Honda Clarion CB Radio System

[Aries]

Alright fellas, I just adopted a 99 standard with only 9K miles on it. It looks to have an original Honda CB radio system installed on it. I see two spots ( one on the tank and one attached to a bracket on the sissy ) that are receivers for what I would guess to be head sets. The headset portion did not come with the bike. At this day and age of technology, I would only guess that this equipment has become obsolete. I would like to hear some thoughts from the experienced on weather it's even worth trying to locate the additional headgear hardware for this or just remove all the components related to this system from the bike?

[BradValk48237]

You can still get the OEM because it was the same as what was used on all the Wings (6 pin connector).... I got a headset 2 years ago still in the package.... but they are many years old and the first one I got did not work, but the seller was cool and sent me a replacement right away, no charge... works fine now.

There are also after markets that will work.. as long as the have the 6 pin connector and are set up for Goldwing.... I think even older headsets still work on the new wings.

But be warned... you will spend $80 buck plus per headset, even on NOS OEM.

Look around and you might find used on here or eBay

B

[CamelToeJoe]

I just a 99 I/S myself.  Obsolete it is not.  Depends on what you want to use the headsets for in regards to riding.

You can hook up an MP3 player through the AUX port (under right side cover) and you can listen to it or the radio while riding.  You can communicate with your passenger on long rides. You can also talk to other riders via CB.  I just tuned my CB and it made a world of difference.

You can also set it up to listen to music and monitor the CB. It really is a great system to figure out how to use.  Or just spend 300 bucks on a Bluetooth set up.

[CamelToeJoe]

One more thing, you can also do everything mentioned above through the external speakers, and communicate via CB with a hand mic.  You would not be able to talk to your passenger though.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I was in the same situation a couple years back. And someone here guided me to wingstuff.com and I got a couple sets from J&M. I love it. It's nice to be able to talk to the wife and listen to music. 

[gordonv]

Just because you have the plug in, doesn't mean you have a CB. Unless you have the second antenna or one with that black piece in it, you do not have a CB installed on the bike.

What you have is an intercom system. You can listen to the radio and talk with your co-pilot.

If you know nothing about CB, I'm sure someone will correct me, NEVER press the transmit button unless the CB can properly transmit (hooked up to the antenna), or you can fry it out.

I believe you can test for the CB by turning it on. If it comes up with a channel from 1-40, then you can listen to it over the speakers, just can't transmit without a microphone.

[Chrome]

Hi Aries What GordonV said was true but you stated that you have a Standard. Honda came out with 2 different systems. I have both. Gordon was talking about an I/S that had provisions to hook up a CB to the existing radio that was standard with the bike. Since you have a Standard I can only guess that you have the second system. Honda called it a CB radio but that is misleading. Just CB, intercom and AUX hook up. No AM or FM built in unless you feed it a radio signal thru the AUX hook up. It is a nice system but be happy that someone else hooked it up. The wiring harness goes from the headlight bucket to the ant in the back. A pain in the ass to hook up. It is a rare accessory and worth some bucks. Even if you don't use the CB part, having some tunes is always nice. I use J/M headsets  OK at best.
Happy Trails Adrian(Chrome)

[gordonv]

Hi Aries What GordonV said was true but you stated that you have a Standard.

I missed that. Went back and saw CamelToe's post, must have taken it from there, along with the fact the IS have the 2 plug ins, one in the front, one in the rear, that he had an IS model.

So then if I remember right, the CB is mounted on the handle bar then?

I've bought about 3 head sets over time, $30-50 each. Chatter Box was one brand.

[Aries]

The CB is in fact mounted on the handlebar. I also have the antenna that contains the black section that is located close to the center of the antenna. Under the seat, the " box " that all the wires run too is located.

[CamelToeJoe]

Yea I thought he had a I/S.