Helmet to Helmet intercom separate bikes

[Bigdog]

Hey guys been awhile since Ive posted anything ,usually just snoop and leave
My wife has a spyder now .....and I have my Valk  Rides are not the same now because we cant talk I see things for sale online but......  Wondering if anyone here has something they can recommend??

Thx,  Mike

[The emperor has no clothes]

Sena 20s  Shop around for pricing. I think amazon was the best deal I found for the dual pack.

[scooperhsd]

The Sena's are great.  I haven't used mine for bike to bike, but highly satisfactory for helmet to helmet - and they have a LONG range per the manual. Works great to bluetooth hookup to your phone as well (both phone and tunes).

[Moonshot_1]

We use the Senas too. Not sure what model off hand. We have some minor quirks and I think it is just specific to the ones we have. They seem to initially become active by "voice" command as opposed to touch command and we cycle them on and off and it solves the issue for the rest of the ride.

Do reccomend them. Solves a number of issues when traveling on separate cycles obviously.

Wind noise at highway speed is annoying. Probably much better when installed in a full face helmet.

We got them from a local Sena Dealer but you can probably get a decent price on the web.

For a listing of Sena products go here

http://www.sena.com/product-category/motorcycles-powersports/

They have some good support on the website too.

[Bigdog]

Thanks ive been checking them out, they're pricey but I hate wasting money on cheap stuff

thanks again....

[Serk]

Sena 20s  Shop around for pricing. I think amazon was the best deal I found for the dual pack.

I second the Sena 20s... Wasted a LOT of money trying to save money and not just get the good stuff from the beginning...

[Gryphon Rider]

Cardo is also a manufacturer of "good stuff". I've had the Scala Rider G9 for a number of years now, and am still happy with it. Even though it's non-current, they still release a firmware update occasionally. They're customer service has been fine for me, even as a second owner of my two units.

[flcjr]

I've been using the sena 10s bought a dual pack from Amazon under $300. Only missing a few features from the 20s. I very happy with them.

[Pappy!]

Sena 20S

Had the Cardo and went to the Sena.

[Ice]

Seeing as my wife and I ride almost exclusively together, her on hers and me on mine, we have been looking at com systems too.
We have been back and forth regarding Bluetooth technology and the "old" CB version. My concern is that the advances of Tech stuff is so fast that I worry if I go Bluetooth in 3-5 years I am buying a new one (stuff's not made to last, look at cell phones and computers, designed to last a year or two) and then you need to upgrade again.
As in a CB it can last the lifetime of the bike, I still have a Cobra CB that I got as a young 16 year old from my dad and back then it was already 10 years old or more, that thing still works. I also like the fact I can talk with any other CB owner without having to pair it or such.
We know that the CB's would be a $1K investment as to where the Bluetooth stuff is about half or less, however as I said the concern of longevity does come to mind.
We are still on the fence on this and have been for a year or so. So for now its still hand and arm signals and hopes that we get them right 

[Gryphon]

While not as highly rated as the SENA or Cardo units, my wife and I have been using the Shark MBT intercoms for 5 years.  They have a 500 meter range and we've been quite happy with them.  They allow us to talk wither rider to pillion or bike to bike.  They are Bluetooth and can only sync to each other and 1 or 2 additional riders so it limits the amount of people you can talk to.  They will also each sync to your cell so you can answer the phone when necessary if you desire.  We got them because we weren't sure if we would like it and didn't want to spend big money and find out we didn't like intercoms.  Mine were $90, but they are cheaper now on Amazon.  The charge lasts about 8 hours of continuous talk.  I usually top mine off for about 45 minutes before our Tuesday night Eat & Ride with the group and we've never had any issues.  Made it to Inzane in Eureka and Spearfish so they have experienced rain, heat, and wind.  I figure if they die tomorrow, I've got my moneys worth and will get another set.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Shkmbt88i-Snowmobile-Bluetooth-Interphone/dp/B001SUZNGW/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1473777268&sr=1-4&keywords=shark+intercom

[Fazer]

I have the UClear 100.  It works great and does not have a boom mike.  The mike is in the ear piece that fits into the helmet recess made for speakers.  We use it for two up riding, so I cannot comment on range, but if you search the Technical forum for U Clear, you will find comments by Big Poppa Bump and the U Clear.  He knows his stuff around the Valk and the accessories we use.  BTW, the UClear HBC100D on Amazon was $218 for double setup.  You can link to your other Bluetooth devices.  I get phone calls that I can actually hear and converse while on the bike.  Not into music so much, so the few times I have tried to listen to music on my phone, it works, but at the volume needed, not very pleasant.  I would like to eventually get a GPS that would connect via Bluetooth.

[msb]

After 34 years of riding 2-up with my wife and resisting the idea of wiring up to my Interstate's radio system for the past 15 ... using hand signals, a bit of shouting back and forth, and a punch in the back when I get carried away with the speed, I finally broke down and purchased Sena SPH10-FM's last year. Don't do organized group riding so mainly for communication between ourselves and to listen to music from our phones on longer rides, however I have tried out the bike to bike communication and it works well when in reasonably close proximity (500 - 600 meters). Quality of sound is great (I have the one designed specifically for half helmets, my wife for her 3/4 helmet), not that expensive, the mike is small and easily can be tucked away when not using on my solo rides, and they're easy to operate....not much to dislike so far.

[Jess from VA]

When I had a wife that rode her own, we used hand signals.

I did not want to hear.... Hey, a big yard sale, let's stop.  Hey, slow down.  Hey, I just hit some bugs.  Hey, lets talk about.....

[msb]

When I had a wife that rode her own, we used hand signals.

I did not want to hear.... Hey, a big yard sale, let's stop.  Hey, slow down.  Hey, I just hit some bugs.  Hey, lets talk about.....

I guess I count myself lucky Jess, aside from that odd "slow down" knock in the back, my wife has been the perfect co-pilot all these years, and has probably been responsible for us avoiding accidents dozens of times as well. She's perfectly happy to sit and enjoy the ride without constant chatter, which is my preference as well. We do a lot of longer rides with just the two of us, so it is nice to communicate when necessary now without being hooked up to wires or yelling back and forth 

[Jess from VA]

When I had a wife that rode her own, we used hand signals.

I did not want to hear.... Hey, a big yard sale, let's stop.  Hey, slow down.  Hey, I just hit some bugs.  Hey, lets talk about.....

I guess I count myself lucky Jess, aside from that odd "slow down" knock in the back, my wife has been the perfect co-pilot all these years, and has probably been responsible for us avoiding accidents dozens of times as well. She's perfectly happy to sit and enjoy the ride without constant chatter, which is my preference as well. We do a lot of longer rides with just the two of us, so it is nice to communicate when necessary now without being hooked up to wires or yelling back and forth 

If you're still married, then I guess you are lucky.

When she rode behind it was better.  When she had her own bike, despite my years of patient teaching, she was never going to be better than a modest intermediate skilled rider.  That invariably led to difficulties in our heavy traffic.  Always to be followed by excited and angry discussion. 

[The emperor has no clothes]

When I had a wife that rode her own, we used hand signals.

I did not want to hear.... Hey, a big yard sale, let's stop.  Hey, slow down.  Hey, I just hit some bugs.  Hey, lets talk about.....

I guess I count myself lucky Jess, aside from that odd "slow down" knock in the back, my wife has been the perfect co-pilot all these years, and has probably been responsible for us avoiding accidents dozens of times as well. She's perfectly happy to sit and enjoy the ride without constant chatter, which is my preference as well. We do a lot of longer rides with just the two of us, so it is nice to communicate when necessary now without being hooked up to wires or yelling back and forth 

+1, couldn't have agreed more. Although for that I think I like the wired intercom better. Seems less wind noise. But we occasionally ride with another couple and its nice to be able to communicate with the Sena. I don't use the phone or music much though.