Advice please on Autocom Active-Duo (kit 200)

[TopCat]

Hi all,

Have read through the other threads and picked up some very useful info, but for clarity thought it best to post a new thread....planning to go off to France on other half (Summerland)'s new (to us) GS12 later this month, and we are considering getting the Autocom kit 200 (Active Duo) fitted so we can natter (hmm ) listen to music and run the GPS through the system too.

Have had a look through the Autocom brochure but it is still a little confusing as there is just so much information to take in.

There seems to be a lot of good feedback on Autocom's service on the site. Does anyone know if it makes any difference - cost, service - getting them to fit it or using a local stockist to fit? (Rainbow at Rotherham who we will use for bike servicing anyway)

It appears that this kit already comes with a phone lead and a music lead - so I guess we'd just need to add a GPS lead? PLUS power arrangements for all these bits we are plugging into it?

Final question - other times when I am riding my own bike, could we use the comms bit (presumably with the addition of additional accessories) for him to issue me with instructions or is it back to square one for a bike-to-bike setup??

Will of course be asking Autocom these questions if we decide to go ahead but would welcome valuable impartial advice!!

Cheers, TC

 

[Eastriding2002]

TC,

I had mine fitted to my GS at Rainbow when I bought the GS. They fit it at the base of the tank under the front seat. The rider and pillion leads are neatly tucked into holders.

It's a good piece of kit for all the uses you require.

Andy T

 

[Simert]

You will need a mobile phone adaptor to be able to connect the phone lead to your phone. Depends which model phone you have, to which adaptor you need.

As for fitting, it is relatively simple. However if you want to leave it to the professionals, then autocom have loads of experience and expertise.

For bike to bike, you will need transceivers plus another autocom box for the other bike. Not back to square one at all. Plus the leads to connect the transceivers to the autocom..

As for Sat nav, you will need the lead to connect the autocom to the sat nav, plus maybe another part, nor sure of the name. But it goes between the autocom and the satnav.

Hope this is of some help.

 

[TopCat]

Thanks lads.

 

[TopCat]

Follow-up question!

One further thing - is it a massive faff getting all the gubbins changed over if you update your helmet?

'Cause you start thinking, hmm, maybe should get new helmets at the same time and before you know it the money pit is getting even deeper...

 

[beemerboy9]

One further thing - is it a massive faff getting all the gubbins changed over if you update your helmet?

'Cause you start thinking, hmm, maybe should get new helmets at the same time and before you know it the money pit is getting even deeper...

A Schuberth C2 is a pain in the rear to fit headset speakers into, but almost everything else is OK. Basically it is not a big faff, I can do mine in 10 minutes.

If the GPS is bike-powered then you will need an isolated lead to avoid crackle when the GPS is talking to you. Anything that is battery-powered, such as an iPOD, does not need these special leads.

Being a Suverner, I haven't managed to visit Rainbow yet, but I'm sure you'll be in very safe hands. Cost will be about the same as Autocoms labour rates are quite modest.

 

[Simert]

Not a massive Faff. I have an Arai helmet and it took me 10mins to install. A bit longer to fine tune the position of the speakers and microphone to get optimum performance and comfort.

My friend has a BMW helmet and that was even easier. There seemed to be pockets for the speakers to go into. Where as my Arai there wasn't. I do find the speakers press on my ears, which cause a bit of discomfort, since the gap where my ears used to be in are now filled with speakers.. Have orientated them as best I can, so they don't press too hard on my ears.

However the guy with the BMW helmet doesn't have any issues.
I think it's a system 5 or similar, flip front jobbie..

 

[GSrich]

Hi all,

Have read through the other threads and picked up some very useful info, but for clarity thought it best to post a new thread....planning to go off to France on other half (Summerland)'s new (to us) GS12 later this month, and we are considering getting the Autocom kit 200 (Active Duo) fitted so we can natter (hmm ) listen to music and run the GPS through the system too.

Have had a look through the Autocom brochure but it is still a little confusing as there is just so much information to take in.

There seems to be a lot of good feedback on Autocom's service on the site. Does anyone know if it makes any difference - cost, service - getting them to fit it or using a local stockist to fit? (Rainbow at Rotherham who we will use for bike servicing anyway)

It appears that this kit already comes with a phone lead and a music lead - so I guess we'd just need to add a GPS lead? PLUS power arrangements for all these bits we are plugging into it?

Final question - other times when I am riding my own bike, could we use the comms bit (presumably with the addition of additional accessories) for him to issue me with instructions or is it back to square one for a bike-to-bike setup??

Will of course be asking Autocom these questions if we decide to go ahead but would welcome valuable impartial advice!!

Cheers, TC

Right, I think for starters you will need our Kit 200 Duo £199.99, GPS Parts 1285 and 1294 £29 (ive gotten which GPS you said over the phone sorry) and I think your phone was a Motorola so a Part 1257 £10

Labour rates are out of our control but John is probably wrong we charge £47 an hour and I would say we are fairly cheaper than a BMW dealership, we have heard some charge up to £90 odd an hour so there is a HUGE difference.
there. But Rainbow are a good bunch of lads so they will get you sorted.

On the GPS lead the following would need to be done, cut off the Garmin jack plug socket and our 2.5mm jack plug the Part 1294. Wire as below


Garmin 1294

Red Not used
Black Not used
White Red
Brown Screen or the outer cable core

This will give you a nice solid connection so you will have no issues of loosing the GPS talking to you.

If you need to know anymore give me a ring again

Rich

 

[TopCat]

Thanks

Thanks Rich,

Will digest all the above and probably give you a call later.

Also thanks Simert & John for your feedback. Loads of helpful advice as always.

Cheers TC

 

[beemerboy9]

Right, I think for starters you will need our Kit 200 Duo £199.99, GPS Parts 1285 and 1294 £29 (ive gotten which GPS you said over the phone sorry) and I think your phone was a Motorola so a Part 1257 £10

Labour rates are out of our control but John is probably wrong we charge £47 an hour and I would say we are fairly cheaper than a BMW dealership, we have heard some charge up to £90 odd an hour so there is a HUGE difference.
there. But Rainbow are a good bunch of lads so they will get you sorted.

On the GPS lead the following would need to be done, cut off the Garmin jack plug socket and our 2.5mm jack plug the Part 1294. Wire as below


Garmin 1294

Red Not used
Black Not used
White Red
Brown Screen or the outer cable core

This will give you a nice solid connection so you will have no issues of loosing the GPS talking to you.

If you need to know anymore give me a ring again

Rich

Richard, the most expensive dealer I know Dahn Sarf (excluding Park Lane BMW at Battersea!) charges 62.50+VAT per hour. Rainbows rates, I'm guessing here, are probably not vastly different to yours. (I will continue to use the factory for all my fitting, because you're such a nice bunch!)

On the audio-output connection where you are recommending a soldered joint, I am simply using protective self-amalgamating tape similar to that which your installers use, and have never had any bother with the connection. Is that because I don't hammer my RT off-road like the GSérs?

 

[MrPudding]

If you need to know anymore give me a ring again

Rich

Hi Rich,

I would like to have a chat with you about getting set up. What is the best way to contact you?

MrP

 

[GSrich]

Richard, the most expensive dealer I know Dahn Sarf (excluding Park Lane BMW at Battersea!) charges 62.50+VAT per hour. Rainbows rates, I'm guessing here, are probably not vastly different to yours. (I will continue to use the factory for all my fitting, because you're such a nice bunch!)

On the audio-output connection where you are recommending a soldered joint, I am simply using protective self-amalgamating tape similar to that which your installers use, and have never had any bother with the connection. Is that because I don't hammer my RT off-road like the GSérs?

John, it doesnt matter what bike you ride its the Gamrin bike power and audio lead is the best for connections, its a common problem, so the jack plug socket and lead we cut off and solder together to make it a nice hard wired connection that is also weather proof.

MrP either by email [email protected] or you can try and catch me on the phone if im not fitting or testing on 01926 431249

Rich