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zukirob · 12-14-2005, 02:43 AM

One of the (very) few things I miss about driving a car to work is listening to the news & music. I'd like to find something I could mount on my C50T that would be easy to control but I'd like to hear some thoughts from any other bikers that have done this. My commute is in fairly heavy traffic so I'd like know how distracting you found it. Would this be a dumb thing to do?

This site (http://www.airrider.com/) has some gear that might be interesting but it doesn't look quite right. I'd like it to be bike mounted with big controls so I'm not fumbling with teeny buttons while playing frogger at 70 bmph. Any thoughts?

Capt Griff · 12-14-2005, 07:55 AM

I have been looking at some speakers from 2 wheel tunes, I saw them installed on a Harley Road King, and they sounded awesome even with drag pipes. A bit on the pricey side at $450 - $500 for the set, but they are 2" chrome (or black) and they come with the amp, all mounts... even a mount for your ipod, walkman, or satellite radio. Maybe santa will see this post and respond

Griff

Uechi Kid · 12-14-2005, 10:03 AM

I have an MP3 player with an FM radio. The radio doesn’t work great but I've loaded the MP3 player up with a ton of tunes. I don't "rock out" but I have the volume at a level that I can hear it with no problem. Like back ground music.

**drgibson** · 12-14-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Uechi Kid

I have an MP3 player with an FM radio. The radio doesn’t work great but I've loaded the MP3 player up with a ton of tunes. I don't "rock out" but I have the volume at a level that I can hear it with no problem. Like back ground music.

Man we think a like that is what I use. I can also plug it into my Chatterbox so the wifey can listen too.

sundude · 12-14-2005, 08:29 PM

Just picked up a mp3 player and really enjoy it on longer rides, especially highway riding. Don't like to use it around town, though. Too many things happening.

Big Iron · 12-15-2005, 08:13 AM

MP3 player is the way to go. I just turn mine up loud enough to hear in the back ground and it makes every ride better.

Colorado Cajun · 12-15-2005, 10:38 AM

I like listen to my MP3 player too. I'm thinking about getting (2) 4" spot light housings and mounting my own speakers and an amp in the tool box. The kits that are sold are too expensive.

wayout1 · 12-19-2005, 12:53 PM

I love my iPod for riding, especially with the Shure E2c headphones. I can kill a little road noise and keep the volume low enough that I still hear the bike and traffic. The guys at work thought I was insane until they tried it. You definitely dont want to be in helmet with tunes ripping. I've created a couple playlists that I change up depending on where I'm riding too. Just watch out that you dont end up with a random rotation and get stuck on the "wrong" album for your ride. I forgot I had a couple of those songs... Sinatra is great, but can be a bit TOO mellow for cruising.

tlwisner · 12-19-2005, 10:15 PM

I like the tunes while cruising the highways and country roads - but I'll forego the tunes in heavy traffic.

I use a 1GB Sandisk mp3 player / FM tuner hooked to some IMC HS-200 in helmet speakers that sound very good.
http://www.whitehorsepress.com/produ...oducts_id=4987

Capt Griff · 12-22-2005, 08:36 AM

Hey guys, I just got my system in the mail from 2wheeltunes.com , I got the universal metric chrome system. I am awaiting a couple of accesories for this speaker system. I will be using the XM Roady2 satellite radio, but found out I needed a voltage reducer, and a separate volumn control.... Parts should arrive right after the 1st of the year. I heard this system that was installed on a HD Road King Custom, and it blew my socks off. Even in the shop (can you say echo) with screamin eagle pipes, and the tach reved up near 4K, this system rivaled my Bose at home. Can't wait to get it installed (yup I'm an electrical moron) after the new year. For those in Tampa, I'm dealing with Tampa Vee-Twin, great people and shop (even if they do specialize in HD). I'll be sure to post pics after the install is done.

Merry Chrismas to all, Griff

12-14-2005, 02:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
zukirob In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 132	Listening while riding One of the (very) few things I miss about driving a car to work is listening to the news & music. I'd like to find something I could mount on my C50T that would be easy to control but I'd like to hear some thoughts from any other bikers that have done this. My commute is in fairly heavy traffic so I'd like know how distracting you found it. Would this be a dumb thing to do? This site (http://www.airrider.com/) has some gear that might be interesting but it doesn't look quite right. I'd like it to be bike mounted with big controls so I'm not fumbling with teeny buttons while playing frogger at 70 bmph. Any thoughts?

12-14-2005, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Capt Griff Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 8	Bike tunes I have been looking at some speakers from 2 wheel tunes, I saw them installed on a Harley Road King, and they sounded awesome even with drag pipes. A bit on the pricey side at $450 - $500 for the set, but they are 2" chrome (or black) and they come with the amp, all mounts... even a mount for your ipod, walkman, or satellite radio. Maybe santa will see this post and respond Griff

12-15-2005, 08:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Big Iron Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50 Limited Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 38	MP3 player is the way to go. I just turn mine up loud enough to hear in the back ground and it makes every ride better. __________________ Big Iron C50 Limited

12-15-2005, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	I like listen to my MP3 player too. I'm thinking about getting (2) 4" spot light housings and mounting my own speakers and an amp in the tool box. The kits that are sold are too expensive. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

12-19-2005, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
wayout1 Puddle Runner Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 05 M50 (blue) Location: Tempe AZ - suburb of Hell! Posts: 391	I love my iPod for riding, especially with the Shure E2c headphones. I can kill a little road noise and keep the volume low enough that I still hear the bike and traffic. The guys at work thought I was insane until they tried it. You definitely dont want to be in helmet with tunes ripping. I've created a couple playlists that I change up depending on where I'm riding too. Just watch out that you dont end up with a random rotation and get stuck on the "wrong" album for your ride. I forgot I had a couple of those songs... Sinatra is great, but can be a bit TOO mellow for cruising. __________________ Got myself a one way ticket. Going the wrong way. ~~AC/DC "Ride On"

12-14-2005, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	I have an MP3 player with an FM radio. The radio doesn’t work great but I've loaded the MP3 player up with a ton of tunes. I don't "rock out" but I have the volume at a level that I can hear it with no problem. Like back ground music.

12-14-2005, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
sundude Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: South Florida Posts: 378	Just picked up a mp3 player and really enjoy it on longer rides, especially highway riding. Don't like to use it around town, though. Too many things happening.

12-19-2005, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I like the tunes while cruising the highways and country roads - but I'll forego the tunes in heavy traffic. I use a 1GB Sandisk mp3 player / FM tuner hooked to some IMC HS-200 in helmet speakers that sound very good. http://www.whitehorsepress.com/produ...oducts_id=4987 __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

12-22-2005, 08:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Capt Griff Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 8	Hey guys, I just got my system in the mail from 2wheeltunes.com , I got the universal metric chrome system. I am awaiting a couple of accesories for this speaker system. I will be using the XM Roady2 satellite radio, but found out I needed a voltage reducer, and a separate volumn control.... Parts should arrive right after the 1st of the year. I heard this system that was installed on a HD Road King Custom, and it blew my socks off. Even in the shop (can you say echo) with screamin eagle pipes, and the tach reved up near 4K, this system rivaled my Bose at home. Can't wait to get it installed (yup I'm an electrical moron) after the new year. For those in Tampa, I'm dealing with Tampa Vee-Twin, great people and shop (even if they do specialize in HD). I'll be sure to post pics after the install is done. Merry Chrismas to all, Griff

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