-->If a scooter ride at long distances becomes a lonely and long drive and since the scooter now a days have a 12 volt system on board, like motor bikes and cars, I thought to myself. . . . . why not a radio on your scooter ! 

After some time searching on the net i found a radio which i thought it would fit my GD. The power consumption through the helm pads (Speakers) is only a few milliamps (mA). The battery will not be damaged because of the low amps.  I chose the helmet pads using a so-called XLR connection to connect the speaker outputs of the radio. So. . . .  not the headphone jack output which is located above the radio.

 
The sound quality is slightly better. The advantage of an XLR connection is more reliable and stronger. These connectors are one of the standard norm in the audio / lighting technology. These connections are also used on bicycles with an electric motor for charging the battery. An XLR connection is a connector with many applications.

The XLR connections comes in many shapes and sizes. I chose for -Neutrix- as this brand because this brand is the most reliable. 


The chassis, which is mounted on the scooter is not -Neutrix- but an electrical charge socket of an electric bike. The advantage of this connection is that it has a cap which automatically closes when the plug is pulled. The connection therefore becomes splash-proof.

Since the helmet pads (speakers)  are connected on the speaker output of the radio, i put 2 -Resistors- in serie with the helmet pads. The -Resistors- work as a limiter to prevent damage to the ears. High noise level wil be avoided, and thus one can detect the ambient sounds normally.

The standard connections on top of the radio consisting a serving Mp3 player AUX input and headphone output, etc., are preserved and can still be used if desired. The extra antenna at the left mirror gives improved radio reception.
Nice. . . . . . some music on the go. . . . . . during a ride with your scooter.

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