Topic: BLUETOOTH Cell Phone Interface (Read 6559 times)

Bubba · « **on:** December 06, 2005, 09:49:58 PM »

Has anyone installed the Optional Bluetooth interface for your cell phone?
How much did you pay for it and did you install it yourself?

naitram · « **Reply #1 on:** December 06, 2005, 09:51:13 PM »

FXDJerry has it i think there is a thread further down in this section

SEUC-OCD · « **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2005, 09:57:22 PM »

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Has anyone installed the Optional Bluetooth interface for your cell phone?
How much did you pay for it and did you install it yourself?

Dealer told me $1300 installed.

FR8TRN · « **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:03:58 PM »

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Has anyone installed the Optional Bluetooth interface for your cell phone?
How much did you pay for it and did you install it yourself?

I had mine installed before delivery, well actually at first service, but saying it that way it's under the warranty, they just didn't have it to put on before delivery. Anyways, no I didn't put it on myself, the mech that did said it took some time, having never done it before, and a wiring harness had to be ordered also. It gets mounted in the tourpak and is very small. But the wiring I think is the hard part, it must go from the radio all the way back, requiring the tank to be removed along with alot of other stuff I'm sure. I got 25% off the book price on it, don't remember what that was now. To me, it's worth it, I can travel for work on my bike and this certainly makes it easier and safer than just answering a regular cell phone going down the highway. Works good, need a better mic, will get a J&M as soon as they release the new wire for the '06's.

FR8TRN · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:07:43 PM »

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Dealer told me $1300 installed.

They gettin you a crack whore too??? Damn, the Bluetooth is under $500 without a discount, and install took about 4hrs, having never done one before. My mech thought that was a long time, figured he could do it alot quicker after that, I only paid for 1hr labor on mine.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:10:55 PM »

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Dealer told me $1300 installed.

Mother f.... well, disregard that. But that's frighteningly expensive. The Bluetooth kit itself is 76408-06 and is right around $400.00. All the other pieces I think you 06 guys already have. Even if you have to pull the tank to get a harness to the module in the tour pak that's a lot of labor.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:13:55 PM »

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It gets mounted in the tourpak and is very small.

How small is "very small?" Something that could be stashed inside the fairing or in a glove box in one of the lowers?

naitram · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:19:30 PM »

if memory serves, id say about the size of your hand and about an inch, inch and a half thick

FR8TRN · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:19:40 PM »

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How small is "very small?"

naitram · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:21:13 PM »

dont know the signale streng of those littel bluetooth devices but maybe the radio would intefere if it was in the faring?

FR8TRN · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:22:40 PM »

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dont know the signale streng of those littel bluetooth devices but maybe the radio would intefere if it was in the faring?

Could be it, I'm not real familiar with the Bluetooth technology, guess I need to brush up on it.

Bubba · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:28:13 PM »

I thought that the radio came with it just found out that its an option. Bummer, did not think that it costs that much either....
Zannottimotor.com has it for $389.35 Still high to talk on the phone.....
Thanks for the info
Bubba

jeffj · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:34:02 PM »

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I thought that the radio came with it just found out that its an option. Bummer, did not think that it costs that much either....
Thanks for the info
Bubba

Bubba,

Welcome to the world of HD = Hundred Dollars

Several HD's anymore...another Hundred Dollars...several Hundred Dollars....on and on

Bubba · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:37:10 PM »

Yea but NO CHROME....... it in the trunk for God sakes...

jeffj · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:45:21 PM »

My take on cell phone use and riding my scooter

"I make my living being on the phone way to much, damned if I am going to be riding and still be on the phone"

I get on my scooter to get away for all the stress in life and I really don't need to be talking on cell phone cruising down the highway. Yeah I may have the cell phone in my pocket but don't need to be on it.

Different strokes for different folks and I understand the ones that want constant access to reality.

jeffj

Twolanerider · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:47:56 PM »

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dont know the signale streng of those littel bluetooth devices but maybe the radio would intefere if it was in the faring?

If so that would certainly be a justification for hanging the little thing all the way back in the tour pak. Just realized I don't have a clue what freq's or modulation or anything else that Bluetooth transmits over though [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2005, 10:50:30 PM »

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My take on cell phone use and riding my scooter

"I make my living being on the phone way to much, damned if I am going to be riding and still be on the phone"

I get on my scooter to get away for all the stress in life and I really don't need to be talking on cell phone cruising down the highway. Yeah I may have the cell phone in my pocket but don't need to be on it.

Different strokes for different folks and I understand the ones that want constant access to reality.

jeffj

Amen Jeff. It's not a piece I want. I'm just warped enough to always wonder IF I could have it even if I don't want it though.

FR8TRN · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2005, 11:06:52 PM »

Well I kinda knew this would come up, it always does, so here is my take on it. I often ride my bike during/for work, having access via cell is an assett, alot easier than stopping every 15 minutes for a call. I get on the bike to escape also, and "deny" is an option when a call comes in, so is turning off the bluetooth on my cell phone, so weekend rides I'm disconnected, if I need to be, during work I'm reachable, if I need to be. It's also available for my wife to talk on while we are traveling, yeah it works for the pillion also, so she can take calls from the kids and .....etc. I fully understand the danger in using the phone while riding and keep the calls to a minimum or if it needs to be lengthy I pull over, also if I'm in a situation where I don't feel comfortable answering the phone, I don't, it's that simple.

Mistered · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2005, 11:40:36 PM »

Jeffj, I am with you on this one. I enjoy my ride too much to be bothered with answering a phone. Just give me my tunes and I'm happy. 8-)
Ed

Twolanerider · « **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2005, 01:39:00 AM »

Actually, upon further review; there is one time I'd probably do it. If there was a good bluetooth helmet integrated in to the system as well. So it could all work without cords. Then it'd be almost too convenient not to have just for the rare occasion it might be handy when that occason was compounded by all the other audio being wireless in the helmet.

HUBBARD · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2005, 01:21:54 PM »

Yeah, 'er 'uh, jeffj,
Ditto! Later--HUBBARD

dwfindley · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2005, 05:55:33 PM »

Am I missing something here? Why can you not just MATCH the Bluetooth phone to the sound system (Mic/earphone/speaker) and leave the phone on your belt clip. What is the wire routing all about? If it is hard wired from the tour pac to the system what Bluetooth functionality is occurring here? Aha.

FR8TRN · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2005, 06:39:02 PM »

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Am I missing something here?

CVOJOE · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2005, 07:05:50 PM »

Agree with Jeff, Mistered, and Hubbard. IMHO I think we're already getting too many extra gadgets on these costly machines. Instrumentation is vital, and I do think a GPS and Radar Detector are great supplements, and in some locales a necessity, but they are definitely distractors. Stereos, CB radios, cell phones, etc. while a convenience, are great also distractions.I remember thinking electric starters were a convenience way back when, but I adapted to technology there. Maybe I'm dating myself on that one

spydglide · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2005, 07:52:02 PM »

Dang, CVOJOE.......You had me really going there for awhile. That Tao thing sounds sweet! Har! 8-) spyder

FastFreddie · « **Reply #25 on:** December 08, 2005, 01:12:40 PM »

Hello, I'm just finishing up the install of the bluetooth, the HID headlight, XM radio, and the pager II alarm, I am by no means a ace mechanic, but using the enclosed instructions and a service manual, it has taken me about 8 hours to do all this to my 06 FireFighter Ultra. By the way the bluetooth does not require fuel tank removal, the wiring goes under dash/intercom panel over top of tank.

dwfindley · « **Reply #26 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:36:18 PM »

I am convinced. This is nuts. I thought the Bluetooth was embedded into the system. Aha. To add a wired interface is crazy. Not ready for PRIME TIME. How do you explain this to someone. So I join Jeff in his position.

FR8TRN · « **Reply #27 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:17:04 AM »

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I am convinced.

Bubba · « **Reply #28 on:** December 09, 2005, 09:22:09 AM »

I like twolaner ideal, as much as that cost it should make everything BLUETOOTH......CB CD Raido everything
instead of the CB, CD and Raido being wired in.....Oh I know it will be on the 07 models......with air bag....

Twolanerider · « **Reply #29 on:** December 09, 2005, 11:48:39 AM »

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I like twolaner ideal, as much as that cost it should make everything BLUETOOTH......CB CD Raido everything
instead of the CB, CD and Raido being wired in.....Oh I know it will be on the 07 models......with air bag....

That was my thought too Bubba. No need for the different dash to have to be changed out because there'd be no more helmet plug either. Just all passed through the bluetooth transceiver.

Eqcons · « **Reply #30 on:** December 10, 2005, 07:10:42 AM »

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dont know the signale streng of those littel bluetooth devices but maybe the radio would intefere if it was in the faring?

Well, I have Bluetooth on my current Ultra, fairing mounted, and it doesn't interfere with anything.

For those guys who don't understand why some of us would want a phone on the bike, I need it to answer calls from my customers. That'd be those same customers whose money pays for the bikes I enjoy riding, so answering their calls is pretty high up the list of must do!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #31 on:** December 10, 2005, 09:22:36 PM »

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Well, I have Bluetooth on my current Ultra, fairing mounted, and it doesn't interfere with anything.

Eqcons · « **Reply #32 on:** December 11, 2005, 04:29:51 PM »

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EQ, did you install the HD bluetooth product and do it in the fairing rather than to the rear in the tour pak?

Eqcons · « **Reply #33 on:** December 11, 2005, 04:31:56 PM »

This pic shows the Cellset in place on top of the radio unit.

Eqcons · « **Reply #34 on:** December 11, 2005, 04:33:44 PM »

And this one shows the ipaq in its case on the bars, with the Sony/Ericsson bluetooth unit visible at the otehr side.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #35 on:** December 11, 2005, 04:46:44 PM »

Very slick setup EQ. Love the way you effectively integrated the systems. Nicely done [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Eqcons · « **Reply #36 on:** December 11, 2005, 04:51:57 PM »

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Very slick setup EQ.

fxdjerry · « **Reply #37 on:** December 12, 2005, 11:43:09 AM »

To bluetooth or not bluetooth ? that is the question. I decided to bluetooth with the HD stuff and like it. Great for getting directions while riding, emergencies,and a bunch of other crap.

BTW all this extra stuff HD offers bluetooth,xm,security pager, nav systems integrate well with each other and are intuitive to use on the road.

Price is high for the MOCO stuff. BTW ,I just outfitted an 06 Ford F-350 with the same crap (bluetooth, etc.) from FORD including the Ford navigation system. Prices were same sticker shock as from Harley. But no revelation here because Factory is always higher.

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