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CVO Technical => Electronic Toys and Gadgets => Topic started by: GHaz on March 30, 2006, 09:41:59 AM

Title: Bike Tunes
Post by: GHaz on March 30, 2006, 09:41:59 AM: I am looking for information about mounting a music system on my bike.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: MJZ on March 30, 2006, 09:50:25 AM: Quote
I am looking for information about mounting a music system on my bike.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: hd-dude on March 30, 2006, 10:04:27 AM: Ghaz;
I think that MJZ's suggestion is the best. I have heard offerings from 2-wheel tunes and others and the sound quality is really poor. I would not invest the $500 or so into one of those systems [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: GHaz on March 30, 2006, 11:08:35 AM: I have tryed MP3 and CD pocket players.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: SEULTRA on March 30, 2006, 11:19:26 AM: Quote
I have tryed MP3 and CD pocket players.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: naitram on March 30, 2006, 02:01:31 PM: not sure what your ultimate goal is, but there are options to add an FLH style fairing onto a Softail
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: TheVgirl on March 30, 2006, 04:30:32 PM: Quote

IPOD! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Or any MP3 player, esp. one that has XM. Fits easily in your pocket or fork bag and can't beat the sound. Of course this is only for solo rides.

With earbuds? The pressure from the helmet and buds aren't comfortable for long trips. Speakers? Tell me how and where!
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: hd-dude on March 30, 2006, 04:35:04 PM: Quote

With earbuds?
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: MYCVO on March 30, 2006, 05:42:33 PM: Quote

With earbuds?
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: MYCVO on March 30, 2006, 05:45:27 PM: Quote

I can't make a recommendation as to what sound system would be a good solution for you but it does remind me of a true story...

I got a 99 Road King and rode it to my sons place to show him and the grandkids. My grandaughter was looking it over and says to me "Grandpa, where's the radio?" I told her I didn't have one on the bike. "But how do you listen to music while you're riding?". I started the bike and it sat there rumbling... I said "hear that?" "Yes" she says...... "That's Grandpas music".
Ultra, We have all heard that music, and all still love it, but tunes are a nice option to have!
Your new one has it right! ;)
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: GHaz on March 30, 2006, 07:45:34 PM: naitram and hd-dude
You both are right.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: SEvet on March 31, 2006, 12:38:46 PM: I've got a pair of molded earplugs with stereo monitors from http://www.azearprotection.com/motorsports.htm . I've had them for a couple years now and use them with my MP3 player. You'll still get a little noise from the wind, or jaw movement, but the sound quality is Excellent, and they are comfortable enough to wear all day. The molded ones work great and I've worn them with or without a helmet. Hope that helps. 8-)
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: MJZ on March 31, 2006, 01:07:24 PM: Quote
I've got a pair of molded earplugs with stereo monitors from http://www.azearprotection.com/motorsports.htm .
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: GHaz on April 01, 2006, 10:56:56 PM: Quote
I've got a pair of molded earplugs with stereo monitors from http://www.azearprotection.com/motorsports.htm .
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: LETS_ROLL on April 02, 2006, 01:10:45 AM: Quote
I have tryed MP3 and CD pocket players.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: GHaz on April 02, 2006, 12:26:57 PM: Quote
This is what I used on my 03 Heritage.
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: LETS_ROLL on April 04, 2006, 10:22:10 PM: No sweat. That's what we're all about. Passing info. and ideas to others, I know I've gotten my share of them. Hope it helps. Let's Roll
Title: Re: Bike Tunes
Post by: Coolbreeze on May 18, 2006, 07:48:23 PM: I have a buddy with a pair of Bose speakers, (tiny things, lots of sound), mounted in the foam inside of his beanie helmet. he hooks his iPod up to it and rocks away on his chopper. Might be a way to go!