Cell Phone

[Jerrym]

Has anyone had a problem getting enough volume from their cell phone to hear it clear through their helmets speakers at high speed with wind noise. My older cell phone worked fine through my helmet speakers then I ungraded to a new phone and with the volume clear up I could not hear it unless I slowed down to about 50 miles an hour. The person on the other end had no problem hearing me but I could not hear them. I purchased a Plantronics MHA100 amplifier from http://www.gopossolution.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MHA100.
Belive me you can hear the phone with this unit. There are several places you can purchase these but this is the cheapest I have found. I ordered it on Saturday on the internet and received it to day ( Nov. 8th). After I had ordered mind I see you can order then from Verizon.

[mtrevelino]

I have one of those also but have not had the time to test it. I am glad it works as advertised!

[hschisler]

I have added 2 steps to my "pre-flight" process, now that I use my cell phone with the Baehr intercom:

1. Turn the cell phone ringer to max.
2. Turn the earpiece ringer to max.

If I don't do #1, I can't hear the phone ring.
If I don't do #2, I can't hear the other party.

[rjhammetter]

I rarely, IF EVER, talk on the phone when I'm in my car. When I answer, I keep it short & to the point, and advise that I will call back when I get to my destination.
Talking on the cell while on the bike though?? Are you kidding? Just wait until you stop at the next gas station to check your missed calls. Call back when you're off the bike. How important can it be?
Ever seen those "Drive now, talk later" bumper stickers? Cycle riders contemplating answering their phone should evaluate if they should "Live now, call back later."

Personally, I say shame on thee who thinketh talking on the cell increases attention to the road... even if you have a hands-free set or not. Just because it's an option doesn't mean you should buy & use it.

Just my rant...

[hschisler]

I rarely, IF EVER, talk on the phone when I'm in my car. When I answer, I keep it short & to the point, and advise that I will call back when I get to my destination.
Talking on the cell while on the bike though?? Are you kidding? Just wait until you stop at the next gas station to check your missed calls. Call back when you're off the bike. How important can it be?
Ever seen those "Drive now, talk later" bumper stickers? Cycle riders contemplating answering their phone should evaluate if they should "Live now, call back later."

Personally, I say shame on thee who thinketh talking on the cell increases attention to the road... even if you have a hands-free set or not. Just because it's an option doesn't mean you should buy & use it.

Just my rant...That's OK, and to be expected.

FWIW, I take incoming calls only. (my phone in its "headset mode" answers after 2 rings) The 2 times I've made an outgoing call I have pulled off to the side of the road, but both times I felt less safe there because of the danger of being rear-ended. I did make an outgoing call once, but vowed not to do that again until the phone was mounted on the bike. Taking it out of the tank bag and dialing was not a smart thing to do... I know some phones have voice-dialing, etc.

Now, if I could just find a way to mount a Blackberry w/a full-size keyboard on the stingray... :rolleyes:

[Jerrym]

Mind phone is like Howard's it is on the handle bar after three rings you automatic answer it without removing your hands from the handle bars. When the person on the other end hangs up it shuts off. The only time I ever make a call it is on the automatic dial and you just pushing a number key. I usually stop to make a call.

[zimbazi]

Mind phone is like Howard's it is on the handle bar after three rings you automatic answer it without removing your hands from the handle bars. When the person on the other end hangs up it shuts off. The only time I ever make a call it is on the automatic dial and you just pushing a number key. I usually stop to make a call.

Jerry,
Where & who makes the bracket for you Radar detector & c-phone?
Thanks,
Jeff

[Jerrym]

Jerry,
Where & who makes the bracket for you Radar detector & c-phone?
Thanks,
Jeff

I use the Ram Brake reservoir cover with the ball installed and a short RAM 1" Double Socket Short Arm 2.5", with Base with ball. Diamond Pattern
A 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 Base with Ball. I purchased this from http://motogear4you.com/mcart/index.cgi?code=3&cat=4 I fabricated the mount that holds the radar detector and cell phone myself. I have the phone, radar detector, GPS and XM radio through the Baehr system. Works great.

[danbrown]

what rjhammetter said a big "AMEN" hang up and drive.

[Jerrym]

what rjhammetter said a big "AMEN" hang up and drive.

It depends on how much you ride and how far you you go. Some people has calls they can not afford to miss. I do not set and visit on the phone.

[hschisler]

what rjhammetter said a big "AMEN" hang up and drive.We're digressing here, but: To each his own, eh? This could evolve into another infamous "helmet-no helmet' debate.

I might get 2 calls a week while on the bike. It's usually my wife or children. If it's anyone else I tell them to call back later.

[Tat_n_Telle]

Now, if I could just find a way to mount a Blackberry w/a full-size keyboard on the stingray... :rolleyes:

My cellphone mounts on a RAM mount, attached to the radio compartment cover.
(Pardon me while I don my flame suit)
1) I don't spend a lot of time shooting the breeze on the phone in the car, or on the bike. Usually, it's a "I'm on the road, can I call you back in a few?"
2) The cell is hands free. Auto-answer and voice dial. I did use the voice dial once to call the State Police to report a maniac driver that nearly ran me off the road and then proceeded to almost cause a wreck on the highway. (Yes, they caught him.)
3) I'm glad I have the phone on the bike (integrated with the intercom.)Sometimes, you DO get important calls, like when your wife calls to tell you your daughter had been in a very bad auto accident, and to meet her at the hospital. (She is recovering well, thank you.)

IMHO, when used with good judgement, a cellphone on your bike is no more distracting than your GPS or iPod, or any other amount of farkles that compete for your attention.

[Reid]

I rarely, IF EVER, talk on the phone when I'm in my car. When I answer, I keep it short & to the point, and advise that I will call back when I get to my destination.
Talking on the cell while on the bike though?? Are you kidding? Just wait until you stop at the next gas station to check your missed calls. Call back when you're off the bike. How important can it be?
Ever seen those "Drive now, talk later" bumper stickers? Cycle riders contemplating answering their phone should evaluate if they should "Live now, call back later."

Personally, I say shame on thee who thinketh talking on the cell increases attention to the road... even if you have a hands-free set or not. Just because it's an option doesn't mean you should buy & use it.

Just my rant...

Certainly truth to this. However, I've found that if it's set up correctly (i.e., no dialing or buttons to press on the phone while driving), it's no worse than talking with a passenger in a car. This is assuming you're using a helmet headset and have experience riding bikes.