Motorcycle Riders?

[printcraft]

I haven't seen any mention about a GS Adventure version of the GS1300 so far.
There HAS been talk of a 1400cc version of the new motor. If I were to guess the 1400 will probably be what they put in the Adventure trim with a torque increase.
I would stay away from the new engine/driveline (like all of them) for a few years.
There are always teething problems and I would be leery of the 1300 being a "2 year only engine" or something in favor of the 1400.

 

[printcraft]

All I know is Moto Guzzi riders prefer perky ****.

BMW riders prefer them saggy

You don't have to reach as far...

 

[JettaKnight]

Got two in the garage. V11 and a Norge. Tempted to get a third. That one above

I came very close to getting a V7 instead of my RE Interceptor.

 

[EyeCarry]

All I know is Moto Guzzi riders prefer perky ****.

BMW riders prefer them saggy

And Harley riders like both of them right between their legs.

 

[semperfi211]

I am thinking about taking a ride out there for this. I have never been to 469 cycle. Does anyone have any experience with this place? They sure have a lot of bikes.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

I'll be at the VFW keeping score... Barstool golf day.

 

[WhitleyStu]

Last week I traded the Nightster 975 in... for a new Fat Boy 120th Anniversary. Not quite as snappy as the Nightster, but rides so much better.

 

[Creedmoor]

Last week I traded the Nightster 975 in... View attachment 303384 for a new Fat Boy 120th Anniversary. Not quite as snappy as the Nightster, but rides so much better.
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Its a good looking motorcycle.
As a 40+ years FX series owner, with Willie going to a soft tail rear in 2018,to me it took the fun out of that whole line.

 

[deo62]

I need somebody to school me on Blue tooth for helmets. Good, bad, junk, etc. Going to be putting it in an LS2 helmet. Dont really need to connect to other riders, just phone.

 

[JCSR]

I got these for me and the wife. They work great for phone and other riders or passengers. But I think this is more than you need. Try some cheap in-ear buds would be my suggestion

Cardo Spirit Headset - Duo Pack​

$170.96

 

[deo62]

I got these for me and the wife. They work great for phone and other riders or passengers. But I think this is more than you need. Try some cheap in-ear buds would be my suggestion

Cardo Spirit Headset - Duo Pack​

$170.96
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Actually that’s more on the lines of what I was looking at. Sound quality good?

 

[JCSR]

I got these for me and the wife. They work great for phone and other riders or passengers. But I think this is more than you need. Try some cheap in-ear buds would be my suggestion

Cardo Spirit Headset - Duo Pack​

$170.96
View attachment 305402

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Actually that’s more on the lines of what I was looking at. Sound quality good?

Yes, very good. I bought the 2 pack but singles are available. For more money you can have HD sound etc. I just want to hear my Waze directions and talk to the wife. Cycle Gear is where I got em

 

[Gingerbeardman]

After using earbuds on a helmet for a 3 hour one way trip,I bought a motorcycle with speakers. Not only the ear pain but the extended process of starting the music, putting in earbuds, putting on helmet, then gloves, etc, was just a lot of hassle. My next helmet will have integrated Bluetooth.

 

[deo62]

Yeah, the earbud thing isn’t going to happen for me. Don’t like ‘em and they hurt. The Cardo option has piqued my interest and been reading some about them. Good reviews-the model for me is the 4X, kinda pricey but the local dealer here has been pushing the Sena and I haven’t read good reviews from actual users.

 

[papa6x]

Here’s the last two I’ve had. Sold the geeen ‘97, still have the red ‘01. Love to ride, just don’t get the chance much anymore. Had several over the years.

 

[Creedmoor]

I couldn't hear ear buds on my rides if I had to. On a long ride I put a foam plug in my right ear.

 

[bwframe]

Yeah, the earbud thing isn’t going to happen for me. Don’t like ‘em and they hurt. The Cardo option has piqued my interest and been reading some about them. Good reviews-the model for me is the 4X, kinda pricey but the local dealer here has been pushing the Sena and I haven’t read good reviews from actual users.

Melensdad really likes the Cardo. I'm invested in my Sena (9 years) and won't ride without some sort of helmet audio. I'll likely try a Cardo, if and when the Sena retires.

All of these helmet bluetooth communicators seem to be overpriced, compared to modern day electronics. They should be about half of their pricing.

I'd like the Sena to be a shade louder. 80-ish MPH wind noise drowns out the audio. I have some notes of things to try, like earplugs, a windscreen addition, moving helmet speakers around, possibly a new lid? For town and slow riding the system is fine...

...but I like to go fast.

 

[t-squared]

Our Shoei Neotecs come designed to run a Sena system so that's what we use. We've been pretty happy with them so far. Rider to rider comms is nice and having music on the road is a plus.

My wife can't stand earplugs, but I use a set of Earpeace Moto Pro plugs and really like them. To me they're comfortable, and take care of wind noise nicely. As an added bonus, they make the music sound a lot better.

Earpeace

 

[cbhausen]

I have the Cardo Packtalk Edge and it’s been flawless. Great sound and plenty loud enough. Syncs up with and works well when paired with both my Africa Twin and iPhone 14.

 

[JettaKnight]

I couldn't hear ear buds on my rides if I had to. On a long ride I put a foam plug in my right ear.

Just the right ear?



I wear earplugs even on short rides. It's the wind noise that does the damage.

Once you lose your hearing you can't get back.