How can I test the intercom?

[mlew]

I am wanting to test the factory intercom on my 1st gen Venture. The bike has the plugs in the amplifier for the headsets. I did not want to invest in new headsets until I know it works. I have searched through the forum and can't find any answers.

I found the pinout diagram for the plugs and made two headsets from some computer headsets I had laying around. I can get the speakers in them to work but can't get the mic to work. I don't know why.

Is the stock system capeable of using the mics or am I wasting my time? Or are the mics from the computer headsets not compatable with the Yamaha intercom? Any input is welcome.

[Marcarl]

You might not have the mics wired correctly. They need to be hooked to the positive as well as it's own negative I believe. It's only a 2 wire mic so your computer mics should work just fine.

My thoughts anyways, from what I remember when I did mine

Carl

[scotty]

The mics from a computer headset are condenser mics and will not work with this system without being externally powered.

However, if you use an ear bud as a mic it will work just fine.

Scotty

[mlew]

I did not know that. I have some extra earbuds, I'll try them tomorow.

[mlew]

Thanks Scotty, it works. Now I can start looking for some headsets.

[dingy]

Tap Tap Tap

 

Is this thing on ??

 

 

Gary

[mlew]

TESTING,TESTING, 1,2,3........ Yes honey I hear you.......what now.

 

Anybody got some extra headsets laying around, I've been looking and them things are expensive.

[MiCarl]

What headset you get will depend on your helmet.

 

J&M makes a couple almost reasonably priced headsets. They're at the bottom of THIS page. My wife and I use the full face style which currently sells for $70. We're very happy with them. I do need to warn you that the microphone is rather large and finding a place in our chin bars deep enough for it was a challenge.

 

The link is to Sierra Electronics. We bought ours there. While we didn't need to contact them I've heard from others that they are very helpful if you have questions etc.

[mlew]

I just bit the bullet and ordered a set with cables. I did not really want to spend 200$, Oh well its only money.