Category Archives: Comms

Bluetooth drives me barmy

OK I don’t understand Bluetooth but then it’s supposed to just work isn’t it? On the Goldwing, I hear my GPS and other stuff (radio, CB etc) through a wired connection and the bike’s built-in intercom system but on the … Continue reading

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Having a Ball!

On the new bike. I am riding around all the twistiest hilliest lanes I can find and it’s behaving impeccably. My 600 miles service is booked for the 31st March which means that I have to be a bit careful … Continue reading

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More Stuff!

Well here are the results of my Yorkshire trip. I have pannier lights, lower front fog lights, Garmin 2820 GPS and a CB installed! Ian did a fantastic job and it’s obvious he is a careful workman who knows what … Continue reading

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In Yorkshire

After an initially wet ride north, I am now installed in a Premier Travel Inn in Rotherham whilst my bike receives a couple of implants – namely a CB (the Goldwing Gadgets model bought at the Treffen), lower fog lights … Continue reading

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Treffen

No longer a Treffen virgin, I spent 4 days in glorious sunshine at Carmarthen where the 2007 British Treffen was held. Considering the dire weather we have had for most of the summer, the sunshine would have been enough to … Continue reading

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More Autocom research results

I spoke directly to Autocom this morning who confirmed that their Pro AVI unit can indeed be installed in the manner I wish viz:- integrating all bike audio functions and providing a bike to bike facility although this requires a … Continue reading

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OK – It’s going to be the Autocom

Questions posted here and there about the Autocom Pro Avi have been answered in a positive vein (notably at Rider’s Rally) where a couple of members have helpfully provided the valuable info that I can wire the unit into the … Continue reading

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Helmets, Headsets – my head is spinning!

Thanks to Dave’s advice on the problem with high impedance speakers in my old Autocom headset I was reminded of the custom fit earbuds (that I had made for me at a motorcycle show) which have speakers built in. I … Continue reading

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