starkruzen Posted March 30, 2010 #1 Posted March 30, 2010 I was looking at purchasing the J&M radio for my RSTD but I was shocked on how much they cost! I wanted the unit for dual riders and it's $359.00! Is it made of gold or something? Does anyone have any experiece with this unit and how do you like it? Can you give me the Good and the Bad about this unit? Does the am/Fm radio work good? I use a shorty helmet a Scorpin 100 and I was concerned about wind noise and the microphone...is that an issue with this product. Any information, good or bad would be appreciate greatly. Thanks mark:think:
LilBeaver Posted March 30, 2010 #2 Posted March 30, 2010 If he doesn't chime in, you may want to drop Dr_bar a message. He had a unit (I believe it was a J&M unit, but it was a while ago that I saw it) on his Valkyrie. The little that I used it, it seemed to work pretty well. He can be much more informative than I am on it though. Good luck!
dynodon Posted March 30, 2010 #3 Posted March 30, 2010 Our family has two J&M's, and I know about half a dozen other people. They are great units, and well built. Just priced the add-on factory CB for a victory Vision and it is $650 BEFORE labor and without several cables that you probably need. I don't think I will buy the Vision, but it was fun to look at. Price true CB radio's made to withstand weather, vibration, with proper mounts, all the wiring and a built in weather radio and intercom if you choose that option. Also, I don't think you can get it with AM-FM radio, but all you need to do is get an MP3 player with radio and you have it. Yea, they are pricey, but they are worth it, we love ours. MUCH better than a cobbled up system and more versatile than an FRS setup.
buddy Posted March 31, 2010 #4 Posted March 31, 2010 http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=JMCB-2003-DU&PF=24 If you read the fine print, it does not include the head sets-wiring-brackets-CB antenna or coax cable ETC. So your looking at more $$$$.. I too am looking at this package deal as well..
MiCarl Posted March 31, 2010 #5 Posted March 31, 2010 http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=JMCB-2003-DU&PF=24 If you read the fine print, it does not include the head sets-wiring-brackets-CB antenna or coax cable ETC. So your looking at more $$$$.. I too am looking at this package deal as well.. $400 at Sierra with mount and antenna. They require dual mode headsets, not the cheap condenser mic models. Add 2 (low end, dual mode) headsets at $136 each. $672 ready to use. I ride with people that have J&M CB radios. They seem to work very well.
utadventure Posted March 31, 2010 #6 Posted March 31, 2010 I just ordered this unit for a single rider (about $50.00 less) with mounting brackets and a lower cord for the headset I already have. I got the unit from Sierra-MC and the antenna from another company. Total was $405.80. I'll need to make a bracket for the antenna for Jan's bike but that's it. Dave
sarges46 Posted March 31, 2010 #7 Posted March 31, 2010 We tried the cheap stuff for Marilyns bike. They didnt work and we ended up with the same system as you are looking at. We liked it so much we cut the cable accidently last year in Arkansas and had to buy a new head assembly for it! It works great and Mom and daughter can talk with each other and listen to tunes..she plugs her satelite radio into it. Plus she knows whats going on and can talk with the other riders. Its a worthwhile investment in my opinion.
Solodadof2 Posted March 31, 2010 #8 Posted March 31, 2010 I have one on my royal star and one on my wife's vstar 1100. great communcation, easy to install. real good value for the money. She hooks he ipod up and i hook the GPS up. I have to connect the power wire to another source as I am getting a lot of engine noise on the RSTD. thats what you get for listening to others.
MiCarl Posted March 31, 2010 #10 Posted March 31, 2010 http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/1670429794.html This might be a pretty good deal.
utadventure Posted April 7, 2010 #11 Posted April 7, 2010 WOW!! I just installed the J&M cb radio on Jan's bike and I am very impressed. I put on a Firefly 3' antenna with adjustable tip. I adjusted the SWR in just a few minutes and it broadcasts and receives better than the Venture radio, about 4 miles from inside my garage. First road trip this Saturday. Dave
bigbob Posted April 7, 2010 #12 Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) I was looking at purchasing the J&M radio for my RSTD but I was shocked on how much they cost! I wanted the unit for dual riders and it's $359.00! Is it made of gold or something? Does anyone have any experiece with this unit and how do you like it? Can you give me the Good and the Bad about this unit? Does the am/Fm radio work good? I use a shorty helmet a Scorpin 100 and I was concerned about wind noise and the microphone...is that an issue with this product. Any information, good or bad would be appreciate greatly. Thanks mark:think: If you are interested in a used single rider one I know a fella fhat has one for sale cheap. the hole thing includes head set antena mounting kit for a HD sportster for $ 200.00 Can. Ride safe Bob Plus shipping Edited April 7, 2010 by bigbob more info
hillrider Posted April 7, 2010 #13 Posted April 7, 2010 We put one on GF's Vstrom so we could talk during rides. Great unit. Just wish I had 200 for the unit posted above. Now I want one for my Vstrom.
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