How can you answer a phone on RT LTD?

[Luckyme]

I know I may get some grief from this, and OK.......I may deserve it. Many say you ride to get away from the phone, and I agree with that. But, I've got all this nice technology on my bike. Navigation, BRP CB, Intercom, BRP helmet sound, etc. and I want to utilize it.

The Spyder has the iPod, iPhone connector in the trunk. So I plug in my iPhone and enjoy music, Pandora or whatever in the speakers. I get a phone call, and it alerts me with the ring in my speakers/helmet. But I cannot figure out how to answer the call. Nothing I've tried on the screen, or the Garmin Navigation seems to indicate anything. Len told me when I picked up the bike that I could converse on a phone call, but it was getting late, and we did not go into details.

Can you accept calls, or possibly even make one while on the Spyder? How?

 

[BlueKnight]

Your phone must be connected to the GPS through its bluetooth function, but in order to make and receive calls through the headset you must purchase the "cellphone interface kit" part #219400390 $99.99.

 

[Bob Denman]

Gee... Here i was; all set to step up on my little soapbox to dismiss the need for a phone conversation while enjoying a Spyder... :gaah:
You took all of the wind out of my sails before I even got started! :roflblack:
Mike's right; that interface kit'll have you ordering pizza "on the fly" in no time! :thumbup:

 

[Luckyme]

Your phone must be connected to the GPS through its bluetooth function, but in order to make and receive calls through the headset you must purchase the "cellphone interface kit" part #219400390 $99.99.

I just knew all you experts would know exactly what was going on.
I did buy some interface cable or something of that nature. About $100 I recall. I guess I need another.
Thanks for your help.:thumbup:

 

[Dwanton]

Sorry , but all the money you spent on that sweet machine , you would think it would have came with everything you needed .

Talking on the phone through the headsets is pretty cool , especially when the other person asks where are you at .

Its just like you were on the intercoms talking to the person behind you.

 

[harrypottar]

I have this on my Spyder, but first background.

My prior bike (Goldwing) I had a Zumo 550, with third party lead that wired the GPS into the bike. I connected my iPhone via bluetooth to the 550. My helmet was plugged in to the Goldwing. This worked great calls where clear and I could hold conversation on the highway at 70 miles an hour. My first propriety was ridding, this was all hands free (except for holding on to the bike grips)

Back to the OP, so I wanted this on my Spyder 2012 RT Limited, When I purchased the Spyder I had the CB, entrainment harness and the bluetooth harness installed.

I also got two of the BRP head sets. However I have yet to have a successful call, same iPhone paired to the Zumo 660, helmet plugged into spyder. I can hear the GPS, Radio, iPod and CB perfectly clear no issue. I can not hear the caller, I hear the ring answer and I get snippets of words, very low sound, very very low. I'm told that all the other party can hear is interference, they say it sounds like engine but it not it interference buzz in tune with the engine.

I have to get my first service done this week back at the dealer and was going to ask them to look at it, I'm not technical but sounds like it needs some sort of suppressor.

But you will need (if not already installed, which think you do)

Entertainment harness,
CB,
BlueTooth Adaptor.

Then pair your phone via bluetooth to the GPS, you should then be able to receive calls, please post back on quality.

If you just hearing the ring but not seeing anything on the GPS screen then you need to pair the phone to the GPS. PM me if you need help doing this.

Then you should see incoming call on the GPS you can then choose to ignore or answer.

Note the iPhone does not have to be plugged into the back of the Spyder for phone calls, although it does if you want to use as ipod

tia
harry

 

[Luckyme]

I have this on my Spyder, but first background.

My prior bike (Goldwing) I had a Zumo 550, with third party lead that wired the GPS into the bike. I connected my iPhone via bluetooth to the 550. My helmet was plugged in to the Goldwing. This worked great calls where clear and I could hold conversation on the highway at 70 miles an hour. My first propriety was ridding, this was all hands free (except for holding on to the bike grips)

Back to the OP, so I wanted this on my Spyder 2012 RT Limited, When I purchased the Spyder I had the CB, entrainment harness and the bluetooth harness installed.

I also got two of the BRP head sets. However I have yet to have a successful call, same iPhone paired to the Zumo 660, helmet plugged into spyder. I can hear the GPS, Radio, iPod and CB perfectly clear no issue. I can not hear the caller, I hear the ring answer and I get snippets of words, very low sound, very very low. I'm told that all the other party can hear is interference, they say it sounds like engine but it not it interference buzz in tune with the engine.

I have to get my first service done this week back at the dealer and was going to ask them to look at it, I'm not technical but sounds like it needs some sort of suppressor.

But you will need (if not already installed, which think you do)

Entertainment harness,
CB,
BlueTooth Adaptor.

Then pair your phone via bluetooth to the GPS, you should then be able to receive calls, please post back on quality.

If you just hearing the ring but not seeing anything on the GPS screen then you need to pair the phone to the GPS. PM me if you need help doing this.

Then you should see incoming call on the GPS you can then choose to ignore or answer.

Note the iPhone does not have to be plugged into the back of the Spyder for phone calls, although it does if you want to use as ipod

tia
harry

Harry, Thanks for this excellent info.
I do have the CB and Entertainment Harness installed. I don't believe I have the Cellphone interface kit # 219400390.
When I look at this, it says it is tucked away under the vehicle, or something like that. Is this unit easy to install, or does it require the typical Tupperware party?
I also noticed it stated you must have the BRP Helmet with Comm. System.
I do have the # 447438 Comm. Systems, but not in the BRP helmets. I wonder if you must have the $500 helmet set up?

I'm thinking I may not want to do all this, just to have the phone access?

 

[stevedfive]

You do not need BRP helmet. Any helmet with the BRP wired headset or the J&M wired headset will work. Fairy easy to install IF you have the correct instructions and yes, you have to remove the right side Tupperware.

 

[harrypottar]

You do not need BRP helmet. Any helmet with the BRP wired headset or the J&M wired headset will work. Fairy easy to install IF you have the correct instructions and yes, you have to remove the right side Tupperware.

:agree: Either the BRP and J&M will work, I have no idea on the install, I got all mine as part of a purchase deal. Now I have limited experience with different types of headsets, my last set was a J&M set (not the elite) that I used on the Goldwing, they where good quality for inter com and phone, but they where tinny and flat for music audio and didn't use them, all audio came through speakers and just com stuff through head set.

The BRP set I got are REALLY good, not as good as in the ear head phones (which i wouldn't do and is illegal in MA), but they have great dynamic range good base and crystal clear. I listen on mixed now on the spyder. Which is why I think there is something wrong with the bluetooth harness as that is the only one I can not hear.

harry

 

[vrodrjs]

Wire all the wires?

I'm new to this whole Spyder deal so I may be missing something. I have a 2012 LTD, actually based on your picture the exact same color. I have the Zumo, an iPhone 4, and an interphone F5 stereo Bluetooth com headset. I connect the phone to the Zumo and the headset to it also. This gives me everything I need, no wires, no harness, and no tupperware party to get any of it to work. I also have a second headset for my wife and we can talk to each other. She hooks her phone directly to the headset and can make calls or listen to her music on her phone. I don't know if I could listen to the music on my phone through the Zumo, I have a larger iPod I velcro'd in the trunk that has all my music on it.

 

[Dragonrider]

There is no one or nothing important enough to require my use of a phone, CB, or intercom on a bike. All are unneeded distractions - nor, do I want to hear the GPS, see it, if I want, yes. My phone is properly turned off and locked away while riding. Should I need to use it, pull over, turn off the bike, get off the bike, use the phone, turn it off, lock it away, and return to riding. Perhaps a few tunes from my iPod, during a boring stretch of superslab…..

We all complain about cage drivers and phones - but bikes and phones?? Choose one or the other, not both.

 

[harrypottar]

I'm new to this whole Spyder deal so I may be missing something. I have a 2012 LTD, actually based on your picture the exact same color. I have the Zumo, an iPhone 4, and an interphone F5 stereo Bluetooth com headset. I connect the phone to the Zumo and the headset to it also. This gives me everything I need, no wires, no harness, and no tupperware party to get any of it to work. I also have a second headset for my wife and we can talk to each other. She hooks her phone directly to the headset and can make calls or listen to her music on her phone. I don't know if I could listen to the music on my phone through the Zumo, I have a larger iPod I velcro'd in the trunk that has all my music on it.

That set up does indeed work, but its not truly integrated (if that even matters), with the wired system everything is integrated. So you can listen to XM,FM/AM,iPod or CB and the GPS will interrupt with directions or phone calls as well as the CB interrupts. I was told the GPS as priority over everything, I have mine set to mix, so when the wife talks or the GPS kicks in the music lowers about 50% rather than mutes.

I have never had bluetooth in the helmet so can not comment which is better, but it seems a more budget friendly option. I like the idea that you can listen to two different music sources with your setup, often my wife does not like my music choice. You can also play mp3 on the 660 which will give you the integrated feeling. Haven't ridden with anyone else yet with the CB so still have to experience that.

How is the phone quality?

as long as it works that all that really matters?

harry

 

[harrypottar]

There is no one or nothing important enough to require my use of a phone, CB, or intercom on a bike. All are unneeded distractions - nor, do I want to hear the GPS, see it, if I want, yes. My phone is properly turned off and locked away while riding. Should I need to use it, pull over, turn off the bike, get off the bike, use the phone, turn it off, lock it away, and return to riding. Perhaps a few tunes from my iPod, during a boring stretch of superslab…..

We all complain about cage drivers and phones - but bikes and phones?? Choose one or the other, not both.

I don't make calls on the iPhone while ridding ever, but my job requires me to be on call so does my wife but that a different story.

The issue with drivers is that they are not hands free or easily distracted and I see them talking for long stretches.

It all boils down to common sense and you own abilities, I have mastered walking and chewing gum as the same time so I have no issue in receiving a quick call providing the situation is right. If its in pouring rain with low visibility, in heavy traffic or speeding down a twisty then I tend to ignore the call let it go to voice. If I'm cruising along in light traffic then I will answer the phone. Plus its a guy thing, my calls are very sort, hugh, ok, what, yeah, call you back in 5 sort of thing. You main priority MUST be safety and riding, the call comes last.

Most often if it not urgent my wife and work know to email me, I will respond when I stop for gas. I have never and will never text/email will driving.

Some people should not have a driving license let alone talk and drive at the same time.

be safe be wise

harry

 

[stevedfive]

The installation instructions that come with the Bluetooth adapter are incorrectly printed. So your dealer may have not installed the adapter correctly. When you follow the directions, which is backwards, it activates the mic on the front of the GPS instead of the headset mic and all someone can here is wind noise. The dealer can get the new installation instructions from BRP. Just a thought.

 

[harrypottar]

The installation instructions that come with the Bluetooth adapter are incorrectly printed. So your dealer may have not installed the adapter correctly. When you follow the directions, which is backwards, it activates the mic on the front of the GPS instead of the headset mic and all someone can here is wind noise. The dealer can get the new installation instructions from BRP. Just a thought.

Thanks for the info, is there a link to the old and new instructions would like to print out and highlight when I take for its first service later this week.

thanks :thumbup:

harry

 

[Luckyme]

:agree:

I don't make calls on the iPhone while ridding ever, but my job requires me to be on call so does my wife but that a different story.

The issue with drivers is that they are not hands free or easily distracted and I see them talking for long stretches.

It all boils down to common sense and you own abilities, I have mastered walking and chewing cum as the same time so I have no issue in receiving a quick call providing the situation is right. If its in pouring rain with low visibility, in heavy traffic or speeding down a twisty then I tend to ignore the call let it go to voice. If I'm cruising along in light traffic then I will answer the phone. Plus its a guy thing, my calls are very sort, hugh, ok, what, yeah, call you back in 5 sort of thing. You main priority MUST be safety and riding, the call comes last.

Most often if it not urgent my wife and work know to email me, I will respond when I stop for gas. I have never and will never text/email will driving.

Some people should not have a driving license let along talk and drive at the same time.

be safe be wise

harry

:agree:

 

[spyderdmb1621]

Phone on trike

Easy- send it to gmail, you should not be talking while driving

 

[vrodrjs]

There is no one or nothing important enough to require my use of a phone, CB, or intercom on a bike. All are unneeded distractions - nor, do I want to hear the GPS, see it, if I want, yes. My phone is properly turned off and locked away while riding. Should I need to use it, pull over, turn off the bike, get off the bike, use the phone, turn it off, lock it away, and return to riding. Perhaps a few tunes from my iPod, during a boring stretch of superslab…..

We all complain about cage drivers and phones - but bikes and phones?? Choose one or the other, not both.

I knew that was comming and I agree with you for most situations. I ride 45 miles to work and back on the interstate where if I see 3 dozen cars it is a busy day. I also have a job that I am on call 24x7x365. My guys at work, and my wife for that matter, know that if they call me twice back to back, I'll see it is them calling and pull off to talk to them if I need to. If the situation permits, I will hold a short conversation while riding. I also like that if I do need to stop and make a call I can do it without taking my helmet off. Like somebody else said, it is about using some common sense and using your head for something besides a place to store your helmet while you ride. Also if I am going someplace I have never been, I want the GPS telling me I have a turn coming up so that I can prepare for it and not have to make a quick stop to make a turn. That gives me time to check traffic behind me and make sure that 16 year old girl behind me sees me stopping and isn't busy fixing her hair in the rearview mirror.

 

[Huntindawg1962]

Harry - fix your typo in the third paragraph - :yikes:

 

[Luckyme]

Harry - fix your typo in the third paragraph - :yikes:

:agree:Oh my goodness. I did not notice that until you said something!
Hurry Harry, only you can fix that!pps: