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Title: Autocom questions
Post by: andyberg on July 16, 2008, 19:53:53
Does anyone use an Autocom system?

where have you fitted it, I've moved the toolkit and fitted it in the toolkits place using the rubber strap to secure it, Anyone got any better ideas??

Can one of the bluetooth reciever adaptors be used on it to get Bluetooth from my tomtom to my autocom headset, I don't have a headphone outlet on my tomtom power connector(Pattern cheapo ebay part :roll: )


sorry for all the techi questions :roll:
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: Anonymous on July 16, 2008, 23:38:16
I've got a TomTom Rider 2, but can't speak for the Rider 1.

Quote from: "andyberg"
where have you fitted it
Under the seat, in the storage compartment between the toolkit and the battery.  Loads of space.  PMR radio fits there, too.

Quote from: "andyberg"
Can one of the bluetooth reciever adaptors be used on it to get Bluetooth from my tomtom to my autocom headset, I don't have a headphone outlet on my tomtom power connector
Yes, you pair the TomTom to the Autocom dongle instead of your phone, if you use it.  If you still want to use your phone, pair that with your TomTom.

The genuine TomTom cradles don't have audio output, either.  Design flaw IMO.
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: andyberg on July 16, 2008, 23:54:54
Quote from: "munki"
I've got a TomTom Rider 2, but can't speak for the Rider 1.

Quote from: "andyberg"
where have you fitted it
Under the seat, in the storage compartment between the toolkit and the battery.  Loads of space.  PMR radio fits there, too.
Fitted my aux distribution panel in that space!

Quote from: "andyberg"
Can one of the bluetooth reciever adaptors be used on it to get Bluetooth from my tomtom to my autocom headset, I don't have a headphone outlet on my tomtom power connector Yes, you pair the TomTom to the Autocom dongle instead of your phone, if you use it.  If you still want to use your phone, pair that with your TomTom.

The genuine TomTom cradles don't have audio output, either.  Design flaw IMO.


Any ideas where I can get this bluetooth dongle from and approx price, it just states TBC on the autocom website!


cheers
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: Anonymous on July 17, 2008, 11:13:35
I got my stuff from Chainspeed.  The bloke used to work for Autocom, and was very helpful when I spoke to him.

http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/prod05.htm (http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/prod05.htm)

Part 1273, £70.

You've got a Rider 2, right, not a Rider 1?

I used a small distribution box from Touratech, which sticks to the outside of the storage compartment, facing the battery.
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: GrandadsV on July 17, 2008, 21:01:27
Why do people use Autocoms??  once I pull that helmet on and fire the bike up I'am in a little world of my own and nothing is going to disturb me, or I'am I missing something :shrug:
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: Anonymous on July 17, 2008, 22:40:28
Three reasons for me:

1. So I can hear my TomTom, instead of having to look at the screen.
2. So I can communicate bike-to-bike with ride-out mates (the safety benefits of this alone are enormous - I've been on a few ride-outs where the bike in front has put themselves in an uncomfortable situation that I could see developing from where I was further back).
3. So I can communicate comfortably with my pillion.

They're not for everyone, and I don't always use it, but I wouldn't be without it.
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: Anonymous on July 18, 2008, 13:45:22
Just like GrandadsV I can't bear the thought of people yakking at me when I am on my bike also my satnav don't talk. Oh and I hate riding in groups as as well. Bloody great packs of bikers riding around scaring old ladies gives us a bad name and may ultimately get us banned from the road.
Title: Re: Autocom questions
Post by: Anonymous on July 18, 2008, 14:28:00
Yet another discussion about intercoms and satnav descends into the same old arguments... *sigh*