Comm. enabled flip-up helmets

[virco]

Here I come to the delicate matter of helmet choice and accessorizing.
I personally like the C2 helmet from Schubert but I found nowhere on their website any information about the use of speakers/microphone kit nor it’s availability. I have found though on some forum posts with reference to such Bluetooth enabled devices such as BlueBike, BlueAnt and J&M.
Does any of you fellows have used or use the Schuberth C2 and have fitted some audio kit to it?
What about other flip-up helmets communication enabled? I know about the Nolan but I don’t particularly like the helmet itself as it is a bit heavy and the outside dark visor does not appeal to me.
Thanks for all your input.

 

[peterh]

I have a C2 with Autocom speakers and mike.

I chickened out and enjoyed a ride up the Fosse Way to get them installed by Autocom, but the website has a pdf with instructions.

http://www.autocom.co.uk/ - see Brochures and Product Support.

 

[andyclift]

I too use a C2 with Autocom. Fitting the speakers and mic is a sod to do, even following the pdf instructions. There is very little space for the ear pieces which I eventually solved by melting some of the foam away with a hot spoon, the covering on the ear sections is glued on and is hard to remove without damage and its a sod to get the flip working cleanly after reassembly.

It's a great helmet but if you are nearby get Autocom to fit the kit, it's worth the money.

 

[Mike Werner]

C2 with AKE, another with CellularLine Interphone. Bot wireless, both with flat speakers.

 

[Coolcarbon]

Will you be getting your hands on a 'BlueBike' setup Mike?

 

[CliveS]

BlueAnt Intercom

Hi
I have a Shoei Multitec with a BlueAnt intercom. I have fitted these to many types of helmets with no problems. Flat microphone and boom mike.
Fantastic unit and clear as a bell at 90MPH. Only thing to be careful of is talk time . If you leave them on full intercom you will get about 4 hrs talk time but I turn off and on the talk option from standby, press button on - talk - press button off . As it is not Voice activated so talk is ON all the time thats why it drains the battery in 4 hrs. Up to 700 hrs on Standby

Safe Riding
CliveS

 

[Mike Werner]

Will you be getting your hands on a 'BlueBike' setup Mike?

It's been promised, but don"t know when... if ever...

 

[Noiseboy]

Have you looked at the new Nolan 103?, which is lighter and the sun visor is now inside the lid.

Just a thought

 

[virco]

Have you looked at the new Nolan 103?, which is lighter and the sun visor is now inside the lid.

Just a thought

And a good thought it is...
I will have a look at the 103 as it seems definitely more interesting than the 102. I have meanwhile bought the Schuberth C2 but the new Nolan is worth closer scrutiny none the less.

Cheers,

 

[Trevtuck]

Have had the Nolan (102) for over a year no problems worked well.
Excellent comms, at times had phone Ipod and pillion comms going.
Looking to change to the 103 will take a look.