Bike2Bike intercom

[KnightRider]

I know this was raised a while ago but Lidl have their £25 bike walkie talkie's available again. They wont be the best thing ever (and appartently they dont work well over 40mph (not that I would want to talk to any of you over that speed anyway) but they might be quite a good thing to have available on rideouts when we are trying to find people?

Anyone keen?

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080320.p.Walkie_Talkie.ar2

[ASM-Forever]

Maybe....

[Stig]

I wouldn't want to talk with any of you lot at any speed. :wink:

[SoulKiss]

One arguement about these.

If you go out on a ride and you all have these - you end up with nothing to talk about at the stops/when you get there :)

[ASM-Forever]

I'm sure we can manage to tease Jon for a good few hours. :)

[StreetHawk]

Sounds like fun to me but I can see the novelty wearing off very quickly..

Slight derail - Would you trust one of their helmets to protect your beloved??

[ASM-Forever]

Sounds like fun to me but I can see the novelty wearing off very quickly..

Slight derail - Would you trust one of their helmets to protect your beloved??

They're only ?25 so worst case scenario it goes in the bin!

I wouldn't trust one of those helmets, you can get more well known ones for ?50+. I bought one off husky recently AGV and it is surprisingly decent. They're not as good as my Arais, but for 20% of the cost i can't complain.

I'm still going to get a RX7/new leathers when the time is right.

[falc]

25 quid isn't bad, let us know how you get on with them if you do get them. The most annoying part I can see is getting it to fit in the lid all snug and then trailing all these cables across yourself and the bike

[KnightRider]

I just thought that for 25 pounds they could be a laugh. It would also give us all something to do whilst we are waiting for TonyK to get his kit on ready to ride ;-)

I dont think I would want to use them when riding fast (and apparently they dont work at speed anyway) but at the points when we are in town trying to find our way then they could be useful.

If nothing else ASM and Ogden should get them so that they can spend time poking jokes at me!

Think I am going to get a set. If anyone else cant get to Lidl let me know and I will try and pick one up for you.

Jon


PS - I only want to get a maximum of 4 sets (including 1 for me) first come first serve.

[ogden]

If nothing else ASM and Ogden should get them so that they can spend time poking jokes at me!

I'm not sure whether a 25 quid intercom would have the range for me to be able to talk to ASM without stopping every 2 or 3 minutes to let him catch up.

[ASM-Forever]

I'm not sure whether a 25 quid intercom would have the range for me to be able to talk to ASM without stopping every 2 or 3 minutes to let him catch up.

Boooooooooooo!

You will be 'learned'. :smt027

[FG1]

Mark wouldn't be able to hear whilst going slowly through town as his exhaust would drown out the sound due to his first gear rev fest......:rolleyes:

[ASM-Forever]

Mark wouldn't be able to hear whilst going slowly through town as his exhaust would drown out the sound due to his first gear rev fest......:rolleyes:

Ssssshhh!

Green's not your best colour. ;)

[FG1]

:) nah sorry, I think Tonys sounds better now he has the Street Extreme.

[ASM-Forever]

:) nah sorry, I think Tonys sounds better now he has the Street Extreme.

Now you're just talking rubbish! :p

I think the street extremes are loud, but i think the quality of exhaust note isn't great. Like most stubbys they are loud, but sound kack IMO. I actually prefer the sound of yours!

On the other hand i can still say that following Nick through a tunnel on his CBR with yoshi fitted, is the greatest exhaust sound i've ever heard!

N.B. If it was possible to follow myself, then obviously mine would be the best. :cool:

[FG1]

I was on my way home from work the other day and decided to go into the airport just so I could listen to my exhaust going through the tunnels.
How sad is that ????

[falc]

I was on my way home from work the other day and decided to go into the airport just so I could listen to my exhaust going through the tunnels.
How sad is that ????

Done the same... :D

[StreetHawk]

Me too :rolleyes:

[tonyk]

I was on my way home from work the other day and decided to go into the airport just so I could listen to my exhaust going through the tunnels.
How sad is that ????

going to do this on monday
/ going to check drivers face's to see if there is a plane in the tunnel hahaha

[KnightRider]

+1 done that

Is anyone getting the intercom them?

[ogden]

Is anyone getting the intercom them?

Intercom, marker system, what is this, the IAM?

[FG1]

Tony, I'm on nights Monday so could help you **** the car drivers off in the tunnel if you like.

I'm thinking about the intercom. Could be an advantage possibly.

[tonyk]

+1 done that

Is anyone getting the intercom them?

if there are going to be people buying them,
then i just might join up..................could be fun talking and riding..
but as nightrider said has anyone got them?

[ASM-Forever]

I'll get one, its only £25 at the end of the day.

[ogden]

25 quid. That's 8 pints in The Ship.

Think, man. Think!

[tonyk]

so any one around a 5 km area will pick up the banter....
cool...
in that case i'll get one and keep sending people all over the place hahaha.:smt081
just wait there i'm just caching u up................hahaha.:smt081
or just silly noises......:smt081

confuse the TV lot even further...........

Wow we can purposely loose people on ride outs?..:smt104

[FG1]

Go on then, looks like I will have to get one aswell. I don't want you slagging me off without having a chance of defending myself.

[Stig]

No. Still not getting one and for the same reasons as before. I have enough voices in my head telling me to do bad things already. I don't need the likes of you lot leading me astray also.

[KnightRider]

Definately getting one then.

[StreetHawk]

Go on then... for the sames reasons FGO stated!

[philbut]

Haha, just seen this. F it, i was just off to Lidle, I'll get one too. I assume they will work with other brands too, just using the same bandwidth. Nice, how sad are we ;-)

[KnightRider]

Not available until the 20th so hold off on your trip for a few days.

[ASM-Forever]

Where the hell is Lidl?

All the siter offers me is Farnham road.

[ogden]

That'll be the A355 north out of Slough, I suspect.

So, how'd it go?

[ASM-Forever]

That'll be the A355 north out of Slough, I suspect.

So, how'd it go?

There isn't an emoticon that sums the night up, but suffice to say i had a good time. ;)

[philbut]

Just picked up one of the radios. Seems like a quality bit of kit, especially for the money. better than I was expecting to be honest. We;ll just have to see how well they work i guess. They have LOADS in the Oxford Lidle if they run out near you.

Bought some trousers too - they are better than my frank Thomas ones and 50 quid cheaper too - not bad.

[timwilky]

Careful with them walkie talkies. I just got one and the microphone doesn't work

[KnightRider]

My girlfriend is on her way to Lidl this afternoon. If you want her to pick one up for you then send me a PM NOW.

Jon

Disclaimer - I dont want to get too many so I will only get a maximum of 3 (first come first serve). If you PM me and request a radio then you confirm that you want the Walkie talkie purchased on your behalf and that you are willing to pay the ?25 that it costs me to buy it asap (ie at the next meet - no Nick_Numbers excuses please).

[injury_ian]

I got two. one for me one for misses, its a tight fit in me helmet and wires everywhere!, I'm sure i can neaten it up mind.

[ASM-Forever]

I can't be assed to go to Slough just to go to Lidls. :)

[KnightRider]

I can't be assed to go to Slough just to go to Lidls. :)

Not sure if my gf has been to lidl yet. If she hasn't do you want her to pick one up for you?

[ASM-Forever]

If its no fuss then yeh that would be great.

No problem if she's been already, i'll scoot over to Slough when the weather improves(some time next month :))

[KnightRider]

Cant get hold of her so it doesnt look promising.

[ASM-Forever]

Cant get hold of her so it doesnt look promising.

Don't worry about it. :cool:

[tonyk]

err guys.......
I live in slough..
picked up two today...........furry ginger is checking them out.
ASM u got my number....call me if u want one, i'm going past the store anyway tomorrow. so no probs in picking them up for you or any one else....

we'll be :smt066
we'll also be :laughat:
and some will be :smt017

mind u i'll be:smt020

[ASM-Forever]

Its cool Tony FGO said his doesnt fit comfortably inside his helmet so i'm going to buy his from him. :)

[ogden]

I live in slough

Woah there dude. There are something one just doesn't admit to in public!

[tonyk]

Woah there dude. There are something one just doesn't admit to in public!
umm...its nearer to burnham actually..... :smt053

[StreetHawk]

Its cool Tony FGO said his doesnt fit comfortably inside his helmet so i'm going to buy his from him. :)

Aren't they made for flip front helmets anyway? All the pictures show them being used with one. I went to my local Lidl last night to get one but there was only one checkout open and 10+ fully loaded trolleys in the queue :eek:

Didn't bother in the end. If you guys manage to fit it comfortably in a full face helemt then i'll go back.

[philbut]

I've used a rider to pillion intercom before with the same mic system and it was OK. Just positioned the mic by my top lip, it was fine. I think they show the open face helmet just so you can see it, it still works with a full face.

[ogden]

Well I've now got one, and I know Jon's got one cos I bumped into him at Lidl.

I r also bought a wheelbarrow. Damn you, god of impulse buys!

[KnightRider]

Must admit that I am pleasently suprised with the radio. Thought it was going to be a cheap plastic toy suitable for small children. In reality it seems quite well built and thought out.

We will have to see how it works out on the road. Also the push to talk function (as opposed to VOX) will probably make the whole experience more enjoyable as you actually have to press a button on the handle bars to communicate.

Now I just have to find a way to use it with my own earphones!

Jon

[KnightRider]

PS - Phil and ASM probably have a zillion missed calls from me as I tried to call you whilst I was in Lidl to see if you wanted me to pick you one up!

[ogden]

Must admit that I am pleasently suprised with the radio. Thought it was going to be a cheap plastic toy suitable for small children. In reality it seems quite well built and thought out.

Have you got two, to check it actually works?

You're within 5 miles of me, so in theory you should be within range - I'll leave mine on channel 1 ctcss 0, see if you can make contact.

[ASM-Forever]

Have you got two, to check it actually works?

You're within 5 miles of me, so in theory you should be within range - I'll leave mine on channel 1 ctcss 0, see if you can make contact.

LMFAO!

[ogden]

What's up with you, laughing boy?

From the racket it's making, half of Maidenhead's been to Lidl today.

[ASM-Forever]

What's up with you, laughing boy?

From the racket it's making, half of Maidenhead's been to Lidl today.

Eaves-dropping are we ogden, you filthy pervert. :p

[StreetHawk]

10-4 !

:-)

[KnightRider]

Have you got two, to check it actually works?

You're within 5 miles of me, so in theory you should be within range - I'll leave mine on channel 1 ctcss 0, see if you can make contact.

That's never going to work cause channel 0 is blatently going to be used by anyone turning their radio on for the first time. We should also turn ctss on (0=off) to remove all the crap that everyone else is saying.

I vote for a differnt channel - try channel 7 ctcss 17.

I'll leave it on till 12.00 but am off out after that. Will be back at around 6pm if you want to try it later.

Jon

[ogden]

Have to try again on Sunday or something - I'm out of the country til then.

[Warthog]

I have a telephone