When I bought my Road Glide, I knew that my wife would be riding with me, often. So it only seemed logical to purchase a set of microphones for our helmets.
We’re they pricy? Yes, I guess so. But not so much that I wouldn’t do it.
Were there multiple brands to choose from? Not at THAT particular HD Dealership.
We’re they easy to install? It took a little finesse to line up the microphones just right, so that they were close to our mouths.
Did they have foam windscreens? Yes.
Were they effective against the wind? To a point, yes; but increased speeds (like highway) decreased the potential for clear hearing, enough to be an annoyance.
The “up” side factors.....
Having them, was better than NOT, at least in terms of not having to have her yell in my ear, and craning my neck to listen.
The “plus” was being able to listen to the radio or CD player thru them, as well as two-way communication with the “other” person on the bike.
The “down” side.......
SHE could change the channel on me!!
The connection ports and wires that tethered us to the bike, were a bit of an annoyance. (I gather there are “wireless” types available.
One more side note: make sure you can get the microphone QUITE near your mouth, and as much behind the face shield as possible, for the best results.
Routing the speakers was a little tricky, but do-able. Make sure you don’t pinch the wires. The speakers were not uncomfortable, thanks to the way the foam cutouts were designed, in our helmets.
We used our microphones for a couple of years, until we sold the Road Glide.
Now that the wife and I ride side-by-side, with the bike-n-sidecar set up we now have, which DOESN’T have a set of communication ports, we are exploring the use of our portable phones and earbuds. Essentially, we place a call to the other, and stay on the call, during the ride. The earbud microphone works, but it’s not trouble-free, in terms of quality sound.
NOW, instead of grabbing me on the sides however, she slugs me in the LEG!!!!