CB on bikes?
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CB on bikes?
I have a 13 Ultra limited and I guess it comes equiped to utilize a CB. What is needed to actually use a CB on one? And what do people actually use the CB for? When I think of CB's I think of outdated almost obsolete technology kinda like cassettes and CD's. Am I missing something?
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I have a 13 Ultra limited and I guess it comes equiped to utilize a CB. What is needed to actually use a CB on one? And what do people actually use the CB for? When I think of CB's I think of outdated almost obsolete technology kinda like cassettes and CD's. Am I missing something?
http://www.cardosystems.com/
http://senabluetooth.com/
Last edited by fat_tony; Sep 7, 2013 at 11:34 AM.
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Modern aftermarket helmet communication systems provide better bike to bike communications and will interface with your cellphone so you can use it too. They use more modern modulation methods which provide clearer sound than the old AM modulated CB radio.
http://www.cardosystems.com/
http://senabluetooth.com/
http://www.cardosystems.com/
http://senabluetooth.com/
CB works just fine and has an ok range. It's interesting to be able to listen to truckers (who don't use Bluetooth) for 5.0 spotting, emergencies, accidents, and just listening to their crazy talk. Funny most times. "Breaker 1 9 I got a fire crotch running a dime up on two bears in a sack eating donuts, come back ya-hear?" lol
We have two riders in our normal group that are on BMWs that obviously don't have integrated CB. They wear their Bluetooth helmets and chat about coffee and tax laws etc. We always give them crap. We call them the twins or the Germans in good fun.
Then there is the guy who has both CB and Bluetooth. He's too busy talking to ride right so he stays in the front where we can watch him.
Ridden to two Sturgis rallies, seven Daytonas, nine or more MBBW like that. Something about riding with a group of trusted friends. It's always a party on the move.
So CB, Yes. It's worth it with the right people around. Liked it so much I installed it on my RGC and SG for the then wife. Was around 1800 bucks for two bikes so you know...I thought it must be worth it.
Just sharing my experience.
Also, to answer the question you need headset(s). Found at your dealer.
lp
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use mine on group rides all the time , you can get a hand held mike and use your fairing speaker or get one on e bay like this one I have and no problems 
or lots of places other than the dealer , just make sure it is for your bike , the older bikes were different , I like this one because if I am not using it I just put it in the trunk , it is not part of my helmet , and it will work with the radio and intercom
or lots of places other than the dealer , just make sure it is for your bike , the older bikes were different , I like this one because if I am not using it I just put it in the trunk , it is not part of my helmet , and it will work with the radio and intercom
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Found it comes in handy (CB) when riding in groups....have one rider in front, one in the rear....one in the middle if able to. Come up to a traffic light.....middle guy can say if they made it through. Tail guy can say how many were 'trapped'....and when they start moving again.....how far they are behind. If everyone made it through the light.....rear person can say "Clear" and the leader knows to increase speed. Just little things like that can make a ride comfortable.
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Just my opinion, it's completely useless and unnecessary. Very outdated also.
A CB to let me know who didnt get through the light?? It's their own fault, now they can play catchup haha... All part of the fun.
Admittedly it would be moderately entertaining if you happen to catch some truckers yapping, but not likely and I'd probably prefer a talk show via streamed radio.
A CB to let me know who didnt get through the light?? It's their own fault, now they can play catchup haha... All part of the fun.
Admittedly it would be moderately entertaining if you happen to catch some truckers yapping, but not likely and I'd probably prefer a talk show via streamed radio.
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Just my opinion, it's completely useless and unnecessary. Very outdated also.
A CB to let me know who didnt get through the light?? It's their own fault, now they can play catchup haha... All part of the fun.
Admittedly it would be moderately entertaining if you happen to catch some truckers yapping, but not likely and I'd probably prefer a talk show via streamed radio.
A CB to let me know who didnt get through the light?? It's their own fault, now they can play catchup haha... All part of the fun.
Admittedly it would be moderately entertaining if you happen to catch some truckers yapping, but not likely and I'd probably prefer a talk show via streamed radio.
Yeah I hear ya, and it's dated. Still fun though. Although waiting for people to catch up from a light isn't all that fun???
lp
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We use them all the time on touring rides...keeps us awake, also nice for needed fuel, bathroom breaks, cool things we see ( cars, buildings, tourist. Things)....also if the guy in the back has a problem. Now some don't use them, but then some don't get very far ou of town...guess if all I did was ride from bar to bar I wouldn't need one...but we like touring...so yep I like and use one. headsets, hand held mic.
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We regularly take overnight trips and longer with larger groups and even with only two bikes, bike to bike com makes all the difference in the world. we'll see something interesting and point it out and tslk about it for awhile, when we get to our destination the few without com were oblivious to the whole event and say what are you talking about... if you have comm you'll know