It's unbelievable how some people just cant stand someone who is pouring his own time into this sort of endeavor providing a very useful service for FREE! Stop bitching. If he is wrong, he corrects it later. In the motorcycle world there isn't an independent source of information. The big magazines etc... clearly live off advertising and as such have a vested interest. This guy spends all his free time away from being a cop to do this! That alone is admirable. Get a grip.

 

He does this for money. Sure, I appreciate the info like all the other info you can get on YouTube, but make no mistake, it's about money. Don't forget to Smash that like button and subscribe!

 

I have absolutely no problems with LAB's videos. I just skip the promotional stuff. Some people just can't stand someone trying to improve their lot in life.

 

So it's worthless if he gets a few bucks for him and his family?? Value deserves some compensation I would think. I haven't donated. I'm guilty on that but to run the guy down is way out of bounds. Done.

 

You're SO fulla crap!

 

you can locate the freewire under the fairing with a different cable. I guess it provides stereo sound. I have a sena 10 so might be way I go.