Bluetooth helmets, who has one and what do you think of it?

[Tokyo Drift]

Add another to the separate BT headset camp. I think everyone already hit on a lot of the advantages.

My GF and I both upgraded helmets this year, and it took a collective 30 minutes to swap the headsets onto the new helmets. You wouldn't be able to do that if a BT helmet sacrificed itself for your head.

[Rosco61]

My only concern with this approach is the Bluetooth headset may not fit inside of a helmet (shoei rf 1100)..... Anyone on here in a similar situation?

I have my sena mounted in a RF-1100 and my new RF-1200 both have recessed pockets in the ear area for the speakers.
Also there is a button mic option for full face helmets instead of the boom mic FYI.
The safety factor that the communications brings to the game with a group ride can't be overstated. Once you try it with a friend or 2 you will be hooked.

[PinHead]

Well it looks like I need to get myself a Sena set. Which one, not sure yet, but leaning towards the 20S.

[jasnmar]

I'm working on my 20s review. In short, I would not buy again, at least with the way it's working right now. Give me a couple more days before making a decision.

[nhbubba]

Do they still sell the SMH5? Mine's been nearly bullet proof. Would most definitely buy again.

[golden chicken]

Yeah. I've attended conference calls from mine. Someone asked me to send them something via email. I said I was on my way home and it would have to wait... They asked if I was in the car... Uhhh, well, not exactly, I'm kindof on a motorcycle.

Your motorcycle is practically a car.

[jasnmar]

Do they still sell the SMH5? Mine's been nearly bullet proof. Would most definitely buy again.

Yes. Amazon.com: Sena SMH5-01 Bluetooth Headset and Intercom for Scooters and Motorcycles: Automotive
I would buy again as well.

Your motorcycle is practically a car.

True, but... Well, less doors. That's all I've got.

[NPDCPA]

I'm working on my 20s review. In short, I would not buy again, at least with the way it's working right now. Give me a couple more days before making a decision.

What's it not doing? The reason I ask is my first 20S worked fine but was constantly dropping the intercom. I contacted Sena who suggested (after the requisite restart, reset BS) I return it to them and expect a new unit in about 6 weeks. Unacceptable. Sena forum to the rescue! After an hour of digging I found it was common for units with serial numbers below 150xxxxx to drop the intercom on the reg - my unit was 141xxxx. I returned my first one to Amazon and picked a 150xxxx from Cycle Gear and all's well. Works as promised.