Need advice re: bluetooth on current helmet
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From: Warner Robins GA
Need advice re: bluetooth on current helmet
If I have a GPS with bluetooth capabilities and a cell phone with bluetooth capabilities, do I require a headset equipped with GPS? I am electronically challenged and require assistance. Where else can I find it but here, in the forum. I have never had a harley before. I spent the better part of my adult life in the Air Force and did not have time for one. When going overseas you were allowed to ship only one vehicle. I could not very well haul my family on the back of a harley. Besides, in some of those places, the snow and temperatures fall at the same time. I'm not applogizing for my life but trying to show that I have submitted several threads which I feel like are kind of stupid. I do it in order to get help and knowledge. Thank you for understanding.
Last edited by AF Chief; Feb 13, 2011 at 03:41 PM.
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From: Fairhope, AL
That is what I did. I got the Scala Rider Q2 Multiset. Paired my phone to my Zumo 550 GPS, then paired my GPS to the Bluetooth headsets. It works good in that respect, plus I have the GPS screen to use as caller ID. I only tried to talk on the phone once to see how it worked. I recommend using the GPS to see who is calling and then pull over and make the call if it is important.
The arrangement stated above works well for me.
The arrangement stated above works well for me.
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From: Katy, TX
I recently purchased a Scala Rider Team Pro set and it works great. No road noise or wind noise while using it on my bike. Easy to set up with MP3 player, GPS and Cell phone. Great customer support also, may not get someone on the phone right away but they actually call you back.
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Short answer, yes you do. There are many kinds out there, I use the Scala G4, only because it is their latest model and I only recently bought one. Scala have an excellent reputation and is a very safe bet.
Before investing, you need to make sure the device is compatible with your helmet. Specifically they offer different mic's for open face vs full face helmets, and mounting te device can be tricky on half face type helmets.
Once you have that sorted, draw out a diagram first or you may well end up being disappointed that you can't hook up all the devices you want. In general devices will only pair with one other device via Bluetooth, so read the simultaneous pairing specs CAREFULLY to ensure all the devices can give you the solution you desire.
Personally, I use an iPhone with TomTom satnav app. Why, mainly because it makes this whole installation infinetly easier as all the device management (eg what gets priority between phone, satnav instructions and music) is excellent on the iphone
Before investing, you need to make sure the device is compatible with your helmet. Specifically they offer different mic's for open face vs full face helmets, and mounting te device can be tricky on half face type helmets.
Once you have that sorted, draw out a diagram first or you may well end up being disappointed that you can't hook up all the devices you want. In general devices will only pair with one other device via Bluetooth, so read the simultaneous pairing specs CAREFULLY to ensure all the devices can give you the solution you desire.
Personally, I use an iPhone with TomTom satnav app. Why, mainly because it makes this whole installation infinetly easier as all the device management (eg what gets priority between phone, satnav instructions and music) is excellent on the iphone
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