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[hard10]

Coming soon to a dealer near you! Remember you saw it here first! (Thanks Chipster  )
Unfortunately this is not available YET.

List price is only $200

Compliments of Adventure Harley-Davidson :


Listen to music or talk on a cellular phone hands-free while wearing a helmet. This Bluetooth Helmet works with all helmet styles: 3/4, Modular, or Full Face. Compatible with most Bluetooth devices such as MP3 players and cellular phones. Also compatible with the Harley-Davidson® Road Tech™ Zumo® GPS Navigation System. Includes: one Bluetooth 2.0 module, one clip-on attachment bracket, two sets of earphones for use with different helmet styles, two microphones for use with different helmet styles, one DC charger, and one instruction booklet. Features auto-answer and touch-to-answer capabilities. Standard use time is approximately 120 hours on talk stand-by and 13 hours in talk/play mode. Water-resistant. 1 year limited warranty.
STAY IN TOUCH
With the Road Tech™ Bluetooth® Headset System, riders can safely and conviently use Bluetooth enabled cellular phones and MP3 players hands-free while riding. Its small size, easy installation, and rechargeable battery makes it an ideal item for both short everyday rides and longer touring journeys. Fitting any helmet style - half, 3/4, modular, or full-face-this system offers superior audio quality even at high speeds. Receive and initiate calls. Listen to MP3 player music. Work with Road Tech™ Zumo® GPS Navigation System. Easy self-installation.
Half Helmet Installation Quick Reference:

    * Install Communication Pouches (sold separately, 98252-07V)
    * Install Clip-on Attachment Bracket
    * Clip Bluetooth Module onto the bracket
    * Slide earphones into each communication pouch (left and right)
    * Optional: Can tuck cords into liner to keep them from hanging down.
    * Attach mic to outside of the communication pouch.
    * Double check that mic and earphones are plugged into Bluetooth Module.

[RJ749]

Sweet, hope the mic is as good as my current factory mic on the SEUC, no one even knows I'm on the bike.

[hard10]

98271-09VM

This item is also going to be available:

Bluetooth® 2.0 Adaptor by Road Tech™
Description:


This Bluetooth® 2.0 Adaptor converts any non-Bluetooth enabled MP3 player or cellular phone into a Bluetooth compatible device for use with Road Tech™ Bluetooth Helmet System. Built on a stereo platform, the adaptor streams music in stereo or mono. Includes one Bluetooth 2.0 adaptor, one push-to-talk (PTT) button, one USB charger, one audio cable, one cellular cable and one RX/TX cable. Standard use time is approximately 176 hours on stand-by and 7.5 hours in talk/play mode. 1 year limited warranty.

cost: $100

[Twolanerider]

So they're introducing hardware to add Bluetooth connectivity to all third party helmets and players but doing so without also introducing anything that plugs in to the bike's system for all you Ultra riders or that replaces potentiall failed and still in warranty prior modules that are on the street?   Sweet.

[bisounours]

Very good news ! 

Jacques

[BALIS]

Great info,thanks for posting.

[Gone Fishin']

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List price is only $200
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Listen to music or talk on a cellular phone hands-free while wearing a helmet.
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I don't get it. What I understand most people want is to connect the built-in Harley system via Bluetooth to their helmets instead of using the cables provided. For CB, XM, Navigation. And add a separate Mobile Phone and rider to passenger communications. This device seems to be simply a helmet bluetooth device (many others on the market, notably Scala). The missing link was that the built-in Harley system does not have is the actual Bluetooth functionality. Or am I lost here?

Ride safely,
Louis

[rheiner]

I don't get it. What I understand most people want is to connect the built-in Harley system via Bluetooth to their helmets instead of using the cables provided. For CB, XM, Navigation. And add a separate Mobile Phone and rider to passenger communications. This device seems to be simply a helmet bluetooth device (many others on the market, notably Scala). The missing link was that the built-in Harley system does not have is the actual Bluetooth functionality. Or am I lost here?

I agree that this does not accomplish what most want: the ability to tap into the MoCo built in sound system, i.e., intercom, CB, XM, FM radio, etc. In fact, if you use this new bluetooth system, you lose the built in sound system completely and all you get is access to the Zumo/Road Tech and cell phone.

[hard10]

I don't get it. What I understand most people want is to connect the built-in Harley system via Bluetooth to their helmets instead of using the cables provided. For CB, XM, Navigation. And add a separate Mobile Phone and rider to passenger communications. This device seems to be simply a helmet bluetooth device (many others on the market, notably Scala). The missing link was that the built-in Harley system does not have is the actual Bluetooth functionality. Or am I lost here?

Ride safely,
Louis

As rheiner said, I agree with Louis on this. It seems that this unit will not provide the functionality of the HK radio. This appears to be an add on unit and not integration.

[dmnrdn]

This new item will not do what most of us want.  Here is what I am attempting.

In about 30 days I should have another option in my hands and ready to install on my 07 Ultra.  Cost will be a lot cheaper than anything else out there.  The guy thought $67 was going to be to much so another guy & I offered him $75 a piece to go ahead and make us each one and he is, but it is going to take 3-4 weeks to get the parts and build for us.  Do a google search for  "my name is buddy rich bluetooth"  Make sure to use the " ".  It should be the 2nd hit and will be a post dated Dec 22 2008 on another forum.

This cable assembly will integrate the Zumo 550 into the HD System

Once I get mine and get it installed I will let you all know

[JCZ]

Think I'll stick with the Nolan bluetooth.  We like being able to talk bike to bike as we ride.

[sportygordy]

Coming soon to a dealer near you! Remember you saw it here first! (Thanks Chipster  )
Unfortunately this is not available YET.

List price is only $200

Compliments of Adventure Harley-Davidson :


Listen to music or talk on a cellular phone hands-free while wearing a helmet. This Bluetooth Helmet works with all helmet styles: 3/4, Modular, or Full Face. Compatible with most Bluetooth devices such as MP3 players and cellular phones. Also compatible with the Harley-Davidson® Road Tech™ Zumo® GPS Navigation System. Includes: one Bluetooth 2.0 module, one clip-on attachment bracket, two sets of earphones for use with different helmet styles, two microphones for use with different helmet styles, one DC charger, and one instruction booklet. Features auto-answer and touch-to-answer capabilities. Standard use time is approximately 120 hours on talk stand-by and 13 hours in talk/play mode. Water-resistant. 1 year limited warranty.
STAY IN TOUCH
With the Road Tech™ Bluetooth® Headset System, riders can safely and conviently use Bluetooth enabled cellular phones and MP3 players hands-free while riding. Its small size, easy installation, and rechargeable battery makes it an ideal item for both short everyday rides and longer touring journeys. Fitting any helmet style - half, 3/4, modular, or full-face-this system offers superior audio quality even at high speeds. Receive and initiate calls. Listen to MP3 player music. Work with Road Tech™ Zumo® GPS Navigation System. Easy self-installation.
Half Helmet Installation Quick Reference:

    * Install Communication Pouches (sold separately, 98252-07V)
    * Install Clip-on Attachment Bracket
    * Clip Bluetooth Module onto the bracket
    * Slide earphones into each communication pouch (left and right)
    * Optional: Can tuck cords into liner to keep them from hanging down.
    * Attach mic to outside of the communication pouch.
    * Double check that mic and earphones are plugged into Bluetooth Module.

This sounds similar to the J&M Bluetooth product. Did you win the Ebay bid for the HD BT Module?? My dealer promised me he would pull module off the next trade in he gets with one in installed.

[FR8TRN]

Not what I would call an integrated solution.  So if you use the HD CB/Intercom and this new fangled BlueTooth, you'll have 2 mic's hanging from your helmet, brilliant.....

[2Phat]

Ok - I received my Road Tech Bluetooth Helmet Headset and also the adapter about 10 days ago, and had time to test it thoroughly.
What I wanted to achieve:
1) Connect iPhone to Zumo 550 via Bluetooth
2) Connect Helmet headset to Zumo (as Headset) via Bluetooth
3) Use the Bluetooth adapter on the audio out on the Zumo for STEREO music playback
4) I do not need intercom function - the headset also does not provide this.

I installed it in an Arai Profile helmet - was dead easy!!!
I initially hard a hard time to get everything paired, but found a sequence that worked:

1) Pair Zumo 550 and iPhone
2) Pair Zumo 550 to Helmet headset as per Headset instructions
3) Pair Bluetooth Adapter to Helmet headset without powering it off

When you switch on do it in sequence again:
1) Switch iPhone on
2) Switch Zumo 550 on IMPORTANT - wait until it has succesfully connected to the iphone.
3) Switch Headset on IMPORTANT - wait until the Zumo reports that it the connection is succesful
4) Switch the Bluetooth adapter on

What I have - I can play stereo music from the Zumo 550 (via the bluetooth adapter) at very good quality - Good volume control and enough level to listen to at 100mph. The sound quality when going through the Stereo Bluetooth adapter is MUCH better than using the built (mono - low quality) in bluetooth in the Zumo to stream audio.
When the phone rings, the music mutes and I can have a clear conversation NOT AT 100MPH!!!!!
I use the Zumo's controls to dial out, as I have no intention to try and initiate calls while on the move, as a matter of fact, I normally slow down or stop if I can when taking a call - its just nice to not have to take your gloves & helmet off when you have to take a call - It will give me many more "stolen" hours on the bike.

I am very happy with the system - the sound quality is not as good as on my old hardwired BAEHR Verso XL, but it is more than adequate and the compromise is worth it for not having to tangle with wires.

Hope this provides some clarity to potential buyers.

Kind regards

Stef

[bisounours]

Thanks for this report !
Very interesting.

Jacques