Secret spot for speakers

[Noreg]

I was taking out the liner on my helmet (X-Lite X702-GT), and I found out there is some round foam bits where speakers should go, that can be removed to place the velcro pucks for the speakers. This way my speakers won't bump off when I take the helmet on and off.

I also duct taped the wires to the inside of the helmet. I ripped the microphone wire before, so I was somewhat annoyed.

Maybe this is common knowledge, but it made it so much easier to place the speakers. Or maybe its unique to this helmet.

[Steve]

Not unique.

I have had my intercom systems installed that way for just over 20 years.

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[Cipher]

hA i WAS DOING THIS IN 1983
Its why my typing sucks

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Anyone use bluetooth earphones that are designed like airpods? I'm sure with each helmet comes a different comfort of headphones, but I just put one of them in my ear and when my helmets put on it slides the earphone out a bit so it's not pushing into my ear canal. Can still hear the sounds of the road great even with VH in my ear!


I'm rocking a shoei rf1200

[Eli69]

I got a pair of ear buds for xmas. I decided to try putting on my helmet with them on. As I pulled the helmet on it shoved them painfully into my earholes and so I pulled the helmet off and it tore them out, also painfully. Then they went flying across the room and I had to search for them.

I guess wrong helmet and/or wrong ear phones. I might get that whole comm setup some day though. It seems like everyone is doing that now and I'll probably be the only one not in on the conversation.

[GS1150Pilot]

I was using BOSE Bluetooth earbuds, but their high profile makes getting helmets on and off less than ideal, so I went back to wired low profile in-ear speakers.

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I got a pair of ear buds for xmas. I decided to try putting on my helmet with them on. As I pulled the helmet on it shoved them painfully into my earholes and so I pulled the helmet off and it tore them out, also painfully. Then they went flying across the room and I had to search for them.

I guess wrong helmet and/or wrong ear phones. I might get that whole comm setup some day though. It seems like everyone is doing that now and I'll probably be the only one not in on the conversation.

I guess the headphones aren't for you! Jeez Haha


The comm makes it so somebodies not just awkwardly tagging along with you until you both stop and say hey

[Steve]

I got a pair of ear buds for xmas. I decided to try putting on my helmet with them on. As I pulled the helmet on it shoved them painfully into my earholes and so I pulled the helmet off and it tore them out, also painfully.

I was using BOSE Bluetooth earbuds, but their high profile makes getting helmets on and off less than ideal, so I went back to wired low profile in-ear speakers.

It may look a bit "dorky", but a helmet liner helps quite a bit. It moves the friction point away from the ear buds, so the helmet does not pull on them.

One downside of a liner is that it will make your helmet a bit tighter for a short while. Then it will fit just fine, but if you leave the liner off, the helmet is a bit loose, and does not tighten up.

Not sure if it offsets the fit issue, but a liner is easier to wash than the inside of your helmet, which keeps hair oil and other crud out of the helmet.

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[oldGSfan]

My older brother rides on his HDs with a thin liner and it makes sense, you can wash them and keep the stink out of your helmet. I have a low-rent Cardo unit and with earplugs and the speakers turned up high it's quite nice for long rides. Though being an old timer I wonder about its effects on my focus and hearing things going on around me. But in the end it saves your hearing I suppose. When I joined the USAF and flew recon, they told me in 4 years I'd lose 25% of my hearing on average, so wear ear plugs. I did and 35 years later am glad I listened.

It may look a bit "dorky", but a helmet liner helps quite a bit. It moves the friction point away from the ear buds, so the helmet does not pull on them.

One downside of a liner is that it will make your helmet a bit tighter for a short while. Then it will fit just fine, but if you leave the liner off, the helmet is a bit loose, and does not tighten up.

Not sure if it offsets the fit issue, but a liner is easier to wash than the inside of your helmet, which keeps hair oil and other crud out of the helmet.

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[Steve]

I have tried earplugs. Yes, they do quiet down the wind and road noise, but still allow you to hear what's going on. At the end of a long day, you are less-fatigued, due to lack of all the auditory assault. I admit that my first experiment was with the wrong earplugs, which soured the overall experience a bit. My ears were sore from the poorly-fitting earplugs.

Interesting to note, though, as quiet as a Goldwing is, there is still road and wind noise. It's pretty much like riding around in a car with the windows down. Putting in ear plugs is like rolling the windows up. It's almost scary how quiet it gets.

I have found that wearing earplugs requires me to turn up the volume on my CB radio, which is also the amp for my AUX input (satellite radio). To overcome the ear plugs, I have to turn the volume up pretty much all the way, which introduces a bit of distortion, making it harder to listen to. It also makes the radio run VERY warm.

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[GS1150Pilot]

It may look a bit "dorky", but a helmet liner helps quite a bit. It moves the friction point away from the ear buds, so the helmet does not pull on them.

One downside of a liner is that it will make your helmet a bit tighter for a short while. Then it will fit just fine, but if you leave the liner off, the helmet is a bit loose, and does not tighten up.

Not sure if it offsets the fit issue, but a liner is easier to wash than the inside of your helmet, which keeps hair oil and other crud out of the helmet.

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Interesting. I just received a BMW balaclava for Christmas and wonder whether it might work in a similar fashion.

[Burque73]

My son was using these yesterday and said they stayed put while pulling the helmet on.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Wireless-improved-Charging-included/dp/B083KVM9VW

[Grimly]

Interesting. I just received a BMW balaclava for Christmas and wonder whether it might work in a similar fashion.

Definitely. It's balaclava time here and I've been using one for the past 30 winters. Wouldn't be without one now.
The handy thing about a balaclava is that I can just turn it up in a double fold and it's an instant cap, so no need to remove it entirely, as it keeps my head and ears warm.
I'm intrigued by the helmet liners but wonder how they do in sweaty summer days. Not that it matters much as 99% of my riding is local nowadays so continually putting on and taking off a liner would be a pita. Just have to put up with occasionally removing the helmet's own liner and washing it. That in itself is a major step forward compared to helmets of yesteryear.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

I bought this thin Carhart balaclava at DICK’S Sporting goods last month. It fits snug under my Bilt helmet with built-in Bluetooth speakers. It’s just the ticket for cold weather riding. I’ve not worn earplugs when riding. I don’t really do much highway riding where I’m winding out the engine. And my bike isn’t very loud.

[Steve]

I'm intrigued by the helmet liners but wonder how they do in sweaty summer days.

Surprisingly, they do quite well. Although they are not all that thick (about the same as a quality t-shirt), they absorb enough to keep the crud out of the helmet. Even on a multi-day tour, it's easy enough to "do the laundry" in the motel sink in the evening and have it dry by morning.

It can also do double duty in warm weather. Wet it, THEN put it on.
The evaporation will help keep your head cooler.

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