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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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Picked up a new to me ultra classic a about 3weeks ago. The PO kept the headsets and I was wondering what other brands you guys were using that worked good and didnt cost an arm and a leg. thanks,Ron
 
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by southern pride
Picked up a new to me ultra classic a about 3weeks ago. The PO kept the headsets and I was wondering what other brands you guys were using that worked good and didnt cost an arm and a leg. thanks,Ron
Tons of threads on this. I use the IMC half helmet/no helmet sets. Looks just like the ones Harley sells only they're $80 instead of $120. They work great if you're looking for corded sets. They do get a little uncomfortable after about 3 hours of use though due to the style they are. I haven't bothered to mod them yet for longer wearability. Others will chime in here I'm sure.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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IMC is pretty good but J&M is a lot better IMO.
 
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sorry if it's a repeat threaf, I used the search for " headset" and it said no threads found.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Keep your eye on the classifieds here. The Harley ones will pop up at really good prices and they work great.
 
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If you're going to wear a 3/4 or FF helmet, the J&M is a great choice. The difference between the J&M and the HD headset was like a good home stereo vs. a cheap portable radio. Simply no comparison. Also the stock HD cord kept coming loose at the connection to the helmet, and the J&M is designed to prevent that.
My next helmet will be one of the J&M Aria's with the built in headset, but I need to save $1000 for me and the wife to get a matching set.
 
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Originally Posted by southern pride
sorry if it's a repeat threaf, I used the search for " headset" and it said no threads found.
saright...also look for threads with "intercom" in the search box.
 
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Originally Posted by bluffalobob
My next helmet will be one of the J&M Aria's with the built in headset, but I need to save $1000 for me and the wife to get a matching set.
Thats an arm and a leg to me. I probably wont use it that often.
 
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Hey Pride, what year is your bike? Make sure you get ones that are for the right year. I'm pretty sure they changed the plug within the last couple of years but I'm not 100% positive on that.
 
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