Post by anon on Feb 14, 2007 22:38:52 GMT
From: GhostlyBlankStare Sent: 6/1/2005
If you have one, please tell us how you get on with it here
From: brummagem_trucker Sent: 6/2/2005
I've got one, it's the proverbial canine's gonads!
Hi Dave, Scottish, Haggis, Saxon and, of course, InaneRedStripe101!
From: Ghotí Sent: 6/2/2005
Your not slightly biased are you Brummagem?
I rate them highly. Even Speighty recomended them and he has an autocom! Helpful staff too (and not just coz Brummagem will see this).
I'll write a decent report about them when I get time.
Paul
PS - like the new web site, a great improvement
From: Dave-Fiasco Sent: 6/2/2005
The RP1 intercom and A80 radio are superb
.......................... as are the more than helpful chaps at Intaride.
Thats all I have time for at the moment but I am sure I will agree with Ghoti's report.
The guys from Intaride may be coming to Derby, jopefully with some special offers - there you go Dave, Rob and Ian the pressure is on now
Dave
Ps Rob when is the bike test ?
From: brummagem_trucker Sent: 6/3/2005
Dave,
Bike test? Soon! I was supposed to do a CBT yesterday but it was cancelled because we're extremely busy at the moment. Dave is going to arrange another very shortly.
Ghoti,
New website? The current one is only temporary, I'm developing a brand new one which should be available sometime in the next fortnight. Its relatively simple to use with loads more information and better quality photos.
PS You'll have to keep reminding Dave about the Derby Run!
Rob
From: NicosiaNomad Sent: 6/5/2005
OK I finally got round to having my two penn'th on the RP1 ... it seemed pointless writing anything before I got my new Caberg helmet because the old Nolan was so noisy. I also had the missus on the back (so to speak) for the Stones Run so the intercom and bike to bike features were both used for the first time in anger.
I fitted the RP1 one evening, in the dark by torchlight, just before Postcombe 2005 and it was a doddle. I've got a connector tie-wrapped under the metal plate just above and behind the battery compartment which is for the Optimate to connect to. Since I won't be using the Optimate whilst riding I figured using the connector was an easy way to provide power for the RP1, or other ancillary kit. The required conector for the RP1 lead is part GZ98G (£1.29) from Maplin.
Originally I secured the RP1 using the rubber strap for the U-bar under the seat but I've since relocated the RP1 to the tail section in front of the tail light. Headset leads are brought out on the left side via the grab handle opening at the front and the side panel cut out near the passenger grab handle at the rear. The PTT button is located on the left hand grip and connected to the RP1 via the extension lead which is tie-wrapped to the left hand tubular frame member under the fuel tank.
Originally I fitted the earpieces under the foam of the Caberg but, since this location wasn't an easy option for the wife's helmet I stitched the earpieces in place on top of the Caberg foam, to mantain an even balance of volume for the two helmets ... otherwise her indoors was going to go deaf!! The only criticism I've got of the headset parts is that the curly coiled section is too short because, by the time I've got it stretched to the connector by the seat it's straining to return to it's coiled length. The coiled section really doesn't like being stretched out. I'd prefer to have longer straight sections either side of the curly section, or a less resistive coiled section allowing a less strained connection.
The RP1 is connected to my Alan 456R PMR, which was located adjacent to it (convenient but not the ideal location for radio or aerial I hasten to add). Unfortunately the fitted lead and the PMR extension lead both have right angle connectors which foul the fittings of my PMR (and others). A straight adaptor would be a very useful optional extra but I plan to get the A80 when funds allow, so both the inefficient PMR siting and the connector issue will be a thing of the past.
In use the RP1 was fine. We found that wind noise from the rear helmet (which doesn't have a chin skirt) caused the vox to lift at about 80mph (that's 70mph ground speed with a 10mph head wind officer!!). We quickly got used to coughing or 'clacking' our tongue to lift the vox before speaking, otherwise the first part of speech would be lost.
Haven't used the RP1 with music, mobile phone or GPS yet - something to look forward to.
Steve
From: SpeakableAlicat Sent: 9/16/2005
How have you found the RP1 since June? Have you tried it with all the extras eg MP3, phone?
I ask as I am looking at buying this system but would like to know more about how you have settled with it?
ali
From: NicosiaNomad Sent: 9/16/2005
Ali
I haven't used the RP1 with MP3 or phone yet so can't comment on how well they work. I probably won't ever fit an MP3 for 3 reasons:
1. I think being able to hear what's going on around me (ie car/bike horns) is too important.
2. The amount of wind background is going to detract from what musicquality there is.
3. By the time you've cranked the music volume up sufficient to overcome background noise you'll probably find the sound level tiring.
More than likely the only other input mine's likely to get is a GPS if I go down that route.
I've used the RP1 quite a few times and found it great - wish I'd got it years ago and it's certainly a better investment that the cheap Maplin headset/mic I had before. I had a brief problem on the New Forest run when rain got into the headset connectors - I think a few suffered with rain affecting their comms on the day, not necessarily all RP1s. As mentioned before, I'd prefer if the leads from the RP1 were longer so that the connection could more easily be positioned without strain under a jacket and therefore kept dry.
I mentioned on a previous thread that having fitted the RP1 I still had a problem with wind noise in the helmet being retransmitted affecting speech transmission. That was improved when I changed my old Nolan helmet for a Caberg J1S, which has a chin skirt to cut wind noise out. The auto squelch works very well.
The only other problem I had was when I came back from holiday and discovered that the battery was flat. In normal use I use the bike often enough to keep the battery charged, so it was self inflicted injury because I'd forgotten to diconnect power to the RP1 for an extended absence. I'll be curing that by wiring it up via relay, so it only gets power when the bikes running.
In summary a very good piece of kit, but not quite perfect ... are any of them?
Hope the comments are useful.
Steve
From: SpeakableAlicat Sent: 9/17/2005
Thanks, for the info it has been of great help because as you know to spend so much to find that it is usless would be murder.
Ali
From: NicosiaNomad Sent: 9/17/2005
Useless it certainly isn't.
Best on the market? Can't say.
Good value for money. I reckon so, compared to other products.
What would I change? Optional adaptor providing a straight connector to the PMR and either extend the headset leads fitted to the RP1 by about another 30cm or offer extension cables.
Steve
From: Tigger Sent: 9/20/2005
Hi Steve
If you give the guys at Intaride a call they'll make you an extension up. I had one for the 900 and it worked a treat.
Matt
From: billywhizz600s Sent: 9/28/2005
Just back from Intaride.
had me rp1 re programmed, and radio etc all checked out.
changed external aerial cable for shorter one, so not coiled and stored under seat!.
Guys are VERY welcoming,
Tested it all, worked brill again, even through the industrial estate and over 1/2 mile apart.
Thanks to Dave & Ian