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radio for a spree
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:24 pm
by zonker1984
So, does anyone know of a bicycle radio that will adapt easily to fit on a Honda Spree? I'm doing a lot of commuting and music would be nice.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:31 pm
by eman916
just use some headphones plugged into a walkman or ipod.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:11 pm
by darat
done it and it dont work batt dies really quick
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:22 pm
by zonker1984
Don't wanna do the headphone thing because I travel on some pretty busy roads. That and I like making everyone else hear what I'm listening to.
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:02 am
by darat
yeah for what 2 sec
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:11 am
by zonker1984
As long as I can hear it and it doesn't interfere with my ability to hear traffic around me, it works for me. Forcing my musical tastes upon others is just a side benefit.

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:05 pm
by darat
i hope u can find a lil radio not a car one.
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:17 am
by zonker1984
The plan is to get something like this:
http://www.emersonradio.com/SearchDex/10781.htm
or this:
http://www.active-tunes.com/?gclid=CIfN ... SQodZXkN3w and mod it or my Spree or both to make them match up together. Mostly I'm wondering if people think I should cut in to the handlebar covers on the Spree or if I should remove the mounting bracket on the radio/speakers and try and attach them to my Spree in a different manner.
radio for a spree
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:50 am
by vonchuk
I would use 3/4 or 1" pcv pipe to make a holder for the radio. Bolt end caps to the leg shield above the turn signals and glue a length of pcv pipe across(end cap to end cap). Maybe put a tee in the middle with a short length of pipe to hold the dual speakers. Paint to match scooter colors.
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:04 pm
by -aL-
i finally got speakers to work with my mp3 player, i cut the USB cord, for the + and the - hooked em up to my batt, then plugged my mp3 in, ive been trying to do that for ages now
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:07 am
by Kenny_McCormic
al are you * insane your puting 12 volts down a 5 volt line?
or did u use a regulator?
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:26 am
by se50
Language, language.
Depending on his MP3 player, it may have a built it in regulator. If nothing, it probably has a resistor, to protect it if the USB port has a voltage spike. If it works, and doesn't get warm/do weird things, it'll probably be fine. I wouldn't reccomend it, though.
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:33 pm
by darat
yeah kenny chill out on that.
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:38 pm
by -aL-
yeah... im insane... its not getting warm and they work great... is that all usb is, is 5 volts?
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:22 pm
by se50
USB is 5 volts. That's why cell phones, iPods (except mine), etc. can be charged from it. I believe the serial port also has 5 volts on one of its pins (though nobody uses serial anymore). What MP3 player do you have?