Wired Headsets and CB????
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I added the HD CB to my FLHTC 2007 and i use it all the time... i like the music in my modular helmet also. Several in my riding club have them and we use it all the time..Maybe eventually i will look at bluetooth but it's not very practical yet...Sure if you are just a few riders like a couple then bluetooth is great but if you have several like 6-10 then i think CB is Better...There are add ons that let you use blutooth headsets and take/make phone calls but i don't want to talk on the phone when i am riding...
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Miami, Florida
I use the CB a LOT. HOG rides, so 25 - 35 bikes are common, and we need to communicate intentions from the front to the back, etc ... The 2014 Limited has it standard. One member bought a new tri-glide, and it didn't come standard - cost a fair bit to add it back in - they were not pleased ...
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
I think compatibility might be the issue.Probably couldn't guarantee that the bluetooth would work with so many different helmets,phones, and GPS out there.Even the hard wired headsets don't work for everyone.I prefer the sound of a headset over the external speakers for music and my wife and I do use the intercom.I've never used the CB but it might be useful in an emergency situation if your cell didn't work.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: USA
I bought the Limited because they discontinued the CB as a standard item on the Ultra. I very rarely talk on it but I usually have it on when taking road trips. Its come in handy for avoiding some traffic jams. I don't care to be wired to the bike or the way the headset mounts to my half helmet. In the past I used the handheld mic but unfortunately this no longer works on the '14.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Templeton California
Don't get me wrong I would love a wireless headset that works with my stereo and intercom but not enough to throw a bunch of money at the idea when I already have something that works.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 227
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From: scotland
Asked the stealer about fitting intercom and CB to my new Street Glide....was told you can hard wire the rider to the 4.3 but there is no hard wire link available for the passenger..( using scala G4 meantime )..so have to wait till next year to install the 6.3 as have already spent a shed load of $ on mods....CB great for HOG Chapter ride outs.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Charleston, SC
True story.
Heading to Sturgis from Charleston my then wife and I got stopped and overheated in Nashville traffic. The oil temp was pegged (350) on both bikes with no where to stop (barriers on left and right). Finally spotted a little section about 4 foot wide off to the right and we shut down the bikes there.
We both had CB and while waiting for the bikes to cool I left mine on and for about 30 minutes listened to the truckers talk about, "Hey watch to the right, nice looking bikes parked on the road". Then...... it was, "Hey holy hell look at that chick in that tight shirt." Then cat calls etc etc etc. They had no idea we were listening to them. haha
I finally jumped on the channel and said, "alright all you dirty bastards this is the big dude standing next to the chick, ya'll settle down".
We laughed and laughed and laughed.
Once we got out of traffic it was no crap 4 hours of truckers beeping their horns at us and telling us to be safe.
CB... yeah. Good stuff.
lp
Heading to Sturgis from Charleston my then wife and I got stopped and overheated in Nashville traffic. The oil temp was pegged (350) on both bikes with no where to stop (barriers on left and right). Finally spotted a little section about 4 foot wide off to the right and we shut down the bikes there.
We both had CB and while waiting for the bikes to cool I left mine on and for about 30 minutes listened to the truckers talk about, "Hey watch to the right, nice looking bikes parked on the road". Then...... it was, "Hey holy hell look at that chick in that tight shirt." Then cat calls etc etc etc. They had no idea we were listening to them. haha
I finally jumped on the channel and said, "alright all you dirty bastards this is the big dude standing next to the chick, ya'll settle down".
We laughed and laughed and laughed.
Once we got out of traffic it was no crap 4 hours of truckers beeping their horns at us and telling us to be safe.
CB... yeah. Good stuff.
lp
Last edited by lp; Nov 6, 2013 at 06:02 AM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 107
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From: El Paso Texas
After picking up my 2014 Limited, I am really at a lost as to why HD is still putting in CBs and wired intercom systems on equipped bikes.
Who still uses CBs? Am I missing out on something?
And a wired headset for communication? Why not bluetooth? I feel like I am going backwards trying to find suitable headsets to add for myself and bride.
What setup are others using?
Who still uses CBs? Am I missing out on something?
And a wired headset for communication? Why not bluetooth? I feel like I am going backwards trying to find suitable headsets to add for myself and bride.
What setup are others using?