Long riders...tunes?

[Hertz]

You riders who do 300 mile plus days...do you do it to music or is it just you and your (crazy) random thoughts.

 

[SouthernCruizer]

You riders who do 300 mile plus days...do you do it to music or is it just you and your (crazy) random thoughts.

Whats crazy is posting a question about music choices in a FJR SPECIFIC area. :blink:

 

[FJRPittsburgh]

Hey Hertz! I just listen to my random crazy thoughts which sometimes includes tunes that pop into my head. These are usually tunes that I don't even like. I wear molded earplugs without speakers so that just the way I've been rolling. BTW, I don't know where else you would have posted this question after looking through the choices. Especially since you asked the question regarding silence or music while riding the FJR specifically. I suppose the mods may move it to NEPRT, but who knows.

Jeff

 

[Burnspot]

For many years, I never listened to music and just enjoyed the voices and performances in my head... Last year, I picked up a Sena headset and listen to music the majority of the time although there are times where it's nice to have nothing but the sound of the wind whistling by.

 

[pmspaul]

I listen to a combination of music and audiobooks. Audiobooks work great for melting the miles for me, when I'm fresh and well rested. But as the day wears into 900-1500 miles, I find music keeps me going better.

 

[s.ga.rider]

Ive gotten to the point that I dont like going 20 miles without my ipod.

 

[LCB]

4G mp3 fully loaded on shuffle - especially with a passenger.

 

[garyahouse]

Gotta admit,

I don't care where stuff gets posted, I read all of it anyway.

I've got an iPod that resides in my pocket just about all the time. On the bike, it's hooked to my Klipsch (CLICKY) earbuds. They keep out unwanted noise, and give me the kinda noise I like. Since I'm a boomer, I love 60's stuff, and the radio just doesn't get it for me. On those long rides, I get weary of stations coming and going while I'm out slabbing. But on the iPod, I've got every favorite song that I know of in my music library. I don't play it very loud, but I'm often slapping a leg or snappin the fingers as I cruise. Tappin' the toes doesn't work too well as the bike keeps downshifting during the songs I really like.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[Hertz]

Tappin' the toes doesn't work too well as the bike keeps downshifting during the songs I really like.

Gary

darksider #44

LOL. Thanks for the replies....that's what I was looking for. I've never ridden with my i-pod so I'll try it next time.

 

[Hertz]

hmmm. guess I can't delete a post.

 

[Top_Speed1]

BT 80-90's Rock w Slacker thru Droid Razr -stem mounted. The music (helmet; battery wise) peters out if played loud after about 4-6hrs. Played at low volumes gives way more battery but the cancellation (especially the low end) from the bike and wind noise makes it not very enjoyable (in my mind).

Even if I don't stream music I do keep it active for GPS turn directions plus of course phone calls. This type of usage is no problem having the charge last all day.

Yes, tunes can make trips more pleasant but I only do it for breakup's in the action then go back to listening to the natural bike sound.

 

[theycallmemorris]

There are times that I love having the music on, and others that my thoughts take over. I've got a Sena headset that my phone is connected to via the bluetooth that makes it pretty convenient.

Gary - There is a way around the radio stations coming and going, and lack of availability of your kind of music. I use a free app on my phone called TuneIn Radio. It plays just about every radio station from around the country via the phone. You can search by genre or even just look up your local ones. My usual is Texas Country music, and well, it's just that. Texas Country. So it's hard to find it many other places.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Run MP3s from my Zumo. In my car, I play Pandora off my phone. I would eventually lose what's left of my mind if I didn't have something to help distract me.

So, a couple tips since you sound like you're new to the IPod on the bike: If you can, put it on your right arm. Then you can control it without letting go of the throttle.

Get earphones that have enough cord to run up through your jacket to keep it from flopping around.

Use plugs that go into your ears. I really like my Skull Candys, but ear buds are very subjective, so find what works for you. Don't be surprised if you get it wrong the first couple times.

Have fun...

 

[BikerGeek99]

I have Garmin's GXM30 antenna piping XM through the Zumo 550 to our helmets via a StarCom unit. Works like a champ, although the GXM30 antenna is pretty touchy about having visibility to the southern sky - it cuts out when we ride under dense trees hanging over the road or when in certain mountain passes.

 

[DesignFlaw06]

I have Kensington Liquid Aux wired in to the auxillary in on my J&M CB. Originally used it in the cigarette lighter adapter, but found it freed up more space just hard wired in and hidden in the fairing. Cigarette lighter adapter in the glove box now has a low profile USB port with a right angle micro USB cable to charge my phone. Music and turn by turn directions all day long that way

I had the remote wrapped around the handlebar, which worked well for a while. Then I accidentally knocked the remote out after 2 years on the road. Sadly, they don't make the Liquid Aux anymore. But I don't miss not being able to change tracks as much as I thought I would. And the new phone has smart actions, so the music starts on the phone as soon as I turn on my bike.

 

[cali_rider]

MUST HAVE TUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[majicmaker]

Nothing for Me. What I enjoy most about riding is the Silence. It's Soothing.

 

[TomInPA]

Fully wired with bike to bike radio, GPS/XM/phone, MP3 and radar detector all delivered via Autocom. I have helmet speakers, but on longer trips use the in-ear monitors. Here is an even cheaper price for the Klipsch S4i monitors.

 

[Auburn]

I have satellite via xm30 antenna plugged into the Zumo 550 and that is plugged into the j&m system. I also have the iPod plugged into the aux port on the j&m for when the xm is cutting in and out in the canyons. The iPhone is bluetoothed through the Zumo also. We can make or receive phone calls too.

I ride 2up most of the time so we talk a lot too. Then there is the CB if we want to talk among our group.