Wirelesss communication System ??

gcarm · 08-22-2016, 09:16 PM

I need to know what system is the best.
Need to communicate with my back seat partner and other motorcycle.
I had the Kawasaki CB system on my previous Voyager.
It was great but I've just bought a new Voyager 2015
Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Gcarm

Peg · 08-23-2016, 12:56 AM

I'm a big fan of Sena, and my passenger and I have enjoyed several years of faultless performance from a set of their SMH-10 model headsets. Those are now outdated, recently replaced by the 10S.

Here's a link to WebBike World's bluetooth headset review homepage. There are links down the right of the page to their reviews of almost all available units, so you can make your own selection based on your needs.

**buckey1313** · 08-23-2016, 03:52 AM

I have two Nolan Helmets N43 Trilogy helmets they can be converted from open face to just shield to shield with chin guard and pop down sun shade. Nolan have their own integrated helmet system which I find amazing as holds a charge for about 10 hours and I know no other helmet that does that. Works, bike to bike even with other systems, passenger even with other systems, has bluetooth and FM radio and you can answer your phone also on it. Easy to use easy to program. Beautiful sound as good as any Bose Speaker system.

Charge by 110 volt at home or 12 volt cig lighter plug takes about 3 hours to get to full charge.

I use it with a Garman 660LM motorcycle GPS which feeds me by voice directions and also plays all my music I want through BlueTooth.

They have many styles of helmets at Nolan and different headsets also.

Just me I find this amazing on my Nomad

**BlueStreak07** · 08-23-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gcarm

I need to know what system is the best.
Need to communicate with my back seat partner and other motorcycle.
I had the Kawasaki CB system on my previous Voyager.
It was great but I've just bought a new Voyager 2015
Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Gcarm

We used Chatterbox Xbi for years and they were good. This year we upgrade to Sena 20s. WOW what a difference! We like the enhancements we now have. Worth looking into. Prices vary between $350 to 500 for a dual set.

Lumberjack · 08-23-2016, 08:00 AM

Cardo Scala was good for me when I used it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcarm

I need to know what system is the best.
Need to communicate with my back seat partner and other motorcycle.
I had the Kawasaki CB system on my previous Voyager.
It was great but I've just bought a new Voyager 2015
Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Gcarm

highwayman2011 · 08-23-2016, 10:24 AM

We have been using Sena SMH-10's for over 3 years. Great units. Next month upgrading to the 20s. Bike to bike is great with the 10's but looking forward to more range.

tonik · 08-23-2016, 01:12 PM

Sena is by far the industry leader currently. First it was Chatterbox, then Scala...now Sena.

gcarm · 08-23-2016, 02:36 PM

Thank you all for your quick responses.
I know exactly what I will be buying.
Gcarm

**smokier** · 08-23-2016, 08:28 PM

As has been said; "We have been using Sena SMH-10's for over 3 years. Great units."
The bike to bike is 1/3 to 1/2 mile range. Works great and can pair with 6 total units. Plus AUX audio and phone to boot.
Plus 1

Ride safe,
Smokier

hayes · 08-23-2016, 10:47 PM

Another vote for the Sena 20s. Me and the lady have one. I ride with 4 guys who also have them. No complaints. We rode for 9 days and 4000 miles, two of those days were completely rainy. They stopped working for a few hours, but after cleaning with electronic wipes, they work like new again.

**Sabre-t** · 08-24-2016, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hayes

Another vote for the Sena 20s. Me and the lady have one. I ride with 4 guys who also have them. No complaints. We rode for 9 days and 4000 miles, two of those days were completely rainy. They stopped working for a few hours, but after cleaning with electronic wipes, they work like new again.

I have an old Whistler BT3300. It is probably going to go belly up soon. It has been good, but Whistler no longer makes them.

Is the Sena 20s not weatherproof? The BT3300 is old tech, but it has never failed me even in the worst rain.

hayes · 08-24-2016, 08:10 AM

Its weather proof, but the unit detached from the base (multiple helmets) and the salt water got in there and caused some weird connectivity issues. We rode the California coast for 5 days, two of which rained sun up to sun down. The salt water was crazy. My vest chains rusted.

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08-23-2016, 12:56 AM	#2
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	I'm a big fan of Sena, and my passenger and I have enjoyed several years of faultless performance from a set of their SMH-10 model headsets. Those are now outdated, recently replaced by the 10S. Here's a link to WebBike World's bluetooth headset review homepage. There are links down the right of the page to their reviews of almost all available units, so you can make your own selection based on your needs. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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08-23-2016, 03:52 AM	#3
buckey1313 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westlock, Alberta Posts: 442	Give you my input Nolan N43 Trilogy I have two Nolan Helmets N43 Trilogy helmets they can be converted from open face to just shield to shield with chin guard and pop down sun shade. Nolan have their own integrated helmet system which I find amazing as holds a charge for about 10 hours and I know no other helmet that does that. Works, bike to bike even with other systems, passenger even with other systems, has bluetooth and FM radio and you can answer your phone also on it. Easy to use easy to program. Beautiful sound as good as any Bose Speaker system. Charge by 110 volt at home or 12 volt cig lighter plug takes about 3 hours to get to full charge. I use it with a Garman 660LM motorcycle GPS which feeds me by voice directions and also plays all my music I want through BlueTooth. They have many styles of helmets at Nolan and different headsets also. Just me I find this amazing on my Nomad __________________ Dave Leyh Edmonton, Alberta 2009 Kawasaki 1700 Vulcan Nomad
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08-23-2016, 10:24 AM	#6
highwayman2011 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N Las Vegas, NV Posts: 364	We have been using Sena SMH-10's for over 3 years. Great units. Next month upgrading to the 20s. Bike to bike is great with the 10's but looking forward to more range. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager
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08-23-2016, 08:28 PM	#9
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	As has been said; "We have been using Sena SMH-10's for over 3 years. Great units." The bike to bike is 1/3 to 1/2 mile range. Works great and can pair with 6 total units. Plus AUX audio and phone to boot. Plus 1 Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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08-23-2016, 01:12 PM	#7
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	Sena is by far the industry leader currently. First it was Chatterbox, then Scala...now Sena.
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08-23-2016, 02:36 PM	#8
gcarm Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gatineau QC Canada Posts: 38	Thank you all for your quick responses. I know exactly what I will be buying. Gcarm
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08-23-2016, 10:47 PM	#10
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	Another vote for the Sena 20s. Me and the lady have one. I ride with 4 guys who also have them. No complaints. We rode for 9 days and 4000 miles, two of those days were completely rainy. They stopped working for a few hours, but after cleaning with electronic wipes, they work like new again. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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08-24-2016, 08:10 AM	#12
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	Its weather proof, but the unit detached from the base (multiple helmets) and the salt water got in there and caused some weird connectivity issues. We rode the California coast for 5 days, two of which rained sun up to sun down. The salt water was crazy. My vest chains rusted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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