motorcycle intercoms

[bmwhd]

I ordered the RocketMate K-06D headset to use with my GMRS radio on the KLR (based on the MCN recommendation). This setup works great.

In an attempt to add some tunes, I purchased an audio mixer and a mess of patch cords and pin converters so I could use the GMRS and Walkman at the same time. This was also successful but a bit of a snake pit in the tank bag

This week it dawned on me that MotoComm sells a headset that looks just like the RocketMate AND they sell a patch cord for adding a second stereo audio source. See it here.

I received one of these cables today and can confirm it works with the RocketMate too. Now I have GMRS and tunes with much less hassle.

[Cooltours]

Originally Posted by dapolrbear

Whats the best bike to bike/rider to passenger intercom avail?.... Any other suggestions?

There's only one REAL and absolut perfect System: Go for it and you will not regret!
http://www.baehrusa.com/

Keep on rockin'!

[markgsnw]

Originally Posted by markgsnw

I see that Baehr now has a US distributor . Catalog available online but no pricing. Wonder if their basic gear is worthwhile?

they sent me a price list...yeeeoww, these things are expensive

[DiasDePlaya]

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

Anyone got any experience of NADY or ACUMEN intercoms?

BFN

Malcolm

My wife and I are very happy with our Nady MRC-11. Now 12 friends are using the same radio and in our trips is difficult to comunicate because all are speaking all the time.

I really recommended it.

[Mojowkng]

:smoke Ok I have this potential sweet deal on an Air Rider Comm system. I have done a search on this and other forums ......no one has expressed EXPERIENCE with this brand.......Does anyone have actual experience with one of these units (AND yes I know the Air Rider website sucks!)

[Steve in NZ]

Originally Posted by r1150gsadventure

There's only one REAL and absolut perfect System: Go for it and you will not regret!
http://www.baehrusa.com/

Keep on rockin'!

i will second that and motion passed.

try our nz agent for a price. he sent all that stuff to be tested in the states and the Usa agent is now benefiting from his work.

email tj and ya will get and answer within twelve hours, he is passionate about his product and a motorcyclist as well as straight up, ya dealin with the man not the boy in the order room.

check out his site www.baehrintercoms.com

Steve in NZ

[irlsanders]

The Baehr Capo seems like a great Bike2Bike plus music system, but what is with the MONO music input on all their stuff? I'm an audio engineer, and I don't want to listen to anything other than talk radio in MONO! Sheesh. Though I guess at $700, STEREO (1950s technology) would have cost $1400! I could buy and throw away four chatterboxes for that price. I guess on a $15k bike people can do this, but not on my $4k KLR.

No one seems to mention the Collettes much. They have a three year no questions asked warranty and a 30 day trial. Seems like a worthwhile risk. If only they had a 12v recharger for when I'm away from civilization for a few days, and a non-boom mic option. And they have a full stereo version coming out this spring for $250.

[rdcyclist]

Originally Posted by Steve in NZ

i will second that and motion passed.

try our nz agent for a price. he sent all that stuff to be tested in the states and the Usa agent is now benefiting from his work.

email tj and ya will get and answer within twelve hours, he is passionate about his product and a motorcyclist as well as straight up, ya dealin with the man not the boy in the order room.

check out his site www.baehrintercoms.com

Steve in NZ

Good to see that Steve is still spamming the forum with his Baehr drivel. I would expect that a 1000 dollar intercom system would be the best but in most applications that's not the case.

The point here is that you don't need to spend a grand to get a usable intercom. And you'll get Stereo! Welcome to the 1950's!

[Gizmo]

Baehr, hands down.

[SwampNut]

I've used the Collett, Autocom, and J&M systems.

If I was buying one today, I'd buy the J&M, no question. I owned that first, had it on various bikes over the span of 8 years and 100k+ miles. Toward the end I had an issue where the intercom would cut out when it was really hot. J&M replaced it, free, out of warranty.

Later I thought I wanted the features of the Autocom. Dropped $800-ish on that instead of a newer J&M. I don't think I ever went a full month without issues with that piece of junk. Plugs are poorly connected, and kept breaking wires. I am sure I replaced every connector on it, or close to it. Its performance was pretty good, but reliability really bad.

The Collett is good for a portable system. I have nothing bad to say about it at all, and it is cheap. The company has good support. I don't like portable systems and the hassle with that. It certainly was a lot better than the Chatterbox junk I've tried (never owned a Chatterbox though).

[irlsanders]

That new J&M handlebar CB/intercomm/music amp seem like a pretty sweet rig. Should be reasonably moveable between my three bikes with some extra power cords and antennae.

[rob]

Originally Posted by Mojowkng

:smoke Ok I have this potential sweet deal on an Air Rider Comm system. I have done a search on this and other forums ......no one has expressed EXPERIENCE with this brand.......Does anyone have actual experience with one of these units (AND yes I know the Air Rider website sucks!)

Ok, I've had about 4 years experiance with the Airrider system. I like it, I had one on my RT and my wife has one on her RS. The only down side to it, in my mind is the size of the box and the numerous cords. If you use all of the possiblities, it'll fill a good sized tank bag. It is very durable.

As with all the other units, using CB is iffy on it.

I've had the Air rider, Autocom Active 7, and currently have the J&M Solo CB. I went with CB since I ride with Gold Wingers about half of the time.

Hope this helps.