Recommendations on a motorcycle sound system

Tyson

I ride a Maxim 650 about 30 minutes everyday to work on a more or less a desolate highway in upstate NY. It's pretty boring, I was thinking about a sound system, nothing too loud or bulky to clutter up the bike. Cheap, maybe three hundred or less. Just a speaker, I'd use an ipod or something. Recommendations?

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Rumble Road powered speakers .
http://www.motorcyclespeakers.net/

HELP! Motorcycle Intercom System?

Stefan And

I was wondering what the top brands were and why they are better? Also what the best options would be?
I don't want anything that would be a pain to install because I won't use it that much like once a week so whats something that doesn't permanently install into your helmet?

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You can get a system that connects to the side of your helmet - both Cardo and Chatterbox make those. Not to difficult to install. Allows for bike to bike communication up to about 1/2 mile from each other, FM radio, connect an audio source such as an iPod, communicate via bluetooth to a GPS or cell phone.

With these there is a gizmo on the side of your helmet, microphone and speakers that stick on with velcro to the inside of the helmet. They work better with full face and full helmets better than half helmets. If your helmet is on the tight side, then the ear pieces can create a pressure point (at least they did for me).

There are also helmets designed to have similar systems built in. Example Nolan helmets and their n-com system.

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Does anyone own a motorcycle sound system?

Midwest Gr

I am thinking about getting my girlfriend a sound system for her motorcycle. I found one from Pyle Audio (# PLMCA60) which is a 300 watt system, and was thinking about ordering it and then having it installed. I was hoping to hear from others who have sound systems on the bikes to hear how good or bad they are and if they are happy with having a sound system installed.

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I HAD 1, that worked great.
I built it on myself using boat grade speakers and a radio face plate from mail order.
Better results can be had using an iPod and helmet speaker buds,but that won't intertain multiple ppl at a park.

motorcycle speaker installation?

Mr H

I just ordered the uniq cycle sounds classic speaker and I have the speakers mounted and ready to be wired. I need help figuring out where I should tap my orange (remote) wire in to. I hear people say the headlight wire but I'm not sure where it is and i have no manual. I own a 2003 yamaha v star 1100 classic and would like to hook it up myself. Need people who hooked up a motorcycle speaker system or similar to respond. Don't know if I should tap into one of the wires or into the fuse box. Much easier for me on my old virago but completely clueless with this bike.

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you need to find a switchable power supply to run this wire to.one that powers on and off with a turn of the key.use a test light in the fuse box to find a fuse that powers off when you shut the key off and power up when you turn the key to on.and this is were you want to pick up power for that remote turn on wire.

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Recommendations on a motorcycle sound system

Tyson

I ride a Maxim 650 about 30 minutes everyday to work on a more or less a desolate highway in upstate NY. It's pretty boring, I was thinking about a sound system, nothing too loud or bulky to clutter up the bike. Cheap, maybe three hundred or less. Just a speaker, I'd use an ipod or something. Recommendations?

Answer
Rumble Road powered speakers .
http://www.motorcyclespeakers.net/

HELP! Motorcycle Intercom System?

Stefan And

I was wondering what the top brands were and why they are better? Also what the best options would be?
I don't want anything that would be a pain to install because I won't use it that much like once a week so whats something that doesn't permanently install into your helmet?

Answer
You can get a system that connects to the side of your helmet - both Cardo and Chatterbox make those. Not to difficult to install. Allows for bike to bike communication up to about 1/2 mile from each other, FM radio, connect an audio source such as an iPod, communicate via bluetooth to a GPS or cell phone.

With these there is a gizmo on the side of your helmet, microphone and speakers that stick on with velcro to the inside of the helmet. They work better with full face and full helmets better than half helmets. If your helmet is on the tight side, then the ear pieces can create a pressure point (at least they did for me).

There are also helmets designed to have similar systems built in. Example Nolan helmets and their n-com system.

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Is there a way to keep my stereo running longer after my engine is turned off?

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Jantzen

Im looking for a way to up the time that it takes for my battery to go dead after I have turned my boat engine off while listening to my after market stereo system. My amp is a 2 channel 240 watt or 140 watt rns amp with 5A current consumption and 10 ohm resistance that runs on 12 volts. I also have 6 speakers running on the amp for a total of 90 watts rns per channel (or the possibility of running that much) and a total resistance of 1 ohm and a 180 watt rns total. Each speaker has a 30 watt rns and a 4 ohm resistance and im running three in parallel on one channel and three parallel on the other (just for more info). I know i could go buy a better battery like the Optima Blue Tops but I dont want to spend that much money. I also think that using a capacitor wouldnt help either because it would shoot to many volts into the amp when the battery did die, but still a possibility. Is there any other way that I could make my stereo play longer in my boat without breaking the bank? The hell with it tell me something even if it would break the bank

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An additional battery and an isolator would be your best bet. Even if it was just a lawnmower or motorcycle battery for now. That way, even if the battery supplying the music did go dead at least you'd still be able to start the boat and keep the oars dry.

How to get a horse ready for their first parade? (Desensitizing tips)?

Sidney

Should i bring a older more experienced buddy horse along with my younger horse? He would have to stay in the trailer, but would it help to bring him along? How can i help her to stay calm? How can i desensitize her to sirens and lot of noise and people? I dont get many chances to take her to shows, parades, etc for exposure. My uncle has this speaker thingy on his truck where you can talk into it and a button makes this loud noise. Would this help?

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There is some limited value to desensitizing, but there are many more monsters out in the world and especially at a parade, than you could possibly expose a horse to before hand. Sure, use your uncle's bullhorn or PA system, but don't stop there.

Focus on improving your relationship with this filly. Her trust in you as her friend and a worthy leader is going to take you a lot farther and safer than any amount of exposure to the things you can think of that she might be startled by. The horses that I've started and trained have never done more than a spook-in-place before checking in with me on the next move. It's the difference between being startled and making a terrified escape.

Take her for walks in hand down the busiest street you have access to. Ask friends to drive past and blow their horns, preferably in front of you at first. Walk up to the nearest fire station, and chat with the firemen. Explain that you want to teach your horse that she's safe in your company, regardless of the scary things you might encounter together. Ask if they'll sound their siren if they happen to drive past you and her. Don't expose her to the siren while standing on the smooth pavement of the firehouse driveway - she's probably already uncertain about that big cave with the monster machines in it, and her footing won't be good if she jumps or starts to try to leave.

Hit the metal signs as you walk along. Kick the cans and plastic trash you see. Ask friends to bring their dogs, baby carriages (don't know why, but they are mighty scary to my horses at first!), bicycles, motorcycles, umbrellas, backpacks (What's wrong with that creature with the big ugly hump on its back?) - just show her things and show her that it's all OK because she's with you.

Will you be riding alone in the parade? Can you join some other riders, or ride behind them? Can a friend ride their or your good old horse next to you? Talk to whoever is riding near you and ask if their horse will be a good mentor for your girl.

Most of all, keep yourself calm and centered. If your horse feels worried, remember to breathe deeply and reassure her in every way. If she knows lateral moves, practice some of them before the parade and when you feel her getting upset - redirect her nervous energy. It looks fancy, too, if your horse will sidepass or leg-yield or half pass in front of the judges' stand.

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where can i find an audio system for my motorcycle?

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Bender A

i have ahngers that are 1.5" inch wide and dont know where to find speakers that could be fixed on to a fat bar?

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I agree with Commander, first off, nobody else wants to hear what you want to hear, and Murphy's law kicks in at at the worst moment with the honeys. Bikes can't carry enough bass to be cool. Get an ear bud and enjoy.

Just remember, if in California, you can only have one side.

Do you have a sound system in your car or just the stock radio?

Edgar from

I have an aftermarket stereo because the stock one didnt have an iPod jack an a subwoffer but thats pretty much it, lol. i have my iPod as my sound system when i ride my motorcycle, lol.

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well when i bought the car it had a cassette player type stereo in it, LOL, but it didn't work so i complained and they put in a whole new system with CD player and better speakers, the top of the line!!!

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