First ride on the RT-S SE

[dwsdad]

I don't think the BMW or Wing trikes are getting any better than the RT. This is not a motorcycle and you are driving another wheel and have more wind resistance.

That's a good point. Since I wouldn't consider a trike in my future, I never thought about them. The Sypders are just so unique that I wouldn't mind owning one and keep comparing them to what I'm used to riding.

As far as being hardwired or bluetooth you can still run a bluetooth system independent of the RT. You can use a bluetooth through the Garmin 660 too if you want to use the phone or listen to music.

True, you can, but some Bluetooth systems won't do intercom. I guess my point was, if you're going to throw technology into a "bike", why not go whole hog and make the comm system as techy as the rest of the bike.

 

[medican]

Since we are on the topic of comms:

They say the Garmin in integrated into the sound system of the bike, Does this mean that if linked to a Bluetooth phone you can talk on your phone as well using the pre existing comms? (ie. mike in helmet)

What I’m after is to have it all work together and get out of it what I need.

1. comms when riding 2 up
2. answer phone (only when family calls)
3. integrate what the Rt has on it (not spending $$ for it not to use it)

If I were to use something from http://www.cellset.com/ to tie the whole system together and use a Bluetooth set up on the helmets.
Now saying that, If I needed to hook up(wired) for this to work I would. just not my first choice.
I would spend the $$ if the GPS will do a two way with the phone.

Sorry guys not very experienced in this area any help would be great.

Thanks
Richard

 

[Freditor]

XM Radio

Lamont,
Thank you! You're a genius! I've had my Spyder RT, with an XM radio, for about two months now, and never could figure out how to change tuning categories. I could only use the "general" category, and couldn't find the menus for the others. I've figured out how everything else works on this rather-complex audio system, but that one escaped me until I read your post. Cherrie is thrilled - now she can listen to the Comedy Channel!
Fred

 

[Freditor]

Headset hookups

Fred could answer this question, he uses his regular helmet and was the only one to have a CB set up with plugin's.

I have a multitude of helmets with various headsets. Several work with the RT, but you need to note the following:

Most standard Gold Wing hookups use a five-pin DIN plug. The RT uses a seven-pin DIN, much like the Victory and most Harley units. This is not a problem, so long as you have the two-piece headset cords, like the modern J&M units. Just swap out the lower cord with the five-pin plug for a lower cord with a seven-pin, and everything works perfectly. The five-pin will plug in, and the speakers will work, but the microphones won't.
Basically, the RT setup is the more modern type. If you have an older headset, with a one-piece cord and five-pin plugs, then it won't work properly.
Fred

 

[Lamonster]

I have a multitude of helmets with various headsets. Several work with the RT, but you need to note the following:

Most standard Gold Wing hookups use a five-pin DIN plug. The RT uses a seven-pin DIN, much like the Victory and most Harley units. This is not a problem, so long as you have the two-piece headset cords, like the modern J&M units. Just swap out the lower cord with the five-pin plug for a lower cord with a seven-pin, and everything works perfectly. The five-pin will plug in, and the speakers will work, but the microphones won't.
Basically, the RT setup is the more modern type. If you have an older headset, with a one-piece cord and five-pin plugs, then it won't work properly.
Fred

Good info that I could not provide. Thanks Fred :doorag:

 

[bjt]

Didn't those pre-production RT's come with an instruction manual?

 

[BumbleBee]

Didn't those pre-production RT's come with an instruction manual?

I remember Fred Rau telling me, he didn't get a manual with his. He had to figure everything out himself. :2thumbs:

 

[bjt]

I remember Fred Rau telling me, he didn't get a manual with his. He had to figure everything out himself. :2thumbs:

Well that stinks.

 

[mrwidget]

:congrats: glad to see you back on a rt