radio for a spree

zonker1984 · Post by **zonker1984** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:24 pm

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.

eman916 · Post by **eman916** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:31 pm

just use some headphones plugged into a walkman or ipod.

darat · Post by **darat** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:11 pm

done it and it dont work batt dies really quick

zonker1984 · Post by **zonker1984** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:22 pm

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.

darat · Post by **darat** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:02 am

yeah for what 2 sec

zonker1984 · Post by **zonker1984** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:11 am

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.

darat · Post by **darat** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:05 pm

i hope u can find a lil radio not a car one.

zonker1984 · Post by **zonker1984** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:17 am

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.

vonchuk · Post by **vonchuk** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:50 am

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.

-aL- · Post by **-aL-** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:04 pm

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

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:07 am

al are you * insane your puting 12 volts down a 5 volt line?
or did u use a regulator?

se50 · Post by **se50** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:26 am

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.

darat · Post by **darat** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:33 pm

yeah kenny chill out on that.

-aL- · Post by **-aL-** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:38 pm

yeah... im insane... its not getting warm and they work great... is that all usb is, is 5 volts?

se50 · Post by **se50** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:22 pm

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?