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**Trapper** · 09-07-2005, 03:16 PM

I've read some posts mentioning Blootooth wireless headsets. apparently they are now available for motorcyclists.Press Release

**Uncle Bob** · 09-07-2005, 04:03 PM

There's a thread about that, that was started last year.

Nexus242 · 09-07-2005, 07:09 PM

I'm thinking this won't be the best thing to be doing while crusing at about 45mph on city streets. I hope some of you rail against people using these while on bike just like you do for those that don't wear gear or lids. BTW cell phones are rapidly becoming the number one cause of traffic accidents.

**Clint** · 09-07-2005, 08:20 PM

I have no intention of letting anyone interrupt my rides. Checking for messages at stops will do just fine, thanks.

blackie1491 · 09-07-2005, 08:53 PM

Distracted cagers are bad enough, we do not have to join them.

ZukiChaos · 09-07-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

I've read some posts mentioning Blootooth wireless headsets. apparently they are now available for motorcyclists.Press Release

Say it isn't so! Ugh. Who would be stupid enough to use this technology?

I won't. I like the peace & well not quiet, more like gentle rumble of the engine

Screw bluetooth headsets ( I always thought the name blue tooth was dumb anyway)

ChicsterMG · 09-07-2005, 09:59 PM

Anyone see the Mythbusters episode where they showed how driving while on the cell phone is as bad as or worse than driving under the influence of achohol at just under the legal limit of .08 BAV

Just what we need, some kid doing 90 on one wheel while talking on the telly.
Not that it doesn't happen now, but hey, let's make it easier.

QuacktheDuck · 09-07-2005, 10:35 PM

i'm not a very good multitasker when one task involves talking on a phone...don't think this would be a good idea for most people out there.

Nexus242 · 09-07-2005, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I have no intention of letting anyone interrupt my rides. Checking for messages at stops will do just fine, thanks.

I just don't get it nor do I get those I see at the gym wearing and talking on their cell phones?? When I ride or work out that's MY time and I don't want to have to let others infringe apon it. I mean for an hour or a few it's really okay to out of touch of everyone and get back to them when your done. Maybe It's cause I'm not a cell phone whore but really some times you should take some time for yourself. And I think checking messages while on a gas stop really should be enough.

nhoel · 09-07-2005, 11:39 PM

I don't know... but unlike cages, you cannot simply yell at your fellow riders to convey your message. Even talking to your passenger (something easily done in a cage) is not possible without chatter box. Bluetooth technology just opens possibilities for better chatterboxes. Now, that's what I will be waiting for.

NewEvolution · 09-07-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus242

but really some times you should take some time for yourself.

No, you see...that would give you time to actually THINK. Most people nowadays tend to avoid that particular activity like the plague.

**inspiron** · 09-08-2005, 02:32 AM

Bluetooth technology has its benefits ... sometimes I listen to MP3s while riding, and I would prefer to have the speakers integrated into the helmet and no wires. I could then listen to MP3s and get instructions from my navigation computer, without anything pressing against my ears.

My mobile phone is two years old, and doesn't support BlueTooth ... and I haven't missed it. I don't want to talk to anyone while riding, but I do like to listen to Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Neil Young and Jethro Tull while enjoying the European countryside.

**Clint** · 09-08-2005, 04:45 AM

At first I thought it was another intercom system. I'd love to see affordable wireless inter-bike communications.

**Louis** · 09-08-2005, 06:17 AM

And do not forget that systems like Chatterbox have connectors for cell phone and MP3 players... So this is certainly not new.

ZukiChaos · 09-08-2005, 08:03 AM

It is illegal in Pennsylvania to pipe music onto your helmet, Chatterbox etc. are ok though. I'm not sure about other states, but I would think it is important to hear your surroundings...like a cage's horn.

tlwisner · 09-08-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ZukiChaos

Say it isn't so! Ugh. Who would be stupid enough to use this technology?

You do know that plenty of people are stupid enough - it's just depressing to think about it. No phones on my bikes.

tlwisner · 09-08-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I'd love to see affordable wireless inter-bike communications.

Hand signals work well.

nhoel · 09-08-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

Hand signals work well.

Maybe it's just because i'm a novice in riding bikes... but taking your eyes off the road might be a real problem. I vote for electronic means of communication.

SuzukiGirl1 · 09-08-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

At first I thought it was another intercom system. I'd love to see affordable wireless inter-bike communications.

Me too...and it's a lot smaller than the chatterbox system...that's what I thought it was at first. I'd only want to use something like that for rider-to-rider communication, but I'm not about to sit on an open phone call for hours while on a ride!

**inspiron** · 09-08-2005, 02:52 PM

BMW System V Bluetooth: http://www.motherdigital.info/archiv...stem_v_bl.html

Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet Roundup: http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/wirel...dup-025777.php

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Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	There's a thread about that, that was started last year. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	I'm thinking this won't be the best thing to be doing while crusing at about 45mph on city streets. I hope some of you rail against people using these while on bike just like you do for those that don't wear gear or lids. BTW cell phones are rapidly becoming the number one cause of traffic accidents. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

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nhoel Wants Better Weather Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 662	I don't know... but unlike cages, you cannot simply yell at your fellow riders to convey your message. Even talking to your passenger (something easily done in a cage) is not possible without chatter box. Bluetooth technology just opens possibilities for better chatterboxes. Now, that's what I will be waiting for. __________________ Cash Only!!!

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blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,237	Distracted cagers are bad enough, we do not have to join them.

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QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	i'm not a very good multitasker when one task involves talking on a phone...don't think this would be a good idea for most people out there.

09-08-2005, 02:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,941	Bluetooth technology has its benefits ... sometimes I listen to MP3s while riding, and I would prefer to have the speakers integrated into the helmet and no wires. I could then listen to MP3s and get instructions from my navigation computer, without anything pressing against my ears. My mobile phone is two years old, and doesn't support BlueTooth ... and I haven't missed it. I don't want to talk to anyone while riding, but I do like to listen to Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Neil Young and Jethro Tull while enjoying the European countryside. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

09-08-2005, 06:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	And do not forget that systems like Chatterbox have connectors for cell phone and MP3 players... So this is certainly not new. __________________ Louis

09-08-2005, 08:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	It is illegal in Pennsylvania to pipe music onto your helmet, Chatterbox etc. are ok though. I'm not sure about other states, but I would think it is important to hear your surroundings...like a cage's horn.

09-08-2005, 02:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,941	BMW System V Bluetooth: http://www.motherdigital.info/archiv...stem_v_bl.html Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet Roundup: http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/wirel...dup-025777.php __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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