Adding speakers to the motorcycle, thoughts?

[17 squirrel]

A radio on my old Pan...... LOL. It would never hold up.I can see it bouncing down the asphalt already. .. Besides I kinna like hearing that old FL run.

 

[churchmouse]

A radio on my old Pan...... LOL. It would never hold up.I can see it bouncing down the asphalt already. .. Besides I kinna like hearing that old FL run.

Highway song man.......truth.

 

[churchmouse]

This is the last of a long line of bikes I owned. The only one with a radio and I used it one time. Irritated the hell put of me. Worthless on the highway.

 

[Roadie]

Saw a guy with something similar to this today, only his speakers were bigger, and in a plastic shroud..

 

[Roadie]

Found em.. seems like a bit much though..

 

[Shadow]

We just installed a full sound system in the hard bags ,last week . It was a hell of a job , sounded good - but not my cup of tea - not my bike .

 

[churchmouse]

We just installed a full sound system in the hard bags ,last week . It was a hell of a job , sounded good - but not my cup of tea - not my bike .

There is also the issue of having enough power to run a good system. Only so much currant available on a bike not designed for the load.

 

[JettaKnight]

Radios on bikes - because loud pipes don't **** off enough people.

Bone Conduction Headphones.
No way would I stick something in my ears while riding a scooter.

What? No ear plugs? Why?

I almost always have earplugs under my helmet.

 

[tmschuller]

If you wear a helmet there are several systems that are bluetooth and other helmets have spots for headphones.. you can talk to others in a group or your passenger but helmet is required... options are better with the helmet type, they link to your phone so if you need you can take a call or listen to your tunes from your phone, many choices and they keep getting better. I looked at a helmet with bluetooth built in but it was really cheap, hope they get better. Sorry I dont have any links for those but google will be a good place to start.

 

[patience0830]

I don't understand radios on motorcycles. A motorcycle is meant to be free, free of riding in a cage. You're suppose to feel the wind, listen to nature. Be able to admire the view that you can't see in a car.


Radios on a bike are stupid.

+1. Don't wanna hear our opinion? Don't post the question. Music from speakers on a bike destroys the music and the experience.

 

[mcolford]

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[Rookie]

Is it locked yet?

 

[HoughMade]

Oh, for the love of pete.

 

[Shadow]

There is also the issue of having enough power to run a good system. Only so much currant available on a bike not designed for the load.

times have changed my friend -- the power is there -- its nothing like it use to be -nothing like what we use to ride - bikes coming right off the line with bells whistles , radios , alarms etc etc etc .

 

[voodoo304]

I recently purchased and installed the Uclear HBC 100 plus in my helmet. It's a Bluetooth system. I absolutely love it, and can't imagine riding without it now. Granted, it doesn't have much bass, but plenty enough for me.
Not to mention the capability to make and receive calls on the road.
Big thumbs up from me!

 

[Timjoebillybob]

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While I'm not a rider, I don't see why any of the above would diminish the experience of the ride. Full disclaimer I've rode a dirt bide just a couple of times and a road bike just a few, Although I would like to get one.

 

[Shadow]

Is it locked yet?

Not yet

 

[HoughMade]

times have changed my friend -- the power is there -- its nothing like it use to be -nothing like what we use to ride - bikes coming right off the line with bells whistles , radios , alarms etc etc etc .

When they came up with bikes where the headlight didn't pulse with the turn signal....the experience was somehow diminished.

 

[JollyMon]

Music of the road... give me a break.

meh, I have no problem with adding a radio to a bike. If someone wants to do it, why not, its their property. I had a bluetooth system in my helmet so I could cruise and listen to what helps me relax. Not everyone is the same and everyone gets enjoyment in different ways. Do what makes you happy.

 

[17 squirrel]

Nothing says " Look at MEEEEEE ". Like a 200 watt Fosgate blasting music away while constantly " Bliping " the throttle while sittin at a traffic light while your head is on a swivel checking that everybody sees " MEEEEEEEE"





ahhhhh. The some of the new generation, and they wonder why the public hates motorcycles.