communication

Johnnyb · 01-22-2019, 12:09 PM

I apologize if this is a repeat thread but here it is.
With spring only 59 days away I am starting to think of riding again....I am looking for a Ride to Passenger communication system. 2017 Voyager is what I have and wondering who has the stock Kawasaki system, and what is the benefit of that over a Scala or equivalent system. We use to have a Scala rider to rider but my wife decided to give up riding and taking up the rear seat again and that system wouldn't work so I'm in the market again.

Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Noting that the Kawasaki system after buying all the parts is about $50-75 more then the Scala.

Snake Ranch · 01-22-2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyb

I apologize if this is a repeat thread but here it is.
With spring only 59 days away I am starting to think of riding again....I am looking for a Ride to Passenger communication system. 2017 Voyager is what I have and wondering who has the stock Kawasaki system, and what is the benefit of that over a Scala or equivalent system. We use to have a Scala rider to rider but my wife decided to give up riding and taking up the rear seat again and that system wouldn't work so I'm in the market again.

Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Noting that the Kawasaki system after buying all the parts is about $50-75 more then the Scala.

Have you checked out the Sena Bluetooth Systems? I don't know what the cost comparison is for the two systems is, but I like it better than the U-Clear system by far. The user interface is much easier and you can hear the head set very easy. It has a lot of feacher's and there are several models to chose from.

Peg · 01-22-2019, 01:48 PM

Another vote for Sena here... I never saw the point of a system like Kaw's anyway - wired in, and would have to go with the bike if you sold it.

We're still using now quite outdated Sena SMH 10's - second battery in one of them. But for our needs, they're perfect. Newer models have extra features, like radio.

mbarr10 · 01-24-2019, 01:53 AM

I have a Sena S10 = Single, I gave her a chalk board and a really small piece of Chalk. I'm Happy.

The S10 is old tech but really works well. Since I have 3 helmets, I can clip it on any one when I want. 35.00 for each helmet clip and Mic. works well for me.

**smokier** · 01-24-2019, 05:56 PM

Plus 1 on the Sena's. Love them and will replace, if ever needed, with more Sena. They work well, battery lasts, and have had four units in intercom mode. Nice chatter - shut the heck up, pull over, I gotta.... whoa, did you see... :) Maybe silence is golden...

Seriously, the Sena's get my vote.

ldhthept · 01-25-2019, 10:24 AM

Had a Sena when first started riding two up, kept getting a lot of noise in head set, it “broke” after just a few uses...

DragonLady58 · 01-29-2019, 09:34 AM

One thing nice about the Sena, it will slave to your smartphone, you can talk with other riders, has a radio function, oh yes, you can hear your directions from your Garmin also....
Just replaced my old Sena for a new one, it has a video camera installed, too....which will help in case of a accident....
Have had my old one for over 3 1/2 years, still works great! Never had a problem....
Mounted my old one on my winter full face convertable helmet, new one on my warm weather 1/2 helmet....

01-22-2019, 12:09 PM	#1
Johnnyb Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Morrisburg ON Posts: 29	communication I apologize if this is a repeat thread but here it is. With spring only 59 days away I am starting to think of riding again....I am looking for a Ride to Passenger communication system. 2017 Voyager is what I have and wondering who has the stock Kawasaki system, and what is the benefit of that over a Scala or equivalent system. We use to have a Scala rider to rider but my wife decided to give up riding and taking up the rear seat again and that system wouldn't work so I'm in the market again. Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated. Noting that the Kawasaki system after buying all the parts is about $50-75 more then the Scala. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-22-2019, 01:48 PM	#3
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Another vote for Sena here... I never saw the point of a system like Kaw's anyway - wired in, and would have to go with the bike if you sold it. We're still using now quite outdated Sena SMH 10's - second battery in one of them. But for our needs, they're perfect. Newer models have extra features, like radio. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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01-24-2019, 01:53 AM	#4
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I have a Sena S10 = Single, I gave her a chalk board and a really small piece of Chalk. I'm Happy. The S10 is old tech but really works well. Since I have 3 helmets, I can clip it on any one when I want. 35.00 for each helmet clip and Mic. works well for me. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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01-24-2019, 05:56 PM	#5
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Plus 1 on the Sena's. Love them and will replace, if ever needed, with more Sena. They work well, battery lasts, and have had four units in intercom mode. Nice chatter - shut the heck up, pull over, I gotta.... whoa, did you see... :) Maybe silence is golden... Seriously, the Sena's get my vote. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-29-2019, 09:34 AM	#7
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	One thing nice about the Sena, it will slave to your smartphone, you can talk with other riders, has a radio function, oh yes, you can hear your directions from your Garmin also.... Just replaced my old Sena for a new one, it has a video camera installed, too....which will help in case of a accident.... Have had my old one for over 3 1/2 years, still works great! Never had a problem.... Mounted my old one on my winter full face convertable helmet, new one on my warm weather 1/2 helmet.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 01-29-2019 at 09:42 AM.
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01-25-2019, 10:24 AM	#6
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,035	Had a Sena when first started riding two up, kept getting a lot of noise in head set, it “broke” after just a few uses...
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