Topic: Radio/CD use (Read 9464 times)

cahdbiker · « **on:** September 17, 2011, 09:53:30 AM »

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question. To each his own, but I am overwhelmed by the amount of responses from people who constantly have their stereo or radio on. In my car always, but while on my bike it seems to take away from my riding experience. JMHO Thanks again. CAHDBIKER

Hi, I hope everybody is having a good riding season. I was just wondering how many people use their radio/cd/or ipod on a regular basis. My wife and I just got back from a 18 day trip and probably listened to music for about one hour total. It is nice to have and sometimes we play the CD or radio when stopped for a break, but not too much when riding. Same thing when I had my boat only used stereo when parked and taking a break. If I knew how to do a pole I would. Thanks CAHDBIKER

Cvostu · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:00:28 AM »

dude,,, my radio is on all the time. Never turn it off. Even helps keep me alert.

bigC · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:08:20 AM »

My radio or I-pod are on all of the time. I do ride solo, so no need to communicate with a passenger.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:53:47 AM »

There are very few time I am not listening to music,news,weather info.

Marty

I added a pole for you

2k · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:08:16 PM »

In my truck, never on. On my scooter, never off.

Ironhorse · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:11:28 PM »

I have found that comedy (Cosby, Carlin, Seinfeld, Rickles) can keep me going at least another 100 miles. I love to listen to NFL Football. That way Sunday is the BEST of both worlds.

SG Racer · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:37:26 PM »

On all the time. May not be very loud, but always on!

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:05:21 PM »

Mine is on 98% of the time, through the headsets in my helmets. Rarely have it through the speakers, unless it's in the basement.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:00:56 PM »

Ipod through the stereo or the GPS mp3's thru the stereo, always on.

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:10:05 PM »

Didn't think I would but can't remember turning off either XM or CD since I have had the 09'.

Rickasha · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:24:16 PM »

IPod always on!!!

Wrongway · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:12:16 PM »

Is there an off button? Lost my ability to ride without tunes many moons ago. One of the selling points for the 2006 was the new stereo and amp. Jukebox on two wheels! Burn my own MP3 disc's with about 100 songs each, about 7-8 hours worth of songs I want to hear. Never have to fuss with an I-Pod or searching for a station. All I know is the volume button, up,up,up! Crank it up and piss off the soccer moms!
Here is the upgrade on the 2005, Thanks to Don and Soozie.........

Hawg · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:17:47 AM »

100 percent of the time

Felos · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:00:40 AM »

I listen to the iPhone through the speakers. Blue tooth through the Cardo Scala G4 works until we communicate, then it shuts off the tunes and they don't continue playing. Haven't figured that problem out yet.
Curvy mountain roads are about the only time I shut the music off. I get enough stimulus just by paying attention to the road and the scenery.

Screamin · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:07:37 AM »

There are times when the music of the road is all I need or want. Hum of the tires, beat of the motor, sights, smells and sounds of that around me is it. But, generally I'm listening to the latest mp3s I've burnt.

SERK3 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:14:04 AM »

Don't have one or want one.

Cvostu · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:16:52 AM »

Have you ever rode with one? If you haven't, you'd never want to be without one again.

SERK3 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:57:54 AM »

Quote from: cvostu on September 18, 2011, 11:16:52 AM

Have you ever rode with one? If you haven't, you'd never want to be without one again.

Yes Sir

gabhart · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2011, 12:04:32 PM »

Always have a CD running. Once I get my iPhone wired up I will have that on all the time.

Sledge · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:44:49 PM »

I love to ride with the tunes playing. Started wiring up my helmets with a set of noise cancelling earbuds and use a tiny Sansa Clip or my Gigabyte 4gb player. Clip them on my chin strap on the side and can press the buttons to control 'em. With that setup I haven't played the bike system in a long time.

I guess question could be: Do you ride and listen to music, or ride and listen to wind and motor? I've met quit a few guys who scoff at playing tunes and riding. Purists of the sport. Particularly motorpatrol officers. They usually say that tunes can take away from the safety factor by distracting you and getting in the way of you hearing what you need to hear while riding.

cvobiker · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:32:15 AM »

I'm not sure if my Radios 'off' button even works cause I've never tried it. In fact, my radio probably has more running time then my motor because I leave it on, ie when I'm pumping gas etc.....

Ironhorse · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:04:43 AM »

Quote from: Sledge on September 18, 2011, 06:44:49 PM

tunes can take away from the safety factor by distracting you and getting in the way of you hearing what you need to hear while riding.

There is something to be said for that no doubt. I would expand that to ALL devices and include myself in that too. I have gotten into trouble pressing buttons, searching music, working the GPS. During those seconds when my attention was dirverted the road was upon me faster than I anticipated. Yesterday I rode up to Carpenteria to see a friend finish a marathon and a half. On the way back I searched the radio stations for NFL Games. That ramped up the risk level in traffic and in the mountains. I found myself running the volume all the way down until I had passed through whatever it was I was doing.

I'm not against stereos ad GPS. I find that for me, sometimes there are situations where my concentration benefits from not having the radio on.

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:49:45 AM »

Quote from: Sledge on September 18, 2011, 06:44:49 PM

They usually say that tunes can take away from the safety factor by distracting you and getting in the way of you hearing what you need to hear while riding.

I'd doubt they'd say that loud exhaust causes the same condition.

I had no idea how to set the time on my HK radio. Then someone explained that you only see the prompts when the head unit is off.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:21:55 PM »

Like most things, there is some common sense involved when using all this new fangled stuff on our bikes. While I enjoy my tunes, I rarely have the volume up very loud unless I'm on a road or in a situation where I'm comfortable doing so. In heavy traffic, approaching intersections, etc., I turn it down so I can focus better. I've got songs on the Ipod that just "go" with some of the roads I ride...helps me get into the groove on some of 'em.

AZ Sparky · « **Reply #24 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:28:11 PM »

There's always a disc in the player, the IPod is always connected, and the unit is always on.
Small part of the reason for selecting the model I did - that stereo with the IPod.

Mr John DEUFF · « **Reply #25 on:** September 23, 2011, 04:12:52 PM »

It's always turned on until it stops working by itself...

so now instead of repairing it, I'm saving my money to buy a real modern one like the Kenwood KIV-700

Manvessel · « **Reply #26 on:** September 23, 2011, 11:45:04 PM »

Alway have either tunes (iPod) or radio (I need my Rush fix daily) on my scoot. Run external speakers when solo (VA does not allow anything but communication on headset) and in-ear w/BSR. Usually have it in the backgroud just to keep me "groovin" (Yes, I'm a '60's, Woodstock kinda dude). Even went out and bought a 16Gb Nano to have the extra tunes.

mrmagloo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 26, 2011, 11:21:31 AM »

With a woman in back, you have no chocie but to leave the radio off, or your clutch hand will go dumb turning it up and down every 5 seconds when they strart yacking. Alone, the radio goes on, and it stays on!

Keats · « **Reply #28 on:** September 26, 2011, 11:43:23 AM »

I came from a Road King with no tunes and bought the Ultra for the protection of the Batwing.
I had little use for the tunes at the time of purchase and expected a radio would make the riding experience worse.

I have done a complete 180 on that thinking, now I would not be without and fully believe it enhances my experience.

Manvessel · « **Reply #29 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:51:57 PM »

To mrmagloo

All the current "Baggers" that have OEM intercom and the HK head unit will attenuate (lower) the radio volume when the VOX or you manually, by using the "ptt", engage the intercom. Once your done yacking, or you release the "ptt", the audio volume comes back to it's set level. Nice thing is, too, you can adjust the audio volume, intercom volume and VOX sensetivity separately. BSR can do the same and also has separate ptt. SWEET!!! You may want to head for an HD dealer and check out the new upgrades.

dayne66 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:54:34 PM »

Quote from: mrmagloo on September 26, 2011, 11:21:31 AM

With a woman in back, you have no chocie but to leave the radio off, or your clutch hand will go dumb turning it up and down every 5 seconds when they strart yacking.

...some guys may want to crank it up.....and leave it there!

mrmagloo · « **Reply #31 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:58:18 PM »

Quote from: Manvessel on September 26, 2011, 04:51:57 PM

To mrmagloo

All the current "Baggers" that have OEM intercom and the HK head unit will attenuate (lower) the radio volume when the VOX or you manually, by using the "ptt", engage the intercom. Once your done yacking, or you release the "ptt", the audio volume comes back to it's set level. Nice thing is, too, you can adjust the audio volume, intercom volume and VOX sensetivity separately. BSR can do the same and also has separate ptt. SWEET!!! You may want to head for an HD dealer and check out the new upgrades.

I have a 'current' bagger, and have all of that stuff, but you got to be wearing them for it to work! Without the helmets and/or the headsets, you are kind of stuck.

mrmagloo · « **Reply #32 on:** September 26, 2011, 05:01:24 PM »

Quote from: dayne66 on September 26, 2011, 04:54:34 PM

...some guys may want to crank it up.....and leave it there!

Yeah, I've tried the ignore feature before, and after a couple of unanswered news-flashes, I got the finger tap to the back. When that didn't work, I got the palm to the back of the head. I learned pretty quickly, that the fancy ignore feature sounds great in theory, but is more trouble than it's worth in real world practice.

Manvessel · « **Reply #33 on:** September 26, 2011, 05:45:57 PM »

Virginia requires "head plastic" for both rider and BSR (as well as MD, DC and WV), so I just modified the helmet to mount the OEM headset speakers flush behind the strap-flaps. Works great, no pressure on your ears and temple. Nice stereo sound field. too.

charles05663 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 27, 2011, 05:43:57 PM »

Quote from: mrmagloo on September 26, 2011, 04:58:18 PM

I have a 'current' bagger, and have all of that stuff, but you got to be wearing them for it to work! Without the helmets and/or the headsets, you are kind of stuck.

Ear plugs?

mrmagloo · « **Reply #35 on:** September 27, 2011, 07:21:38 PM »

Quote from: charles05663 on September 27, 2011, 05:43:57 PM

Ear plugs?

Please look back to the "ignore feature" side effects, ie finger poking, etc. The only thing that works reliably is the trick where you leave them at home!

MKW · « **Reply #36 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:19:18 PM »

I put the iPod on my 2010 FLHXSE and listen to it 90% of the time. Plenty of Motley Crue, Poison, Bullet Boys, Kix, Ratt and others compete with my Vance & Hines high output slip ons The Hawg Wired speakers and amp make it an even competition

mrmagloo · « **Reply #37 on:** September 28, 2011, 04:57:15 PM »

Quote from: MKW on September 27, 2011, 10:19:18 PM

I put the iPod on my 2010 FLHXSE and listen to it 90% of the time. Plenty of Motley Crue, Poison, Bullet Boys, Kix, Ratt and others compete with my Vance & Hines high output slip ons The Hawg Wired speakers and amp make it an even competition

Poison? You don't wear neon leotards, do you?

j/k

MKW · « **Reply #38 on:** September 28, 2011, 11:22:49 PM »

Quote from: mrmagloo on September 28, 2011, 04:57:15 PM

Poison? You don't wear neon leotards, do you?

j/k

MC Hammer pants but no leotards

I'm very diverse

mrmagloo · « **Reply #39 on:** September 29, 2011, 10:17:36 AM »

Quote from: MKW on September 28, 2011, 11:22:49 PM

MC Hammer pants but no leotards I'm very diverse

Seeing those baby's flapping in the wind has got to be a sight!

Author Topic: Radio/CD use (Read 9464 times)