Does anyone have the Autocom Pro 7 BMW LT Tour Kit, and do you like it?

[BMWdave]

I am looking for a kit that will allow me to connect to the stereo, communicate with a rider, answer and call on my cell phone (not using bluetooth technology) and plug in my radar detector. Has anyone used the Autocom Pro 7 BMW LT Tour Kit, and if so do you like it? Are there other systems out there that riders of LTs are using that they like. Thanks.

[Keith]

I've been very happy with mine, I believe the key to it, or any com working well is to fit the mic and speakers properly. I also managed to fit a small length of vac hose on the vox sensitivity to make it adjustable on the fly. That was one of the few complaints I've heard on this unit and was able to adapt to correct it.!

HTH.

[Steve_R]

I have an AutoCom on my bike. It works fine for piped in music from the bike, intercom between rider and pillion, interfaces with CB/FRS and works with my cell phone.

There is another unit that is easier to interface to the LT made by Baehr. Raffy, one of our members, sells them. You can see them here (http://motogear4you.com/mcart/index.cgi?code=3&cat=14).

[Arthur]

Keith,
How did you make a vacuum hose help with your VOX? The VOX is the only problem I have and that is only when I have a rider who is not accustom to the VOX.

[Arthur]

Dave,
I have had the Autocom Pro 7 for nearly two years. I was not happy with the speakers, so I bought a set of headphones at the Radio Shack outlet store for $20 and took those speakers out and solder them in place of the stock Autocom speakers. Other than that I am very happy with the system.

[wcarter]

I bought the Autocom Active-7 Sport kit which was just released when started shopping for an intercom. It offers a volume control knob (not just hi-lo volume) and it's smaller than the Pro-7 and a little less expensive to boot. I think there is a difference in the music muting feature (when receiving bike-to-bike or cell calls). Mine does cut music volume when you speak over the intercom.

The Active-7 is bike powered only (no 12v battery option) but I didn't need portability so that was not a drawback for me.

Both sets are 50% off, if you can find them. Autocom America's (Top Gear) website says the kits are available only through local dealers at these prices. If my dealer didn't have them I'd call Top Gear and see if they could direct you to someone.

I like my Autocom but I've not tried anything else (like a Baehr). Like everyone says, proper speaker and mike placement is critical.

[Keith]

Keith,
How did you make a vacuum hose help with your VOX? The VOX is the only problem I have and that is only when I have a rider who is not accustom to the VOX.

The "black box" is velcroed to the top of the left saddlebag, under the pillion, with the adj knob facing fwd. I took a piece of rubber vac line (left over from the cannisterectomy) and slipped it over the adj knob. I then took a small diameter round rasp and created a divot in the top edge of the body panel recess just inboard of the lifting/grab handle on the LH side of the bike. It's a nearly straight run from the knob to the recess.
I then sat on the bike and reached down under the handle to determine how much tube I needed to get a grip while underway, then trimmed. Because the tube is flexible it doesn't interfere with grabbing the handle to lift, yet it's stiff enough to transfer a twist to the knob!

I can easily adjust to account for speed, crosswinds and "selective hearing" depending on the passenger! :rolleyes:

HTH.

[CharlieVT]

I am looking for a kit that will allow me to connect to the stereo, communicate with a rider, answer and call on my cell phone (not using bluetooth technology) and plug in my radar detector. Has anyone used the Autocom Pro 7 BMW LT Tour Kit, and if so do you like it? Are there other systems out there that riders of LTs are using that they like. Thanks.

I can't comment on other systems. Have had an autocom on my 2000 since I got the bike new. The autocom has been bullet proof during that time. I feed bike's audio, radar detector, FRS (UHF/VHF ham radio), cell phone, into it. This summer I will probably feed my new GPS audio into it.
I used the autocom speakers for a couple of years, then replaced the speakers with a set of modified headphones to try to decrease road noise. I now use earbud headphones which serve to block wind and road noise and give very good audio response.
The trick with in-the-ear speakers is to get a comfortable fit. In my opinion it is worth the trouble and expense, better audio and ear protection from wind and road noise.

[ATLDB]

Dave,
I have had the Autocom Pro 7 for nearly two years. I was not happy with the speakers, so I bought a set of headphones at the Radio Shack outlet store for $20 and took those speakers out and solder them in place of the stock Autocom speakers. Other than that I am very happy with the system.

I bought the same system last year when they were having a sale, although the sale was NOT on the LT Kit I begged and begged enough and I got it for 50% off, what they did and they called Blue Moon Cycle (ATL) which had one left and seating there for 6 months. They told him to sell it to me for 50% off and they arranged somehow to re-imburse Blue Moon as I was told the price I bought it for was less than cost to them.

DO THE SPEAKER CHANGE, as mentioned above, man you have not idea of the difference, it will be cool to ride with the originals, but after you install the Radio Shack speakers the world changes. Its awsome.

I did the installation my self, if you can change a light bulb you can do it.

My dad had the Baehr system on his LT and its a great system but it gets priceee!!!.