Zumo - listening to the sound.....

[jonothan]

So, my Zumo is all ready to be fitted to the bike. Lovely Motorradconcept bracket is on the way to me and I'm all set to get it fitted next week.

I've paired the Zumo with my Sony Ericsson K750i - no problem there either. Now, how would you experts and knowledgeable bikers out there recommend getting the sound inside my helmet? Bluetooth headset? If so, which one? I want to be able to speak (ie use the phone) as well as hear the directions.

Also, when wiring the Zumo into an R1200GS, direct off the battery, do I need to remove the tank? If so, is this an easy job?

Thanks in advance

J

 

[Thunder]

Not an expert but can tell you that to wire the powerlead to the battery direct will not involve removing the tank but I would recommend removing the side panels on one side as it makes it easier to get the cable to the battery.

As for connection to the headset I'm sticking to the "conventional" Autocom route and waiting for the Zumo specific cable they are currently producing.

I can listen to the Zumo navigation instructions, MP3 player and phone but can't speak to a caller until the lead is available.

Did not consider the Bluetooth headset option as I already have Autocom.

 

[Vampire]

Midland BT have a Bluetooth Headset intercom, available now in Australia so I will assume that it is available in the UK.
Great unit, I have replace my Autocom, after 12 years as a satisfied customer, with this Bluetooth unit, paired with a Zumo 550, mobile phone, and UHF transceiver.
The only wires on the bike will be the power cable for the GPS, and the PTT for the UHF.

 

[BurnieM]

The Midland headset is actually a Cardo (same as Scala Rider)

Note that the dual earpiece model is dual mono not stereo

 

[jonothan]

Bought the Scala Rider bluetooth headset today and fitted it to my favourite Caberg helmet. Nice result, fitted well, sound is pretty good through the single earpiece and the microphone worked well for the phone too. Nice piece of kit.

Turning into a dear old do, this. £550 for the Zumo, £100 for the Motorradconcept bracket and another £100 for the bluetooth headset. Still, end result should be effective.

J