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Review on πŸ”Œ Sena FreeWire - Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Communication System for Honda Goldwing Motorcycles by Dante Black

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent cable cutter

I liked this tool because it really works and I was finally able to cut the cable. It took me some effort to figure out how to set it up to work best, but it's no different than adding other new electronic hardware to my bike. The Sena 20 required a firmware update by downloading it from the Sena website. I've had to do this for all of a company's electronics that I've bought for my Gamin GPS navigators, for example. Businesses are constantly updating their software. Being Bluetooth, syncing can be a daunting task that drove me crazy at times, but it wasn't too bad. I've scoured the internet and YouTube to see what other riders' experiences have been with the setup and gotten some great advice. First, mounting the Freewire outdoors is better than sliding it into the left bay. The Freewire isn't "waterproof," meaning it can't be submerged in water, but it's safe in the rain. The instructions that come with Freewire are pretty basic and some people are finicky about them, but I think it's going to be very difficult. Instruct all possible ways to connect it and what devices to turn to. Every piece of hardware is different, so it would be quite difficult to provide instructions for every possible configuration. One aspect that was found to be very disappointing was that the Freewire 5-pin to Goldwing 5-pin connector was exceptionally firm. It's actually too tight and takes a lot of effort to connect them and then get them to stay connected. Just be careful not to break the pins when connecting this connector.

Pros
  • Heavy duty
Cons
  • Damaged