Dual Layer Dvd: Motorcycle Bluetooth

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Motorcycle Bluetooth

It's been a long time coming, but motorcyclists finally have a couple of solutions for wireless rider-to-passenger communications with Bluetooth intercom systems. Our definition of wireless definitely does not include "Gen 1" motorcycle intercom systems, which involved connecting both the rider and pillion intercoms to some wires that go to a "hub" and then back to the helmets.
The original Interphone Bluetooth intercom was an interesting and compact design, with the microphone on a small boom attached to the communication module that clipped to the side of the helmet. A single small and thin speaker on a short wire was also attached to the module.
There was nothing wrong with the design except for one thing. Many owners discovered that the boom mount was prone to breaking at the junction where it meets the module. This was a problem with the original design and although it would have been nice if the factory had been more proactive in informing us of the problem before we experienced it, both units were quickly replaced at no charge with a "comfort kit" by the retailer (photo below).