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Need info on a motorcycle communication device for people to use to talk when riding on different bikes?

My parents each ride a Harley. I would like to find a communication system that allows them to talk to each other while they are riding on separate bikes. What systems work well? Any information you can provide will be great.

Public Comments

1. Open your favorite Internet search page and search for "motorcycle wireless headsets" without the quotes. Lots to choose from. Just don't go too cheap. You get what you pay for. The better setups will have voice activated microphones and noise canceling circuitry.
2. Chatterbox makes a intercom system for motorcycles.
3. I have the Cardo system. It works VERY well. See link below.
4. Scala Rider (pretty much the same as the previous answer, "Scala or Cardo" the same thing, look them up on the net. Well wait, here this will get you started: http://www.cardowireless.com/MultiSet Look at "Motorcycle Superstore" for best prices. No interest on my part, but good prices and service.
5. For bike-to-bike comms you are going to need personal mobile radios (PMR's) rather than intercoms. Even bluetooth systems like the Scala are not appropriate for this application as the range is very limited. When I'm riding with my wife we use a non-expandable system from Autocom (kit number 21-7-TK) with Kenwood Pro-Talk TK3201 PMR's. This includes the standard Autocom headset that can be used with any other Autocom system, a noise-cancelling interface and a push-to-talk button, all of which runs of the PMR's battery. It's a great system and easily fits inside a jacket pocket or tankbag. Mind you, if they want to add a satnav, music and other functions, there are Autocom systems that will do that too. It pays to spend a bit of money on getting a really good system. There's no point splashing out on a decent Autocom for them and then adding a cheap PMR. The Kenwoods do come highly recommended and we have never had any issues regarding range, sound quality or reliability with ours. We just plug them in, switch them on and go riding.
6. I say Pfffft to reply's that mention the genrally poor radio offerings for bikes. The answer is hand signals!
7. Nady