Motorcycle owners can stay in touch

Feb 7
09:35

2008

Keith Barrett

Keith Barrett

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Mobile phones have been popular with car owners for some time, but have always seemed considerably less practical for motorcycle owners. Bluetooth technology is now offering the opportunity for bike riders to stay in touch with the wider world.

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Some of us struggle to keep up with the latest technological developments and find new devices difficult to understand. Fortunately,Motorcycle owners can stay in touch Articles bluetooth technology is actually pretty simple when you take a closer look at it.

Using bluetooth to make phone and receive phone calls on your motorcycle could hardly be easier.

All that you need is a bluetooth compatible mobile phone and headset. Since the whole basis of bluetooth technology is the provision of wireless communication, these two products will enable us to have a wireless, hands free communication.

The headset will generally consist of some headphones and an attached microphone. The microphone allows you to talk to other people, while the headphones enable you to hear what they are saying.

Devices come in a range of different styles and designs. Before making a purchase, you need to make sure that your mobile phone is bluetooth compatible. This should not be a problem if you have a relatively modern mobile phone handset.

You'll also need to ensure that the headset can be fitted to your existing motorcycle helmet. If not, you may wish to consider purchasing a specialist helmet.

With your phone and headset in position, you're then ready to start communicating while you travel.

The beauty of the configuration is that it is completely hands free. This means that you can continue to safely ride your bike while making or answering telephone calls.

Such an arrangement is legal in many countries where it is illegal to physically pick up a phone while driving.

Don't forget to check local legislation to make sure that you are aware of the laws governing motorcycles and mobile phone usage.