Autocom?

[Nobbylad]

It seems that Autocom systems are one of the best if you have to listen to your pillion.

There are lots of sets available on fleabay for half-price (various sellers), any ideas why?

Have they always been available so cheaply from fleabay sellers, are/have they gone bump, is a new range due out, etc etc?

Looking to get a set but don't want to be lumbered with not being able to get spares etc.

[darylB]

Ebay have been having a half price sale as they do almost every year, i think it only lasts while dealers have stock and is due to end soon, spares shouldn't be a problem so if you need one i'd go for it.

Daryl.

[Nobbylad]

Cheers Daryl!

[tigersaw]

I bought a duo 200 set from ebay (chainspeed) at £100 - About half price. Not a problem, was here in a couple of days and deffo genuine brand new item.
Took it out last night for first run with pillion. Takes a bit of getting used to, and the wind noise in the helmets does trigger it at high speeds, but I so wish we had it over the summer, its a brilliant gadget.
Although I didn't investigate, there are bluetooth devices for helmets appearing on the market - for simple comms to the passenger it would be a more elegant solution if it works as well.

[VolatileParsley]

The missus and I use Autocom units for bike to bike comms. They are excellent (partnered with the right radios). We used to use the cheaper Motorola radios, they were ok but when one died on us we replaced them with the Kenwood units which are worlds better.

I think the reason the Autocom units are currently half price is that Autocom are selling off the current stock due to re-vamping the range so you can either pick up a bargain or wait for the possibly superior units to arrive.

[Nobbylad]

Thanks for all the replies, budget dictates so whilst I'd like a bluetooth setup or even the newer autocom units, looks like the current 'sale' is a safe bet.

Cheers peeps!

[TEC]

Just don't buy anything that is 5pin, thats really old and spare leads/headsets may be hard to get, Autocom went 7pin some years back

[john2811]

One word of warning, (Autocom confirmed) the standard headsets and near impossible to fit with comfort in the latest Shoei Helmets. The wife moaned like XXXX.

I bought 2 bike to bike set ups for Mrs T-H and myself (Super Pro AVI and Kenwood radios TK3201) and have had no joy in getting them working reliably with our Shoei's even with in-ear bud type headphones. I know they will work, but we'll both need to pop down to Warwick to get some support from Autocom HQ and haven't had the time yet. Luckily its only 30 miles away.

[tigersaw]

One word of warning, (Autocom confirmed) the standard headsets and near impossible to fit with comfort in the latest Shoei Helmets.

Seconded. I started a thread about this the other week. Have to wear a balaclava to compress my ears to get the helmet on. Glad its not just me.

[shonadoll]

Does anyone know what set you'd need to buy to do bike to bike rather than bike to pillion, or if they even make them?

A friend said she had some, but they cost about £800!

[tigersaw]

Does anyone know what set you'd need to buy to do bike to bike rather than bike to pillion, or if they even make them?

A friend said she had some, but they cost about £800!

you'd need a standard autocom for each bike - about £80 currently, and then you could just use your mobile phones (leads are included), or get some pmr radios - £20 from Argos will do if you are only 100 yards apart, but good ones pass the £100 mark

[john2811]

In April paid £130 for my AVI Pros (1/2 price from Jersey) several dealers are doing specials on Autocom kit.

You can get the model below for £100 called the Active Plus then get a 2nd hand Kenwood TK3101 off eBay for around £50. With the extra cables (Radio permanent power lead, PTT (if you dont like VOX) and interface cable) budget around £170-£180 all in.

[rob13]

I have an Autocom myself and Im considering selling it. Ive used it twice in the whole time ive had it. Its the middle of the range one. There might be another going spare too as my Dads not used his either.

I think RiDE magazine this month still rates the plug in autocoms above the newer Bluetooth designs.

[RandyO]

One word of warning, (Autocom confirmed) the standard headsets and near impossible to fit with comfort in the latest Shoei Helmets. .

no problem with my TZR

[Nobbylad]

Ordered the Autocom 200 Duo from www.chainspeed.co.uk, spoke to Sam who waived the postage, so £100 delivered.

Shonadoll - check out the autocom website www.autocom.co.uk, there is a downloadable brochure that explains which kits do what and which bits you need for them. IIRC the Autocom 200 and 300 range will do bike-to-bike, but you'll need 2 x PMR walkie talkies (plus maybe some other bits and pieces) to go bike to bike.

[Nobbylad]

Got the Autocom 200 Duo kit...fitted in about 30 mins (both lids)...absolutely fab...haven't tried the iPod at high speed yet, but rider-to-pillion is ace!

[shonadoll]

I have an Autocom myself and Im considering selling it. Ive used it twice in the whole time ive had it. Its the middle of the range one. There might be another going spare too as my Dads not used his either.

I think RiDE magazine this month still rates the plug in autocoms above the newer Bluetooth designs.

Could you let me know if you do sell? Im wanting a bike to bike set up.

[rob13]

Could you let me know if you do sell? Im wanting a bike to bike set up.

Yeah no problem, it would need a set of talkies to go bike to bike though.