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MisfitsGeek · 06-23-2006, 02:42 PM

I know that most people are going to scoff when they read about this, but in my line of work, I need to be reachable in most of the situations I find myself in. To that end I just bought the Cardo Systems Scala-Rider Bluetooth system for my helmet. This small unit allows you to remain in contact, via a bluetooth phone, with the outside world that has become your cell phone.

It took me about five minutes to install it on the outside shell of my helmet, another 2 minutes to pair it with my bluetooth phone and then another 5 minutes to get used to the controls with the helmet on. If your phone uses voice dial (most newer phones have this option) it makes it pretty easy to dial when you are riding. You press once on the oversize control button and if your phone supports voicedial it will ask you for a command. You say the command to dial the number and it dials, and then you can talk.

I test called a few friends while riding and most could only hear a faint thrumming of the pipes in the background and said it was otherwise clear and they had no problem hearing me. If you have a need to communicate via cellphone when you ride, I would highly recommend the scala-rider.

Scala-Rider

**Trapper** · 06-23-2006, 02:46 PM

I think that's pretty cool. Hey you can always shut it off when you want to be left alone.

MisfitsGeek · 06-23-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapper

I think that's pretty cool. Hey you can always shut it off when you want to be left alone.

Very true.. and to turn it off, all you have to do is hold the button down a little longer and it shuts off... so you can always use the "oops honey, I didnt realize it was turned off!"

--Geek

**drgibson** · 06-23-2006, 06:12 PM

I just don't want to be that connected. I'm in IT but I found a job thad isn't that demanding. Something about spending time with the family...

MisfitsGeek · 06-23-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

I just don't want to be that connected. I'm in IT but I found a job thad isn't that demanding. Something about spending time with the family...

No family... so dont have to worry about spending time with them!

06-23-2006, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
MisfitsGeek Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2003 VTX 1800R Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 19	scala-rider I know that most people are going to scoff when they read about this, but in my line of work, I need to be reachable in most of the situations I find myself in. To that end I just bought the Cardo Systems Scala-Rider Bluetooth system for my helmet. This small unit allows you to remain in contact, via a bluetooth phone, with the outside world that has become your cell phone. It took me about five minutes to install it on the outside shell of my helmet, another 2 minutes to pair it with my bluetooth phone and then another 5 minutes to get used to the controls with the helmet on. If your phone uses voice dial (most newer phones have this option) it makes it pretty easy to dial when you are riding. You press once on the oversize control button and if your phone supports voicedial it will ask you for a command. You say the command to dial the number and it dials, and then you can talk. I test called a few friends while riding and most could only hear a faint thrumming of the pipes in the background and said it was otherwise clear and they had no problem hearing me. If you have a need to communicate via cellphone when you ride, I would highly recommend the scala-rider. Scala-Rider

06-23-2006, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	I think that's pretty cool. Hey you can always shut it off when you want to be left alone. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

06-23-2006, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	I just don't want to be that connected. I'm in IT but I found a job thad isn't that demanding. Something about spending time with the family... __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

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